Since the franchise's reboot in 2018, God of War has featured shields front and center in its combat. This trend continues with God of War Ragnarok, as Kratos' shield remains a vital part of his equipment loadout. In fact, Ragnarok significantly expands on the shield mechanic, adding four new shield types for Kratos to use and experiment with. This guide will show players how to get all five shields in God of War Ragnarok, and fully explain how they work.