Upgrade Your Armor
God of War Beginner Tips
Leveling up is pretty important in God of War, so it’s vital that you understand how the progression system works in this game. As mentioned before, XP is reserved solely for unlocking abilities in the skill tree; it doesn’t have anything to do with increasing Kratos’ character level. Instead, your level is determined by how strong your equipment is.
For instance, upgrading your Axe to level 2 will boost your character level progress. By equipping higher leveled armor, your progress towards the next level will increase as well. Your character level is really important, as even enemies that are only two levels higher than you can demolish Kratos with a few hits. So, make sure you’re always upgrading your gear whenever you find a blacksmith.
Do note that the little things matter as well. Enchantments, talismans, and even the Axe pommels have a level number attached to them, and they’ll affect your level progress.
