Moving forward in this continuation of Scandinavian diology is not so easy. You will face various gods with their unique powers and abilities bent on destroying Kratos. What’s more, God of War Ragnarok has a ton of new improvements and other gameplay elements that are more than enough to keep you on the edge of your chair. Those who have played the prequel may know that there are certain characteristics that define Kratos’ stamina and resilience. Making certain upgrades to weapons and armor enhances these stats, making Kratos stronger or weaker. Take a look at this guide to know all the stats in GoW Ragnarok and how they work in detail.
How do stats work in GoW Ragnarok? (All characteristics)
There are a total of 6 stats in this game that can be tracked when changing armor or upgrading weapons. Each of the 6 stats provides advantages in a different aspect of combat. Check out these stats and their usage in GoW Ragnarok:
- Strength – As the name suggests, this stat increases the damage Kratos deals to his opponents. Increasing this stat will increase the damage of every attack and skill that Kratos possesses.
- Protection. The ability to resist damage is also an important part of combat. This stat indicates Kratos’ ability to minimize incoming damage from enemies.
- Runic (RNC) – Increasing this stat in GoW Ragnarok will increase the damage dealt by runic weapon attacks. For reference, here are all the rune attack locations in this game.
- Vitality (VIT) – Leveling up this stat will increase Kratos’ health bar in this game. Additionally, it also increases Kratos’ resistance to stuns.
- Luck (LCK) is one of the most useful stats in GoW Ragnarok. This is because increasing your Luck stat will increase your chances of getting better loot from chests and dropping enemies.
- Cooldown Time (CLD) – This stat is responsible for the length of your cooldown period when using special abilities. Upgrading this stat will reduce the cooldown, causing Kratos to use his abilities more often during combat.
This is all about all the stats and how they are used in God of War Ragnarok.