GOW Ragnarok Chaos Blades: Best Upgrades [Expert’s Take]

I consider it to be a great skill that adds a charged R2 move to your Blades Of Chaos. You can basically launch enemies into the air with a charged R2 attack from the blades. That not only deals damage to the enemies but also leaves them open for more hits as they become vulnerable while being in the air. You can continue to follow up with a deadly combo once the enemy has been launched into the air.

The Vaporize Frost skill allows you to use your Leviathan Axe and the Blades Of Chaos in synchronicity. Basically, you can freeze your enemies using the Leviathan Axe. Then you can switch to the Blades Of Chaos to deal massive damage with your normal hits if you’ve got the Vaporize Frost skill. The skill is very useful, especially if you like to switch between Kratos’ main weapons in the game. I mostly used this combo when playing, and it always paid off.

The Plume Of Chaos basically adds a finisher to your light attack combo of the Blades Of Chaos. You can now unleash a heavy attack at the end of the light attack combo that deals enough damage to finish off the enemy. It not only adds variety to the combo, but you can use it to deal massive damage to both the enemies and the bosses in the game.

Immolation is a really important skill if you’re good and dodging and chaining your attacks in the games. As long as you deal damage without getting hit, the blades will continue to power up. They will not only inflict more damage but will also cause more burn status effects to enemies. Immolation is good for powering up your blades during battles.

The Blades Of Chaos don’t have a huge range like the Leviathan Axe. But you can still capitalize on the medium range of this weapon with the help of the Hyperion Grapple I skill. You can impale an enemy with the Blades Of Chaos using the L2 + R1. However, if you hold R1, you will launch toward the enemy and hit them whilst also closing the gap between you and the enemy. 

Flame Whiplash was already a great skill for the Blades of Chaos. You could charge the blades with fire by holding the triangle. The blades would then inflict more burn status effects. However, charging the blades can get difficult during fast-paced fights. Hence, I recommend using the Flame Whiplash II skill. You can basically charge the blades in between combos by just pressing the triangle with that skill.

Chaotic Rampage I is basically a big combo for the Blades Of Chaos that only requires you to hold R1 for it to work. Kratos unleashes a flurry of attacks and finishes up with a heavy attack additionally. I discovered that this combo can be initiated pretty quickly in battles as it doesn’t require you to remember different inputs. And it deals enough damage to finish off the basic enemies in a single combo.

Blazing Explosion II is another ranged skill for your Blades Of Chaos in God Of War Ragnarok. It allows you to pierce your enemies with the blades, and then you cause them to explode by holding R2. This not only damages the enemy you pierced but also the enemies in the range of the explosion that happens after. I consider it to be one of the best-ranged skills for the blades that you should absolutely get.

Pommels Of Burning Unity increase the burn status effect dealt by the Blades Of Chaos and also increase the immolation skill charge gained. Basically, this attachment enhances the burning capabilities of the weapon whilst also affecting the strength and runic stats of Kratos. 

You can switch to the Leviathan Axe after burning enemies to deal even more damage. So, if you rely on the burn status effect, then I suggest not sleeping on the Pommels Of Burning Unity.

How To Get

• You get these pommels as a reward by throwing crystalline shards into the wishing well in Vanaheim.
• Once you’ve thrown enough shards, the reward will unlock for you.
• The crystalline shards can be obtained by destroying orange crystals in the crater region of Vanaheim.

Hardened War Handles was my preference when using ranged attacks, as it boosts damage and stun for the Hyperion Grapple and Hyperion Pull skills of the Blades of Chaos. These skills enhance your ranged capabilities, and these handles amplify their effectiveness. As you upgrade the attachment, the benefits become even more substantial, affecting three of your in-game stats.

How To Get

• You can find this attachment in a legendary chest located on the south side of the Forbidden Sands in Alfheim.
• You will come across the chest while doing the Song Of The Sands Favor in the game.

The Radiant Warden Handles give you a little more protection or defense while charging up the Flame Whiplash on your Blades Of Chaos. While you’re charging up your blades with the burn status effect, you can mash the triangle to protect yourself from incoming projectiles.Basically, this lets Kratos automatically parry the incoming projectiles so that your buff isn’t interrupted. 

How To Get

• You can craft these handles quite early in the game at the Huldra Brother’s shop.
• These become available to craft during the Quest For Tyr in the game, which is the second main quest in the game.

I consider the Cyclone Of Chaos to be one of the best light runic attack for clearing out a large group of enemies with the Blades Of Chaos. Kratos will use the blades to unleash a circling sweep attack that will take care of enemies around him. If you get surrounded, then the Cyclone Of Chaos will help you get out of that situation very quickly.

How To Get

• You get the Cyclone Of Chaos as a reward for completing the Raider’s Stronghold in Midgard.
• It is located inside a legendary chest at the end of the stronghold.

Hades Flame utilizes the Blades Of Chaos to turn an enemy into a walking bomb that inflicts damage to other enemies upon exploding. Kratos basically stabs an enemy with the blades, and that enemy turns into a bomb. The enemy will explode, dealing damage not only to himself but also to the other enemies in the range of the explosion. I must say, strategic possibilites are endless with this ability.

How To Get

• The Hades Retribution is located inside a legendary chest that can be found in the Temple Of Light in Alfheim.
• You come across the chest during your main quests as well.

I consider it to be one of the best AoE attacks that Kratos can do in the game. He basically summons meteors that fall down on the enemies in a huge range. And he does that while performing a charged attack as well. So, the meteoric slam is one of the high damage-dealing runic attacks that can be used with the Blades Of Chaos. 

How To Get

• It can be unlocked by opening up a legendary chest at the Raven Tree in God Of War Ragnarok.
• However, you will need to kill 38 of Odin’s ravens before the chest opens up.
• But the attack is extremely powerful, and it is definitely worth the grind that you need to do in order to unlock.

The Atlas Eruption can be used to eliminate waves of enemies at the same time. Kratos will penetrate the ground with his blades and unleash explosions that deal damage to enemies all around him. I always found it to be a great heavy runic attack that quickly took care of multiple enemies at the same time in the game.

How To Get

• The Atlas Eruption is located inside a legendary chest that is present on top of The Forge in Svartalfheim.
• The Forge itself is located on top of the Myrkr Tunnels.