It was a bold move to part Kratos from his blades, but Leviathan is masterfully designed and able to dish out all manner of pain to your enemies. You’ll use it alongside a deployable shield, both of which are upgradable with new combos that eventually create a deep well of options to use. A pair of runes can be faceted into the blade as well, granting powerful strikes that operate on a cooldown timer and feel similar to magic in the older games.