Runic attacks get way stronger when upgrading weapons and its pretty straightforward to maximize them. Stronger weapons mean harder hitting runics right from the start, and mixing in some strength and runic stats makes them even deadlier. When youre upgrading the leviathan axe or blades, the elemental effects get way more intense, which is great since lots of tough enemies are weak to frost or fire.

Getting some cooldown gear is really important since youll want those powerful moves ready more often, especially for bigger fights. The draupnir spear gets particularly nasty with wind effects once its fully upgraded, and pairing that with proper timing on permafrost or burn status makes a huge difference. Really worth focusing on getting those weapon levels up to 9, since thats when runic attacks hit hardest and last longest against tougher enemies like berserkers.