Leviathan's hilt God of War: Ragnarok - replaceable parts of the ax that increase various characteristics and give power-ups to Kratos. You can put a certain handle on equipment and improve it to get the maximum increase in performance.
In the guide, we will tell you about all the ax handles in God of War: Ragnarok, what are their maximum characteristics and how to get them.
wooden handle
wooden handle [Wooden Knob] doesn't have any buffs, her stats are better for the early game, but this part should be replaced soon. She will get to Kratos at the very beginning of the game: in the first chapter of Fimbulwinter. At the 9th level of improvement there will be the following indicators:
- Force - 29.
- Runes - 17.
- Vitality - 17.
- Recovery - 17.
- Good luck - 17.
Furious beating
Furious beating [The Furious Maul] also becomes available at the very beginning of the game, in the "Fimbulwinter" part. Gain "Fighter Power»: High chance to get a strength bonus for any Leviathan kill. At the maximum level of this handle, the ax will receive only a strength indicator in 63 units.
Reinforced Frost Hilt
Reinforced Frost Hilt [Fortified Frost Knob] has a special Frost Resolve buff: hold the triangle to awaken the ax from frost for increased defense and resilience. At level 9, the weapon will gain the following stats:
- Force - 29.
- Recovery - 34.
You can find this handle in the legendary chest: while ing the Quest for Tyr, Kratos will have to fight a mini-boss Hated [The Hateful]. Defeat the enemy and go to the back of the room.
Howr's Lucky Hilt
Get Howr's Lucky Hilt [Haur's Lucky Knob] is available at the very beginning of the Reckoning quest. Head to Brother Huldra's Workshop and create a Leviathan Part. The Marksman's Trick special skill gives a medium chance to trigger an additional stun blast on any accurate ax throw. The highest level of pumping gives the following indicators:
- Force - 29.
- Good luck - 34.
Stonemason's handle
Stonemason's handle [Stonecutter's Knob] can be obtained at the end of the Reckoning chapter. When you return to the camp, go to Brother Huldra's workshop and create an item. The upgrade buff adds a shockwave that appears at the end of ax combos. At level 9, the weapon will receive the following characteristics:
- Force - 46.
- DEF - 23.
The Grasp of Weighted Recovery
Like Stonemason's Handle, upgrade The Grasp of Weighted Recovery [Grip of Weighted Recovery] is crafted at Brother Huldra's forge. You can make an item after completing the quest "Payback". Wearing this handle and stunning the enemy when grabbing (R3), Kratos will gain a reload speed boost. Ax stats at level 9:
- Force - 29.
- Runes - 34.
Grasp of the Fallen Alchemist
magic hilt Grasp of the Fallen Alchemist [Grip of the Fallen Alchemist] has the "Snake Health Growth" buff: When hit with "snake trap» [Serpent's Snare] has a high chance of gaining a health burst. At level 9, the item grants the following bonuses:
- Force - 29.
- Vitality - 23.
- Good luck - 23.
You can find the hilt after completing the Reckoning chapter. Head to Vanaheim, to the location Pilgrim's Retreat [Pilgrim's Landing]. Find the spirit that will start the side quest "Cure for the Dead", at the end of the quest you will find the legendary chest.
Grasp of Healing Harmony
Grasp of Healing Harmony [Grip of Healing Harmony] will be in Kratos' arsenal during the Reunion chapter, when the gap in space has to be closed. The Permafrost special buff allows you to restore health for each hit with an ax if the skill bar is completely filled. At the maximum level, the handle gives the following increases:
- Force - 29.
- DEF - 34.
We hope our guide helped you choose the best Leviathan ax handles in God of War: Ragnarok. If you have any questions or want to share your favorite among the handles - write to comments. Read our other God of War: Ragnarok guides at relevant section of the website.
