God Of War New Game Plus Armor Sets And How To Unlock Them
Embarking on a New Game Plus journey in God of War allows players to re-experience Kratos and Atreus' epic Norse adventure with all of their previous gear and abilities intact. This challenging endgame mode introduces formidable enemy configurations and higher difficulty thresholds to test your combat mastery. To help you survive the harsher realms, the game introduces exclusive, incredibly powerful equipment tiers designed specifically for veteran warriors.
The Power of Perfect Rarity Gear
The primary draw of entering this advanced game mode is the introduction of Perfect rarity equipment, which is easily identified by its distinct red item borders. These upgraded sets offer massive stat boosts and unique passive abilities that far surpass anything found during a standard playthrough. Gathering these elite items requires players to collect Skap Slag, a rare resource obtained throughout the realms from chests and special encounters.
Many of these new sets also introduce alternative playstyles by altering how your existing abilities function in combat. For example, some sets significantly increase your runic damage output while others reward perfectly timed parries with explosive counterattacks. Experimenting with different combinations allows you to craft a highly optimized build tailored to your personal defensive preferences.
Unlocking the Legendary Valkyrie Perfect Armor
Securing the absolute best defensive gear in the game requires challenging the deadliest entities across the Norse realms once again. The Perfect version of the Valkyrie armor set delivers an unparalleled balance of strength, defense, and runic cooldown reductions. To earn this legendary outfit, players must systematically hunt down and defeat the optional Valkyrie bosses hidden within the secret chambers.
Each piece of the set drops after successfully conquering specific encounters, culminating in a final showdown against the Valkyrie Queen herself. While these battles are significantly more punishing in this mode, the reward is an ultimate protective suit that completely changes your combat potential. Equipping the full set ensures that Kratos can unleash devastating runic attacks with minimal downtime.
Crafting the Cod of War and Ares Sets
For players looking for unique combat mechanics, Brok and Sindri offer exclusive crafting blueprints right at the beginning of your new journey. The Ares armor set forces an aggressive playstyle by significantly reducing your maximum rage meter but dramatically increasing the rate at which you gain rage during combat. This high-risk setup allows you to activate Spartan Rage far more frequently during intense boss fights.
Alternatively, the humorous yet deceptively powerful Cod of War armor set focuses entirely on maximizing the effectiveness of health and rage stones. Walking over any dropped stone triggers a massive elemental explosion that damages nearby enemies while granting temporary protective barriers. Resourceful players can purchase these specialized blueprints directly from the blacksmith shops using Skap Slag and hacksilver.
Securing the Ultimate Zeus Armor Set
For the ultimate test of skill, the game includes the legendary Zeus armor set, which transforms Kratos into a literal glass cannon. This legendary gear massively increases the damage of your standard physical attacks while simultaneously increasing the damage Kratos takes from enemy strikes. Wearing this complete outfit allows you to defeat powerful bosses in just a few hits, but a single mistake can result in immediate death.
Acquiring this high-tier reward requires defeating the ultra-difficult versions of Sigrun and her sisters on the highest difficulty levels. This set is widely considered the ultimate endgame achievement for dedicated fans who want to push the game's mechanics to their absolute limit. Mastering the evasion timings while wearing this gear provides a truly unmatched rush of power.