God of War Ragnarok: All shield locations
God of War Ragnarok is undoubtedly one of its generation's most fun and engaging action/adventure experiences. The game's combat has been highly appreciated by every player who picks it up.
One essential aspect of this intricate combat system is the player's shield. While Kratos and Atreus are masters at inflicting melee and ranged damage toward other entities within God of War Ragnarok, there are many moments where they are required to hold back, dodge, or block incoming attacks. This is where their shield comes into play.
There are a total of five shields in God of War Ragnarok, each having a specific ability that helps our beloved protagonists on their perilous journey throughout the nine realms. Players can choose which shield they want to use based on their playstyle and preferences. Now, let's look at how to acquire each shield in the game.
The Guardian Shield shield players are given at the start of God of War Ragnarok. Players who have finished God of War (2018) will recognize the shield from the previous entry and the parry and counterattack options it provides, as they're essentially unchanged. Its ability is known as the "Shield Check," which parries an enemy's attack and launches a counterattack that breaks their guard.
While the player gets to use this shield in the initial moments of God of War Ragnarok, it is soon broken in the battle between Thor and Kratos. However, it is later repaired by Brok, and players are free to use it.
The Dauntless Shield is one of the two replacement shields that Brok offers Kratos while the Guardian shield undergoes repairs. It can be crafted at the dwarven shop and has a slick design that makes it look like an almond.
Pressing L1 twice while wielding this shield allows players to
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