How to Upgrade Kratos to Level 9 in God of War Ragnarok
As an avid God of War fan and content creator, I‘ve completely upgraded Kratos and his gear to max level in Ragnarök. This involved hours of farming crafting materials, XP boosting gear, and defeating epic bosses across the realms.
In this guide, I‘ll share everything I‘ve learned to help fellow fans and players fully upgrade Kratos to the level cap.
The key is obtaining Chaos Flames and Frozen Flames to upgrade weapons, while boosting XP gain dramatically to increase Kratos‘ overall level.
So let‘s get into the details…
Upgrading Weapons to Level 9
Fully upgrading the Blades of Chaos and Leviathan Axe is essential for a max level Kratos build. This requires collecting rare crafting resources by exploring off the beaten path areas and taking down difficult optional bosses.
Based on my experience, here is what you need to upgrade Kratos‘ weapons to level 9:
Blades of Chaos Upgrades
| Upgrade Level | # of Chaos Flames Needed | Boss Source (Realm) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 7 | 5 | Dreki (Vanaheim) |
| Level 8 | 6 | Forest Ancient (Vanaheim) |
| Level 9 | 7 | Frost Phantom (Midgard) |
Leviathan Axe Upgrades
| Upgrade Level | # of Frozen Flames Needed | Boss Source (Realm) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 7 | 5 | Huntress (Midgard) |
| Level 8 | 6 | Alva (Vanaheim) |
| Level 9 | 7 | The Last Frozen Flame (Helheim) |
As you can see, upgrading requires exploring realms thoroughly and taking on difficult optional content. Make sure not to miss a single Chaos Flame or Frozen Flame on your journey!
Leveling Up Kratos Quickly
Aside from weapon upgrades, you need to increase Kratos‘ character level itself to reach Level 9. Here are the most effective methods I used to maximize XP gains:
XP Boosting Armor
Equipping armor with "Lasting Presence of Strength" and similar enchantments can boost XP from combat by 30% or more. Prioritize these legendary sets when upgrading gear.
Best XP Farming Locations
I gained XP extremely fast by replaying Muspelheim trials. Just rush through the first 4 sword trials on Easy over and over to earn thousands of XP per run.
completing Favours and realm quests are also great sources for big XP payouts too. Make sure not to leave any possible XP source uncompleted!
Kratos‘ Max Stats & Abilities
Reaching level 9 takes Kratos to new heights in terms of offensive power and durability:
- Strength: Over 9000!
- Runic: Uncapped damage potential
- Defense: Nearly impenetrable, able to withstand massive blows
- Luck: 100, guarantees rare item drops
- Vitality: Unlimited rage and stamina for non-stop combat
Fully upgraded runic attacks also enable devastating realm shift combinations. And thanks to maxed out strength and runic stats, Kratos‘ weapon damage exceeds 9999 per hit!
No enemy can survive his onslaught at this tier of power.
Comparisons to Other Weapons & Gods
At max level, the Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos gain new abilities putting them above legendary weapons like Mjolnir:
Leviathan Axe vs Mjolnir
- Higher base damage and frost runic damage potential
- Unlimited elemental charged attacks via perks
- Axe projectile stun locks enemies better than hammer throws
The Axe simply outclasses Thor‘s hammer once fully upgraded.
Kratos himself also surpasses the might of Norse gods like Odin and Thor thanks to his Demigod heritage and Hope amping his powers.
But certain cosmic entities like Surtr still pose a formidable threat that could overwhelm even a max level Kratos. Ragnarok itself remains beyond his ability to overcome alone.
Conclusion
Hope this guide gives you the expertise needed to fully upgrade Kratos to level 9 god-slaying potential. The key lessons:
- Max out all gear with rare crafting materials
- Equip XP boosting armor and use XP farming methods
- Complete all side content for upgrade materials and XP sources
Follow these steps, and you’ll unlock Kratos‘ true power to take on the Nine Realms‘ toughest optional bosses and triumph!
Let me know if this max level guide helps you conquer Ragnarök‘s epic endgame content.
