Top 5 Runic Attacks for the Draupnir Spear in God of War Ragnarok

Sony’s major title, God of War Ragnarok, has recently launched on the PC platform. This new installment continues the epic journey of Kratos, leading players through the legendary Nine Realms that are integral to Norse mythology. Accompanying him on this adventure, just like in the previous iteration, is his son Atreus.

Kratos is renowned for battling colossal mythic bosses, and to aid him in these confrontations, players can utilize the Draupnir Spear, which features special moves known as Runic Attacks.

With that said, we present our compilation of the five best Runic Attacks for the Draupnir Spear in God of War Ragnarok to enhance your gameplay experience.

Top 5 Runic Attacks for Draupnir Spear in God of War Ragnarok

1) Mountain Splitter

The Mountain Splitter Runic Attack is obtained after completing the favor titled Spirit of Rebellion. This powerful attack enables Kratos to target multiple enemies simultaneously by unleashing gusts of wind that inflict damage. Upgrading this skill increases the number of wind slices, which dart towards foes at high speed. This is classified as a Light Runic Attack:

“Repeated long-range wind slices that stagger enemies. Press (R1) precisely while slashing to enhance each wave.”

Level	Stat Values	Upgrade Cost
Level 1	Damage: 3 Force: 2 Stun: 1	N/A
Level 2	Damage: 4 Force: 2 Stun: 1	2500 Kratos XP
Level 3	Damage: 5 Force: 3 Stun: 1	8000 Kratos XP

2) Honor the Fallen

The Honor the Fallen attack enables Kratos to charge and leap into the air, smashing the spear downwards with incredible force. This attack can be discovered in a legendary chest located in the Plains of Vanaheim. Upgrades make it possible for Kratos to amplify the slam, pushing enemies back even farther. This is classified as a Heavy Runic Attack:

“A long-range, leaping dive that slams into enemies with overwhelming force.”

Level	Stat Values	Upgrade Cost
Level 1	Damage: 2 Force: 2 Stun: 1	N/A
Level 2	Damage: 3 Force: 4 Stun: 1	3250 Kratos XP
Level 3	Damage: 4 Force: 5 Stun: 2	9000 Kratos XP

3) Windsvlar’s Windstorm

When using Vindsvlar’s Windstorm with the Draupnir Spear in God of War Ragnarok, players can unleash a series of tornado-like whirlwinds that pursue enemies and deal damage. Further upgrades enhance the number of cyclones and extend the attack’s duration. This is a Heavy Runic Attack.

“An array of chaotic cyclones rampages through the field, damaging all enemies in their paths.”

Level	Stat Values	Upgrade Cost
Level 1	Damage: 2 Force: 1 Stun: 2	N/A
Level 2	Damage: 3 Force: 1 Stun: 4	4250 Kratos XP
Level 3	Damage: 4 Force: 2 Stun: 5	10500 Kratos XP

The Draupnir Spear in Ragnarok (Image via Santa Monica Studio)

4) The Finger of Ruin

To obtain the Finger of Ruin, players must eliminate all 48 of the ravens scattered throughout the Nine Realms. Although this quest is quite extensive, the reward is found inside a Legendary Chest at Niflheim’s Raven Tree. Similar to the Windstorm, this attack summons a cyclone, but it manifests as a single, powerful vortex.

Upgrades enhance the damage, duration, and strength of the cyclone. This is a Heavy Runic Attack.

“Summon a massive tornado to send enemies tumbling in its path.”

Level	Stat Values	Upgrade Cost
Level 1	Damage: 3 Force: 2 Stun: 1	N/A
Level 2	Damage: 4 Force: 3 Stun: 2	5500 Kratos XP
Level 3	Damage: 5 Force: 4 Stun: 3	12500 Kratos XP

5) Thrust of a Thousand Soldiers

The Thrust of a Thousand Soldiers Runic Attack equips Kratos to continuously stab enemies, even enabling explosive tips to be attached to the spears for detonation. Upgrading this attack allows for additional spears to be embedded into foes and increases the number of stabs Kratos performs. This is classified as a Light Runic Attack.

“Perform a flurry of stabs with Draupnir which embed Spears into the enemy. Press R1 for extra stabs!”

Level	Stat Values	Upgrade Cost
Level 1	Damage: 3 Force: 1 Stun: 1	N/A
Level 2	Damage: 4 Force: 1 Stun: 1	3250 Kratos XP
Level 3	Damage: 5 Force: 1 Stun: 1	9000 Kratos XP