00:00God of War Sons of Sparta is out today.
00:03Here are some combat tips to get you started.
00:09Kratos basic equipment at the start of the game is a Spartan Spear and Shield.
00:14Your spear can be customized with three parts.
00:17The tip, the grip and the tail.
00:20Spear tips focus on enhancing Kratos through things like increased crit chance or applying
00:25a protective barrier.
00:25They can also be used to debilitate foes by applying status effects like burn or poison.
00:32Spear grips add a finishing attack to Kratos basic combo, for example a rushing vertical
00:37slash or a shoving horizontal bash.
00:39Spear tails give Kratos access to a unique move such as a rapid series of stabs or a strike
00:45that can unleash geysers to displace your foes.
00:48Each attachment comes with its own upgrade path and enables a distinct playstyle.
00:52The Spartan Shield has a rim component that can also be customized to emphasize different
00:57aspects of defensive play.
00:59If you want to make your parry window more generous, try the rim of deflection.
01:03Want to boost your evade damage?
01:04Equip the rim of illusion.
01:06Like the spear attachments, each of these rims can be further upgraded to deepen the playstyle
01:10they enable.
01:11Throughout his adventures in Laconia, Kratos will unlock the gifts of Olympus, divine artifacts
01:17that can turn the tide in combat through their special and super attacks.
01:21Some of the gifts excel in ranged combat, striking with precision from afar or launching an exploding
01:26projectile to hit multiple creatures.
01:29Others come with their own devastating melee combo to supplement Kratos' spear attacks.
01:33Each gift of Olympus has a unique strength that can be utilized to help overcome even the
01:38fear assist of foes.
01:40Kratos has 3 meters in game, health, spirit and magic.
01:44You'll use up spirit when you enhance certain moves or abilities, and use magic for the gifts
01:49of Olympus special and super attacks.
01:51You can recharge your meters by collecting orbs, or permanently upgrade them using certain
01:55equipment or making an offering at select temples.
01:59Kratos' belt of Taiki can be upgraded to unlock slots which hold powerful accessories, known
02:04as Guri.
02:05At it's maximum level, the belt can hold up to 6 slots, so it's well worth investing
02:10in when you get the chance.
02:12Guri can have a wide range of effects, like reducing incoming damage or increasing the effectiveness
02:17of your weapon attachments.
02:18You'll need to befriend a reclusive witch to get some of the most powerful Guri in the
02:22game, so keep an eye out for a boat to her mysterious island when you get to port.
02:27Kratos starts with 2 skill trees that will allow him to learn new abilities focusing
02:31on his offensive and defensive toolkit.
02:34After you acquire the Victory Sandals, one of the gifts of Olympus, you can access a third
02:39tree to harness versatile movement abilities.
02:42You'll need to be at a campsite to upgrade Kratos and learn new skills, so make sure you
02:46visit them regularly to hone your combat prowess.
02:48Now you're ready to face any danger that awaits in God of War Sons of Sparta.
02:53Out now.
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