Summary
The Blades of Chaos are one of the most identifiable and iconic weapons in video game history and Kratos’ weapon of choice for many games. Many believed thatthe Blades of Chaoswere retired for 2018’sGod of Warforthe Leviathan Axe, but when they returned later in the game, joy was felt by many, but perhaps not by Kratos, who resents his chains and the weapons that bind him to his murderous past.
When it comes toGod of War: Ragnarok, Kratos has since let go of his past and uses the Blades of Chaos in the many battles that follow across the oncoming war with the Aesir gods.God of War: Ragnarokhas greatupgrades for the Blades of Chaos, and the attachments come in the form of the best handles inGod of War: Ragnarok.
Updated on July 24, 2025, by Jake Fillery:The best Blades of Chaos handles in God of War Ragnarok are going to allow Kratos to unleash an immense amount of fire and fury into the enemies he will face across the Nine Realms. All Blades of Chaos attachments can be found below, allowing players to pick and choose what could be their favorite, while offering advice on what’s best.
13Pommels of Sparta
How To Unlock: Complete God of War Ragnarok Valhalla and Enter New Game Plus
The Pommels of Sparta act as a unique New Game Plus reward for Kratos to wield alongside his original Spartan appearance when completing God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla. While they might look a tad cool, and it’s nice to have a visual reward for conquering Valhalla itself andbeating Tyr, there is no useful advantage of using the Pommels of Sparta.
The Pommels of Sparta have no Perk or Stat bonuses that provide Kratos with the edge over his foes, and entering into New Game Plus with them isn’t the best idea since enemies are more challenging, and other Pommels are far greater.
The first handles that Kratos will unlock are the Steel Handles which are automatically unlocked atthe start of the game. These are the original handles of the Blades of Chaos, and although familiar and reliable, they lack any real ability outside of being upgraded. Upgrade materials may not be the scarcest thing in the game, but that doesn’t mean players should waste them.
The Steel Handles are visually pleasing, but even at the highest level of level 9 they only hold a decent amount of Strength, Runic, Vitality, Cooldown, and Luck, ranging from 29 Strength and 17 on the other stats. It can be left aside.
The Deadly Obsidian Handles are fairly decent, and they harbor theSlayer’s Rage Burstability. This perk allows players to get extra Spartan Rage on kills performed with the Blades of Chaos that use these handles. They can be found in aLegendary Chestinone of the nine realms,Svartalfheim, perfect for those who want to constantly punch things in Spartan Rage.
These handles also prioritize Strength above all else, which that being the only stat that can be increased through upgrading the Deadly Obsidian Handles. Strength’s max level will be at 63 with these handles, meaning a powerful new weapon with not much versatility.
Whilst initially, the Pommels of the True Flame might sound like a greatly useful feat to those who do not use the Immolation meter, due to the fact that Runic Immolation boasts of increased Runic Attack damage for the Blades when that meter is full, it’s not entirely worth it for a few reasons.
Firstly, the damage is barely noticeable, and using Immolation is always a great way towin the fight against bossesbecause it will extend fire proficiency and damage capabilities. Players should aim to use Immolation when they acquire it, rather than hoarding it, as even getting hit once will make the meter lose charge.
Once players embark on the harsh journey to defeat The Hateful, they will acquire the Cursed Empress Handles. These handles belonged to an empress who challenged the gods and, in the fires of vengeance, assisted Kratos in a new challenge against the Aesir. Through the perkPower of the Empress, players will have a low Luck chance to grant a stack ofStrength and Runicto the blades.
Strength and Runic can stack three times and is done through slashing with the Blades of Chaos. Upgrading the Cursed Empress Handles increases Strength and Luck to a moderate degree.
If players rapidly hit R1, Kratos will swing the Blades of Chaos in preparation to release and unleash the Flame Whiplash ability. Radiant Warden Handles do something unique thanks to the Whiplash Deflection ability, and they allow players to deflect incoming Projectile attacks from enemies whilst Kratos is mashing the R1 button.
This is great for those who are against using a shield, or for those who are simply not focused on the fact that a hurling projectile is heading towards them. However, the lack of damage bonuses for this perk, means that the Radiant Warden Handles, aren’t exactly the best.
Kratos may not be a gambler, nor may he know what a gambler is, but the Luminous Recovery Handles belonged to a legendary gambler. This is why these handles prioritize Luck and utilizeWhiplash Refresh. This perk means that Flame Whiplash, an ability used with Triangle then R1, will have a good chance to grant Blessing of Cooldown, which allows Cooldown abilities to fully charge, which is great for causingmore hack and slashto enemies.
Cooldown abilities are a great way to keep engaged in a fight. Kratos has many great lights and heavy runic attacks inGod of War: Ragnarokand all are on a cooldown once used. Through using the Luminious Recovery Handles, players can ensure the cooldown is reduced and can find these handles in aLegendary ChestinSvartalfheim, with a decent amount of Strength, Cooldown, and Luck.
For those pyromaniacs out there, Pommels of Burning Unity are a great addition, due to the fact that they will increase the Burn status afflicted on enemies by 15%, and if players hit enemies effectively with the Burn status, then they will gain immolation charge. It’s a lovely synergy of flame that will keep enemies ignited and in burning pain thanks to the Burning Immolation perk.
While these attachments might not be for everyone, they certainly have their uses for those who want more crowd controls, as having a Burn status effect on enemies means that they will take more damage, and be somewhat vulnerable to further attacks.
These powerful pommels focus on Strength and Runic upgrades. They were also forged in seething flame and radiated heat, despite the harsh temperatures of Fimbulwinter. This means that they have theSorching Burnperk, allowing them to have an increased Burn status effect, and increased damage upon said burn.
The Pommels of the Undying Spark are located in aLegendary ChestinSvartalfheimand are a great way for Kratos to make the Norse mythology remember his name and his power, as fire will be unleashed to all those that are whipped and slashed by Kratos Blades of Chaos. At level 9, they hold an impressive amount of Strength and Runic damage.
Stun is an important aspect ofGod of War: Ragnarok. Players can utilize their fists and attacks, or even the arrows of Atreus, to fill the stun meter on an enemy. Through a filled stun bar, players can click R3 and do a finisher, which is a brutal animation that kills the enemy. Pommels of Brutal Might featureSeized Strength, which grants the Gift of Strength to players who can pull off this R2 stun grab.
The Pommels of Brutal Might can also be crafted after The Reckoning quest on return to Freyr’s Camp. They specialize in Strength and Defence and certainly help Kratos in close-quarters battles andagainst some intense bosses.
