Onslaught Shield

Discover the location of the Onslaught Shield in God of War Ragnarök. Learn how to find the Legendary Chest in Helheim during the Unleashing Hel quest and its unique Shield Rush ability.

Alright, so you're looking to snag the Onslaught Shield in God of War Ragnarök? It's a pretty neat piece of gear, and you can only grab it from a Legendary Chest. Here's the rundown on how to get it.

Where to Find the Legendary Chest in Helheim

You'll find the Onslaught Shield in Helheim, and the best part is you can grab it during the main quest 'Unleashing Hel.' Don't worry, it's not hidden too deep. Not long after you've dealt with that massive wolf, Garm, for the first time in Helheim, you'll be close. Just head south from where Garm's head is and hop up onto the ledge. Follow the steps down to the east, and you'll see a minor chest to your right – grab that. Keep heading south, and you'll enter a room with a gate puzzle. The Legendary Chest holding the Onslaught Shield is right there, to the right of the gate. Easy peasy!

The Onslaught Shield comes with a really unique ability called Shield Rush. Basically, you can double-tap L1 to charge forward while still blocking. It's great for closing the distance on enemies, especially those annoying ranged attackers, while keeping yourself safe from whatever's in front of you. Just be aware that if you hit something too quickly, the charge stops. The real power comes from charging from a distance; you'll see the shield start to glow, and that impact will send weaker enemies flying or push back tougher ones. It’s not the best for following up a parry, unlike some other shields, but if you like the idea of a speedy, defensive charge, this shield is definitely worth getting.