Powers and Stats
Threat Level: Atleast Maoh+, likely God | At least Big Bang+, likely Celestial, possibly higher
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Magic (with various items such as the head of Medusa or Souls of Hades), Weapon Mastery (the sheer range of weapons he can use is exhausting, bows, swords, spears, axes and shields), Lightning Manipulation (via Zeus or Cronos' magical powers), Soul Manipulation (via Hades magic, Barbarian hammer and Hades' claws, can summon souls and choose which type to summon, can steal a person's soul and absorb it), Status Effect Inducement (using Medusas head, can turn beings to stone), Underwater Breathing (via Poseidon's Trident), Statistics Amplification (using the Rage of the Gods, the Rage of the Titans and the Rage of Sparta), limited Time Manipulation (via The Amulet of the Fates, only usable next to their statues), Energy Manipulation (shoots energy beams from his spear), Earth Manipulation (using Atlas quake), Attack Reflection (the Golden Fleece reflects every attack), Summoning (via Souls of Hades' which have their own powers as well), Light Manipulation (via the Head of Helios), Fire Manipulation (via the Bow of Apollo), limited Flight (via Icarus' wings, able to glide and fly over vents), Absorption (via the Blade of Olympus, can steal one's powers and absorb their life force), Resistance Negation (by reflecting attacks with the Golden Fleece, even beings resistant to Medusa or Eurale's gaze get turned to stone), Non-Physical Interaction (stomped Fear Zeus)
Transmutation (resists being turned to stone and can break out of its statue), Fate Manipulation (defeated and killed the Sister's of Fate, whom write and determine the fates of men, gods and titans), Clairvoyance (King Minos could not see Kratos' future, calling it cloaked in shadow), Corruption, Status Effect Inducement (with the power of Hope, overpowered Fear and destroyed it)
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Magic (via the Leviathan or the Blades), Weapon Mastery (uses blades, an axe and a shield), Ice Manipulation (the Leviathan generates ice and cold), Fire Manipulation (the Blades of Chaos are hot enough to work in Helheim, a land of perpetual frost where no other flame works), Statistics Amplification (via Spartan Rage), Regeneration (At least Low, healed from wounds inflicted by Baldur), Attack Reflection (his shield deflects all attacks)
Status Effect Inducement, Fate Manipulation, Corruption, Ice Manipulation (survived Helheim, a land where no flame can exist and Odin himself would die), Existence Erasure (using Tyr's orb he can step off the branches of the Yggdrasil)
Physical strength: At least Class M to Class L lifting (pushed Atlas' fingers apart), At least Multi-Continent level, likely Planet level striking | At least Class M to Class L lifting (moved and flipped, Tyr's temple), At least High Supercluster, likely Universe+, possibly higher striking
Attack Potency: At least Multi-Continent, likely Planet (after unlocking Pandora's box, grew strong enough to challenge and overpower Ares. Later defeated and killed Zeus himself, amongst a multitude of other beings in the Greek pantheon) | At least High Supercluster, likely Universe+, possibly higher (stomped Baldur almost every time he fought him, with Baldur's only saving grace being his immortality and healing factor. Baldur knocked out the World Serpent in a couple of blows, Jormungandr and Thor splintered Yggdrasil, an entity that transcends time and space, the Universe itself being no more than something it holds in its boughs)
Durability: At least Multi-Continent, likely Planet (traded blows with Hercules, Zeus and Hades among others) | At least High Supercluster, likely Universe+, possibly higher (took several hits from Baldur, Magni and Modi)
Speed: At least MHS (during several combat sequences, manages to block lightning, this is also done atop Olympus in a cutscene before he gets knocked off), likely far higher (Hercules is capable of shielding his eyes from the light of Helios in game). FTL with Hermes' Boots (Hermes is faster than the light of Helios, Kratos managed to steal his boots off of him) | At least MHS, possibly far higher (should not be slower than before)
Intelligence: At least High (was a spartan general whom led his armies to victory multiple times over many years. Finds new and creative, albeit gruesome ways to end his opponents) | At least High (has even more experience than before)
Stamina: At least Very High, likely Extremely High (Kratos died, came back from hell, fought and killed the Fates, fought Zeus, attacked Olympus again, got thrown into Styx and had his life force absorbed, and then went on to kill the entire Greek Pantheon, whilst obviously stopping to please the Goddess of Lust, all in the span of a few days without rest, arguably only a single one since we do see the passage of time in GoW, whereas almost none occurs on the Island of Fate) | At least Very High, likely Extremely High (nothing points to him having lesser stamina than before, especially since he is an ageless God)
Range: Several Metres (Blades), Dozens of Metres with Leviathan
Weakness: None notable
Standard equipment: Blades and Sub-Weapons, the Blade of Olympus in GoW 2 and 3, and the Leviathan and a Shield in God of War
Key: Greek God of War | Norse God of War
Arsenal
God of War: Ascension
Blades of Chaos - Powerful weapons given to Kratos by Ares after he pledged his allegiance to him. They were a pair of large curved blades that were attached to Kratos' arms via chains, which served as both weapons and marks of his servitude to the God of War. He could swing them about to strike enemies and pks. Kratos lost them after Ares ripped them from his arms during a hallucination of Lysandra and Calliope and their deaths.
God of War: Chains of Olympus
Blades of Chaos - Powerful weapons given to Kratos by Ares after he pledged his allegiance to him. They were a pair of large curved blades that were attached to Kratos' arms via chains, which served as both weapons and marks of his servitude to the God of War. He could swing them about to strike enemies and pks. Kratos lost them after Ares ripped them from his arms during a hallucination of Lysandra and Calliope and their deaths.
God of War
Blades of Chaos - Powerful weapons given to Kratos by Ares after he pledged his allegiance to him. They were a pair of large curved blades that were attached to Kratos' arms via chains, which served as both weapons and marks of his servitude to the God of War. He could swing them about to strike enemies. Kratos lost them after Ares ripped them from his arms during a hallucination of Lysandra and Calliope and their deaths.
Blade of Artemis - A large, cumbersome blade given to Kratos by Artemis. It was quite slow, but also did more damage to enemies than the Blades of Chaos.
Poseidon's Trident - Found that item within Pandora's Temple. Allowed Kratos to swim, dive, and breathe underwater indefinitely without drowning.
God of War: Ghost of Sparta
Blades of Athena - Magical blades bestowed on Kratos by Athena. Functioned the same as the Blades of Chaos. Given to Kratos as he ascended to Godhood, after Ares had taken the Blades of Chaos from him during their final battle in God of War. The Blades were dulled and drained of power after Kratos fell into the River Styx in God of War III.
God of War 2
Blades of Athena - Magical blades bestowed on Kratos by Athena. Functioned the same as the Blades of Chaos. Given to Kratos as he ascended to Godhood, after Ares had taken the Blades of Chaos from him during their final battle in God of War. The Blades were dulled and drained of power after Kratos fell into the River Styx in God of War III.
The Barbarian Hammer - A slow, but powerful melee weapon originally wielded by the Barbarian King, Alrik. Kratos could deliver powerful slams and smashes, and also summoned legions of souls.
Spear of Destiny - A weapon originally used by the Dark Rider. Kratos could perform deadly swipes and stabs, and could also fire dangerous piercing projectiles at enemies.
The Blade of Olympus - A divine sword so powerful that it allowed Zeus to defeat the Titans in the Titanomachy. It was also one of the only known tools (along with Pandora's Box and the Gauntlet of Zeus) that had the power to harm and kill other Gods. The weapon could be powered up with experience Orbs to increase its power and add new attacks. However, the Blade of Olympus, normally a weapon that was provided solely by plot developments, could only be used during the fight with the Colossus of Rhodes, fighting Zeus in the last battle of the game, and Bonus Play.
God of War 3
Blades of Exile - A weapon similar to the Blades of Chaos and the Blades of Athena from the previous games. After the Blades of Athena became dulled when Kratos fell into the River Styx, Athena gave them to Kratos in order to regain his trust. Their magic power called forth the spears and shields of Kratos' exiled Spartan brothers, that protected him and damaged his foes. Could be upgraded up to Level 5.
Claws of Hades - Kratos obtained that weapon from Hades during their fight. Their fighting style was similar to the Blades of Exile, but the moves were executed slower. Those weapons had the power to call forth damned souls. Could be leveled up to Level 5. More levels increased the range of souls that Kratos could choose from.
Nemean Cestus - A Powerful weapon originally wielded by Hercules. It was a chained fist weapon that resembled lion heads. Kratos could execute impressive combos, yet slow ones compared to his other weapons. It was the only weapon with the ability to break Onyx, which made it one of the most useful weapons of the game. Its magic power consisted of Kratos slamming the ground and creating powerful shockwaves.
Nemesis Whip - A weapon given to Kratos by Hephaestus after Kratos gave him the Omphalos Stone. They were a pair of triple blades that were chained together. Hephestus gave it the power to project electricity. The magic power that came along with it was similar to Cronos' Rage.
God of War (2018)
Leviathan Axe - Given to Kratos by his second wife Faye, it was originally her axe until her death when she decided to give it to him. It was crafted by the two dwarves, Brok and Sindri.
Blades of Chaos - After Atreus falls deathly ill due to his true godly nature conflicting within himself, Kratos returns home to fetch these accursed blades in order to find the cure in Helheim. It also has the ability to wield the fires of Hel.
Guardian Shield - The Guardian Shield is a retractable shield seen in God of War present inside a gauntlet on Kratos' left arm. It is used to parry and block enemy attacks and can also be used offensively in combination with the Blades of Chaos and Kratos' fists.
Noteworthy Techniques and Abilities
God of War : Ascension
- Fire of Ares: Imbued the Blades of Chaos with intense flames, and enabled Kratos to create devastating explosions of fire. Incinerated enemies yielded Gold Orbs.
- Ice of Poseidon: Gave Kratos the power of ice, freezing shockwave attacks, and the ability to breathe underwater. Frozen enemies yielded Large Red Orbs.
- Lightning of Zeus: Electrified Kratos' Blades and enabled powerful lightning magic. Electrocuted enemies yielded Blue Orbs.
- Soul of Hades: Imbued Kratos' Weapons with the souls of the dead, which enabled him to summon spirits and the Arms of Hades to vaporize his enemies. Vaporized enemies yielded Green Orbs.
God of War
- Fire of Ares: Imbued the Blades of Chaos with intense flames, and enabled Kratos to create devastating explosions of fire. Incinerated enemies yielded Gold Orbs.
- Ice of Poseidon: Gave Kratos the power of ice, freezing shockwave attacks, and the ability to breathe underwater. Frozen enemies yielded Large Red Orbs.
- Lightning of Zeus: Electrified Kratos' Blades and enabled powerful lightning magic. Electrocuted enemies yielded Blue Orbs.
- Soul of Hades: Imbued Kratos' Weapons with the souls of the dead, which enabled him to summon spirits and the Arms of Hades to vaporize his enemies. Vaporized enemies yielded Green Orbs.
God of War II
- Poseidon's Rage: A magic from God of War. Kratos used it in the first part of the game (at Rhodes), but lost it upon sacrificing his Godly Powers. However, Kratos could use that magic ability during Bonus Play if the Urn of Poseidon was unlocked and used. The urn switched Cronos' Rage with Poseidon's Rage.
- Typhon's Bane: A magical bow-like weapon that allowed Kratos to fire rapid blasts of wind.
- Cronos' Rage: An attack that used electricity to strike multiple targets via orbs of lightning. Higher levels spread further, attacked more targets, and even created an explosion at the end of its duration.
- Head of Euryale: The severed head of Euryale, which could be used to turn enemies to stone (similar to Medusa's Gaze from God of War, however, it was powerful enough to turn other Gorgons to stone).
- Atlas Quake: A radial ground-pounding attack in which Kratos summoned strong earthquakes to smite opponents.
God of War III
- Divine Reckoning: The Magic of Athena's Blades, where Kratos summoned a whirling vortex with the Blade of Olympus.
- Army of Sparta: A phalanx of Spartan spirits who protected Kratos while they attacked with spears and arrows. The magic of the Blades of Exile.
- Soul Summon: The power of the Claws of Hades, which summoned the souls of various monsters to aid Kratos in battle.
- Nemean Roar: A powerful shockwave that was created by the Nemean Cestus.
- Nemesis Rage: Kratos shocked surrounding enemies with a blast of energy that was released from the Nemesis Whip and was similar to Cronos' Rage.
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