In God of War, there are many stats that help Kratos on his journey with Atreus. One of these stats is Luck, which can make players powerful and... well, lucky. Luck can be increased with certain gear and armor, but this can be difficult. Luck can make players incredibly powerful, and, for that reason, isn't very easy to control. This article is all about God of War's Luck stat, what it does, and how it can aid players.
In the aftermath of God of War's successful release on Steam, there are a wealth of new players looking to discover Kratos' strengths and powers. Luck is a stat that can increase players' ability to use enchantments and weapons, and is one of the best stats in God of War.
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Updated February 28th, 2022 by Russ Boswell: God of War has exploded in popularity once more thanks to its release on PC. Gamers are making their way through Kratos' latest adventure, which looks and feels a bit different than past God of War titles. The new focus on stats and RPG-like elements gives players a lot of freedom in crafting different "builds" for the big man and one of the most overlooked stats is Luck. To better showcase what Luck does in God of War and show some Luck Items in the 2018 smash-hit, the following list has been updated to include even more information.
What Does Luck Do?
Of the many player stats in God of War, Luck should certainly be a stand-out. Luck does many things that help Kratos throughout his quest. Most importantly, Luck increases XP gains and Hacksilver acquisitions. This is incredibly useful when considering post-campaign content.
The Hacksilver can be used to help players craft new armor for both Kratos and Atreus. The Luck stat also increases players' chances of activating perks from pommels and enchantments. Indeed, especially at God of War's higher difficulty levels, these bonuses can change the tide of battle.
How to Increase Luck Stat in God of War
The Luck stat is the hardest one to increase in God of War. And, while many players will focus on strength or other attributes, Luck can be better for players long-term. Combined with God of War's best talismans and armor, the Luck stat can also give players a huge power boost. This is not to say that Luck is the only worthwhile stat in-game. Strength, Defense, and Runic are all powerful as well. But Luck is, unfortunately, often overlooked despite its benefits.
Like many games, God of War's best armor, stats, and possible builds make it something that allows players to experiment with the gameplay. As God of War makes its debut on PC, and as fans expect the next installment in the epic franchise, it can't be denied that the current system rewards players for making their own choices. In fact, until the next game is released, fans should jump at the opportunity to continue exploring the amazing world of God of War.
Armor And Items That Can Increase Luck
There is a lot of armor present in God of War that can actively increase a player's luck stat. Here's a look at some of the best armor sets and pieces that Kratos can equip to give himself a boost to his Luck.
Armor
- Death's Vow Set (Common) - This armor was originally offered up as a bonus for those that Pre-Ordered the release. It boasts 12 Luck.
- Brok's Royal Dwarven Set (Legendary) - This armor boosts both Luck and Strength. It consists of three separate pieces, Brok's Royal Dwarven Waist Gaurd, Brok's Royal Dwarven Breastplate, and Brok's Royal Dwarven Gauntlets. It can be purchased from Brok and requires ingredients from the Hail to the King questline.
- Armor of Ares Set - The Armor of Ares set will unlock for players during a New Game Plus run, but it will boost Kratos' Luck by a large amount. At Level 9, players will get a 76 Luck boost.
- Cod of War Set - The Cod of War set is, unfortunately, also only available in New Game Plus, but it does offer some serious upgrades to Luck. Fully upgraded, at Level 9, this armor will give players a whopping 173 additional Luck.
Talisman
- Hvergelmir Stone - The Hvergelmir Stone stands as the only Talisman that can increase Luck. It will boost Kratos' Luck by 11 at Level 6. It can be crafted from Brok or Sindri for 32000 Hacksilver and 1000 Mist Echos.
There are also a variety of Pommels and Grips that Kratos can snag for his weapons that will increase the Luck stat. Here are some of the best for his weapons of choice.
Leviathan Axe
- Grip of the Maze - This grip can be crafted in Niflheim at the Dwarven shop for 9000 Hacksilver and 1500 Mist Echoes. It boasts 18 Luck.
- Hraezla Farmadr’s Grip - This grip is awarded to the player for finishing the "Family Business" favor. It will boost Kratos' Luck by 13.
Blades Of Chaos
- Explosive Grips of Fire - These grips for the Blades of Chaos can be found in a chest on the Isle of Death. They'll boost Luck by 18.
- Weightless War Handles - The Weightless War Handles are snagged inside a chest found in Tyr’s Temple and will boost Luck by 13.
God of War is available now on PC, PS4, and PS5.
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