Since the prequel of God of War Ragnarök, players are aware of Atreus' runic summon ability. This ability proves to be useful for Kratos; however, many players don't know how to use runic summons. These are found in Legendary Chests throughout the nine realms. When facing formidable foes, this can really be the game changer!
How to Use Runic Summon in God of War Ragnarok?
Runic Summons can only be activated in the presence of another companion. The runic summons are relatively easy to use. However, they are pretty tricky to collect. And these summons have a good amount of cooldown time, so you can't spam it everywhere. With this being said, you just have to press and hold the square to use the runic summon. While it sounds quite simple, finding them can be quite a hassle and time-consuming.
All Runic Summon Locations in God of War Ragnarök
Wrath of the Wolves
During the unleashing of Hel, this can be found in a Legendary Chest at the end of a wooden walkway in Helheim.
Falcon’s Dive
In the mission "Into the Fire," this rune can be obtained from the body of an Ogre.
Bitter Squirrel
This is found in the Frozen Caverns of Niflheim in a Legendary Chest during the "Unlocking the Mask" mission.
Rampaging Ibex
You can collect this from a Legendary Chest in the Lost Sanctuary.
How does the Runic Summon work in God of War Ragnarök?
Steel Harmony
Freya casts a ranged attack with spectral blades using her sword.
Seidr Exhale
Freya will summon poison gas, and any enemies within the area of impact will be dealt deadly damage.
Invoke the Storm
This causes splash area damage. Freya discharges small electrical explosions.
The Queen’s Roar
Freya brings out her wings, goes upwards, and slams into the ground while damaging enemies.
FAQs
Q. What is the best rune for Atreus in God of War Ragnarok?
A. The Rampaging Ibex is one of the best runic summons for Atreus. This creates a spectral ibex on which Atreus rides into battles, resulting in stunning enemies and creating room for maximum damage from Kratos and Atreus.
Q. How to use runic abilities in God of War Ragnarok?
A. Runic abilities take some time to recharge before being available to use again. To initiate runic attacks, hold L1 and press R1 for a Light Runic Attack, or hold L1 and press R2 for a Heavy Runic Attack.
