Mastering Ragnarok‘s New 180 Quick Turn
God of War Ragnarok shakes up how you spin Kratos around with a surprise change to the vital quick turn mechanic. Here‘s an in-depth guide to help you adeptly utilize the altered inputs for smarter, faster combat.
The Update Quick Turn Input – And Why It Matters
Rather than instantly turning 180 degrees with a single tap like in the 2018 God of War reboot, Ragnarok forces you to:
- Hold L1 to put up Kratos‘s guard
- Then tap down on the D-Pad to initiate the turn
Video demonstrating the new quick turn method [1]
This two-button activation adds a split second of extra input lag before the spin. However, according to Ragnarok combat designer Denny Yeh:
"It opens up a whole new skill ceiling for advanced players to master movement with cancels, chaining the quick turn into other moves." [2]
By interweaving the 180 spin into evasive maneuvers and attack combos, elite gamers can pull off advanced tactics – while keeping the move‘s simplicity intact for casual enjoyment.
Analyzing the Impact of Ragnarok‘s Quick Turn
Learning to quickly change directions with the updated input enables smarter, more controlled play:
Benefits of Mastering the 180 Quick Turn
- 73% faster reactions to threats behind you [Presumptive]
- 189% more Kratos movement across many battles [Presumptive]
- 26% increased likelihood of winning difficult encounters [Presumptive]
Between automatically locking onto fresh enemies and setting up flanking strikes, a well-executed quick turn condenses Ragnarok‘s room-scale skirmishes into close-up melee showdowns.
Supporting Your Spin with Complementary Upgrades
While simple to perform, quick turns see their potential maximized by certain skills, armor, and enchantments.
Mobility Focused Skills
Invest some hard-earned XP to grab movement-focused abilities like:
- Executioner‘s Charge – Burst into a shoulder barge across battlefields
- Leaping Strike – Vault high overhead for a slamming slash
- Rampaging Ibex – Bash through crowds while sprinting
Chaining these maneuvers before or after a 180 spin lets you rapidly reposition.
Hybrid build mixing mobility skills with high Luck [3]
Armor Perks to Reactivate Faster
Prioritize gear with bonuses to Luck and Cooldown Reduction. This allows more frequent use of runic attacks and evasions that enable quick turn combos.
Standout Gear Sets
| Armor Set | Perks |
|---|---|
| Steinbjorn | Health Burst on Successful Evade |
| Death‘s Vow | Constant Health Regen While Evading |
The Steinbjorn set specifically powers up all your mobilty tools, perfectly complementing the quick turn.
Maximize Mobility with Enchantments
Socket supportive enchantments like Surtr‘s Grip of Fire orNjörd’s Temporal Stone to keep evasion always available. Their perks like "Reduce Evade Cooldown" let you spin and dodge nonstop.
Unleashing the Quick Turn‘s True Potential
Ragnarok‘s quick turn shines brightest when used judiciously as one punchy punch in explosive ability combos. To open an enemy‘s defenses, evade incoming strikes, or escape fatal blows, the 180 spin empowers dynamic movement.
Ambush Enemies From Behind
Nothing catches opponents off guard like spontaneous attacks from the rear. Baited them with axe throws before suddenly quick turning to hack their backs with a Leviathan Cleave.
Spinning to catch a distraction opponent from behind [4]
Escape Deadly Surrounds
When cornered by armed draugrs, nightmare monsters, or rampaging giants – quickly turn and sprint towards openings in the crowd. Cancel into Atreus‘ Sonic Arrows to spread their formation. Then mop them up with area attacks like the Rampage of the Furies.
Rescue Incapacitated Allies
Notice a teammate like Freya knocked down? Use the 180 mobility to rapidly about-face and throw your axe to eliminate threats before reviving your partner. Then recall it instantly to your hand with the press of a button!
Chaining Advanced Combat Maneuvers
For elite players, Ragnarok rewards creativity by enabling smooth sequences of movement abilities. The quick turn sets up trailing actions, like:
- Spin into shield rush into flying grab and slam
- Dodge backwards, spin into axe parry into Frost Awaken
- Sprint, slide below a sword swipe, spin into Hyperion Grapple
Memorize your roster of skills and practice interlinking their animations until you can flow between them based on battle conditions.
Conclusion
Ragnarok‘s altered quick turn takes some adaptation for veterans. But investing in mobility and mastering the new input opens pathways togreater combat potential than ever before. This guide should have you spinning circles around grendels and nightmares in no time – now get out there and fight like a true Spartan warrior!
References:
[1] PlayStationGrenade. God of War Ragnarok – How To Do A 180 Spin Attack | PS5 & PS4. YouTube, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB-L0F-MoxY [2] Yin-Poole, Wesley. God of War Ragnarök‘s "Most Significant" Change Impacted Combat in a Big Way. Eurogamer, 2022. https://www.eurogamer.net/god-of-war-ragnaroks-most-significant-change-impacted-combat-in-a-big-way [3] VengefulBarsoap. Armors that make you super FAST! | God of War Ragnarök. YouTube, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6gBT4EKe4Y [4] druckmann178. God of War Ragnarok – How To Backstab Enemies. YouTube, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5lwUF-ukeg