All God of War Ragnarok Difficulty Levels - Which is Best?

Sony Santa Monica Studio's God of War Ragnarok is a Game of the Year contender. Released for PS4 and PS5 on 9th November 2022, players can expect a long journey through Midgard as Kratos, accompanied by Arteus. While everyone should play it, many gamers might wonder about the God of War Ragnarok difficulty levels.

God of War Ragnarok isn't easy, and neither is the 2018 version. We would describe the difficulty as tough but fair. We've got you covered if you are wondering which God of War Ragnarok difficulty level is best.

Update on 7 December 2022: We've updated this article with the latest information about God of War Ragnarok difficulty levels, and which one is best for you.

God of War Ragnarok Difficulty Levels Explained

There are a total of five difficulty levels in God of War Ragnarok. Unlike the 2018 title, enemies won't feel like damage sponges on higher difficulties. Instead, they will deal more damage and become more aggressive/faster.

Check out the five God of War Ragnarok difficulty levels alongside short explanations of each below:

• Give Me Story - The easiest difficulty level available.
• Give Me Grace - Between "Give Me Story" and "Give Me Balance", offering some challenge.
• Give Me Balance - The balanced difficulty should be seen as "normal", the way God of War Ragnarok was meant to be experienced in your first playthrough.
• Give Me No Mercy - Think of this as the "hard mode" where enemies are much more challenging.
• Give Me God of War - The highest difficulty available, with super-aggressive enemies that are fast and deal a whole lot of damage. Only experienced players should attempt this.

For those who are brave enough, it is important to note that "Give Me God of War" will now ramp up in difficulty, starting out a bit less challenging than God of War 2018. You can switch between difficulties at any time, with one exception.

If you start with "Give Me God of War" you can change it to a lower difficulty. However, you won't be able to change it back in a playthrough after lowering the difficulty level. Players can switch between other difficulty levels as much as they want.

Which GoW Ragnarok Difficulty is Best?

Wondering which God of War Ragnarok difficulty is best for you? Don't worry, you are not alone. In our previous section, we listed and explained what the God of War Ragnarok difficulty levels mean, giving you a good indication of what to expect.

For players running through the game for the first time, we suggest the "Give Me Balance" for some challenges that shouldn't become overwhelming. If you want to experience the story casually, we suggest "Give Me Story." For those new to God of War titles, we suggest going with the "Give Me Grace" difficulty level.

Only experienced players should attempt the "Give Me No Mercy" on their first playthrough, while the "Give Me God of War" difficulty is for the masochist out there, or any Soulsborne fan really...

So there you have it, an explanation of every difficulty level available at launch for God of War Ragnarok. Remember, the best one is always the one you feel most comfortable with and how much of a challenge you would like. That's all about God Of War Difficulty Levels.