Sword of Ares

Q: What is the RTP?

The official RTP is 96.4% — the most common value in the Pragmatic catalogue.

9.2/10

Release October 2022· Updated October 2026

Sword of Ares (May 2023). BetsRank score: 9.2/10.

RTP

96.4%

Volatility

Very High

Max Win

10 000x

Grid

6x5

Bonus Buy

Yes

Sword WildMultipliers x500Greek themeBonus Buy 100x

9.2

BetsRank Verdict

Our read of the game, based on the data the studio publishes

Released in May 2023, Sword of Ares is a Pragmatic Play Greek mythology slot centred on Ares, god of war. It runs on a 5x3 / Pay Anywhere grid, with an RTP of 96.4%, a 10,000x max win, and very high volatility.

Strengths

+Max win of 10,000x
+Signature expanding Sword Wild
+Cumulative x500 multipliers
+100x stake Bonus Buy

To consider

−Very high volatility
−Bonus Buy banned in the UK
−5x3/Pay Anywhere format is a familiar layout across Pragmatic's Greek titles

About Sword of Ares

Released in May 2023, Sword of Ares is a Pragmatic Play Greek mythology slot centred on Ares, god of war. It runs on a 5x3 / Pay Anywhere grid, with an RTP of 96.4%, a 10,000x max win, and very high volatility.

The visual world is martial and Greek: an armoured Ares, a blazing sword, and a warrior palette of red, gold and black. Core mechanics include the signature expanding Sword Wild (the sword expands to cover an entire reel), cumulative x500 multipliers during Free Spins, a 100x stake Bonus Buy (banned in the UK), and a 3+ scatter trigger.

Available at top-rated online casinos that carry Pragmatic Play titles. Also worth checking out: Gates of Olympus, Shield of Sparta (10,000x), Spartan King (15,000x), Might of Ra and Argonauts.

Key mechanics

▸5x3 grid on Pay Anywhere
▸Standard 96.4% RTP
▸Signature expanding Sword Wild
▸Cumulative x500 multipliers during Free Spins
▸100x stake Bonus Buy (banned in the UK)
▸Martial Greek Ares universe
▸Very high volatility
▸10,000x max win, top tier for the Greek segment
▸0.10 minimum stake
▸Pragmatic Play title, May 2023

💰 Bonus Buy: 100x stake (banned in the UK)

❓Sword of Ares FAQ

What is the RTP?▾

The official RTP is 96.

4% — the most common value in the Pragmatic catalogue.

How does the expanding Sword Wild work?▾

During Free Spins, Ares's Sword Wild can expand to cover an entire reel's height (3 positions).

Combined with the cumulative x500 multipliers, it's what allows the game to reach its 10,000x max win.

Sword of Ares vs. Spartan King?▾

Sword of Ares (May 2023): Pay Anywhere plus an expanding Sword Wild, max win 10,000x.

Spartan King (August 2024): Pay Anywhere plus Stacked Wilds, an identical 10,000x max win. Different mechanics reach the same max win — Sword of Ares is more concentrated, Spartan King offers more combos.

What is the max win?▾

10,000x your stake — top tier for Pragmatic's Greek mythology segment.

Is Sword of Ares available online?▾

Yes — at top-rated online casinos that carry Pragmatic Play titles.

Is Bonus Buy available?▾

Yes — at 100x stake.

It has been banned in the UK since April 2023 (UKGC restriction).

Who is this slot best suited for?▾

Fans of martial Greek mythology and Ares looking for the signature expanding Wild mechanic.

Very high volatility means a substantial bankroll is recommended.