One of the most important elements we got in God of War Ragnarok is the addition of defense shields that can greatly affect the confrontation with fierce enemies and can also be upgraded with special skills that make the gameplay experience more exciting than before.

Shields in God of War Ragnarok are not limited to defense but can also be used in offense. Where these shields can gain an upgradeable power through which Kratos can deliver a severe blow to the opponent that destroys a large portion of their health or even breaks the opponent's defensive abilities and leaves them exposed to Kratos' blows.

Here in this report we will talk about the 5 best shields that you can get in the game, among the many shields that you will be able to collect.

The 5 Best Shields You Can Get in God of War Ragnarok

The choice of armor should initially depend on your play style, as some armors have abilities that focus more on defense, while others have armors that focus on the strength element and increase Kratos' abilities during intense epic battles.

1. Surtr's Scorched Shield

I wanted to put it at the top of the list because this armor is the best armor you can get in the game. Obtaining this armor is difficult, but I'm sure you'll be completely satisfied with it once you get it and start using it.

The shield has both defensive and offensive properties, but if your inclination in the game is towards offense, be sure to get the best results by equipping Kratos with Surtr's Scorched Shield.

As I mentioned earlier, there are upgradeable skills on each armor, and by upgrading Surtr’s Scorched armor, you can get some great skills that will help you in tough situations. The two skills, Preemptive Strike and Aggressor Determination, provide the perfect balance to offset any type of situation. While Preemptive Strike deals extra damage every time you cut through your opponent’s attack, Relent Aggression, on the other hand, reduces the damage taken by up to 40%.

2. The Steinbjorn Group

Unlike Surtr's Scorched, which is more specialized on the offensive side, the Steinbjorn Set is more focused on the defensive side. Considering its defensive capabilities, it can be said that the Steinbjorn Set is the best armor added in the game for this purpose.

After upgrading your armor to the maximum, you will receive 394 defense points, which will increase your defense like crazy. In addition, this armor set also has some amazing skills that increase its capabilities.

Firstly, there is Blackart's Bloodthirsty Retallion ability, which helps restore Kratos' health for a short period of time after taking heavy blows. Additionally, it also contains Spartan Fury which allows you to fully recover your health in a matter of seconds.

Blackart's Bloodthirsty Retallion and Steinbjorn's collection are a perfect match. And if that weren't enough, the Stunning Retallion appears as a hidden weapon that surprises all enemies whenever Kratos has to deal damage.

3. Fate Breaker Armor Set

We also have the Fate Breaker Armor Set, which is a complete armor set that provides you with almost everything you need throughout your journey. However, to get it, you have to wait a bit, as you will get this armor in the later stages of the game.

The Fate Breaker armor offers incredible bonuses to Defense, Vitality, Strength, and Luck. And just like other shields, the Fate Breaker also comes with some useful abilities. For example, the Raging Aftermath comes in handy after using Kratos' Rage to give you an extra chance to land a crushing attack on your opponent. Additionally, the Raging Fury ability increases the rate at which your Rage meter builds.

4. The Best Plaqueart of Nidavellir

I can't forget about the best Plackart in Nidavellir. You can get it after completing the In Service of Asgard side quest at the beginning of the game. Of course, being an armor that can be obtained early in the game, you can't compare it to other armors. However, it offers enough to get you through half the game with ease.

When fighting powerful opponents in the game, you should always take care of your health parameters. Nidavellir's Finest Plackart has the ability to heal Kratos every time he stuns enemies with his shield during melee combat.

5. Lost Cuirass Shield of Lunda

The Lost Cuirass of Lunda armor can be called an intermediate armor. You can obtain this shield in the Mysterious Orb Side quest, which you will reach halfway through the adventure. The most interesting thing about this armor is that it can transform your normal attacks into something greater that deals heavy damage to opponents through poison.

This deals incremental damage after hitting your opponent. You can try throwing Leviathan's Axe at your opponent to deal more damage with the poison effect on them. This not only stuns opponents but also deals significant damage over time.

While the God of War Ragnarok game features a large number of shields that can be accessed in different ways in the game, these five shields are the best that you can access, and you will be lucky if you manage to get the first three shields as you progress. You will feel their power greatly when you use them against your opponents.