While in Spartan Rage, the Rage meter drains over time as well as when damage is dealt or taken; damage taken depletes Rage instead of Health. Kratos can exit Rage at will, by pressing L3 and R3 simultaneously, at the cost of additional Rage. The Rage meter must be fully charged before it can be used (if max rage was increased, the required amount stays the same, indicated by a split on the bar).