Short answer
Laufey's combat in God of War Laufey is built around power, speed, fluid movement, aerial transitions, sword attacks, and amplified soul-related abilities in the Everywhen.
Confirmed combat pillars
Speed and control
Official material emphasizes a faster, more fluid style for Laufey. Her combat is designed to move between ground and air without breaking the action.
Familiar but different
Santa Monica Studio frames Laufey's combat as connected to modern God of War while bringing back some Greek-era responsiveness and movement energy.
Sword combat
Laufey gains access to a powerful sword after earning the trust of Rue, its guardian. The weapon supports a relentless tempo and gives Laufey a different identity from Kratos' Leviathan Axe style.
Soul abilities
As the Golden Hand of the Jotnar, Laufey has soul-related powers. In the Everywhen, those powers are amplified. Official material describes attacks that can separate a soul from a body and turn that into combo potential.
What remains unknown
- Upgrade trees
- Defensive mechanics
- Difficulty settings
- Companion commands
- Weapon switching
- Boss-specific mechanics
- Whether the Leviathan Axe appears as a playable weapon
Related pages
Sources
- PlayStation Blog: First look at God of War Laufey