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The fight with Thoris an important part of the tutorial inGod of War Ragnarok.

Location of fighting Thor

You will face Thor early in the game, during theSurviving Fimbulwintermain quest.

The heroes return to their hut in the forest after defeating the bear Bjorn.

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This will be a long and rather challenging battle.

You don’t have to do anything while you are in the air.

The fight will not begin until you land in the arena.

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Kratos is not carrying theLeviathan- he only has the shield.

When using blocks, remember thatyellow attacks can break through Kratos' defenses.

If this happens, dodge backward to avoid further attacks.

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Thor’s red attacks:

Avoid both attacks by perfect evades.

The boss’s stronger standard attack is aclap.

It can deplete a lot of health - you must hold the block button in advance.

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Weaken Thor with melee attacks- use them every time you dodge his attack or block it.

You should be able toactivate Spartan Rage(L3 and R3)and deal Thor massive damage.

You have to make the boss stunned- press R3.

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Wrestle with the boss.Wait for the moment to summon Leviathan- press Triangle on the controller.

From then on, you will be able to use this melee weapon.

The boss won’t get any new attacks in this phase.

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Use Leviathan to deplete the boss’s health bar.

At the end, you will again be able toattack the stunned boss(R3).

Watch the cut-scene andadvance to the second phase of the battle.

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Second Phase

Start the second phase bypicking up a stone blockto throw it at Thor.

Thor will start using red ranged attacks- lightning attack and throwing Mjolnir.

Another new red attack is Mjolnir sweeps.

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Thor uses this attack only if you are next to him.

Evade to not get hit with the hammer.

At some point, theboss will throw Mjolnir at you- it’s a scripted moment.

You have to press X quickly when Kratos catches the big hammer.

At some point,Kratos will die, but don’t turn off the game- this is scripted.

Thor will not accept such an easy victory and will bring Kratos back to life.

You will resume fighting.

As before,you must attack the weakened boss(R3).

You will watch the scene of the heroes' weapons clashing andenter the third phase of the battle.

Third Phase

Thor’s new main red attack bombards the arena with lightning.

This attack is telegraphed by red circles on the ground - you’re able to easily avoid them.

you might also use this moment to quickly approach Thor while he is still executing the attack.

After one of Thor’s attacks, a cut-scene will start.

You must be ready tothrow Leviathan- press R1 after seeing the message on the screen.

Continue to slowly deplete the boss’s last health bar.

If you manage to recharge the Spartan Rage, to make the fight easier.

At the very end of the battle,Thor will destroy Kratos' shield.

The opponent will be satisfied with the fight and will fly away.

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