Explore the Skill Tree
God of War Beginner Tips
When you’re first starting out in God of War, the combat might seem a little simplistic. That’s because all of the cool fighting moves you’re probably used to from the previous games are locked away in the skill tree. As you kill more enemies and complete missions, you’ll earn XP, which is used to unlock skills from the tree.
We definitely recommend improving Atreus’ Talon Bow and combat abilities in God of War. He becomes an invaluable ally very quickly when you’re in a fight, and he can stun enemies on his own, and even distract them so Kratos can focus on other targets. As you unlock the different arrow types, his utility increases even further.
Kratos himself also has some pretty nifty skills, though you’ll need to find the ones that best suit your play style. The shield tree can unlock a parry ability, which is very useful for players who love using the shield, though I found myself gravitating more towards the Axe abilities that allowed me to become more proficient at throwing it around to hit more enemies at once.
Don’t forget that new skills are unlocked each time you upgrade the Axe and Talon Bow with the blacksmiths.
