God of War Ragnarok guide: Best early-game skills and gear for Kratos

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God of War Ragnarok, the sequel to the phenomenal 2018 soft-reboot of the God of War series that fans have been waiting for more than four years, is finally out. Much like its predecessor, God of War Ragnarok offers players an incredible narrative experience and is also Kratos and his son Atreus' final chapter in the Norse saga.

The narrative and exploration segments are two of the strongest suits of the last title in the series, with combat taking a back seat. However, with God of War Ragnarok, Santa Monica Studio has made some significant changes to the overall combat design, giving players more tools to play and experiment with.

The mild role-playing aspects introduced with the last game return in God of War Ragnarok, offering players a host of different options when it comes to gear, skills, weapon mods, runic attacks, and more. While the game doles out new combat gear and skills at a steady pace throughout its runtime, the initial stretch can be a little jarring, especially for newcomers to the series.

Deciding on which armor to use or which skills to unlock during the first few chapters of the game can be a daunting task. Here are some of the best early game skills and combat gear for Kratos that players can unlock in order to make the initial stretch of the game less of a hassle.

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God of War Ragnarok has massively changed the skill tree for both Kratos and his son Atreus. Instead of relegating most of the combat options to just the skill trees, Ragnarok offers players plenty of options to customize the game's combat experience, including multiple upgradable shield types, offering different perks and playstyle options as well as a new rage system with three distinct