The 10 BEST Armor Sets in God of War Ragnarok
The Survival Set
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Believe it or not, the starting armor set is also one of the most balanced and useful in the entire game. It might not be the flashiest, at least compared to the rest on our list, but for those looking for a well-rounded set of armor that doesn’t require a ton of special resources to reach its full potential, this is the set for you. The Survival Set doesn’t have any special skills attached to it but it is the only armor in the game that when it levels up, nearly each of its stats also levels up. This is also great for those Souls fans looking to complete the game with the lowest gear that still won’t let you down when you need it.
The Radiance Set
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One of the most beneficial sets you can find early on while exploring the Forbidden Sands in Alfheim, the Radiance Set comes equipped with Realm Shift, which allows Kratos to slow time after a last second dodge, providing him a window in which to counterattack nearly any enemy. This set is especially geared towards more aggressive offensive players who prefer to get up close and perfect those last second dodges. The Radiance Armor also boosts Runic damage in addition to making Kratos move like Neo and while these abilities will be outclassed by later armor sets, these special buffs are especially useful in those early hours.
The Guiding Light Set
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Arguably one of the easier armor sets to find, The Guiding Light Set can be found by exploring the Lake of Nine in Midgard by completing the Guiding Light Favor which sees Kratos searching the Lake of Nine for the various pieces of Tyr’s statue that was destroyed at the start of the game. One of the more visually appealing armor sets in the game, the Guiding Light Set focuses on boosting Kratos’s luck stat which can increase the chances for critical strikes or more importantly, cause mini explosions when attacking an enemy, which is particularly useful during those times when the odds are overwhelming.
The Fallen Stars Set
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An armor set fit for a God of War; besides the obvious visual flair of the set, the Fallen Stars Armor lives up to its title by granting buffs to runic and special attacks, ensuring Kratos’s enemies will definitely be seeing stars by the time he’s done with them. Beyond the stat buffs, the armor is tailored to those looking for a more defensive build and will reduce damage taken when performing runic attacks while also granting faster runic cooldown. The set can be acquired when exploring the Crater in Vanaheim by throwing the various Crystalline Shards you find scattered throughout into a wishing well. Yes, really.
The Dragon Scaled Set
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Kratos was the first to kill a dragon in ages in God of War 2018, so it’s about time he wore that badge with honor. The Dragon Scaled Armor Set once again requires you to kill a dragon, but this time you’re taking more than just his tooth. Found in Vanaheim, once again in the Crater, Kratos will acquire the blueprints for the armor set simply by setting foot in the expansive playground. Once forged, the armor grants stackable buffs to strength and defense with every attack until Kratos is interrupted or hit. This is the best armor for those confident in their blocks and parries as the armor will also grant a 50% buff to shield damage on successful blocks. Plus, it just looks incredible.
The Undying Pyres Set
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Surtr’s Scorched Armor isn’t the only reward in Muspelheim, and the Undying Pyres Set is arguably much easier to acquire as you simply need to complete the basic Muspelheim Trials to obtain the set. Don’t think this makes it any less useful however, as the buffs it provides to Kratos’s Permafrost, Immolation and later Maelstrom with the Draupnir Spear can’t be overlooked. The more successful hits Kratos lands in a row, the more powerful his attacks become. Managing to maintain a constant, unending streak of attacks is no easy feat, especially in the heat of battle, but for those most skilled in God of War’s combat system, this set will make encounters a breeze.
The Fate Breaker Set
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Besides the Survival Set, since it’s already the starting armor, this is the simplest armor set to acquire as just before the events of Ragnarok, it appears in Kratos’s inventory. Much like the Survival Set, the Fate Breaker Set is one of the most well rounded in the game, providing huge buffs to Strength, Defense, Vitality, and even Luck while also granting Kratos the Raging Aftermath which grants bonuses when exiting Spartan Rage in addition to an increase to the rate at which Spartan Rage is gained. Since this is the final assault on Asgard, it’s only fitting that one of the best armors is saved for last, plus it comes in a matching set for Atreus!
Lunda’s Lost Set
Lunda certainly makes a lasting impression upon first meeting her in Vanaheim and the search for her missing armor set as well as her mysterious orb which ends up making Kratos look a bit foolish, but she makes up for it with by far one of the best armor sets for most of the game. What makes this armor especially useful is the poison status it inflicts on enemies. When attacking bare-handed, Kratos will immediately cause the poison status effect which not only damages the enemy he’s facing but also lowers their power level, causing them to deal less damage while also significantly lowering their defenses. This set is essential in tougher boss battles as the effect can be used against any and all foes Kratos faces within the Nine Realms.
The Berserker Set
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Not only is the Berserker Set one of the best armor sets in the entire game, it’s also one of the most difficult to obtain. Only available by defeating 3 of the optional Berserker boss fights, which is no easy feat, the Berserker Armor is also one of a risk versus reward so while powerful, it isn’t without its drawbacks. Once fully upgraded, the Berserker Set can make Kratos nearly unstoppable, granting a massive boost to Kratos’s melee attacks after using a Runic attack but will also greatly increase the damage he receives so this armor is specially tailored to those who have mastered Ragnarök’s combat system. Unfortunately, this set is not available until pretty late in the game and requires very special materials and resources to fully upgrade so those looking to get the most out of this armor might have to wait until the eventual New Game Plus.
Steinbjorn’s Set
This one’s going to take a bit of legwork to unlock but it’s worth all the effort to acquire one of the best armor sets in the entire game. Only available by completing a very specific hidden questline in which you use Mystic Heirloom to reawaken the sleeping trolls hidden throughout the realms, and then subsequently putting them to sleep permanently, Steinbjorn’s Set is an absolute tank complete with health buffs not offered by any other set in the game. After taking damage, Kratos can regain his lost health with each successful attack, giving him near infinite health regeneration for as long as he can keep his combo going. Given the benefits of this armor, many are concerned it will be nerfed in an update but to date, it remains one of the best and most useful sets in the entire game.
