Winter's Bite

Learn where to find the Winter's Bite Runic Attack for the Leviathan Axe in God of War Ragnarök and how to use it effectively in combat.

Alright, so you're diving into God of War Ragnarök and want to know about the Winter's Bite Runic Attack? It's actually the very first one you'll snag for Kratos's trusty Leviathan Axe, and you get it pretty early on during the main quest called Surviving Fimbulwinter. Just keep pushing through the story, and when you defeat a boss named The Huntress, you'll get this Runic Attack along with some other goodies from her drop.

Winter's Bite is a Light Runic Attack, and when you use it, Kratos forms a mass of ice around the axe before striking. It deals decent physical damage, adds frost status, and a bit of stun, all in a small area. While it's not the most powerful attack out there, it's quick and can even knock smaller enemies up into the air, letting you get in some extra hits. It's a solid starter move that won't leave you wide open if you use it right, but don't expect it to handle huge crowds or reach across the battlefield.

To actually use it, make sure you've got it equipped to the Light Runic Attack slot on your Leviathan Axe. Then, when you're in a fight, just hold down the L1 button and press the Square button. Easy peasy!

Now, this attack has a cooldown of about 73 seconds. You can make it hit harder and apply more frost by boosting Kratos's RUNIC stat, and you can reduce that cooldown time by increasing his COOLDOWN stat. Every little bit helps, right?

Winter's Bite Upgrades

You can upgrade Winter's Bite a few times to make it more effective. Here's the breakdown: