Adding an RPG element to the action-heavyGod of Warallows players to customize Kratos and his gear to a playstyle that fits them. For all the wonderful thingsGod of Wardoes, enchantments can be an overlooked, but vital part of surviving the more intense encounters in the game.
Enchantments are gems that can besocketed into Kratos' armorand will augment things like reduced damage, additional perk activations upon using a certain skill, or increased stats. High-level enchantment gems will not only provide stat increases but offer passive buffs like those listed previously. Enchantment gems come in 4 varieties: common, rare, legendary, and epic. To help differentiate and make sorting easier, they are also color-coded as green, blue, purple, and gold respectively.
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Updated on February 27th, 2022 by Russ Boswell: God of War’s release on PC has breathed new life into the 2018 smash-hit, giving players that don’t own a Sony console a chance to adventure through Kratos' latest epic. The fantastic action-packed introspect into Norse Mythology has been a welcome change of pace and gamers are now anxiously awaiting the release of Ragnarok. Those that are just hopping into God of War for the first time will find an expansive adventure teeming with items to unlock and enchantments to gain. Some of these enchantments are unique and go above and beyond the normal equippables that the Ghost of Sparta can use. To better showcaseenchantments in God of War, the following guide has been updated and now includes Unique Enchantment locations.
Where to Find Enchantment Gems in God of War
Enchantment gems can be acquired from several places. Most commonly, they can befound in chests or as drops from slain enemies. However, they can also bepurchased from Brok or Sindri. For those that have resources to burn, Enchanted Dust and Hacksilvercan be exchanged with either of the dwarvesfor enchantments.
How to Equip Enchantments
Once a player has obtained some enchantments, the next step is equipping them.OnlyGod of Wararmor can be socketedwith enchantments, but most armor will have enchantment slots. The more powerful and rare a piece of armor is, the more enchantment slots it will have, up to a total of 3 per piece.
For those upgrading armor along the way, there are certain armor pieces that will gain slots as they are upgraded.To equip an enchantment, players will press theOptionsbutton and go to theArmortab. From there, select one of the armor pieces and press theSquarebutton to go to sockets, and select an enchantment from the inventory. Players can also remove enchantments to use on different armor pieces or swap them to experiment with builds at no additional cost.
God of Warwas initially released as a PlayStation exclusivein 2018. Its story picks up some time after Kratos' left his homeland following his slaughter of the Greek pantheon. After the passing of his wife, Kratos and his son Atreus must go on a journey to spread the ashes of their loved one in her home realm. It was well-received by fans and critics alike for its emotional story, gorgeous visuals, stunning soundtrack, and compelling gameplay.
Unique Enchantments In God of War
Although many enchantments offer players stat increases or other useful benefits, there are a handful in the game that are unique. These unique enchantments can provide added benefits not unlocked by normal enchantments, in addition to helpful stat boosts. Here’s a look at all the Unique Enchantments that Kratos can grab and what they do for the Ghost of Sparta.
God of Waris available now on PS4, PS5, and PC.
