God of War Ragnarok is finally out now and has brought several new surprises for its fans. As it’s not a secret anymore, in this sequel players will even get to play Kratos’s companions. Apart from only assisting the main character in the game, they’ll even be playable at some point. However, this makes the players wonder if they’ll be able to equip their companions with new weapons & gears. If you are wondering the same then we’re here to help. In this guide, we’ll help you change your companion weapons & gear in God of War Ragnarok.
Disclaimer: The following guide contains some mild spoilers. So, if you don’t want these spoilers, now is the best chance to head back and check later.
Controls to Change Companion Weapons & Gear in God of War Ragnarok
Here’s how you can change companion weapons & gear in God of War (GoW) Ragnarok. Below we have mentioned all the controls to change Atreus & Freya’s arsenal.
How to Switch Atreus Arsenal
Check out the controls to change Atreus weapons, gears and more.
- To initiate the Weapons Menu, click on the Character & Map button on your console.
- Next, to switch to Atreus simply use L1 & R1 buttons.
- And there you’ll see all the Atreus’s Bows, Bow Ability, & Runic Summon. Simply press the X button to select the weapon tab you want to change & equip.
If you are planning to make some cosmetic changes to Atreus then you can always change his Armor. To do so, head to the Armour tab located beside the weapons tab. Use buttons L2 & R2 to scroll between the tabs. Now choose the Armour you like the most and you’ll be good to go. For those who are unaware, no armour provides any kind of buffs and stats to Atreus. This is how you can change Atreus companion weapons & gear in God of War Ragnarok.
How to Switch Freya Weapons & Gear
Unfortunately, you can’t make any changes to Freya’s Arsenal, apart from her Runic Summon. That’s because she only has one weapon which is her Thrungva sword. If you’re thinking of making some cosmetic changes then scroll down for steps & controls.
- To initiate the Weapons Menu, click on the Character & Map button on your console.
- Next, to switch to Freya simply use L1 & R1 buttons.
- Below you’ll see the option to switch between Weapons & Armour by pressing L2 & R2.
- Now go ahead and select the Armour you want to equip.
And also don’t forget that no armour provides any kind of buffs and stats to Freya.
That sums up everything about how to switch and change Freya Companion weapons & gear in God of War Ragnarok easily. While you’re here check out how you can upgrade your gear in the game.