God of War Ragnarok guide: Best shield to use in the game

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God of War Ragnarok, the highly awaited sequel to the phenomenal 2018 soft-reboot God of War (2018), is finally playable across various platforms. The game is a conclusive chapter of the Ghost of Sparta - Kratos and his son Atreus' Norse saga, which sees the father-and-son duo go up against the full might of the Aesir gods while trying to prevent the prophecied end of the world, Ragnarok.

While the narrative is a direct continuation of the last game, God of War Ragnarok offers a host of new and exciting additions to the action-heavy hack and slash gameplay. The fundamental structure of gameplay remains the same, with some quality-of-life additions made to the game that significantly alter the flow of combat.

One of the biggest new additions to the game is the brand-new shield gameplay and customization system, which allows players to use different shields according to their preferred playstyle. The game offers players a choice of five different shield types they can switch between, with all the shields equally viable in almost every combat scenario.

However, one shield type reigns over the rest as the best shield for all playstyles. Here is the best shield that players can use in God of War Ragnarok.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions. This article also contains mild spoilers for God of War Ragnarok.

In God of War Ragnarok, players start with the Guardian Shield, given to Kratos by his wife Faye in the previous game. However, after a thunderous battle with the God of Thunder, Thor, the Guardian Shield is broken, rendering it useless in combat.

After Kratos and Atreus exit from Midgard, the Huldra brothers offer the father-and-son duo a place to stay and two new shields for Kratos to use while