Getting the best skills early in God of War Ragnarok will allow you to crush your enemies pretty quickly.

God of War Ragnarok introduces even more skills than its prequel for you to choose from. Of course, while all of these skills will give a nice boost to your power, not all are created equal.

That said, you'd be wise to pick the best skills early in the game, and that's what we're going to talk about in this guide.

Before we get to the best skills to choose, let's have an overview of the skills that you can access in Ragnarok. In the early stages of the game, the game will teach you how to use your Leviathan Ax more effectively.