The damage inflicted by all the moves while in rage is affected by the Strength attribute, as well as any perks associated with bare hand damage. To prevent players from spamming this move, the meter must be fully charged (if max rage was increased, the required amount stays the same, indicated by a split on the bar) before being able to be used. It can also be disabled by pressing the 元 and R3 buttons simultaneously, although it will take a portion of the rage bar. It drains over time and attacks deplete it faster. It grants him bonus damage, slight speed boosts, shifting the damage he takes to his Rage Bar instead of his Health Bar, and refilling his health for every bit of damage he delivers to his enemies. Instead, it allows him to use devastating attacks with his fists. It prevents Kratos from using the Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos. It is activated by pressing the 元 and R3 buttons simultaneously.
Spartan Rage is filled up by performing bare-handed attacks, R3 finishers while enemies are stunned as well as taking damage. It can be upgraded using Horns of Blood Mead which are found in Nornir Chests throughout the game. Spartan Rage is the new Rage Ability in God of War (2018).
