God of War Ragnarök thrusts players into the epic heart of Norse mythology as Kratos and Atreus traverse the Nine Realms. One of their most valuable allies is Mimir, the smartest man alive. Beyond his vast wisdom, Mimir gains an unexpected ability to devastate foes with explosive Bifröst energy.
In this comprehensive guide, you‘ll learn how to fully unlock Mimir‘s hidden potential as a magical weapon.
Who is Mimir in God of War?
Before diving into Mimir‘s new powers, let‘s briefly recap his integral role across the recent God of War games steeped in Norse lore.
Mimir in Mythology
In Norse mythology, Mimir is a primordial figure renowned for his unparalleled knowledge and wisdom about the Nine Realms. He is the guardian of the Well of Urd, a source of tremendous insight located beneath the realm‘s sacred tree, Yggdrasil.
Odin himself once sacrificed an eye for the chance to drink from Mimir‘s well and gain its prophetic powers. Mimir has witnessed epochs come and go, ever expanding his omniscience.
Mimir in God of War (2018)
When Kratos and Atreus enter the Norse realms, they eventually meet Mimir imprisoned inside a tree – punished after falling out of favor with Odin. They free the talkative head and he pledges his services as a guide.
With his vast expertise, Mimir aids Kratos and Atreus throughout their journey across Midgard, bestowing critical insights into the world, gods, and prophecies. He usually resides affixed to Kratos‘ hip via a makeshift sling pouch.
Mimir in God of War Ragnarök
Mimir returns in Ragnarök, once again joining Kratos and Atreus during their travels. This time, Mimir gains a wondrous new capability – harnessing the Bifröst itself as a destructive weapon against foes.
After an epic quest across the realms concludes, players can unlock the ability to equip Mimir with a specially crafted harness and employ him in battle.
How to Unlock Mimir‘s Bifröst Beam Attack
Transforming Mimir into an attack asset is a late-game upgrade. Here are the steps to acquire and equip the magical harness:
Complete the Main Story Campaign
The option to weaponize Mimir only becomes available after the main narrative concludes, during free roam. This requires finishing the grand saga across the Nine Realms before unlocking the feature.
Craft the Huldra Project #9
With the campaign complete, visit any shop in the game, like Sindri‘s house in Midgard. Navigate to the Special Items > Relics section and purchase the crafting recipe for Huldra Project #9 for 10,000 Hacksilver pieces.
This mystical harness channels Mimir‘s knowledge into destructive rainbow energy, at the cost of some discomfort!
Equip the Harness on Mimir
After crafting Huldra Project #9 via the shop menu, select the item to permanently equip it on Mimir. This attaches the arcane harness to him, enabling his new combat capabilities.
The mystical restraints allow Mimir to concentrate his vast intellect into searing Bifröst rays which can melt foes at range.
With the harness equipped, Mimir is ready for battle!
Using Mimir‘s Energy Beam Attack
With Huldra Project #9 equipped, you can manually activate Mimir‘s arcane eye blast using the following controls:
- PS5: Hold L1 + Press O
- PS4: Hold L1 + Press ⭕
- PC: Hold LMB + Mouse Click
This will open a circular reticle used to aim the beam attack:
Angle the camera to line up the reticle over your desired target, then fire! Mimir‘s harness channels the primordial energies of the Bifröst into a sustained energy beam projecting from his eyes.
The arcane barrage rapidly damages any enemies caught in its path. Move the beam across groups of foes to maximize its impact.
Once discharged, the weapon enters a cooldown period before Mimir can unleash another blast. Make every fiery gaze count!
Tips for Using Mimir‘s Beam
Here are some recommendations for making the most out of Mimir‘s secret weaponry:
- Target clusters of enemies to damage entire groups
- Pick off distant foes out of melee range
- Focus on dangerous enemies like Travelers or Wulvers
- Combine with Rage mode for exponential damage
- Wait for openings between enemy attacks before firing
- Consider enemy weaknesses – use Mimir versus Hel-Walkers
- Experiment with timing beam blasts between hand axe throws
- Don‘t forget defensive options like the Guardian Shield
Synergies with Other Weapons and Abilities
Mimir‘s ocular blasts can complement your whole arsenal:
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Leviathan Axe – Freeze distant enemies with the axe, then thaw them with Mimir‘s beam. Kite dangerous foes while peppering them with axe throws between Bifröst barrages.
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Blades of Chaos – Use the extended melee reach of the Blades versus nearby threats while relying on Mimir to handle ranged enemies.
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Guardian Shield – Raise the shield to block incoming attacks, then retaliate with beams fired from the safety of cover.
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Rage Mode – Activating Rage simultaneously with Mimir‘s blast amplifies his beam damage drastically, releasing even more explosive energy.
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Atreus – Command Atreus to pepper targets with arrows to distract them, creating openings for Mimir‘s concentrated attacks.
With clever use of tactics and synergies, Mimir can act as a strategic ace up your sleeve!
Evaluating Mimir‘s Viability In Combat
Transforming Mimir into a weapon is one of the most creative combat options in God of War Ragnarök. But how viable is he against the game‘s epic challenges?
The Pros
- Incredibly high damage output – up to 4,000 per second
- Devastates crowds and removes problematic enemies quickly
- Excellent range lets you attack safely from afar
- Fun new way to approach combat, very novel
- Useful especially in late game areas and boss fights
- Unlocks 100% completion and platinum trophy
The Cons
- Long recharge time between shots – 221 seconds
- Beam direction cannot be adjusted once fired
- High Hacksilver cost of 10,000 to unlock
- Does not directly enhance melee combat ability
Based on my extensive experience mastering Ragnarök‘s combat, I believe Mimir provides a powerful supplementary attack option:
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His searing beams can quickly shred the largest clustered groups, doing damage across multiple targets simultaneously. This allows you to divide and conquer chaos on the battlefield.
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Fighting formidable enemies like Travelers becomes safer by attacking from range with Mimir versus resorting to riskier melee exchanges.
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His ability to pick off distant airborne enemies like Nightmares helps cover areas where melee weapons fall short.
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Against bosses, Mimir‘s concentrated damage can chew through health bars after you dodge an attack and safely retaliate from range.
While his beam has limitations, in the right tactical scenarios, Mimir can eliminate threats and turn the tide of battle quickly in your favor. The sheer novelty of his eye lasers remains amazing in itself!
For those pursuing platinum trophies, Mimir is 100% worth unlocking. He won‘t fully replace your axe and blades, but provides a fun supplementary tool of destruction!
Conclusion
God of War Ragnarök delivers an epic Norse saga coupled with deep combat challenges across the Nine Realms. Unlocking the hidden capability to weaponize the sage Mimir into a living magical turret creates one of the most inventive gameplay twists.
His arcing Bifröst eye beams add an explosive new ranged attack option and provide a fresh way to approach God of War‘s multifaceted combat scenarios. Mimir retains his signature wit even when dealing fiery destruction!
While his weapon has certain limitations, the sheer creativity and power cannot be understated. If you seek to truly master Kratos‘ adventures across the realms, be sure to unleash the sassiest beam cannon of all.
The next time draugrs, wulvers, or even fire giants bear down upon you, let loose Mimir‘s mythic might and relish in the rainbow carnage!
