God of War Laufey Sword: Rue and the Legendary Weapon Explained
Faye's new weapon in God of War Laufey is a legendary sword connected to Rue, an enchanted ribbon guardian. Here's everything we know about the sword and its powers.
Every God of War protagonist has a signature weapon. Kratos has the Blades of Chaos and the Leviathan Axe. Faye’s weapon in God of War Laufey is something entirely new — a legendary sword tied to a mystical guardian named Rue.
What Is the Sword in God of War Laufey?
The sword is described as a legendary, devastating weapon embedded inside Phranque, the gelatinous cube companion. It is protected by Rue, an enchanted ribbon guardian who has been sworn to watch over the blade.
The sword is magical in nature and appears to be one of the most powerful weapons in the Everywhen — the realm of the afterlife where gods from all mythologies compete for dominance.
Who Is Rue?
Rue is not just a scabbard or a passive guardian. She is a fully voiced character (played by Perlina Lau) with her own personality, history, and motivations.
Key facts about Rue:
- She is an enchanted ribbon — a unique visual design distinct from any weapon guardian in previous God of War games
- She has been tasked with protecting the sword for an unknown length of time
- She is cautious about Faye initially, and must be won over before handing over the weapon
- She appears to have her own opinions about who deserves to wield the sword
This makes the sword acquisition not just a gameplay unlock but a character relationship — Faye must earn Rue’s trust.
How Does Faye Get the Sword?
Early in God of War Laufey, Faye encounters Phranque and Rue shortly after awakening in the Everywhen. The sword is embedded within Phranque, and Rue guards it.
The game frames gaining the sword as a process:
- Faye meets Phranque and Rue
- They form an uneasy alliance out of mutual necessity
- Over time, trust is built
- Rue agrees to let Faye wield the sword
This mirrors how Kratos received the Leviathan Axe — it was forged and gifted to him by Faye herself. The cycle continues, with Faye now having to earn her own weapon.
What Can the Sword Do?
The 23-minute gameplay reveal showed several of the sword’s capabilities:
Speed and Dexterity
Unlike the Leviathan Axe, which emphasizes raw power and recall mechanics, Faye’s sword enables fast, fluid, aerial combat. The gameplay reveal compared the feel to Devil May Cry 5 filtered through the God of War combat framework.
Faye can:
- Move easily between ground and aerial combat without interrupting attacks
- Chain fast combinations that Kratos’ heavier moveset couldn’t manage
- Use the sword in tandem with her Jötunn magic
Soul Separation Mechanic
One of Faye’s signature abilities uses the sword in a unique way: she can strike an enemy and separate their soul from their body. Once the soul is separated, she can:
- Damage the soul directly
- Manipulate the soul independently of the physical form
- Potentially use the soul against other enemies
This mechanic has no equivalent in previous God of War games and suggests the sword has inherent magical properties tied to the nature of the Everywhen — a realm defined by death and souls.
Magical Properties
The sword glows with a golden light in the gameplay footage, suggesting it has inherent magical properties. Whether these are tied to the Everywhen specifically or to Rue’s enchantment is not yet confirmed.
The Sword vs. The Leviathan Axe
Players will naturally compare Faye’s sword to Kratos’ most iconic weapon:
| Leviathan Axe | Faye’s Sword | |
|---|---|---|
| Combat style | Heavy, deliberate | Fast, aerial |
| Unique mechanic | Recall (throw and return) | Soul separation |
| Origin | Forged by Brok and Sindri for Faye | Found in the Everywhen |
| Companion | None | Rue (ribbon guardian) |
| Feel | Weight and power | Speed and magic |
The contrast is intentional. Santa Monica Studio has specifically noted that Faye’s combat style is a deliberate counterpoint to Kratos’ playstyle.
What We Don’t Know Yet
Several questions about the sword remain:
- What is its name? (No official name has been announced)
- What is its full history before Rue became its guardian?
- How does it interact with the gods of different mythologies?
- Are there upgrade systems tied to Rue’s relationship with Faye?
- Can the soul separation mechanic be upgraded?
We’ll update this article as more details about the sword and Rue are revealed. Last updated: June 3, 2026.