Leviathan Axe — God of War eGuide

Kratos begins the game with the Leviathan Axe, a powerful weapon which delivers ranged and close combat attacks that deal Frost damage. It can be aimed and thrown at an enemy, tripping up lighter foes when hit in the legs, or used as a melee weapon. Once thrown, Kratos goes into bare-handed mode until the axe is recalled.

Upgrades

For completing certain tasks, Kratos receives Frozen Flames, which Brok and Sindri can use to upgrade the Leviathan Axe. With this resource in your inventory, talk to either brother and select the weapon upgrade to increase the axe’s strength and unlock new Skills.

The following table shows how each Frozen Flame is obtained and how Kratos’ Strength is increased with the upgrades.

Levithan Axe Upgrade Levels

Upgrade	Strength	How Frozen Flame is Obtained
I	10	Receive Axe as Upgrade I
II	25	Meet Brok after escaping the Ruins
III	40	Defeat the Ogre on first trip to Foothills
IV	55	Defeat Járn Fótr in Heart of the Mountain
V	70	Defeat Magni and Modi at Thamur’s Corpse
VI	85	Purchased from Shop w/Chilling Mists of Niflheim (Found in Niflheim Center Chamber Legendary Chest in exchange for 5000 Mist Echoes.)

Skills

The Leviathan Axe’s Skills are split into two categories: Ranged Combat and Close Combat. Ranged Combat expands your ability to throw and recall the axe, including Hunter-Killer which allows you to hit multiple targets with one throw. Close Combat offers melee improvements, including new hard-hitting moves and Permafrost. With Permafrost, every successive hit without taking damage fills a meter. Once full, Kratos deals out Frost damage with every axe hit.

The following table lists every Skill available for the axe along with the XP Cost, the number of upgrades required, and the Stat Bonus provided—once the Stat requirement is met.

Skill	XP Cost	Unlock tier	Prerequisite	Stat Bonus	Requirement
Ranged Combat
Freezing Throw Aim and press R2 for a powerful attack that freezes smaller enemies for a short duration and inflicts heavy damage to all enemies. Perform this move on a grunt near a wall to pin it against the wall. This contributes to a Labor for extra XP.	N/A	N/A	None
	N/A	N/A	None
Freezing Burst Aim and hold R2 to charge up the Leviathan Axe and cause an explosion on impact that inflicts Frost damage. Be careful; you are vulnerable to attack while charging up the throw. Your aim can be adjusted with the axe cocked, just in case your target moves.	1000	2	Freezing Throw	Shorter Charge Time
	1000	2	Freezing Throw	Cooldown	100
Precision Throw Combo After landing a precision axe throw (weak points and headshots), Press Triangle during the flash to recall the Leviathan Axe and cause the next throw or melee attack to explode on contact, inflicting Frost damage.	1000	2	None	Unlocks an axe throw finisher after 2 consecutive precision throws.
	1000	2	None	Cooldown	125
Precision Frost Burst Precision Throw Combo now creates a massive explosion upon impact.	2000	3	Precision Throw Combo
	2000	3	Precision Throw Combo
Returning Whirlwind While Bare-Handed, aim and press R1 to instantly recall the Leviathan Axe and perform a powerful spinning attack. Even if your axe is on your back, it will immediately move into your hand as Kratos performs the two-hit whirlwind attack. Put your target between you and the axe for an extra hit as it flies into your hand.	1000	4	None	Increased resistance to interruption during this attack.
	1000	4	None	Vitality	200
Returning Storm While Bare-Handed, aim and press R2 to instantly recall the Leviathan Axe and perform a powerful slam attack. This move is similar to the Returning Whirlwind, but much more powerful — knocking nearby enemies back.	2000	5	None	Adds an explosion of Frost damage on impact
	2000	5	None	Runic	250
Hunter-Killer I Aim and hold R1 to select 3 targets on a single enemy or across 3 separate enemies. While aiming, each target is marked with a white dot. Keep an eye out for incoming attacks while preparing the attack and be ready to let go if anyone gets too close.	1500	3	None	Increased resistance to interruption during this attack.
	1500	3	None	Vitality	200
Hunter-Killer II Increase the maximum number of targets to 5.	1500	4	Hunter-Killer I	Increased resistance to interruption during this attack.
	1500	4	Hunter-Killer I	Vitality	200
Hunter-Killer III Increase the maximum number of targets to 8. Ricocheting the axe around a group of grunts is a great way to begin a fight.	3000	5	Hunter-Killer II	Increased resistance to interruption during this attack.
	3000	5	Hunter-Killer II	Vitality	200
Close Combat
Executioner’s Cleave Hold R2 for a brutal cleaving axe attack that deals massive damage. Grab this Skill early. Though you are vulnerable as you ready the attack, it does a great amount of damage. Note that you can adjust your aim while holding the axe back. A Labor rewards XP for using this move against set amounts of enemies.	500	1	None	Shorter charge time.
	500	1	None	Cooldown	100
Grinding Storm Hold R1 for an axe attack that hits multiple enemies and locks them down. Kratos begins with a big swing of the axe to clear out the area and follows up with a short throw straight ahead, where the axe twirls for a moment before returning. Continue to hold the button down and Kratos will catch the axe and throw it again. This is repeated until you are hit or release the button.	500	1	None	Inflicts additional Frost damage during this attack.
	500	1	None	Runic	125
Skill	XP Cost	Unlock tier	Prerequisite	Stat Bonus	Requirement
Close Combat
Pride of the Frost A Heavy Attack finisher at the end of the Light Attack Combo. Press R1, R1, R1, R2 to perform. This adds a ground slam at the end of the light combo.	500	1	None	Adds an explosion of Frost damage on impact.
	500	1	None	Runic	200
Permafrost Perform attacks in quick succession without sustaining damage to power up the Leviathan Axe attacks and inflict Frost damage on every hit. This is worth grabbing as soon as you can, especially if you prefer attacking up close. It takes a number of hits to build the Permafrost meter and if you get hit, it immediately empties; good evasive Skills are required to take full advantage of this Skill. You also need to keep the attacks going, since it will reset after several seconds if you do not hit an enemy. Note that the amount of Permafrost earned is based on damage done, so bigger attacks fill the meter quicker. The axe must be in your hand to build the Permafrost. Aimed throws reset the meter, but boomerang tosses do count.	1000	2	None
	1000	2	None
Glacial Permafrost Increases the amount of the Permafrost gained on every successful axe hit. This greatly speeds up the process, requiring much fewer attacks before reaping the rewards.	2000	3	Permafrost
	2000	3	Permafrost
Frost Rush While sprinting, press R1 to perform a leaping attack. Sprint into the action and begin your combo with this jump attack. You don’t need a lot of room to get up to speed. As long as you are holding the Sprint button, the move can be performed.	1000	2	None	Increased resistance to interruption during this attack.
	1000	2	None	Vitality	125
Leviathan’s Fury While sprinting, press R2 to perform a massive leaping attack. Similar to Frost Rush, but a much stronger ground slam that knocks all enemies in the immediate area away. Great if you wish to break up a group of grunts.	1500	3	None	Adds an explosion of Frost damage on impact.
	1500	3	None	Runic	175
Whirling Storm While evading, hold left stick forward and press R1 to perform a quick axe attack. Performing a light attack during a forward evade causes Kratos to continue straight ahead with a 360-degree attack that hits anyone surrounding him.	1000	2	None	Increased resistance to interruption during this attack.
	1000	2	None	Vitality	75
Evasive Storm While evading, hold left stick backward and press R1 for a quick boomerang throw. Sliding away from an attacking enemy is a great way to avoid taking damage. Performing this move allows you to get in an attack while doing so. The axe is thrown straight ahead, so you are vulnerable from the sides.	2000	3	None	Apply additional Frost damage during this attack.
	2000	3	None	Runic	125
Whirlwind Sweep Switch stances by pausing momentarily after any Leviathan Axe attack. Once in new stance, Press R1 to perform a sweeping attack. Kratos faces to the side with his axe held out to his right when in Delay Stance. Press R1 to swing the axe, causing it to spin 360 degrees around Kratos. You don’t necessarily have to pause after a successful attack; pausing after an axe miss also puts you into the Delay Stance. A blocked attack cannot be transitioned into the stance.	3000	4	None	Increased resistance to interruption during this attack.
	3000	4	None	Vitality	200
Double Whirlwind Unlock a second, follow-up R1 combo attack while in the switched stance. Press R1 when the axe returns to Kratos’ hand after a Whirlwind Sweep to throw the axe out in the opposite direction. This is very effective against a group of smaller enemies.	1000	4	Whirlwind Sweep	Increased resistance to interruption during this attack.
	1000	4	Whirlwind Sweep	Vitality	200
Raging Whirlwind Unlock a third and final R1 attack while in the switched stance. After the axe is thrown around Kratos twice, press R1 a third time to spin the axe around two more times.	2000	5	Double Whirlwind	Increased resistance to interruption during this attack.
	2000	5	Double Whirlwind	Vitality	200
Whirlwind Throw Switch stances by pausing momentarily after any Leviathan Axe attack. Once in new stance, press R2 to perform a ranged attack.The axe is thrown straight ahead from Kratos farther than Evasive Storm. Best used if you have multiple enemies in a line.	1500	4	Whirlwind Sweep	Increased resistance to interruption during this attack.
	1500	4	Whirlwind Sweep	Vitality	200
Whirlwind Fury Switch stances by pausing momentarily after any Leviathan Axe attack. Once in new stance, double tap R2 to perform a ranged combo. The upgrade allows you to perform the Whirlwind Toss twice in succession.	3000	5	Whirlwind Throw	Increased resistance to interruption during this attack.
	3000	5	Whirlwind Throw	Vitality	200

Your first Runic Attack, Hel’s Touch, is found just inside River Pass—providing you with a nice interrupt ability. Look out for more specials as you explore the realms to expand on your Frost attacks. Light and heavy Runic Attacks for the Leviathan Axe are listed in the following table. The location, cooldown time, type of attack, Attributes, and upgrade costs are provided for each.

Runic Attack	Cooldown	Impact	DMG	Frost	Stun	XP Cost	Catch-Up		Location
LIGHT
Njörd’s Tempest A rapidly spinning melee attack that clears out surrounding enemies and deals significant damage.	36 secs	Melee	3	1	0	0	Hacksilver	30000	Alfheim Legendary Chest
Level 2 Increases the number of rotations by holding down R1 and adds a small whirlwind effect.			4	2	0	2250	Aegir’s Gold	20
Level 3 Further increases the number of rotations by holding down R1. Also increases the size and strength of the whirlwind effect around Kratos.			4	3	0	9000
Fury of the Ice Troll A quick radial shockwave attack that slows enemies and sends them flying back.	36 secs	Area	2	1	0	0	Hacksilver	15000	Völunder Mines Legendary Chest
Level 2 Holding R1 charges up the attack, increasing its range.			2	2	1	1000	Aegir’s Gold	10
Level 3 Greatly increases Frost damage and decreases charge time.			2	3	1	4000
Týr’s Revenge A powerful spinning attack against a single target, with a follow-up attack that slams the enemy to the ground.	54 secs	Aimed	3	0	0	0	Hacksilver	15000	The Mountain Legendary Chest
Level 2 Greatly increases the duration of the lingering spin attack.			4	0	0	4500	Aegir’s Gold	10
Level 3 Further increases the duration of the lingering spin attack, and causes a massive explosion on the follow-up slam.			5	0	0	18000
Leviathan’s Wake A powerful axe throw that plows through any enemies in its path.	36 secs	Aimed	3	0	1	0	Hacksilver	N/A	Veithurgard Legendary Chest
Level 2 Inflicts Frost damage to all enemies caught in the Leviathan’s path.			4	1	2	1500	Aegir’s Gold	N/A
Level 3 Increases the Frost damage inflicted to enemies, and increases the size of the explosion on impact with any enemy or surface.			4	2	3	6000
Runic Attack	Cooldown	Impact	DMG	Frost	Stun	XP Cost	Catch-Up		Location
LIGHT
Charge of the White Bear A quick, propulsive dash attack with a follow-up strike. Kratos is protected during the dash.	24 secs	Melee	1	1	1	0	Hacksilver	N/A	Foothills Legendary Chest
Level 2 Press R2 or R1 to perform a shield slam follow-up.			1	2	2	1000	Aegir’s Gold	N/A
Level 3 Greatly increases the effects of the shield slam.			2	2	2	4000
Wrath of the Frost Ancient A powerful ice beam that slows all enemies on contact.	54 secs	Aimed	3	4	0	0	Hacksilver	N/A	Fáfnir’s Storeroom Legendary Chest
Level 2 Increases the amount of Frost damage, as well as the length of the beam.			3	5	0	4500	Aegir’s Gold	N/A
Level 3 Greatly increases the amount of Frost damage, as well as the duration of the beam.			4	5	0	18000
Strike of the Utgard A wide-arcing attack that inflicts a moderate amount of Frost damage.	24 secs	Aimed	2	2	0	0	Hacksilver	30000	Alfheim Legendary Chest
Level 2 Hold R1 to charge up to 3 Frost damage waves.			2	3	0	1500	Aegir’s Gold	20
Level 3 Greatly increases the amount of Frost damage per wave.			3	3	0	6000
Hel’s Touch An extremely quick burst of energy that interrupts and knocks back all nearby enemies.	24 secs	Area	1	0	0	0	Hacksilver	15000	River Pass Legendary Chest
Level 2 Increases attack severity and inflicts Stun damage.			1	0	2	1000	Aegir’s Gold	10
Level 3 Further increases Stun damage inflicted and grants the ability to quickly cancel the attack.			2	0	3	4000
HEAVY
Thiazi’s Talon A propulsive slice attack that launches a small, vertical wave that inflicts medium Frost damage.	24 secs	Aimed	3	2	0	0	Hacksilver	N/A	Alfheim Legendary Chest
Level 2 Hold R2 to charge up to 3 Frost damage waves.			3	3	0	1500	Aegir’s Gold	N/A
Level 3 Greatly increases the Frost damage of all waves.			4	4	0	6000
Ivaldi’s Anvil A devastating area-of-effect attack that freezes all enemies caught in the blast radius.	60 secs	Area	2	4	0	0	Hacksilver	N/A	River Pass—Brenna Dauði Drop
Level 2 Unlocks an additional follow-up attack by Pressing R2 after the initial slam.			2	5	0	1000	Aegir’s Gold	N/A
Level 3 Greatly increases the radius and Frost damage of the initial slam attack.			3	5	0	4000
Mists of Helheim A lingering area-of-effect attack that creates a small hazard that inflicts Frost damage to all enemies inside.	90 secs	Area	2	4	0	0	Hacksilver	N/A	Iron Cove Legendary Chest
Level 2 Increases the duration of the hazard.			2	5	0	3250	Aegir’s Gold	N/A
Level 3 Further increases the duration and size of the hazard.			3	5	0	13000
Frost Giant’s Frenzy 3 powerful slam attacks that launch enemies and then sends them flying.	60 secs	Melee	3	0	1	0	Hacksilver	15000	Alfheim (Light Elf Shore) Legendary Chest
Level 2 Increases the amount of slam attacks by mashing R2			4	0	2	3250	Aegir’s Gold	10
Level 3 Greatly increases the amount of slam attacks by mashing R2			5	0	2	13000
Breath of Thamur A massive area-of-effect attack that deals damage to all enemies within an extremely large area.	120 secs	Area	4	0	0	0	Hacksilver	N/A	Muspelheim Shop
Level 2 Increases damage inflicted by the area-of-effect attack.			4	0	0	4500	Aegir’s Gold	N/A
Level 3 Inflicts a small amount of Frost damage on every hit.			5	0	0	18000
Blessing of Frost Activate to temporarily power up the Leviathan Axe with small explosions of Frost damage on every hit and slight bonus to Runic and normal attacks.	120 secs	Melee	3	2	0	0	Hacksilver	3290	Thamur’s Corpse Legendary Chest
Level 2 Increases duration and bonus to Runic and normal attacks.			4	3	0	4500	Aegir’s Gold	50000
Level 3 Greatly increases duration and bonus to Runic and normal attacks.			5	3	0	18000
The River of Knives A destructive attack that sends out a line of ice shards that inflict Frost damage and launch enemies into the air upon contact.	60 secs	Aimed	2	1	1	0	Hacksilver	50000	The Mountain Legendary Chest
Level 2 Greatly increases the range of the ice shards.			3	2	2	2250	Aegir’s Gold	30
Level 3 Launches 2 additional lines of ice shards, greatly increasing the width of the attack.			4	3	3	9000
Glaive Storm Throw the Leviathan Axe towards any nearby targets, automatically seeking out, hitting, and inflicting Frost damage to any enemies caught in its path.	90 secs	Area	2	1	0	0	Hacksilver	N/A	Buri’s Storeroom Legendary Chest
Level 2 Increases the number of enemies the axe will seek out.			3	2	1	3250	Aegir’s Gold	N/A
Level 3 Further increases the number of enemies the axe will seek out while increasing the amount of Frost damage inflicted.			3	2	2	13000

Axe Pommels

At first, the Leviathan Axe is equipped with Kratos’ lucky Wooden Grip, which provides a +1 Strength bonus. As soon as you run into Brok at Týr’s Temple, you can upgrade the component at his shop. The following table provides a full list of available Pommels for your axe along with Stats, upgrade costs, and where to find them.

Pommel	Level	Stats						Upgrade	Resource	Cost	Location
Common		STR	RUN	DEF	VIT	LCK	CLD
Wooden Grip Family Heirloom—Crude wooden axe grip. Cannot be sold.	1	1						1			Start with this Pommel
Curved Recovery Handle Marksman’s Cooldown—High Perk activation chance to grant a Blessing of Cooldown on any successful precision throw.	1	2					4	1	Hacksilver	3000	Shop
	1	2					4	1
	2	4					6	2	Hacksilver	1500
	2	4					6	2
	3	6					8	3	Hacksilver	2750
	3	6					8	3	World Serpent Scale Fragment	15
Curved Grip of Fury Marksman’s Rage Burst—Low Perk activation chance to grant a Rage Burst on any successful precision throw.	2	4			6			1	Hacksilver	5000	Shop
	2	4			6			1
	3	6			8			2	Hacksilver	2750
	3	6			8			2	World Serpent Scale Fragment	15
	4	8			8			3	Hacksilver	4200
	4	8			8			3	World Serpent Scale Fragment	45
Curved War Handle Marksman’s Strength—High Perk activation chance to grant a Gift of Strength on any successful precision throw.	2	8						1	Hacksilver	5000	Shop
	2	8						1
	3	10						2	Hacksilver	2750
	3	10						2	World Serpent Scale Fragment	15
	4	12						3	Hacksilver	4200
	4	12						3	World Serpent Scale Fragment	45
Curved Runic Handle Marksman’s Runic—Low Perk activation chance to grant a Blessing of Runic on any successful precision throw.	1	2	6					1	Hacksilver	3000	Shop
	1	2	6					1
	2	4	8					2	Hacksilver	1500
	2	4	8					2
	3	6	10					3	Hacksilver	2750
	3	6	10					3	World Serpent Scale Fragment	15
Weighted Recovery Handle Executioner’s Cooldown—High Perk activation chance to grant a Blessing of Cooldown on any successful Executioner’s Cleave.	1	4					2	1	Hacksilver	3000	Shop
	1	4					2	1
	2	6					4	2	Hacksilver	1500
	2	6					4	2
	3	8					6	3	Hacksilver	2750
	3	8					6	3	World Serpent Scale Fragment	15
Weighted Runic Handle Executioner’s Runic—High Perk activation chance to grant a Blessing of Runic on any successful Executioner’s Cleave.	2	4	4				2	1	Hacksilver	5000	Shop
	2	4	4				2	1
	3	6	6				4	2	Hacksilver	2750
	3	6	6				4	2	World Serpent Scale Fragment	15
	4	8	8				6	3	Hacksilver	4200
	4	8	8				6	3	World Serpent Scale Fragment	45
Weighted War Handle Executioner’s Strength—High Perk activation chance to grant a Gift of Strength on any successful Executioner’s Cleave.	1	4				3		1	Hacksilver	3000	Shop
	1	4				3		1
	2	6				6		2	Hacksilver	1500
	2	6				6		2
	3	8				10		3	Hacksilver	2750
	3	8				10		3	World Serpent Scale Fragment	15
Versatile Warrior’s Handle Adept Warrior—Increases Strength, Defense, and Luck. Upgrade to increase additional Stats.	2	2		2		2		1			Favor: Unfinished Business
	2	2		2		2		1
	3	3	3	3		3		2	Hacksilver	1500
	3	3	3	3		3		2	Corrupted Remnant	1
	4	4	4	4		4	4	3	Hacksilver	1500
	4	4	4	4		4	4	3	Corrupted Remnant	1
	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	4	Hacksilver	1500
	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	4	Corrupted Remnant	1
Rare		STR	RUN	DEF	VIT	LCK	CLD
Grip of Völunder Warrior’s Protective Barrier—Very low Perk activation chance to grant Protective Barrier, preventing damage from enemy attacks, on any successful axe hit.	3	6		6				1			Complete Favor: Second Hand Soul
	3	6		6				1
	4	8		8				2	Hacksilver	4200
	4	8		8				2	World Serpent Scale Fragment	45
	5	10		12				3	Hacksilver	9000
	5	10		12				3	World Serpent Scale	5
Ymir’s Breath Ymir’s Vengeance—Low Perk activation chance to create a Frost explosion on any successful axe hit.	3	4	10			3		1			Isle of Death Legendary Chest
	3	4	10			3		1
	4	6	12			6		2	Hacksilver	4200
									Eternal Frost	1
									World Serpent Scale	5
	5	8	15			10		3	Hacksilver	9000
									Eternal Frost	1
									World Serpent Scale	10
Deadly Grip of Fury Slayer’s Rage Burst—Successful axe kills grant a Rage Burst.	3	10						1			Stone Falls Legendary Chest
	3	10						1
	4	12						2	Hacksilver	4200
	4	12						2	World Serpent Scale Fragment	45
	5	16						3	Hacksilver	9000
	5	16						3	World Serpent Scale	5
Light Grip of Protection Rising Protective Barrier—High Perk activation chance to grant Protective Barrier, preventing damage from enemy attacks, after launching an enemy into the air.	3	4		4	6			1	Hacksilver	7500	Shop
	3	4		4	6			1
	4	6		6	8			2	Hacksilver	4200
	4	6		6	8			2	World Serpent Husk Fragment	45
	5	8		8	10			3	Hacksilver	9000
	5	8		8	10			3	World Serpent Scale	5
Light War Handle Rising Strength—High Perk activation chance to grant a Gift of Strength after launching an enemy into the air.	3	4	6			6		1	Hacksilver	7500	Shop
	3	4	6			6		1
	4	6	8			10		2	Hacksilver	4200
	4	6	8			10		2	World Serpent Scale Fragment	45
	5	8	10			13		3	Hacksilver	9000
	5	8	10			13		3	World Serpent Scale	5
Pommel	Level	Stats						Upgrade	Resource	Cost	Location
Rare		STR	RUN	DEF	VIT	LCK	CLD
Deadly Grip of Vitality Slayer’s Health Burst—Successful axe kills grant a Health Burst.	3	4			10			1	Hacksilver	7500	Shop
	3	4			10			1
	4	6			12			2	Hacksilver	4200
	4	6			12			2	World Serpent Husk Fragment	45
	5	8			16			3	Hacksilver	9000
	5	8			16			3	World Serpent Scale	5
Weighted Grip of Restoration Executioner’s Health Burst—High Perk activation chance to grant a Health Burst on any successful Executioner’s Cleave.	3	6			8	6		1	Hacksilver	7500	Shop
	3	6			8	6		1
	4	8			10	10		2	Hacksilver	4200
	4	8			10	10		2	World Serpent Husk Fragment	45
	5	10			12	13		3	Hacksilver	9000
	5	10			12	13		3	World Serpent Scale	5
Curved Grip of Restoration Marksman’s Health Burst—High Perk activation chance to grant a Health Burst on any successful precision throw.	3	8				10		1	Hacksilver	7500	Shop
	3	8				10		1
	4	10				13		2	Hacksilver	4200
	4	10				13		2	World Serpent Husk Fragment	45
	5	12				15		3	Hacksilver	9000
	5	12				15		3	World Serpent Scale	5
Legendary		STR	RUN	DEF	VIT	LCK	CLD
Surtr’s Grip of Flame Wrath of Flame—Low Perk activation chance to grant Wrath of Flame on any successful hit. Wrath of Flame greatly increases Strength, restores a small amount of Health, and fires a wave of energy on normal attacks.	4	8	13					1	Hacksilver	10000	Muspelheim Shop
	4	8	13					1	Smoldering Ember	14
	5	12	17					2	Hacksilver	20000
									Smoldering Ember	16
									Crest of Flame	8

	6	16	22					3	Hacksilver	70000
									Smoldering Ember	30
									Greater Crest of Flame	5
									Crest of Surtr	1
Grip of Tanngiost Fist of Thor—Low Perk activation chance to strike with an explosion of lightning that inflicts Shock damage to all nearby enemies on any successful axe hit.	2	6	6			6		1			Veithurgard Dirt Dig (Favor: Hammer Fall)
	2	6	6			6		1
	5	12	12			13		2	Hacksilver	9000
									Leiptr Alloy	2
									World Serpent Scale	10
	7	16	15			15		3	Hacksilver	20000
									Leiptr Alloy	1
									World Serpent Scale	20
Hræzla Farmaðr’s Grip Warrior’s Health Burst—Low Perk activation chance to grant a Health Burst on any successful axe hit.	3	2			6	13		1			Complete Favor: Family Business
	3	2			6	13		1
	4	4			10	15		2	Hacksilver	4200
									Oblivion Stone	1
									World Serpent Scale	5
	5	6			12	18		3	Hacksilver	9000
									Oblivion Stone	1
									World Serpent Scale	10
Forbidden Grip of the Ages Word of Ages—An ancient relic that increases all of Kratos’ Stats. Adds a concussive wave to the end of the R1 combo.	3	8	6	6	6	6	6	1			Realm Tear (Secret Caldera)
	3	8	6	6	6	6	6	1
	4	10	8	8	8	8	8	2	Hacksilver	4200
	4	10	8	8	8	8	8	2	World Serpent Scale	5
	5	12	10	10	10	10	10	3	Hacksilver	9000
	5	12	10	10	10	10	10	3	World Serpent Scale	10
Grip of the Maze Cleansing Light—Very high Perk activation chance to restore some protection against the Cursed Mist of Niflheim on any successful kill. Passively grants resistance to the Cursed Mist.	6	12			8	18		1	Hacksilver	9000	[Shop]
	6	12			8	18		1	Mist Echoes	1500
	7	14			10	18		2	Hacksilver	20000
									Mist Echoes	2000
									Niflheim Alloy Fragment	5
	8	16			12	20		3	Hacksilver	35000
									Mist Echoes	2500
									Haze Weave	3
Epic		STR	RUN	DEF	VIT	LCK	CLD
Mistbourne Healing Mist—Low Perk activation chance to grant Healing Mist on any successful hit. Healing Mist regenerates Health and increases Runic.	6	12		6	15			1			Niflheim Realm Tear (20,000 Mist Echoes, Soul Devourer)
	6	12		6	15			1
	7	14		8	18			2	Hacksilver	35000
									Haze Weave	3
									Mist Echoes	1250
	8	16		12	22			3	Hacksilver	70000
									Aesirbane	1
									Mist Echoes	2000
Blightbringer Curse of the Mist—Low Perk activation chance to strike with an explosive curse that inflicts Weakness to enemies on any successful hit.	6	12	8	15				1			Niflheim Center Chamber Legendary Chest (7500 Mist Echoes)
	6	12	8	15				1
	7	14	10	18				2	Hacksilver	35000
									Niflheim Alloy Fragment	5
									Mist Echoes	2000
	8	16	12	20		15		3	Hacksilver	70000
									Haze Weave	3
									Mist Echoes	2500
Valkyrie’s Might Strike of the Valkyrie—Moderate Perk activation chance on any successful Executioner’s Cleave to grant Strike of the Valkyrie, causing a massive explosion on the next attack. Low Perk activation chance to cause an explosion on any successful hit.	6	10	10			16		1			Niflhim Valkyrie—Eir Drop
	6	10	10			16		1
	7	12	12			18		2	Hacksilver	35000
	7	12	12			18		2	Asgardian Steel	2
	8	14	15			22		3	Hacksilver	70000
	8	14	15			22		3	Perfect Asgardian Steel	1
Wing of the Fallen Power of the Valkyrie—Moderate Perk activation chance on any successful kill to grant Power of the Valkyrie, increasing Runic and Strength. (Stacks up to 3 times max.)	6	16					6	1			Niflheim Valkyrie—Hildr Drop
	6	16					6	1
	7	19					8	2	Hacksilver	35000
	7	19					8	2	Asgardian Steel	2
	8	24					10	3	Hacksilver	70000
	8	24					10	3	Perfect Asgardian Steel	1
Retribution Queen’s Wrath—R1 axe throw and recall become incredibly powerful. Low Perk activation chance to strike with a massively damaging explosion on any successful hit.	6	12				10	15	1			Council of Valkyries—Sigrun Drop
	6	12				10	15	1
	7	14				13	18	2	Hacksilver	35000
	7	14				13	18	2	Perfect Asgardian Steel	1
	8	16				15	20	3	Hacksilver	70000
	8	16				15	20	3	Perfect Asgardian Steel	1