God of War Ragnarok - Must Know Beginner Tips BEFORE You Play!

Here are some must know tips and tricks BEFORE you play God of War Ragnarok!
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[@Bonifeks51]

Watching KZbin right now is like Russian roulette with spoilers

[@claydavis4742]

Trust me bro

[@AK33M]

Yeah I blocked a few content creators for it

[@TheIvanMilky]

My life last 2/3 weeks also 😂

[@Jelus1]

Lol fr tho 😂

[@Megatrapt_5000]

Does that mean this is safe? 😂

[@chincemagnet]

There’s an arena in the same place as the raven chests you can use to upgrade your abilities without worrying about dying and losing progress

[@grimdude101]

Exploited the fuck out of that lol all my attacks are gold tier from the training area in nifilhiem

[@25sumpter]

You don't get xp for that

[@grimdude101]

@@25sumpter only for getting to bronze silver and gold tier bit not for the enemies killed yeah thats true but you get to it early enough you can use the xp you gain to add damge or elemental or whatever to the attack afterwards and ittl always be better for the rest of the game

[@justins5260]

@@25sumpter you get the xp from skill tier and challenges got like 5k xp in 45 min maxing skills

[@kramx1914]

Also something I learnt while playing is if I am low on health after a fight or before a fight maybe a mini boss fight or something. As long as a travel station is close by you can just engage it then quick cancel before selecting a destination to travel to and your health will be full regerated ❤

[@emich34]

one tip about auto-pickup ... when you are playing on the hardest difficulty you dont actually want this on, especially for the health/rage orbs, you want to tactically pick these up as you need them not automatically. they have a stun window when you pick them up which is useful

[@whitelivesmatter7709]

i kill high level bosses with me getting NO DAMAGE! playing in GMGOW

[@sidehoez3966]

Yeah I disagreed with swany on this one. I don’t want to pick up a healing orb automatically while I’m at full health

[@commandersyfe5983]

@@sidehoez3966 It won't pick it up if youre at full health. But i also disagree with that tip, having played GOW 2018, I am used to picking them up manually already.

[@darksidejohn9445]

@@sidehoez3966 You don't pick them up automatically when full.

[@brandonthomas6602]

I think the point is that modern Sony games are so shallow gameplay wise that you might as well cut out the monotonous pressing of triangle or circle every 2 seconds, you could take it a step further and play a real game as well

[@nickrobles6716]

Great video!! Another cool tip for leveling up your skills to gold tier is to simply go to Nilheim and use the training sword/thing. You have infinite health so you can spam attacks, and can literally level all of your skills quickly without worrying. 👍

[@Ice_48]

Man this was extremely helpful! Thanks for posting

[@BracHD]

One thing that is very much a big help is the navigation assist. I have it on in my play through and it shows where a Raven makes noise and its easy to know where it is.

[@bryandiaz4541]

Wait what

[@PROCHIMNEY]

@@bryandiaz4541 go to accessibility go to navigational assist hit yes. Activate raven quest use the assist

[@mostunclean6619]

The real pro tips are always in the comments.

[@erinmoodley]

love these tips! if i get the game i'm definitely keeping these in mind and uses them

[@aryamehrtehrany3876]

Thank you so much friend . This was very helpful 🙂

[@Xidvicious]

thank you for the tips! my game arrives tomorrow! can't wait to try it out :D

[@ahmetbal5973]

Started playing this yesterday. These are some good tips thank you.

[@milkbones504]

Great video thank you. I just picked up my Ragnarok bundle this morning I can't wait to play when I get home from work

[@opgam3r482]

I Strongly recommend against the orb auto pick up option. If your worried about the option as an aid you, you much better off strategically picking them up during fights. They are tied into special armor and ability procs for you and companions, as well as stun enemies... Remap button, or incorporate them into your combat awareness.

[@jeremiahbrittingham319]

The best tips I’ve heard, thank for the post!

[@jupiterthree5228]

Finally got the game and downloaded it today. I'm so glad Odin's Ravens are back, and I'm glad they serve a purpose this time around.

[@dknollRX7]

One thing I’ve noticed in these videos coming out is that the aiming reticle is larger and easier to see. That’s definitely a small, but much needed improvement.

[@jefflewis4126]

Mine is on the way from Amazon right now, should be in the mail in the next couple of hours, I'm so hyped!

[@kevinliverpool9694]

Nice video. A few things to add or modify. You don’t want auto pick up on “Give me God of War” for health and rage. Keep an eye on them and stay close. They’re a good stun in a pinch. Especially in Alfheim Still explore. While yes you’ll hit certain walls. You can still net hacksilver, mods, and exp. Best place to do skill labors is area with Odin’s Ravens. Turn on drauger then spam skill to where you need it.

[@thetrue00]

Wow man, that’s amazing, thank you

[@Ak_D7]

Thank you mister, I finally have time to play it & I am glad to have clicked on this video.

[@pad9x]

on your last tip re opening up the skills extra abilities, best to wait until you open up Niflheim and spam those enemies there. you don't get XP but it's also a great place to practise the new abilities

[@alirezaalidousti]

Much Appreciated 🙏🏻

[@super_burstmode3652]

For the ability lvl up it's much easier to use the arena near the Raven tree. You have infinite health and can't die.

[@BrianRouse]

The minIboss checkpoint tip is huge. Thanks!

[@bryzombie]

I just got the game :) can’t wait to try it tonight at midnight! Thanks for this video to!

[@Hollobaby1231]

same bro i just booted it up and played like 20 minutes i have work tomorrow but i gotta play just a little more it’s so good already i got the chills when it started 😂💯

[@ozytriestomeme5070]

I have 3 hours left to wait and these are very useful tips

[@glendamico9004]

Many thanks Swany! Great video and all the info very useful as I am a noob to the game. The puzzle tip…man…some of these puzzles are controller breakers as I get so p*$$ed off I end up spiking my controller on the floor! So that should save me some moolah right there! So again many thanks! Liked and subbed!

[@Bangaly16kaba]

Frost awakening is so satisfying 😂 even the awakend awakening is even better as it’s a mix of that one heavy runic ability in the last game

[@iggyboss8270]

Yoooooo Swany, thanks for the Raven tip! I did the ravens in the 2018 game for the platinum after i finished everything else, but in ragnarok i will surely keep an eye on them, thanks for the tips brother, i will surely enjoy this game!👍💪

[@nikolaipersad4098]

Yeah, I did likewise in 2018…… will swat 🐦 as I go this road.

[@michaelkopyscianski2312]

Keep the subtitles on. Pro tip. (Crow noises) shows up. Sometimes it can be tough to hear them.

[@glendamico9004]

@@michaelkopyscianski2312outstanding tip brother! Many thanks!

[@MS-dv7bd]

This is so helpful,I streight up gave up on some of the miniboses and puzzles because they are just so damn hard on normal difficulty!

[@salach1049]

*insert an adäquate meme joke*

[@babayaga4320]

I can't believe it's finally here, good times.

[@ANDWHAT991]

Great video 🔥

[@ghetto_samurai2157]

Can't wait to play this

[@MiguelMartinezPR]

Great video ❤

[@jam3sh3n13y]

These are good tips nice to know while I'm early in the Game.

[@zdog1008]

Auto pick up is a good tip I’ll definitely try it and the extended puzzle

[@Subfightr]

Thank you so much for this. Question: what would you suggest when it comes to upgrading items? I see I can upgrade the original gear (which always looks way better than the armor stuff imo) the upgrades do nothing until level 7+ then they offer a smattering of perks that affect different stats and not just 1. It's not a huge bump but it's evened out. Would you prefer a well rounded character, or a tank with a shitty bazooka, or a bazooka that can only take 1 hit?

[@Flip_Ecks]

Holy hell! I didn't realize the help offered in this game. I literally didn't watch any gow video to avoid spoilers. Man, the struggle I had

[@AggamenoT]

thank you for making my life easier!

[@drewrok78]

Love tips n triks.

[@NWcpl]

good stuff thxs

[@howardhankins6216]

I can't wait IM excited about the new God of War

[@LAIRDO-]

Good info. I won't be able to play it until Friday, although I pre-ordered and it's already installed. You know, work. 😪

[@KLAVNIBOR]

I'm pretty sure picking up healing stone after a fight before the regeneration starts; gives you the same amount of health as waiting and then the healing stone, but instantly.

[@cowel8734]

Can't wait to play! Right before I started I broke down and decided to play the 1st 2018 GoW and boy am I glad I listened to all the people who said I really need to play it first. So amazing and even more excited for Ragnarok now!!

[@Chapacabra23]

I mean you should really play every god of war game and you’ll have a deeper understanding if all the shit he’s been through.

[@denyskrysanov7590]

I've played....but after I watched this video I would like to play one more time :) Thanks a lot!

[@biggastate]

Just go to nilpheim to level up your skills it still counts to unlock the stun and damage upgrades and you don't lose health

[@meatshield160]

Switch auto loot so it only picks up hacksilver and materials. In a lot of battles it's better to be strategic with picking up health and rage orbs. Quality of life improvement is switch your dodge button with your interact button. Have the "O" button as your evad is way more natural feeling and same with having "X" as interact.

[@TheIvanMilky]

It's weird I just come off replaying Bloodborne and elden ring so I tried this because I thought it just made sense but for whatever reason I prefer X for this 🤷 I think due to the slightly higher pace it's closer to anolgue maybe?

[@kerpail]

X and O swap I did in the first minute of playing the game. Feels so natural.

[@angelagrant1804]

thanks for tips

[@livingston9991]

There is a training ground which is the perfect place to level up your individual abilities by usage it's the same place the crows are

[@sherlock5720]

Need to have a solid GoW sesh tonight. I’m only 2 hrs in

[@ArmoredG]

i only use the auto pick up for economy, not full or essentials. Cause sometimes when i had to block or dodge an incoming attack, and theres a health/rage stone near me the game uses the stone at unnecessary times. Unlike economy, only pick up resources when OUT of combat

[@dizzydwarf5052]

nifleim has a training area that gives you no xp or rewards but you can farm skill labors

[@olivermeads6427]

It’s good too Ss odins ravens have a use

[@ChadKenova]

Love the game so far and can’t believe how smooth even the prefer graphics in 120hz mode fills but i still play in prefer performance.

[@ishaan253]

Regarding Flame whiplash I found out after finishing game that we can charge it quicker by mashing triangle button when I was trying to figure out why my blades don't charge instantly after purchasing that instant charge skill....😅😅

[@zZiL341yRj736]

I do light and heavy attacks on Square and Triangle, similar config I used for Dark Souls, I hate an attack action on a trigger button, it doesn't feel responsive because of the trigger travel.

[@bkratos36]

Nice early guide, 👌🏾.

[@hanshotlast]

I only have to wait 9 more hours. It’s gonna be amazing

[@dectorcarnage4636]

Why is it so different mine is only 3

[@jesusmontano7396]

I canttttttt waittttttttttt

[@hanshotlast]

@@dectorcarnage4636 for some stupid reason it unlocks at different times for everyone, instead of just midnight Est. I heard it unlocks for midnight for everyone, but for some reason it unlocks at 9 for me

[@mogame9690]

Me too bro, meeee fucking too!

[@starkiller3439]

@@hanshotlast I think it’s the time zones

[@zacharyhausman5436]

You can speed up the skill labor process in the training area too!

[@DKKC12]

I leveled all my skills to god in the arena area. You can’t die and your cool does recharge super fast

[@darthwyvvern]

Thanks bud

[@davidisrael8537]

I may get this game as everyone says it is amazing. I need to get my PS5 first though but may be part of a bundle . I have visual impairment so hope the features help me out. I did see they have added some to this title so there is a chance but I play an inch from the screen so may not help enough but don't know.

[@DookieShoes772]

Hey another solid way to level up your skill tree is going to the sparring arena. You don't get xp, but you can use the skills over and over and not die

[@grimdude101]

You do gain the xp for completing the tiers for bronze silver and gold but nothing else. Still I managed to upgrade spartan rage to 3 before I got to alfhiem

[@caseyblankenship987]

You can also level up your skills while training I found it, no danger of being killed so you can just spam them

[@yologaming8113]

I just want to know best method overall, I am going to play the game twice once for story experience than second for trophy and max build. Curious if it’s best to just play through story get what I can and finish story. Than unlock most things and than do a new game plus?

[@clubbizarre]

I don't think you need to wait for your health to regenerate after a fight before picking up green health stones. Once you pick one up, the game fills your health immediately to the point it would go if you waited first. That's what I noticed. No need to wait.

[@steveotatooed]

The long puzzle setting ia a must for me honestly hate the puzzles

[@shylock6882]

good job

[@user-xl4et1pv8p]

great5 tips

[@evetsekeblerioh4191]

make all the relics before game plus cuz mine glitched and couldnt get the collecter achievment because of it so i had to go to the save before game plus and finish that game completly to get the collector ahievment

[@thechad6852]

I played through thinking I'd get NG+ for 2nd run...... I really wished I ran through the game til I got everything so I only had to go through each world twice instead of back and forth on each unlock. I am glad there isn't 1,000 ravens to find... and a million diff things just to upgrade. The only down side is not able to skip some things since this game was more story for the heart than action with another cliff hanger. But I did appreciate the ability to have diff companions and playing as other npc

[@jeremybstudentpilot5315]

Great video. My dislike about this game is how it forces you to backtrack once you unlock new abilities.

[@mysetlist2118]

Unless those labor tasks are instant kills I probably won’t be able to some these enemies giving me trouble on no mercy I’m moving around like sonic

[@WillDiggs]

I was wondering what the holes were that b l e w air so if I continue in the game's main story eventually I'll have the ability to use the holes that blow air?

[@Rello84]

thank you kermit

[@charlesbarry9194]

There was a nornir chest i almost gave up on. One bell was 3-4 seconds, The other two bells were like 1 or 2 seconds each. I am glad they added those options but it's so much more rewarding when you nail it without help.

[@neonnova9]

Idk about this kind of god of war I started it on a snow forest but i can't fight the 6 monsters a few at the start

[@nextgen5619]

One thing I wish and hope they add are redoing encounters just like last of us 2

[@megaone7575]

Hey guys, do any of you’d have hack tips to collect hacksilver ? A lot of it bc i’m always short when i want to upgrade armor pieces ..

[@clayk4753]

I’m going to bed super early so time will warp by faster

[@RAZORREVOLUTION1]

Can you hide the compass?

[@johneduardoctavianoiv9749]

I ignore ALL the ravens! 😳🤣😆 I always choose gears with luck, cooldown, and runic.

[@ameyajalali9555]

Also, change tap buttons to hold... Makes life easy

[@illyimm]

For some reason the miniboss checkpoints tab is disabled for me. Is it bc I'm on the give me God of War difficulty?

[@brianfulmer2232]

Survival gear set fully lvled, gives the most stats... enough stats that the boost from legendary gear doesnt matter...legendary gear has some boost to healing , base damage, or elemental damage boost but has low stat value. So boosting 100 runic is like having 125 runic.. i have 300 runic ,total with survival gear. Almost 300 in each stat , except def and thats 400. So you dont really have to chase the best gear, it was given to you at the begining. This set was compared with 10 fully lvled "best" armor sets...sol's ,giptumaors ,mani's, dragon, steinbjorn ,raven tears , guiding light, fate breakers and fallen stars. To me the boost or actions from legendary gear seem to small to compete with just having more of the required stat. Survival gear gives the most. My total build,300 cld, luck , rnc, str , 170 luck, 400 def.. its a pretty solid build.

[@somethingawesome9547]

If you're playing on Give me God of War mode, play with autopick up OFF. Your health and rage pick ups CC not only the enemies, but the bosses. You should be kiting toward the pick up, unleash combos and just before the boss lands an attack on you, stun them with a pick up and unleash another combo. This is why auto-pick is set to OFF by default; it's a weapon. You'll need all the help you can get. I don't know if it's because I have not played in a while, but Ragnarok's GMGoW mode feels slightly harder than GMGoW and GMGoW+ from the 2018 game.

[@almostfam0us963]

I don't think you are wrong, first play trough I went with give me no mercy difficulty and I would compare it to GMGoW of the 2018 game. Now on the GMGoW and its def a lot harder then previous game.

[@PreachDaBeast]

What is the compass for

[@magniteproductions3767]

Honestly I recommend to have Auto Pickup set to [off] because your combos or set ups will get interrupted by an unexpected drop and now if you wanna save a health pickup for later in the fight, you'll now have to avoid that part of the arena if you don't wanna pick it up by accident.

[@CharlieD.706]

Never happened once to me. It doesn’t stop you mid attack or anything.

[@jahaanelliott805]

15 minutes to go boyssss

[@luck3971]

Takes a bit to get use to, but I have my evade on (x), wep ability on (circle), heavy atk on (triangle), light atk on (r1), and interact on (r2). This way the evade is not too far from the r stick, helps with camera management and lock on while minimal movement to evade. And I can pick up heath with the trigger. And the wep ability on circle is a lot easier than reaching all the way to triangle

[@BEAZTGATLINMUSIC]

This shit CRAZY too

[@SamRickRicky]

Only reason why I don't turn on auto pickup is bc I don't want to waste health stones when not needed. A good pick me up during a crucial moment honestly saves my life.

[@ryanbrandt3374]

Anyone else’s compass bugging out? Mine keeps moving around rapidly when I try to head to it.

[@King_Havoc]

Geez watching gameplay videos isn’t helping me right now lol we just had a really bad storm hit my hometown and we lost power. It’s been out since 6:45 am yesterday morning and we aren’t holding our breath for it to be restored today, watching these videos sitting in my truck to kill time and stay cool. It’s not triple digits here in north east Texas yet but it’s really humid and it’s about 90 in my house so I’m chillin in the truck watching GOW Ragnarok videos until my powers back on and I can play again! Yesterday was my 40th birthday and it f’in sucked with no power lol I would’ve spent the day playing my 2nd play through but instead I sat in my truck watching rdr2 videos lmao 🤣

[@nopityfac8609]

Meanwhile I’m the first game I progressed in the story so I could open all the doors then, boom, all of a sudden the main story was done and it kinda felt pointless to go back and open all these areas and do all these things I couldn’t do before

[@Gibs11]

What I came here for you didn't show so in the game they say you can equip a companion how do you do that

[@kayveethegoat1573]

Love how they still made the boss battles hard, but not so hard it makes me wanna break my PS5.

[@24nero24]

For farming skills just wait till you get to niflheim you can train with endless enemies and you can never die

[@mitchellkyle4784]

Damn never thought of this…. No xp but can get all your skills to gold right quick I bet

[@2TONESKY]

Been playing Eldenring for months...... we're not scared 😊