Kratos gazes upon mystical ruins long abandoned. Image by Possessed Photography on Unsplash
As an avid God of War gamer who has sunk over 200+ hours across multiple playthroughs, I‘ve painstakingly uncovered all the secrets to obtaining the precious Forsaken Breaths required for next-level upgrades.
Trust me when I say these rare resources make a game-changing difference in defeating New Game Plus‘ ultimate challenges. That‘s why I‘ll be providing the dedicated fan base with an in-depth guide for tracking down all 6 Forsaken Breath, leveraging them for brutal domination against amplified enemies, and unlocking Kratos‘ true earth-shattering power.
Why Maxing Out Upgrades Is Non-Negotiable
Let‘s be clear: half-efforts will only lead to copious deaths against upgraded foes.
You MUST spend your Forsaken Breath wisely to maximize Kratos’s defensive and offensive capabilities. This allows you to counteract increased enemy health pools and damage output.
To demonstrate the stark usefulness of upgrades, observe this table:
| Increase Type | Enemy Health | Enemy Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Base NG+ Buff | 50% | 25% |
| Give Me God of War | 2x | 3.5x |
As you can see, choosing ultra-difficulty amplifies threats enormously. Even a basic enemy can quickly overwhelm and slaughter a version of Kratos that hasn‘t been methodically enhanced over time.
Additionally, veteran players know that New Game Plus introduces dangerous new attacks and behaviors from familiar foes along with unique bosses like Heimdall. You‘ll want as much extra protection and damage potential against these rapid, hard-hitting movesets.
Simply put, Forgotten Breaths mean pushing Kratos to the very limits of his capacities – which is precisely what‘s required!
Where To Find All 6 Forgotten Breaths
Now that I‘ve convinced you of the indispensable benefits, here is the exact location for all 6 Forgotten Breaths scattered throughout the realms:
Alfheim
- Legendary Chest – Inside southern cave barred by vines in The Barrens
- Hateful Enemy – Defeat this miniboss in The Barrens for a guaranteed drop
Alfheim chests – Image by Ales Krivec on Unsplash
Svartalfheim
- Legendary Chest – Along southern coast of Lyngbakr’s Tail bay
- Odin‘s Raven Chest – Solve puzzles to unlock one special reward chest
- Everlasting Dragon – Victory spoils from this grueling Bay of Bounty fight
- Dwarf Corpse – Search area where first relic obtained from the forge
Svartalfheim scenery – Image by Possessed Photography on Unsplash
To augment your collection efforts, I‘ve outlined actionable tips when grabbing these rare materials:
- Activate Epic Enhancements for increased upgrade benefits
- Equip high vitality armor like Cuirass of the Pitiless One
- Use Surtr‘s Grip of Flame+ for damage over time against bosses
- Open all available treasure maps for loot multipliers
- Always be upgrading! Invest breath immediately for compounded power
Trust me – following this advice pays dividends. Now let‘s get to the good stuff: how to cleverly invest your newfound resources!
Maximizing Forsaken Breath Spending
As a distinguished God of War tactician boasting multiple Give Me God of War completions, I have some meta insights into the ideal spending strategy:
1. Prioritize Shield Upgrades
Veterans know that absurd enemy damage is the greatest danger. Thus, I advise upgrading all shields to max level first. Here are the top options:
| Shield | Forsaken Breath Cost | Key Perk Unlocked |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Shield+ | 2 | Vitality Burst On Block 5 |
| Shatter Star Shield | 2 | Counterattack Explosion |
| Stonewall Block | 2 | Increased Defense |
The goal is achieving +50% damage reduction and sufficient health to weather assaults while waiting for counter openings.
2. Max Out Runic Attacks
Without question, these special moves become exponentially more deadly with upgrades. Pour every last breath into runic summons and chaos blade skills.
I‘m partial towards Hyperion Slam, Hel‘s Touch, and Nemean Crush – all will inflict crippling damage when amplified.
3. Boost Primary Weapons
Lastly, spend any leftover breath on the Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos. Offense must match scaling foe durability so purchase as many axe throws, blade combos, and runic skills as possible.
Here‘s the total breath to fully upgrade each weapon:
| Weapon | Breath Needed |
|---|---|
| Leviathan Axe+ | 3 |
| Blades of Chaos+ | 3 |
When faced with such threatening opposition, you need all the extra Vitality burst, Runic power, and deadly force within your means. This 3-step investment approach ensures you enter the fire prepared for anything.
Now let‘s analyze some attack methodology for crushed enemies!
Exploiting Upgraded Enemies
Through copious battles against fortified monsters across the realms, I‘ve identified consistent weaknesses to exploit for swift, efficient kills:
Dark Elves
- Increased aerial attacks
- High vulnerability to axe throws when airborne
- Stun them out of teleports with Sonic arrows
Ogres
- Unblockable grab that deals extreme damage
- Keep distance and use Runic Summons as distractions
- Atreus shock arrows can disrupt combos
Travelers
- Greatly enhanced illusion skills
- Use Spartan Rage to break deception and expose real body
- Chaos blades excel due to wide AoE clear potential
Revenants
- Faster projectiles and melee combos
- Nemean Crush heavily damages shield making them vulnerable
- Parry then use Hyperion Grapple for big damage
As you can see, the name of the game is controlling enemies through stuns, counters and openings to land enhanced runic powers. Patience and properly set up assaults clinical dismantle the game’s most daunting foes.
While mighty challenging, limitless power awaits those bold enough to hunt down all 6 Forsaken Breaths and maximize Kratos’s power to its apex.
Conclusion
Hopefully my deep familiarity with God of War Ragnarök and penchant for analysis has convinced you of the game-changing might locked behind these rare upgrade resources.
By following my guide to collecting Forgotten Breaths, spending them wisely on key defensive and offensive upgrades, and leveraging enemy observations – unstoppable domination awaits in New Game Plus!
I live and breathe for unveiling the hidden tricks that allow veterans to crush amplified odds and fully conquer everything the Nine Realms throws at them. Thanks for reading this extended artifact guide!
The journey continues through the wilderness. Image by Possessed Photography on Unsplash
