| “ | A beautifully crafted armor found in The Barrens of Alfheim. It shares the radiance of the realm itself. | ” |
–In-Game Description | ||
The Radiance Set is an armor set found in God of War Ragnarök.
The armor pieces can be found in Legendary Chests scattered throughout The Barrens in Alfheim. The Shoulder Straps of Radiance can be found in The Below area of the Barrens. The Gauntlets of Radiance can be found underneath a tower at the northern edge of the area. And finally, the Belt of Radiance can be found in within the skeletal remains of the large creature at the northeast side of the The Barrens.
The shoulder straps grant Kratos the Evasive Focus perk, which has a moderate Luck chance of granting a Blessing to Runic for last-second evasions. The gauntlets and belt each grant Kratos the Realm Shift perk, which slows down surrounding enemies after a last-second evade.
Armor Appearance[]
The Radiance armor has a luminous, golden-white aesthetic, with polished metal plates that gleam as if reflecting sunlight. It balances sleek, angular lines with layered ornamentation, giving it both a sacred and warlike presence. The armor feels almost ceremonial in design, yet it remains rugged enough to appear functional for battle.
Chest Piece
The breastplate is forged from brilliant gold-plated steel, etched with intricate sunburst and rune-like motifs that catch the light. It has a symmetrical design, with radiant engravings spreading outward like rays of sunlight from the center. White or pale silver accents are worked into the gold, emphasizing the “radiance” theme.
Gauntlets & Arm Protection
The gauntlets are slimmer and more angular, decorated with glowing filigree patterns that seem almost divine in origin. They taper into protective bracers with layered plating, reinforcing the idea of elegance mixed with combat practicality.
Waist & Lower Armor
The belt and hip guards continue the theme of bright metallic layering, with sun-like emblems at the center. The fabric elements beneath the plates are typically a light cream or pale silvery-white, contrasting against Kratos’ darker red tattoo and skin. Additional detailing, such as small hanging plates or patterned cloth, gives the lower armor a ceremonial warrior look.
Armor Stats[]
Key[]
| Stat | Description |
|---|---|
| Strength (STR) | Increases damage for all standard attacks. |
| Defense (DEF) | Reduces all damage taken. |
| Runic (RNC) | Increases both Runic Attack and Elemental Damage. |
| Vitality (VIT) | Increases maximum Health and decreases the severity of hit reactions from enemy attacks. |
| Cooldown (CLD) | Decreases cooldown time of Runic Attacks, Runic Summons, and Talisman Abilities. |
| Luck (LCK) | Increases activation chance on perks (Axe Pommels, Enchantments) and increases XP and Hacksilver gains. |
Armor Pieces[]
| CHEST: Shoulder Straps of Radiance | |
|---|---|
| Stats | Acquisition/Costs |
| Level 4 | Legendary Chest: The Barrens of Alfheim - Found just before exiting The Below, during the Favor "Secret of the Sands" |
| 34 STR 20 DEF 17 RNC 17 LCK | |
| Level 5 | Upgrade: - 10,000 Hacksilver - 10 Dwarven Steel |
| 43 STR 25 DEF 22 RNC 22 LCK | |
| Level 6 | Upgrade: - 15,000 Hacksilver - 2 Asgardian Ingot |
| 53 STR 31 DEF 26 RNC 26 LCK | |
| Level 7 | Upgrade: - 20,000 Hacksilver - 4 Asgardian Ingot |
| 62 STR 36 DEF 31 RNC 31 LCK | |
| Level 8 | Upgrade: - 25,000 Hacksilver - 5 Asgardian Ingot - 20 Purified Crystalline |
| 72 STR 42 DEF 36 RNC 36 LCK | |
| Level 9 | Upgrade: - 35,000 Hacksilver - 40 Purified Crystalline - 2 Smouldering Embers |
| 82 STR 48 DEF 41 RNC 41 LCK | |
| PERK | Evasive Focus |
| Moderate LUCK chance to grant a Blessing of RUNIC on any last-second evade. | |
| WRIST: Gauntlets of Radiance | |
|---|---|
| Stats | Acquisition/Costs |
| Level 4 | Legendary Chest: The Barrens, Alfheim - Under tower at the north end. |
| 28 STR | |
| Level 5 | Upgrade: - 6500 Hacksilver - 6 Dwarven Steel |
| 36 STR | |
| Level 6 | Upgrade: - 10000 Hacksilver - 1 Asgardian Ingot |
| 44 STR | |
| Level 7 | Upgrade: - 13500 Hacksilver - 2 Asgardian Ingot |
| 52 STR | |
| Level 8 | Upgrade: - 16500 Hacksilver - 3 Asgardian Ingot - 10 Purified Crystalline |
| 60 STR | |
| Level 9 | Upgrade: - 25000 Hacksilver - 20 Purified Crystalline - 5 Tempered Remnants |
| 68 STR | |
| PERK | Realm Shift |
| A last-second evade activates Realm Shift, temporarily slowing down surrounding enemies. (1 sec alone; 1.75 secs w/ Belt.) | |
| WAIST: Belt of Radiance | |
|---|---|
| Stats | Acquisition/Costs |
| Level 4 | Legendary Chest: The Barrens, Alfheim - Inside the skeleton cave. |
| 28 DEF | |
| Level 5 | Upgrade: - 6500 Hacksilver - 6 Dwarven Steel |
| 36 DEF | |
| Level 6 | Upgrade: - 10000 Hacksilver - 1 Asgardian Ingot |
| 44 DEF | |
| Level 7 | Upgrade: - 13500 Hacksilver - 2 Asgardian Ingot |
| 52 DEF | |
| Level 8 | Upgrade: - 16500 Hacksilver - 3 Asgardian Ingot - 10 Purified Crystalline |
| 60 DEF | |
| Level 9 | Upgrade: - 25000 Hacksilver - 20 Purified Crystalline - 10 Sparkling Crystals |
| 68 DEF | |
| PERK | Realm Shift |
| A last-second evade activates Realm Shift, temporarily slowing down surrounding enemies. (1 sec alone; 1.75 secs w/ Gauntlets.) | |
Radiance Set+[]
Upon entering New Game+, if the Radiance Set pieces have been upgraded to Level 9, Kratos can have them crafted into the Radiance Set+, at Brok, Sindri and Lúnda's shops.
| CHEST: Shoulder Straps of Radiance + | |
|---|---|
| Stats | Acquisition/Costs |
| Level 9 • | Craft: - 37,500 Hacksilver - 10 Skap Slag |
| 91 STR 53 DEF 46 RNC 46 LCK | |
| Level 9 •• | Upgrade: - 40,000 Hacksilver - 15 Skap Slag - 10 Bonded Leather |
| 101 STR 59 DEF 50 RNC 50 LCK | |
| Level 9 ••• | Upgrade: - 42,500 Hacksilver - 30 Skap Slag - 20 Smouldering Embers |
| 110 STR 64 DEF 55 RNC 55 LCK | |
| Level 10 | Upgrade: - 45,000 Hacksilver - 50 Skap Slag - 1 Mountain Root |
| 120 STR 70 DEF 60 RNC 60 LCK | |
| Perk | Evasive Focus |
| Moderate LUCK chance to grant a Blessing of RUNIC on any last-second evade. | |
| WRIST: Gauntlets of Radiance + | |
|---|---|
| Stats | Acquisition/Costs |
| Level 9 • | Craft: - 27,500 Hacksilver - 5 Skap Slag |
| 76 STR | |
| Level 9 •• | Upgrade: - 30,000 Hacksilver - 10 Skap Slag - 5 Bonded Leather |
| 84 STR | |
| Level 9 ••• | Upgrade: - 32,500 Hacksilver - 20 Skap Slag - 10 Smouldering Embers |
| 92 STR | |
| Level 10 | Upgrade: - 35,000 Hacksilver - 30 Skap Slag - 1 Mountain Root |
| 100 STR | |
| Perk | Realm Shift |
| A last-second evade activates Realm Shift, temporarily slowing down surrounding enemies. (1 sec alone; 1.75 secs w/ Belt.) | |
| WAIST: Belt of Radiance + | |
|---|---|
| Stats | Acquisition/Costs |
| Level 9 • | Craft: - 27,500 Hacksilver - 5 Skap Slag |
| 76 DEF | |
| Level 9 •• | Upgrade: - 30,000 Hacksilver - 10 Skap Slag - 5 Bonded Leather |
| 84 DEF | |
| Level 9 ••• | Upgrade: - 32,500 Hacksilver - 20 Skap Slag - 10 Smouldering Embers |
| 92 DEF | |
| Level 10 | Upgrade: - 35,000 Hacksilver - 30 Skap Slag - 1 Mountain Root |
| 100 DEF | |
| Perk | Realm Shift |
| A last-second evade activates Realm Shift, temporarily slowing down surrounding enemies. (1 sec alone; 1.75 secs w/ Gauntlets.) | |