God of War Ragnarok is a bigger–and arguably better–game than its 2018 predecessor, and one way to measure its scale is in the crafting menu. There is a lot more to do in this regard, with more customization options, more resources to find, and more builds to focus on when seeking to cater Kratos’ kit to your preferred playstyle. It’s a lot, so we’ve built out this crafting guide to help you grasp it as quickly as possible–that ought to give you more time for all the hacking and slashing, arguing with your son, etc. Here are our Ragnarok crafting tips.
Consider this guide to contain light gameplay spoilers and even lighter story spoilers.
Yes, you can use transmog
One of the features players like best in a game where your armor is constantly changing is transmogrification–a fancy word for making your gear look like other gear while keeping the original gear’s benefits. For Kratos, you might like his bare shoulders, but want the benefits of a high-defense armor set, which typically comes in a style that covers his whole upper body in shiny metal. With the ability to transmog, you can look one way, but play another. Here’s how to transmog your gear in God of War Ragnarok.