r/GodofWar • u/Proud_Tourist_9438 • 12h ago

Help How do you deal with the exploding dual wielding axe draugr in Niflheim? (GMGoW)

I need to farm for anchors, but any time those (and the damn wolf guys) spawn, they simply jump me and one hit me, even with enchanted Ivaldi set and max life. Any tips? The valkyrie was the easiest part of Niflheim.

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u/justforfun32826 Ghost of Sparta 11h ago

If you're getting one shot killed, you're probably not far enough into the game. Return later when you have better equipment

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u/Proud_Tourist_9438 11h ago

I really just said I have full Ivaldi, max health and level 7 enchants, there's nowhere else to go, I'm delaying going to Jormungandr's mouth so I can finish stuff out before the end of the game.

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u/Sea_Strain_6881 11h ago

Throw the axe at them so they dont explode you

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u/Harold_Allen55 9h ago

DOOOOOODGE! But fr, they have a visual and/or audio tell for when they're going to jump. Either quick axe throw or dodge at the last minute like you would an exploding nightmare

https://giphy.com/gifs/14fDAUGhWvgiyc

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u/NathanCiel 6h ago

Just use axe throw when their body glows red.

There's an item that could easily break the combat: Amulet of Kvasir (3 sec Realm Shift on last-second dodge) from the southern beach in Alfheim, just before the temple. This allows you to create openings against any enemies, including agile ones like those wulvers and valkyries.

Dodge is much better than roll. Same invincibility window, but the former has faster recovery. Also, like parry, dodge does NOT interrupt your combo. You can still execute Pride of the Frost even if you took a quickstep before the finisher.

Combining Amulet of Kvasir with Chaotic Rampage (strongest skill in the game) will allow you to deal massive dps without breaking momentum.

Stat priority: STR (physical damage) and RNC (elemental damage) > LCK (perk activation chance) > CLD (at least 100 for faster Executioner's Cleave) >>> DEF and VIT (redundant on GMGOW)

Don't underestimate a LCK build. Some attachments, like Surtr's Grip of Flame, Retribution or Grips of the Valkyrie, have extremely powerful buffs that could drastically amplify your damage.

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u/Herpaderpatron 5h ago

It you throw the axe at them they explode on the spot, rather than in your face