The original Sony PS4 first-party exclusive masterpiece "God of War 4" landed on the PC this Saturday (January 15th), considering that many players are new to the game, and "God of War 4" itself is quite difficult to play, Sony officially released a "God of War 4" Nine Realms Survival Guide to help newcomers to quickly get started with the game, so that you can prepare for this journey.
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With the release of the PC version, we hope that many new players will experience the story of Kratos and Atreus for the first time. To help you get started as quickly as possible, we've put together some tips for getting started and getting you ready for this trip.
Your son is your good helper
Although Atreus is still young, he will be a great help to you on the battlefield. As you progress through your journey, Atreus will become stronger and more skilled to turn the tide of battle as you get into a bitter battle. He can inflict coma damage on monsters, pull Kratos back from the brink of death, unleash powerful magic skills with bow and arrow shots, and more.
Atreus has three different gear combinations to match your play style. Remember to change into the right equipment to best assist Kratos in battle. In their first stage, each combination has the following effects:
100 Shots: Shortens the time for the claw bow to replenish arrows, and arrows shot in the air can inflict additional damage on enemies.
Gladiator Tunic: Increases melee damage and exposes enemy weaknesses, and takes more damage when the enemy is choked.
Rune Rune Robe: Increases recovery speed after being attacked by enemies and provides healing stone assistance. When Kratos is injured, Atreus has a chance to find a healing stone.
Upgrading atelhos's skills and equipment is just as important as upgrading Kratos, and it's recommended to invest early and often to speed up your progress!
Friendly errands
In God of War, there is a side quest called "Errands". Some of them allow you to get to know your allies better, such as helping the blacksmith brothers Brock and Sindri, while others allow you to delve deeper into the rich world of Norse mythology.
All the rewards offered will help you in battle. In addition to gaining experience points, many errands also provide equipment and skill upgrades.
Earn experience points through Kratos' exploits
Merit is tracking activity, and players are rewarded for interacting with the world and playing the game. Completing these activities will give you a lot of EXPERIENCE points, which are great for leveling up. They also encourage players to change their play style, try out new tactics, and explore the world.
There are four different categories of work:
World: Interact with the world by completing activities such as closing the realm rift and finding the chamber of secrets.
Craft: Craft and upgrade your own equipment.
Skill: Kills enemies in a specific way, such as igniting them or performing a block.
Hunt: Defeat a certain number of enemy types.
Monster Illustration Tactics
Atreus will record in the Code of Laws all enemies encountered by the player. Not only does this make it easier for you to keep up to date with information about important characters and countries, but the Monster Bookbook also provides useful tips on monster weaknesses. Enemies can't generalize, and if you encounter a certain type of creature that frequently passes, remember to look back at Atreus's notes and maybe find hints to solve them.
Master your equipment values
Players' fighting style greatly benefits from the equipment they are equipped with. Once you've figured out your preferred type of gameplay, you'll have a combination of equipment to choose from, allowing you to excel in areas of expertise.
Whether you want to specialize in standard attacks, Rune rune skills, or a mix of the two, mastering equipment values will help you make an informed investment decision.
Strength: Increases the damage of all standard attacks.
Rune Rune: Increases the damage caused by the Rune Rune attack and element.
Defense: Reduces all damage taken.
Vitality: Increases maximum health and reduces the severity of hit reactions when attacked by enemies.
Luck: Increases the chance of unleashing buffs and increases the XP gained and silver tablets.
Cooldown: Shortens the recharge time for Rune Rune Attacks, Rune Rune Summons, and Amulets.
Some equipment combinations will be more suitable for a specific play style, so be sure to find the best combination for you!