Gear & Armor Guide

Best armor sets, enchantments, and gear progression from early game through endgame in God of War Ragnarok.

Early Game Armor

1The starting armor set is functional but should be replaced as soon as you reach the first Dwarven shop.
2Nidavellir armor is one of the earliest craftable sets and provides a solid balance of Strength and Defense.
3Focus on upgrading one armor set fully rather than spreading resources across multiple early options.
4Sell unused armor pieces and resources you no longer need to fund early upgrades at Brok and Sindri shops.
5Look for armor with Luck and Runic stats early on to increase Hacksilver drops and Runic attack damage.

1The Lunda armor set is excellent for midgame with its poison-based perks that add damage over time to attacks.
2Berserker armor pieces drop from Berserker Gravestone bosses and offer high stat values across the board.
3Dragon Scaled armor provides fire resistance and pairs well with aggressive Blades of Chaos builds.
4Mix and match armor pieces from different sets to optimize for your preferred playstyle and stat distribution.
5Upgrade armor to at least Level 5 before attempting harder difficulty content and optional bosses.

1Nornir Chests contain Idunn Apples (health upgrades) and Horns of Blood Mead (rage upgrades) -- collect them all.
2Each Nornir Chest requires solving a nearby puzzle -- look for three rune seals to break within the environment.
3Some seals are hidden behind destructible objects, on ledges above, or require specific weapon abilities to activate.
4Prioritize health upgrades (Idunn Apples) if you are struggling with combat encounters on higher difficulties.
5Use the map markers to track which Nornir Chests you have already opened in each realm.

1Enchantments slot into armor to provide additional stat bonuses and passive abilities.
2Prioritize enchantments that complement your build -- Runic for ability damage, Strength for melee, Vitality for survival.
3Realm-specific enchantments often have unique effects tied to the realm they were found in.
4Higher-level enchantments from endgame content can dramatically change your build effectiveness.
5Keep a variety of enchantments for different situations -- swap them before challenging boss fights or arenas.

1The Steinbjorn armor set is one of the strongest in the game, obtainable by defeating Drekis and collecting Slumber Stones.
2Surtr armor provides massive Runic stat bonuses, making it ideal for Runic attack-focused builds.
3The Rond of Obliteration shield attachment is the best endgame shield option for parry-based playstyles.
4Fully upgraded weapons at Level 9 unlock their maximum potential -- prioritize weapon upgrades over armor.
5New Game Plus introduces Ruptured armor variants with even higher stats for the ultimate challenge runs.