In God of War, the Shattered Gauntlet of Ages is one of the most powerful and entertaining talismans available to Kratos. Serving as a clever Easter egg homage to Marvel's Infinity Gauntlet, this epic gear piece allows players to unleash devastating magical blasts against surrounding enemies. Understanding how to acquire and properly power up this talisman is essential for players seeking to maximize Kratos' combat efficiency.

Locating and Claiming the Shattered Gauntlet

To obtain the Shattered Gauntlet of Ages, players must embark on the Family Business favor given by the dwarf blacksmith Sindri. This quest takes Kratos to the Northri Stronghold located in the Realm of Midgard. Near the end of the location, players will battle a formidable enemy known as a Traveler. Defeating this foe drops the talisman as a loot reward, allowing players to equip it immediately.

Upgrading the Gauntlet to Max Potential

In its base form, the Shattered Gauntlet offers limited utility and acts as a basic shockwave attack. To unlock its true power, Kratos must visit Brok or Sindri's shop to upgrade the talisman twice. These upgrades require rare resources, specifically Dust of Realms gathered from closing Realm Tears across the map. Once fully upgraded, the talisman expands its capacity to hold up to three enchantment slots.

Selecting the Right Enchantments

The secret to unleashing the gauntlet's hidden power lies in slotting three specific epic enchantments out of six available candidates inspired by Infinity Stones. These options include Andvari's Soul, Ivaldi's Corrupted Mind, Muspelheim Eye of Power, Njord's Temporal Stone, Eye of the Outer Realm, and Asgard's Shard of Existence. Finding these items requires exploring various realms, defeating Valkyries, and completing favors. Equipping any three of these specific gems simultaneously activates the talisman's true potential.

Mastering the Gauntlet in Combat

When three specialized enchantments are socketed into the fully upgraded gauntlet, Kratos' L1 and Circle attack transforms dramatically. Instead of a minor stagger effect, Kratos fires powerful purple energy projectiles that inflict heavy damage and push back enemies. This powerful blast is ideal for controlling crowds of foes or interrupting boss attacks during tough encounters. Furthermore, keeping three high-level enchantments slotted boosts Kratos' overall stat ratings across multiple attributes.