The base damage of these attacks is really small though he can sometimes finish off an enemy. His behavior in combat is governed by three abilities and (potentially) the armor type you select early-mid game. He will execute melee and ranged attacks automatically, though he will not use any special type of arrow when he does fire the bow and won't spam attacks. Occasionally he gets locked down, which will disable his abilities until you break him free of an enemy's hold, but for the majority of the time he is dashing about the battlefield using his small size and speed to his advantage. Atreus in Combat Atreus and Kratos fighting Dark Elves You must expect light spoilers about abilities Atreus unlocks (or else he can't be discussed in full) but I won't touch on specific plot points at all. This guide to fighting alongside Atreus will provide some advice for doing just that. Using his abilities at strategic times and choosing good skills early is key. Getting the most out of him will let you tackle God of War on higher difficulty settings and go a long way toward helping you to enjoy the gameplay. However as his combat ability develops Atreus can become a formidable force on the battlefield. God of War: Atreus in Early Game Using his Combat Skills and Armor Upgrades Atreus, son of Kratos and FayeĪt the beginning, adventuring with Atreus in God of War may leave you with the impression you're running an escort mission with an AI.

Elven bow and arrows