: Do not ignore Atreus. His arrows ( Square button) are vital for distracting bosses and interrupting enemy attacks.
: Mastery of the Parry (tapping L1 just before an attack lands) is more effective than dodging for most standard encounters. God of War-FLT
: Throwing the axe at certain enemies or objects can freeze them in place, allowing you to use bare-handed combat to build up the "Stun" meter quickly. : Do not ignore Atreus