God of War Ragnarok - KING HROLF KRAKI vs Ghost of Sparta: All Burdens, Sparta Set - GMGOW+ (PS5)
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Published 2023-04-10
The challenge:
- Beat King Hrolf with Sparta set, Aspis shield and all burdens on GMGOW, NG+.
Some notes/tips for this challenge:
Aspis shield parry window is equivalent to the Dauntless shields 'perfect parry'. By using Burden of Guard, you're essentially required to perfect parry every parriable attack Hrolf uses - failing to parry results in a guard break followed by instant death. Additionally, Aspis shield does decent damage on counter, so it's worth learning parry timings over dodging, as dodging will only drag the fight out longer + There's 1 move that forces you to parry so you may as well get used to it 🗿
The 2 main moves to learn are the hammer spins and hand blast.
- Hammer Spins: hrolf has 3 variations of swings: yellow ring (medium speed), red ring (slow - delayed), no ring (fast). Hrolf can mix these swings in any order (always ends in red ring). Towards the end of the fight, the hammer spin goes for double the duration and has crazier mix ups, so it's best to get a parry in asap followed by shield slam (R2 counter) as this interrupts his combo.
- Hand Blast: Hrolf raises his arms and releases energy - can't be dodged, only parried. There's 2 variations of this move: 1 with start up animation and the other without. It's essential to master both parry timings.
As for projectiles:
- The "down the hole" double projectile toss can be blocked, but not parried. It's not possible to dodge without rolling, unless you use an evasive attack after to stack iframes as shown in the video.
- Air projectile toss: Fast projectile in the middle followed by delayed projectiles both sides. Dodge first projectile and evasive attack the second (works close - medium range). You can out-run the projectiles at long range, but I failed to get it consistent. Instead use Valour parry.
more notes: stay close as possible, use valour, block immediatley when hrolf goes in air for blinding attack and spear is best for this fight: use syphon for stun build up. In the end it's all about your mechanics, gl.
Sens: 7/7, interact/evade swapped: O is dodge. strafe assist: on.
Dualsense edge controller
All Comments (21)
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Fighting Hrolf w/ Sparta set, aspis shield and all burdens is the most difficult challenge I’ve ever completed across any game. Really appreciate that SMS added this build into the game so dedicated players can truly put their skills to the test! If anyone completes this challenge send me a link on Twitter so I can watch it ay? twitter.com/SmvR_4
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2:25 King Hrolf Gigachad moment taking all them hits 🗿
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My anxiety was through the roof when the entire health bar was bifrost lol absolute madness. Epic video bro
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I love how he knows every move he’s doing He’s not just spamming dodge he telegraphs Hrolf’s attacks and counters them
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This is not a fight. This is an art.
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2:14 the weaving and dodging techniques is unreal man 😮
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2:26 Hrolf was so amazed at your play he literally stops moving for 3 seconds
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8:34 bro that theme music will forever give me chills, it’s just so good 🔥
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Would love to see a second SmvR channel with some uncut gameplay. I’m in awe of the skill involved in playing at this level, but it always leaves me wanting more; given the time invested there must be plenty of content and I’m sure there’s an audience for it.
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Too unstoppable.
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One thing that's make me love your gameplay style is, that you do not need to "brake" the game to show all the potential you have, nicely done man !!
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You look like a calm and reasonable person
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I'm a huge GOW fan, especially of the last 2 games. I've played them so much and gotten really good at playing them both. Now, you are on a whole other level to me, I wish I was just a quarter as good as you. I watch alot of your videos because I think it's amazing how you can become so adept at this game, you make the most out of every single move, it's utterly phenomenal, I love watching your videos.
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I’m learning so much about boss fights from this guy. New subscriber earned💪🏽
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I’ve been trying this for days since the update came out. You’re unbelievable talented this one of the hardest feats to accomplish. Well done mate you’re a beast!
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I can feel my heart racing just from watching!! Insane combos and your precision is immaculate words can’t describe how insane this is. Keep it up man!
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I have been a big fan of your GoW combat skills. Your combats are not just to defeat the opponent but the cinematics that is portrayed in the fight is amazing. Your timing of attack's and blocks are unmatched. I am pretty sure SMS took a lot of inspiration from your combats to make GoWR NG+ gears and make it even more challenging. I have shown your videos to the people at work who have nothing to do with video games and even they were stuck to the screen and didn't leave until fight was completed. I want to Thank You for your work. You really make Kratos look like a real SPARTA!!!
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Those evasive moves are spicy. And this looks like one heck of a challenge. Especially with the Aspis shield. Hats off to you!.
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It truly is amazing how good you are, your skills are off the charts!
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Amazing mate , in awe of your skills well done 👏
