Draupnir Spear

Lore & Background

The Draupnir Spear is a magical weapon Kratos acquires during God of War Ragnarök. It is infused with wind elemental magic and functions as both a close- and long-range attack weapon. Its signature property is the ability to make copies of itself: Kratos can throw multiple spears at an enemy, then trigger them all to explode in rapid succession. This makes it especially effective for building up pressure and dealing burst damage. Beyond combat, the spear is used to traverse gaps or unblock certain pathways, adding a utility role to its arsenal. Each of Kratos's weapons—the Leviathan Axe, Blades of Chaos, and Draupnir Spear—has standard light and heavy attacks, can be upgraded with runes for magical runic attacks (with slots for a light and heavy magical attack), and features a "Weapon Signature Move" ability that unleashes a powerful magical attack for the equipped weapon. The spear thus fits into the same upgrade and customization system as Kratos's other arms.

In Their Own Story

Kratos obtains the Draupnir Spear during his journey through the nine realms, though the source does not specify the exact moment or the circumstances of its acquisition. The spear is used extensively in combat against the Aesir gods and their forces, including einherjar, wyverns, stalkers, phantoms, human raiders, and nøkkens. Its wind magic and self-replicating property make it a key tool for both crowd control and single-target damage. The spear also serves a traversal function, allowing Kratos to cross chasms and clear blocked paths that other weapons cannot. In the Valhalla DLC, a new rage variant called Legacy lets the player wield the Blade of Olympus, but the Draupnir Spear itself does not appear in that expansion's roguelite trials (the player selects relic, shield, and rage ability, but weapons are not mentioned as selectable).

Reader's Guide

To use the Draupnir Spear effectively, treat it as a hybrid ranged and melee weapon. Its light and heavy attacks function like Kratos's other arms, but the spear's unique strength lies in its self-copying mechanic. Throw multiple spears into an enemy to embed copies, then detonate them all at once for massive burst damage. This is especially useful against armored foes or groups. The spear can also be used to traverse gaps and unblock pathways, so keep it equipped when exploring. Upgrade the spear with runes to unlock light and heavy runic attacks, and invest in its Weapon Signature Move for a powerful magical strike. The spear benefits from the same crafting system as other gear—use resources from Nornir Chests and quest rewards to improve its stats and perks. In combat, chain throws with melee combos to keep enemies off balance, and use the delayed explosion to interrupt attacks or finish off staggered opponents.

Did You Know?

• The Draupnir Spear is infused with wind elemental magic, making it the third elemental weapon in Kratos's arsenal after the ice-infused Leviathan Axe and fire-infused Blades of Chaos.
• The spear can make copies of itself, allowing Kratos to throw multiple spears at an enemy and detonate them all in rapid succession.
• Beyond combat, the spear is used to traverse chasms and unblock certain pathways, giving it a utility role similar to the Blades of Chaos' grappling hook mechanic.
• Each weapon in God of War Ragnarök, including the Draupnir Spear, has a 'Weapon Signature Move' ability that unleashes a powerful magical attack.
• The spear can be upgraded with runes for light and heavy magical runic attacks, following the same upgrade system as the Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos.