God Of War: 10 Best Abilities You Must Unlock First
2. Permafrost
The first few hours of God of War are some of the most challenging due to a lack of abilities. The former Spartan warrior begins with only the simplest of abilities and damage output, so you'll want to take any opportunity early on to turn those fortunes around, namely by unlocking Permafrost as soon as possible.
Once obtained, all of Kratos' attacks with the Leviathan Axe will spruce up its appearance and imbue it with the ability to freeze enemies in their tracks. As the number of concurrent swings grows, so too, will the axe's stopping power, though taking a single hit from any source will cause the aura to dissipate, resetting the multiplier back to zero.
In hectic encounters, it can be difficult to sustain, but as your skills improve, so too, will Permafrost's uptime and efficiency. There are two further upgrades to the skill's potency as you progress, too, making Permafrost one of the best early investments to shoot for.