How to beat Valkyries in God of War
God of War has incredible boss fights with fun (and frustrating) mechanics to deal with. No one can argue that the toughest fights are with the Valkyries.
These creatures were highly respected Norse warriors who combed the battlefields for fallen warriors to pass onto Valhalla. Now, they're twisted and corrupted things, and will attack Kratos when approached. To beat the Valkyries in God of War takes skill, patience, and preparation.
The last mistake players will want to make is to be unprepared for the fight. Valkyries won’t hold back or show mercy. Even the weakest of them can drop the God of War in a heartbeat. And there are nine altogether, with the Valkyrie Queen being the toughest of them all.
Before players take on a Valkyrie, they need to keep these things in mind:
Players should start by challenging Kara first. She’s arguably the weakest of the Valkyries. The purpose of fighting her first is to gauge whether or not players' gear will hold up for later fights. If not, consider coming back later with a more powerful Leviathan Axe or Blades of Chaos.
God of War has a helpful system when fighting enemies. Certain attacks can’t be blocked or cause staggering effects. Just before these attacks, a flashing red or yellow ring will appear.
The best strategy here is simple: dodge. Valkyries have several moves that are unblockable. One of the worst moves, however, doesn’t have a ring, but an audio cue. When a Valkyrie screams “Valhalla!” then it’s time to start dodging.
Atreus is an incredible help when it comes to fighting—that goes for small skirmishes, but tough bosses as well. He brings utility, good damage, and his own runic attacks to the fray.
More importantly, Valkyries will often go airborne, readying themselves for a
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