Looking for all Accessories locations and upgrades in God of War Ragnarok? Accessories augment bow-wielding characters like Atreus and Freya with statistical perks that help make them more effective in combat. Up to three Accessories can be equipped at once.

On this page, we'll list all Accessories locations and upgrades. For more information on the various other weapons and armour augmentations in Ragnarok, you can find a comprehensive breakdown of all the game's Equipment and Gear in our God of War Ragnarok guide.

God of War Ragnarok: All Accessories Locations

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Below is a list of all Accessories locations and upgrades in God of War Ragnarok. In addition to an overview of each individual accessory, we've also included a wealth of supplementary information, so you can better appreciate the cost of levelling up each item and what impact it has on your abilities.

Sonic Aftershock

You unlock Sonic Aftershock after confronting Freya in Old Friends. The official description reads: "Scraps of metal from Tyr's temple fused with Soundstone echoing the warrior's spirit."

  • Sonic Aftershock: Melee attacks against an enemy inflicted with Sonic deal greatly increased Stun.

All Sonic Aftershock Upgrades

Upgrade Level Resources
Level 2
Level 3

Rune-Engraved Release

You unlock Rune-Engraved Release during Groa's Secret by finding Legendary Chest #4 in Alfheim. The official description reads: "A simple trinket signifying rebirth."

  • Rune-Engraved Release: The first Runic Arrow from a full quiver deals significantly increased damage.

All Rune-Engraved Release Upgrades

Upgrade Level Resources
Level 2
Level 3

Lethal Detonation

You unlock Lethal Detonation by finding Buried Treasure #1 in Alfheim after completing Groa's Secret. The official description reads: "Unstable gemstone craving death and destruction."

  • Lethal Detonation: Enemies killed from a Runic Arrow explode, dealing moderate damage around them.

All Lethal Detonation Upgrades

Upgrade Level Resources
Level 2
Level 3

Sonic Attunement

Found after collecting the roots in The Lost Sanctuary. The official description reads: "Fang pulled from Freki the Ravenous, who was known for her ear shattering howl. One of Odin's pet wolves."

  • Sonic Attunement: Sonic Arrows deal significantly increased status.

All Sonic Attunement Upgrades

Upgrade Level Resources
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Runic Potency

Available to craft at Huldra Brothers' shop at the beginning of The Reckoning. The official description reads: "Talon taken from a progeny of the great hawk Habrok bound with runic properties."

  • Runic Potency: When a Runic Summons is on cooldown, massively increase the status applied from Runic Arrows.

All Runic Potency Upgrades

Upgrade Level Resources
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Runestone Refinement

Available to craft at Huldra Brothers' shop at the beginning of The Reckoning. The official description reads: "Refined mineral from the Spark of the World where chaos and order thrive together."

  • Runestone Refinement: Using a Healthstone or Ragestone refunds 3 Runic Arrow and greatly reduces Runic Summons cooldown.

All Runic Refinement Upgrades

Upgrade Level Resources
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Sigil Amplification

Available to craft at Huldra Brothers' shop after returning to Freyr's Camp in The Reckoning. The official description reads: "A raven skull stolen from Asgard and cursed by nine sisters of Vanaheim."

  • Sigil Amplification: Sigil Arrows deal significantly increased status.

All Sigil Amplification Upgrades

Upgrade Level Resources
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Runic Recharge

You unlock the Runic Recharge by searching the wardrobe in Asgard during The Runaway. The official description reads: "Petrified dragon blood containing curious runic properties."

  • Runic Recharge: Killing an enemy with a runic arrow immediately restores all runic arrows.

All Runic Recharge Upgrades

Upgrade Level Resources
Level 2
Level 3

Runic Capacity

You unlock the Runic Capacity during Into the Fire by finding Legendary Chest #2 in Asgard. The official description reads: "A gleaming Moonstone that ebbs and flows with runic power."

  • Runic Capacity: When using a Runic Summons, instantly refill all Runic Arrows and empower them for a moderate duration.

All Runic Capacity Upgrades

Upgrade Level Resources
Level 2
Level 3

Reckless Empowerment

Craftable at the Huldra Brothers' shop at the beginning of The Word of Fate. The official description reads: "A polished Sunstone pulsing with an unbridled fury."

  • Reckless Empowerment: All damage dealt is significantly increased while Runic Arrows are fully depleted.

All Reckless Empowerment Upgrades

Upgrade Level Resources
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Sigil Punishment

You unlock the Sigil Punishment in the Legendary Chest at The Lost Treasury in the Lake of Nine in Midgard, during The Word of Fate. The official description reads: "An extraordinary variety of quartz coveted by Vanir magic practitioners."

  • Sigil Punishment: Melee attacks against an enemy inflicted with hex deal bonus damage.

All Runic Recharge Upgrades

Upgrade Level Resources
Level 2
Beast Scraps: 60
Level 3
Beast Bone: 5

Nocked Proficiency

You unlock the Nocked Proficiency by opening Legendary Chest #8 in Niflheim after completing The Realms at War. The official description reads: "A lucky charm from the Yew Dales said to increase an archer's dexterity."

  • Nocked Proficiency: Every 3rd Runic Arrow fires an additional arrow.

All Nocked Proficiency Upgrades

Upgrade Level Resources
Level 2 Beast Scraps: 60
Level 3 Beast Bone: 5

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