How to Beat Frost Ancient God of War: Strategies and Tips
The world of God of War (2018) is unforgiving, and few enemies embody this concept as well as Frost, the Ancient God of War. This article will provide a comprehensive guide on how to defeat Frost and emerge victorious.
Understanding Frost: The Ancient God of War
Before diving into strategies, it’s essential to understand Frost’s abilities, weaknesses, and tactics:
- Frost has two primary attacks: Unleashing a wave of ice shards, and imbuing his spear with freezing magic, making it swing back and forth, searching for Kratos.
- Frost is quick and agile: He has a significant movement speed advantage over Kratos, allowing him to dodge and circle around the player.
- Frost has a few ranged abilities: He can summon wisps of frost to briefly stun Kratos and occasionally shoots icy projectiles.
**Pre-Battle Preparation
Before facing Frost, make sure to:
• Upgrade your gear and abilities: Prioritize skills that increase Kratos’s defense, strength, and agility.
• Invest in Atreus’ skills: Focus on Atreus’s precision and accuracy, as you’ll need his help during the battle.
• Choose the right equipment: Select the Leviathan Axe (or Runic Axe, if preferred) for its increased ranged damage and abilities.
• Use Atreus’s Summon Abilities: Whenever possible, have Atreus summon his eagle allies to distract Frost and absorb some of his attacks.
**Defeating Frost: Strategies and Tips
Here are the key steps to take down Frost:
| • Initial Phase: Keep a Distance Begin by keeping a safe distance from Frost, using your knowledge of his attack patterns to avoid his icy projectiles. • Dodge the Spear Swipe When Frost charges with his spear, use your dodge mechanics to quickly move out of the way. Practice your dodge timing to avoid the attack. • Atreus’ Help Needed Have Atreus shoot arrows at Frost whenever possible. This will slowly chip away at his health and give you an opportunity to attack. • Use Runic Attacks and Abilities Utilize Runic Attacks, such as the Leviathan Axe’s Heavy Ranged Attack, to deal damage from a distance. Apply Runic Abilities like Frost Resistance to shield yourself from Frost’s powers. • Circle-Footwork and Whirlwind Kick Circle-strafe around Frost while unleashing the Whirlwind Kick, keeping him on the move and limiting his ability to land a combo. • Heavy Assault When Frost is weakened, engage in a melee battle. Use heavy attacks and Focus on Frost’s weakspots ( highlighted in bold below ) to break his defense. • Frost’s Weak Spots: Focus on | Weak Spots | Where to Target |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen Arm | Right shoulder pad | |
| Armored Shoulder | Shoulder armor | |
| Chest Plate | Chest area |
• Repeat and Adapt
Conduct this cycle of dodge, attack, and evasion until Frost falls.
Additional Tips
• Stay Patient: Frost has a lot of health and can be quite aggressive; maintain a patient and deliberate approach to minimize damage.
• Monitor Frost’s Health: As his health decreases, adjust your tactics to focus on the critical weak spots mentioned above.
• Make Use of Environmental Hazards: Explore the arena for environmental elements like icicles or water, which can be used to your advantage.
• Practice and Refine Your Skills: This battle may require multiple attempts; improve your skills, and communication with Atreus will be crucial.
Conclusion
Defeating Frost requires a combination of strategy, skill, and patience. By understanding his abilities and weaknesses, as well as employing the tips and tricks outlined in this article, you’ll be well on your way to emerging victorious. Remember to stay frosty (pun intended!), and don’t be discouraged if it takes a few attempts to conquer this fearsome foe.
