God of War Ragnarök

The Boy’s Bow: Atreus’s Vital Role in God of War Ragnarök

Atreus is more than just Kratos’s son in God of War Ragnarök; he’s an indispensable combat companion and a crucial problem-solver. His versatility with the bow and his growing range of abilities make him an active participant in every encounter and puzzle. Learning to effectively command Atreus is fundamental to maximizing your combat potential and navigating the intricate environments of the Nine Realms.

Supporting the Spartan: Atreus’s Abilities

Atreus’s arrows are your extra edge in battle.

• Elemental Arrows: Atreus can switch between different elemental arrows (initially Sonic, later Sigil, and others) that have unique effects:
  • Sonic Arrows: Stun enemies, or explode specific environmental objects. Fill enemy stun meters faster.
  • Sigil Arrows: Create elemental “bubbles” that can be combined with Kratos’s attacks for powerful reactions or to trigger environmental puzzles.
• Commanding Atreus: Press Square to command Atreus to fire. Hold Square to charge a more powerful volley. Aiming with L2 allows for precise targeting of weak points or specific enemies.
• Runic Summons: Like Kratos, Atreus has special Runic Summons that can be equipped. These are powerful, cooldown-based abilities that can deal damage, provide crowd control, or offer utility (e.g., healing).
• Passive Support: Atreus also provides passive support, sometimes alerting Kratos to off-screen threats or weak points.
• Puzzle Solving: Many environmental puzzles require Atreus’s specific arrow types to activate mechanisms, clear paths, or trigger elemental reactions. Listen to his cues and hints.

Continuously upgrade Atreus’s equipment and abilities. A well-utilized Atreus can turn the tide of any battle and uncover hidden secrets.