Big start of Kratos and Atreus journey in new God Of War (2018).
The game begins withThe Marked Treesmission, in which you visit the first realm of the game - Wildwoods.
Head down the river
Kratos is cutting a tree.
Press R1 a few times, pick up the wood and follow Atreus.
Get in the boat and reach the opposite shore.
Head towards the cabin.
Watch the cut-scene which depicts the last moments of Atreus' mother and Kratos' beloved.
First hunting with Atreus
Time to hunt with Atreus.
Run forward - you will come across the first optional artifact.
Remember that secrets from all regions are described in the separate chapter.
Keep following the boy.
Jump above a hole in the bridge.
you’re free to collect a little bit of silver and find a lesser chest.
Reach the obstacle on the bridge, take out your axe and throw it at said obstacle.
Then, you have to jump forward.
Watch a cut-scene and prepare yourself for your first fight.
Use this moment to practice a little bit and see what your weapon is capable of.
Go back and head into the opposite direction.
Slide down the chain, defeat wolves and kick off the red chest.
Go back to the hall.
Approach the spinning wheel and lift the gate.
Don’t let the wheel go!
- aim your axe at the mechanism above the gate to freeze it.
Outside, you have to go left and climb the chain up - open another red chest.
In this example you have to find 11 altars scattered around the entire world.
Their list can be found in the separate chapter.
Go back on the main path and follow the trails of an animal.
You come across a deer - draw the bow and aim at the animal.
Sadly, a troll will appear.
This is the first challenging battle.
Defeating the troll - mini-boss
This troll is a rather easy enemy to defeat.
You have to keep a safe distance and let him attack.
Hit the enemy only when it reveals itself.
Throw your axe or order Atreus to shoot from his bow when you are away from the enemy.
Return to the house
Fight with the enemies, practice attacks and stuns.
You will come across the first hidden chamber.
A mysterious man appears in the house.
He turns out to be a very powerful being.
Time to defend Atreus from a tough enemy!
Stranger - Boss fight
Time for abattle with the first fully-fledged boss.
At first, the Stranger will provoke you to attack him.
This is a good chance to learn his moves.
Dodge his attacks and charges.
Perform counters in the right moment.
Your enemy got his health back, and Kratos is now in rage mode.
Attack the enemy with new and powerful attacks.
Go back to the old tactics once the rage mode ends.
The Stranger won’t leave you in peace.
He attacks Kratos with twice the power.
The enemy throws you into abyss - climb up and continue the fight.
Time for the third round.
You both regenerate your health but this time the enemy is even faster and better at combat.
Dodge, watch out for his aerial attacks and avoid his charges.
Remember to parry enemy attacks and hit him when you get an opportunity.
Lastly, press L3 + R3 to break the Stranger’s neck and finish this fight.
Go to the house and see if Atreus is alright.
The first mission is now complete - you get350 XP.
However, this is just the beginning of a great adventure!
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