Although Freya is not on the best of terms with Kratos after the murder of her son Baldur, she is an ally who deserves respect and is crucial in the war against Odin. God of War RagnarokWith Freya as an ally, the Valkyrie Queen can prove that she has the potential to rival Kratos with unbridled rage and an expanded skill set that can be upgraded with XP.
Freya is an incredible teammate and the best Freya skills in God of War Ragnarok she will become more aggressive towards her enemies. Freya has many skills she can unlock, but the best skills she can unlock first will help her with her violent portrayal by giving her more independence in battle and a few more arrows to use.
6 Valkyrie Spirit
Freya uses more arrows in combat
- Freya assumes her Valkyrie form and unleashes a volley of arrows.
More versatility in Freya's abilities is never a bad thing, and the Valkyrie Mind ability allows for deeper upgrades to the Valkyrie skill tree, allowing Freya to utilize arrows in her arsenal. It's an ability everyone should work to unlock to harness its potential in combat, especially when it's a quick volley of arrows that easily devastates enemies.
Valkyrie Mind opens up new possibilities for Freya in combat. With her skills in the Valkyrie tree already making her aggressive and worthy of going toe-to-toe with Kratos, it's great to see a flurry of arrows that can help her stand out and stagger and stun her enemies.
5 Valkyrie Spirit
Freya becomes more aggressive in battle
- Freya assumes her Valkyrie form to crush enemies.
Unlocking the first skill in the Valkyrie tree is not only great for the additional skills that can be acquired later with Freya XP, but also incredible for her potential in combat. V
The Valkyrie Spirit allows Freya more independence in battle. She can use her sword and Valkyrie wings to strike and even cut through enemies. It's an aggressive ability that further unlocks Freya's combat potential as a partner.
4 Goddess Focus
Freya has access to more specialized skills and ranged attacks
- Freya adds more specialized abilities to her ranged attacks.
With the acquired Goddess Focus, Freya's abilities on the battlefield can rival those of Kratos. Goddess Focus allows Freya access to more specialized attacks and abilities when using a bow, so further research into ranged attacks means she is equally useful at both close and long range.
It's always good to have Freya's support, especially when there are overpowered enemies out to kill Kratos. When Goddess Focus is active, Freya's Valkyrie abilities will benefit Kratos, as they have aggressive tactics that cover any distance.
3 Goddess Aggression
Freya can parry and attack attacks from enemies
- Freya becomes much more aggressive on the battlefield, parrying more often and charging at her enemies more often.
Building on the Valkyrie Spirit ability, Goddess Aggression is the much-needed upgrade that will see Freya ascend to Valkyrie Queen. It's a great ability to invest in early on as it makes her much more aggressive, meaning Kratos will have to keep an eye on her even less as she'll be parrying enemies' attacks more often and charging at them ready to fight.
The fact that Freya can now stun enemies will benefit Kratos greatly, as she will not only do more damage, but will also fill the stun meter, allowing Kratos to brutally finish off the enemy. Further investment in Valkyrie's abilities is always a good thing for her attack improvements.
2 Arrow surplus
- Freya receives an additional rune arrow.
It's always important to use Atreus and Freya's AI partners in battle, as their arrow count can really help stun enemies and fill up the rune meter allowing for more damage. However, these archers only have a limited number of arrows before they need to be reloaded, so if Freya gets the Arrow Surplus ability, she can use an extra rune arrow in battle.
Having an extra rune arrow makes combat easier, as Freya can fire a volley at enemies without worrying about reaching into an empty quiver. More arrows mean more damage, and that always works in Kratos' favor, especially in puzzles that involve rune arrows.
1 Entangled Grip 1
Freya wraps enemies in tendrils to keep them calm
- Freya can cause vines to sprout from the ground, pinning enemies in place.
Entangled Grip is an important ability for Freya to unlock as it really helps keep enemies away from Kratos. Using Freya's Vanir magic, she can pull weaker enemies into the grip of her vines, giving Kratos a brief moment of respite so he doesn't get overwhelmed by an army of weaker enemies. Alternatively, the ability can also be used to hold an enemy in place to perform an attack.
Entangled Grip is always beneficial in intense battles with a variety of enemies, so it's worth investing in right away, especially since it's the first in the Vanir Magic skill tree to unlock if players want to unlock even more abilities.