God of War Ragnarok - KING HROLF KRAKI vs Ghost of Sparta: All Burdens, Sparta Set - GMGOW+ (PS5)

“May this weapon strike true. May it be wielded with wisdom. May it be put down when its job is done.” - Brok
The challenge:
- Beat King Hrolf with Sparta set, Aspis shield and all burdens on GMGOW, NG+.
Some notes/tips for this challenge:
Aspis shield parry window is equivalent to the Dauntless shields 'perfect parry'. By using Burden of Guard, you're essentially required to perfect parry every parriable attack Hrolf uses - failing to parry results in a guard break followed by instant death. Additionally, Aspis shield does decent damage on counter, so it's worth learning parry timings over dodging, as dodging will only drag the fight out longer + There's 1 move that forces you to parry so you may as well get used to it 🗿
The 2 main moves to learn are the hammer spins and hand blast.
- Hammer Spins: hrolf has 3 variations of swings: yellow ring (medium speed), red ring (slow - delayed), no ring (fast). Hrolf can mix these swings in any order (always ends in red ring). Towards the end of the fight, the hammer spin goes for double the duration and has crazier mix ups, so it's best to get a parry in asap followed by shield slam (R2 counter) as this interrupts his combo.
- Hand Blast: Hrolf raises his arms and releases energy - can't be dodged, only parried. There's 2 variations of this move: 1 with start up animation and the other without. It's essential to master both parry timings.
As for projectiles:
- The "down the hole" double projectile toss can be blocked, but not parried. It's not possible to dodge without rolling, unless you use an evasive attack after to stack iframes as shown in the video.
- Air projectile toss: Fast projectile in the middle followed by delayed projectiles both sides. Dodge first projectile and evasive attack the second (works close - medium range). You can out-run the projectiles at long range, but I failed to get it consistent. Instead use Valour parry.
more notes: stay close as possible, use valour, block immediatley when hrolf goes in air for blinding attack and spear is best for this fight: use syphon for stun build up. In the end it's all about your mechanics, gl.
Sens: 7/7, interact/evade swapped: O is dodge. strafe assist: on.
Dualsense edge controller

[@SmvR]

Fighting Hrolf w/ Sparta set, aspis shield and all burdens is the most difficult challenge I’ve ever completed across any game. Really appreciate that SMS added this build into the game so dedicated players can truly put their skills to the test! If anyone completes this challenge send me a link on Twitter so I can watch it ay? twitter.com/SmvR_4

[@Not_Harvard]

Working my way through bosses doing this rn. This fight was incredible to watch man. The length of this fight with no mistakes is truly amazing. As far as I'm concerned, you've officially beat God of War Ragnarok.

[@engamingchannel922]

I will definitely attempt this challenge 🔥🔥🔥

[@Yahikos_Pain]

If SmvR says this is the most difficult challenge he faced am not even gonna attempt 😭😭😭💀

[@thegreatgamingkid8252]

@Nagato Uzumaki Ik. I might try it tho. Sounds like a fun challenge especially when you’ve already played through the game normally.

[@Yahikos_Pain]

@@thegreatgamingkid8252 yeah I've beat the game already on gmgow am doing a second run then I'll start Ng+ i think am a fairly decent player so I'll try this challenge too

[@AAbiolAA]

2:25 King Hrolf Gigachad moment taking all them hits 🗿

[@VGSvalvegamerschweda]

legit looked confused like "wtf do i do now? nothins working"

[@YEY0806]

Kratos: Why won't you DIE!! King Hrolf Kraki: Runic armour Son! It hardens in response to Runic trauma!

[@alielvargas]

lmao

[@Gyno-Mackima]

I noticed when playing him that sometimes he’ll just stand there for a couple seconds in one spot then hop away

[@codysandlin]

My anxiety was through the roof when the entire health bar was bifrost lol absolute madness. Epic video bro

[@schwarzermond6033]

EXACTLY! I was like one hit and it’s all over 😂

[@SmvR]

1 hit/failed parry = dead regardless of bifrost 😂 this fight was intense!

[@jaycowper]

@@SmvR yeah that's exactly right

[@julianvdr8808]

Bifrost becomes irrelevant when you're wearing the Spartan set because literally everything one-shots you anyway.

[@Darce115]

Bro hes playing with level 1 armour on gmgow any hit from any enemy is instant death lol

[@Soul_Of_Revan]

I love how he knows every move he’s doing He’s not just spamming dodge he telegraphs Hrolf’s attacks and counters them

[@Poja_0811]

Mortals like me would never be on that level or even be close

[@biggestboi1822]

Also since he’s using all burdens every time he dodges he gets slowed down

[@eziozander4851]

the reason hes not spamming dodge is because of the burden if he does a full dodge hell take damage from that burden and die because of the armour set

[@fernosbonos5394]

@@Poja_0811 hone and again as always

[@johnsoesawtamalarsoe4497]

This is not a fight. This is an art.

[@TheTrueTyrannosaurusRex]

An eternally priceless art piece, one of the century.

[@hanekawatsubasa1004]

2:26 Hrolf was so amazed at your play he literally stops moving for 3 seconds

[@AAbiolAA]

2:14 the weaving and dodging techniques is unreal man 😮‍💨

[@lenowoo]

Goddam. . I'll be panicked and just flail around

[@KD400_]

Bobbing and weaving like a boxer lol

[@jamarius1fh776]

How to u do that?

[@roominkpaper1945]

That weave and dodge by SmvR is by far the most creative move I have ever seen ANY gamer pull off. I can only imagine how long he practiced perfecting that move.

[@GodWarsX]

Yo that was nasty

[@zach_jumpman23]

8:34 bro that theme music will forever give me chills, it’s just so good 🔥🔥

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Too unstoppable.

[@markjmacrae]

Would love to see a second SmvR channel with some uncut gameplay. I’m in awe of the skill involved in playing at this level, but it always leaves me wanting more; given the time invested there must be plenty of content and I’m sure there’s an audience for it.

[@Raynovv]

You look like a calm and reasonable person

[@juliojc8853]

One thing that's make me love your gameplay style is, that you do not need to "brake" the game to show all the potential you have, nicely done man !!

[@sprint5099]

Gbg does not brake the game cause he needs to and it takes skill to do it

[@arbydithdodgson4484]

BREAK NOT BRAKE

[@davidwaller8029]

I'm a huge GOW fan, especially of the last 2 games. I've played them so much and gotten really good at playing them both. Now, you are on a whole other level to me, I wish I was just a quarter as good as you. I watch alot of your videos because I think it's amazing how you can become so adept at this game, you make the most out of every single move, it's utterly phenomenal, I love watching your videos.

[@Cyborg182]

I can feel my heart racing just from watching!! Insane combos and your precision is immaculate words can’t describe how insane this is. Keep it up man!

[@Spartiano_97]

I’ve been trying this for days since the update came out. You’re unbelievable talented this one of the hardest feats to accomplish. Well done mate you’re a beast!

[@abhijeetshuklaa]

I have been a big fan of your GoW combat skills. Your combats are not just to defeat the opponent but the cinematics that is portrayed in the fight is amazing. Your timing of attack's and blocks are unmatched. I am pretty sure SMS took a lot of inspiration from your combats to make GoWR NG+ gears and make it even more challenging. I have shown your videos to the people at work who have nothing to do with video games and even they were stuck to the screen and didn't leave until fight was completed. I want to Thank You for your work. You really make Kratos look like a real SPARTA!!!

[@SmvR]

Wow thank you for the kind words Jeet1806, glad you enjoy watching!

[@TheMaestroProdigy]

I’m learning so much about boss fights from this guy. New subscriber earned💪🏽

[@PanMan47]

This is truly the most incredible thing to come out of this update. Amazing feat, can’t believe you did it so soon after the update. Congrats!

[@Dee-bee825]

Those evasive moves are spicy. And this looks like one heck of a challenge. Especially with the Aspis shield. Hats off to you!.

[@Knuckles2oO6]

Your so calm and calculated when your playing 🔥 So good man, Absolutely flawless style as usual bro 👌🔥

[@SCarter02767]

Absolutely amazing... 8+ minutes of an absolute true God of GoW. Congratulations!! 🎉

[@TheFluffedLife]

It truly is amazing how good you are, your skills are off the charts!

[@AnthonyMcNeil]

You're absolutely nuts...and it's awesome to watch.

[@runerdude141]

You have ELEVATED!!! What an incredible show!!

[@sunken6348]

Seeing everything you're doing after playing. Holy spirit impart this ability into my life

[@SuperBarrym1]

Amazing mate , in awe of your skills well done 👏

[@karlpurvis5242]

I just cant get my head around people being this good and not making any mistakes. Played game 80 hours now, can never be this consistent. I'm just happy I managed to do all the Musphenheim challenges haha

[@schwarzermond6033]

Beautiful, extremely disciplined gameplay as always!

[@Skuzza-_-]

I love the amount of dedication and time you put into your videos and especially this one, I believe I'm going to attempt this myself at some point, I've already started ng++ so I need to get through the story again etc but regardless I love your content bro, keep this up!

[@Fate_Breaker]

As usual, perfect execution Well done indeed 👏🏼

[@TheMETALICA40]

2:25 Hrolf was like shit how do I deal with this guy😂

[@cayde-632]

I’ve been waiting for this since the Gna video! Huge GG 🎉

[@RAGE-OF-SPARTA-X]

God tier gameplay as usual, Hrolfs new moves look absolutely wicked yet you mastered them all, GG.

[@therealregio8212]

You will master them soon.

[@RAGE-OF-SPARTA-X]

@@therealregio8212 i hope so, i plan on fighting Gna first on NG+.

[@reelwizardbro]

Congrats dude! This will be quite the challenge, but I welcome it 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@gaysex438]

Cleanest, smoothest, best god of war 2018/Ragnarok player in my opinion. You’re insane at any game you touch bro

[@RedLite7]

After seeing this video, I think that Hrolf might actually be harder than GNA now. Impressive stuff bro, I honestly wouldn't have the focus and patience to go to these lengths on a boss fight.

[@adamselby8024]

Not even close

[@Xelod93]

I love the use of evasion attacks as , wonderful job! GGs!

[@TheRoyalRelease]

that was exhausting just to watch! has to be the most on your toes either norse game requires you to be, by far. probably more than many games, for that matter. a god like performance.

[@guyloren]

Breathtaking execution- & it IS an execution,wow!So inspiring (Edit: I just finally managed to no-damage Sigrun!😅 ). Thank you for all your hard work on these masterclasses.🙏🏻🏆

[@dregnr]

This guys dodges are incredible!! keep being a God SmvR 🗿

[@steak4741]

7:05 Hrolf Karki: You. Will. Kneel ! Kratos: Excuse me?

[@emmyobinna]

The artistry on display is inspiring.

[@askogurcanov4207]

uniquely one of the best fights I've ever seen

[@attilathegod]

Your play style of Kratos just looks so cool

[@Hamppdur]

Bruh, I literally spent 3 hours dying to this asshole on new game plus and he just finesses him like this lol love it! 2:26 Hrolf just stands there for a minute and thinks “damn, I haven’t hit this fool once….”

[@jfranks1295]

After watching your phenomenal playing I think I can beat him in NG+ GMGOW difficulty. Those projectiles… hop to the side, hop back with counter. Thank you!

[@sakarilahtinen2722]

This is the best thing a ever seen on my life. Unbeleaveble reflecks. Ten points!

[@priyanrock679]

Phenomenal especially that parry rage,you deserve the best gow player award from santa monica🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

The mastery of his art.

[@leonardolopez5426]

never knew most of these techniques for dodging and negating attacks, very impressive!

[@TechDiffuse]

I still don't understand what's happening, even when the video speed is lowered. I killed this guy with no damage in Give me no Mercy, but these techniques are just unreal. So much to learn.

[@LucidFlameX]

This is art. Far beyond mere gameplay.

[@gcdantas]

amazing job!!

[@kichouiyasu]

I really do believe that there are extraordinary people exist in this world, and you are one of them! You are extremely gifted and your talent is admirable. I wish you the best in everything. You got yourself a new fan in me 😊

[@SmvR]

Its all practice, nothing extraordinary! thank for your support!

[@kichouiyasu]

Practice shows dedication and patience, another admirable trait 👍👍

[@alex17queridundis]

My man, i'm trying beat this game in gmgw while getting everything upgraded and i'm getting killed every time, and you just do it with level 1, a true master.

[@wellyunnoso3087]

This was absolutely impressive, beast

[@GodWarsX]

SMVR been the nicest for a minute now. Best player out there. Keep doing your thing

[@Newipad-bw7ym]

The best ever keep it up you deserve 100million subscribe amazing

[@ThomasMarkus]

Insane! Well done!

[@ArmoredG]

i like how hrolf subtitle name doesnt have King. Like mimir said he's not a king, just called himself one because he killed the previous king

[@Red_MitG]

Man you're making me cry I'm playing on give me grace 😭

[@dasholiver2121]

Unreal movement/weaving 👏 👏

[@carloslaggz1012]

Bro at 2:26 he's just standing there like he's thinking "nothing is working on this guy WTF!" 😂

[@PlantainSupernova]

Here it is the challenge to end all challenges. I mean other than doing this blindfolded idk what's left in the 8 realms. I love the slight delays on the parry counter so you use it as an extra invincibility frame or to cancel a red ring attack.

[@Smashtop-rj5hs]

Dude is so good now he can annihilate bosses by just looking at the screen

[@imaheadout2639]

This guy is literally too good

[@MrHulthen]

"Why do I hear boss music?" - King Hrólf Kraki

[@ascripter]

Now this is what I'm talking about ✊🏽🔥

[@enzomattioli7665]

soo smoooth, the best Gameplay i see

[@vegetasama8603]

The skill is unbelievable and unimaginable 😮

[@itsgalixzy]

After trying out the Spartan Aspis I see now how impressive these parries are.

[@kejarebi]

The Garm music compliments the battle so much better than the normal Berserker music.

[@MMMHERETAUNGAMC]

If I didn't know any better I would swear you were an advanced AI battle program.. awe inspiring to watch super human reflexes and timing

[@fallb0rn]

2:29 Clean dodges AF. Nicely done (mimirs voice)

[@kenthorgen944]

i need to breathe now. id pay to have that incredible reflexes and the two-step side-back dodge, so beautiful to watch ❤️ subbed! btw, what are your controls for the quick turns?

[@ElAlexis5679]

Yo wassup, yesterday I beat hrolf kraki on gmgow+! Btw you're skills are crazy bro! You play so well. Also, are you planning on making a video like this but fighting the three berserkers?

[@D1smantle]

I just found out that you can change the appearance of your weapons. Giving the blades their lv1 look will cement the look of the OG Kratos

[@odious5317]

What?! How do you change the appearance of the weapons?

[@D1smantle]

@@odious5317 weapons>leviathan axe>leviathan axe. Then select the appearance you want. Same goes for the blades

[@odious5317]

@@D1smantle Awesome man, thanks so much. 🙏

[@RacerNight86]

That background gofw music was 🔥

[@kamia5973]

This is masterpiece!

[@AlejandroCallejasncrbasstard]

Eres la mera riiiiatta carnal (you rock bro) Y pongan al peso pluma auuuu!

[@Nekiney1966]

It looks like a scythe with the blood trail on the thumbnail

[@Unclemike1356]

This is wow heroic raids translated to another type of game. Truly impressive

[@MrKirk94]

Amazing as usual bro. How many trys did this take? If you dont mind sharing. Unreal! 💯

[@goldenboy6128]

not gonna lie, that last dodge before the finisher was disrespectful and I love it.

[@machinainc5812]

Those negating attacks are super new to me. That double ice/fire/shock wavy bolt attack the Berserkers do gets me often. I usually try to time it well for a quick double dodge but now i see i can negate the second following bolt.

[@alexferreira9609]

Você joga muito bro, parabéns, sou sru fã, daqui do Brazil✌️👏👏❤️

[@Sicksem]

Great video, what was your GOTY 2022 smvr?😁

[@Tropax1]

This is a another level of impressiveness, how can one be this good? My God I'm trash at this game, I'm struggling so much with this boss.

[@HaniUchiha]

Sick! ❤

[@TUMATATAN]

I am out of words for this! W.A.O.

[@Aquariun9iteMMare]

This is what fighting with Rain in MK 11 feels like... all jokes aside, this was a beautiful thing!!

[@QisAlon3r885]

SmvR, you are too smooth for your own good. Good shit!!

[@TheDarkstar3601]

Ah yes, my favorite asmr creator is back

[@P1MPSLAY3R]

Baba Yaga…He is a man of focus, commitment, sheer will

[@chrisnote2263]

Me playing on Normal difficulty, max level with max best armor set, took like 20 tries to beat him… You sir are the true God of War

[@yonkaisen]

the level of skill required, holy shit you're a beast man

[@ernestpworrell4439]

I wish there was a runic where Kratos just breaks down crying cuz that’s how I feel about my skill lvl

[@SmvR]

😂

[@alangama5731]

that’s insane!!

[@newgame1345]

now that's SMVR quality ❤

[@NoobGamePlusGOW]

Bada$$ bro 👊

[@wellyunnoso3087]

1:38 the reaction time 🤯🔥