Blades of Chaos are Kratos’ weapon par excellence. Here are the best skills for the Blades of Chaos in God of War Ragnarok.

Blades of Chaos are Kratos’ most characteristic weapon in the God of War saga. In the 2018 game, Kratos took half the game to obtain them, which was undoubtedly one of the best moments.

In God of War Ragnarok, the Blades of Chaos are not unlocked from the start. But it will take you less time to get them. Just like the Leviathan Axe, they have a skill tree that lets you get new moves.

The skills you unlock for weapons will determine how you fight. Therefore, you should consider unlocking these skills first in God of War Ragnarok.

How to level up the Blades of Chaos in God of War Ragnarok

When you open the Blades of Chaos skill menu, you’ll notice most skills are locked. You need to level up the Blades of Chaos. So, at level 1, you will have little to choose from.

As you progress through the game, you will find Chaos flames; an item used to level up weapons. Don’t worry, you can’t lose this collectible. They are left behind by some bosses in the story. If by chance you forget to collect them, you can get them later in Brok and Sindri’s trunk of lost items. They are almost vital objects.

Best Skills for the Blades of Chaos in God of War Ragnarok – Level 1

You will see that the Skill tree of the Chaos Swords has three sections: Technique, Ranged, and Melee.

  • Best Technique Skills for the Blades of Chaos

In this section, you will start from the beginning with the Flaming Whiplash unlocked. You can use this skill by repeatedly pressing Triangle to charge the swords with fire.

At level 1, the only skill you can buy is Scorched Sweep. Press R1 during the whip to deliver a slash that can cut enemies and apply some burn. If the flaming whip is fully charged, it will create a wave of fire from the point of impact on the ground.

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  • Best Ranged Skills for the Blades of Chaos

We recommend buying Hyperion’s Grab first for ranged attacks (aiming with R2 and throwing the blades). When aiming and throwing the blades, press R1 to propel yourself toward the enemies. Another way to improve mobility and get closer to enemies is if you fight with large groups.

  • Best Melee Skills for the Blades of Chaos

In the melee, you have more options to unlock skills at level 1. That’s why we recommend Swift Chaos, a handy skill because it also improves mobility: while sprinting, press R1 to jump forward with the swords. This boost will allow you to approach enemies quickly.

On the other hand, it is also interesting to use Spinning Chaos, which encourages the use of dodges: when dodging, move the left stick forward and press R1 to perform a jump with a spinning attack of great range; and the descending Chaos, similar to Swift Chaos, but instead of pressing R1 when running, press R2, to make a more powerful jumping attack.

God of War Ragnarok is available on PS4 and PS5.