Looking for all Heavy Runic Attacks locations and upgrades in God of War Ragnarok? Heavy Runic Attacks are special moves that can be attached to each of Kratos' primary Weapons and can be used by holding the L1 button and tapping R2. You can also find a list of Light Runic Attacks through the link.

On this page, we'll list all Heavy Runic Attacks 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 Heavy Runic Attacks Locations and Upgrades

Below is a list of all Heavy Runic Attacks locations and upgrades in God of War Ragnarok. In addition to an overview of each special move, we've also included supplementary information, so you can better appreciate the cost of levelling up each attack.

Leviathan Axe

Mists of Helheim

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You unlock Mists of Helheim by opening Legendary Chest #7 in Vanaheim after completing The Reckoning. The official description reads: "A lingering area-of-effect attack that creates a small hazard, inflicting Frost status to all enemies inside."

All Mists of Helheim Upgrades

  • Level 2: 3,250 XP
  • Level 3: 9,000 XP

Ivaldi's Anvil

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You unlock Ivaldi's Anvil by opening Legendary Chest #4 in Midgard during The Word of Fate. The official description reads: "A staggering area-of effect attack that deals Frost status to all nearby enemies."

All Ivaldi's Anvil Upgrades

  • Level 2: 2,550 XP
  • Level 3: 8,000 XP

Fog of Fimbulwinter

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You unlock Fog of Fimbulwinter in a Legendary Chest during Forging Destiny. The official description reads: "A massive ice wave that inflicts frost damage and freezes enemies in its path."

All Artillery of the Ancients Upgrades

  • Level 2: 3,250 XP
  • Level 3: 9,000 XP

Leviathan's Roar

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You unlock Leviathan's Road in a Legendary Chest shortly after the first encounter with Nokkens in Creatures of Prophecy. Use the Draupnir Spear to break the pillar and climb up to higher ground. The official description reads: "A powerful axe throw that returns with devastating impact. Kratos is fully protected while shielding."

All Artillery of the Ancients Upgrades

  • Level 2: 4,250 XP
  • Level 3: 10,500 XP

Breath of Thamur

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You unlock Breath of Thamur by opening Legendary Chest #4 in Niflheim. The official description reads: "A massive area-of-effect attack that deals damage to all enemies within an extremely large area."

All Breath of Thamur Upgrades

  • Level 2: 5,500 XP
  • Level 3: 12,500 XP

Blades of Chaos

Tartarus Rage

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You unlock Tartarus Rage by opening Legendary Chest #3 in Midgard during The Word of Fate. The official description reads: "Two destructive Blade slams that stagger and Launch enemies."

All Tartarus Rage Upgrades

  • Level 2: 3,250 XP
  • Level 3: 9,000 XP

Atlas Eruption

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You unlock Atlas Eruption in a Legendary Chest in Svartalfheim in Forging Destiny after the geyser puzzle with Brok. The official description reads: "Repeatedly slam both blades into the ground to spark explosions all around. Mash for more slams."

All Atlas Eruption Upgrades

  • Level 2: 4,250 XP
  • Level 3: 10,500 XP

Tame the Beast

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You unlock Tame the Beast in a Legendary Chest in Helheim in Reunion as you try to catch up with Garm. The official description reads: "A series of Blade whips scorches nearby enemies. Press R2 again for more swipes!"

All Tame the Beast Upgrades

  • Level 2: 3,250 XP
  • Level 3: 9,000 XP

Nemean Crush

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You unlock Nemean Crush in a Legendary Chest in Alfheim during Song of the Sands immediately after freeing the Hafgufa's bindings. The official description reads: "A massive fiery shockwave attack that sends enemies flying back."

All Nemean Crush Upgrades

  • Level 2: 2,550 XP
  • Level 3: 8,000 XP

Meteoric Slam

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You unlock Meteoric Slam by opening Legendary Chest #5 in Niflheim. The official description reads: "A powerful slam attack that rains down fire in a wide arc, inflicting scattered Burn status."

All Meteoric Slam Upgrades

  • Level 2: 5,500 XP
  • Level 3: 12,500 XP

Draupnir Spear

Artillery of the Ancients

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You unlock Artillery of the Ancients during Creatures of Prophecy, before you meet up with Freya back at Freyr's Camp. The official description reads: "Hurl Draupnir to the sky, raining down multiplying spears."

All Artillery of the Ancients Upgrades

  • Level 2: 5,500 XP
  • Level 3: 12,500 XP

Honour the Fallen

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You unlock Honour the Fallen by opening Legendary Chest #11 in Vanaheim after completing Creatures of Prophecy. The official description reads: "A long-range, leaping dive that slams into enemies with overwhelming force."

All Honour the Fallen Upgrades

  • Level 2: 3,250 XP
  • Level 3: 9,000 XP

Vindsvalr's Windstorm

You unlock Vindsvalr's Windstorm during The Summoning, after defeating the Flame Phantom.

All Vindsvalr's Windstorm Upgrades

  • Level 2: 4,250 XP
  • Level 3: 10,500 XP

The Finger of Ruin

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You unlock The Finger of Ruin by opening Legendary Chest #6 in Niflheim. The official description reads: "Summon a massive tornado to send enemies tumbling in its path."

All The Finger of Ruin Upgrades

  • Level 2: 5,500 XP
  • Level 3: 12,500 XP

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