Who Voiced Kratos in God of War Ragnarok?
The voice of Kratos in God of War Ragnarok is provided by Christopher Judge, an American actor known for his role as Teal’c in the Canadian-American military science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. Christopher Judge took over the role of Kratos from T.C. Carson, who voiced the character in previous God of War games, starting with the 2018 version of God of War and continuing into God of War Ragnarok.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- Does Kratos have a different voice actor in Ragnarok? No, Kratos is once again played by Christopher Judge in God of War Ragnarok, maintaining consistency with the 2018 God of War game.
- Who has voiced Kratos in God of War? Kratos has had two voice actors over the series: T.C. Carson for the earlier games and Christopher Judge for the 2018 and 2022 versions.
- Why did they change Kratos’ voice actor? The change was made because the director of God of War (2018), Cory Barlog, wanted the voiceover and motion capture to be provided by the same person, and T.C. Carson’s body type didn’t match the in-game Kratos.
Character Details
- Is Atreus the same voice actor in God of War Ragnarok? Yes, Atreus is voiced by Sunny Suljic in God of War Ragnarok, although his voice had to be edited to account for the changes during the game’s long recording period.
- Was Atreus recast? No, Atreus was not recast; however, his voice underwent significant changes during the development of God of War Ragnarok, requiring adjustments to maintain consistency.
- How tall is Kratos? Kratos’ height is listed as 6 feet 6 inches in early scripts, but a Santa Monica Studio developer stated he is about 6 feet 4 inches in the game and 7 feet 6 inches in the comic books.
Age and Ethnicity
- How old is Kratos? In God of War Ragnarök, Kratos is likely around 1,055 years old, aging slower than normal due to his demigod status.
- What ethnicity is Kratos’ voice actor? Kratos has been voiced by two black actors: Terrence C. Carson from 2005-2013 and Christopher Judge from 2018-present, despite Kratos being depicted as white.
Comparisons and Strength
- Is Thor stronger than Kratos? The outcome depends on which version of Thor is considered; the comic book Thor would likely surpass Kratos, but the MCU Thor might have a more evenly matched battle.
- Can Kratos beat Thanos? Kratos potentially has the ability, weapons, speed, agility, and strength to surpass Thanos, making him a possible winner in a hypothetical fight.
Gameplay and Story
- Can Kratos lift Mjölnir? No, Kratos cannot wield or lift Mjölnir due to the hammer’s enchantments and Kratos’ lack of worthiness.
- Does Kratos still age? Kratos is not immortal but ages much slower than a normal person due to his demigod heritage, making his exact age difficult to determine.
- Why is Kratos so weak in God of War 4? Kratos appears weaker because he lost his Greek magic when he destroyed his homeland and sailed away, leaving his powers behind.
Other Characters and Objects
- Who is Atreus’s girlfriend? Atreus meets a character named Angrboda, who can be considered his girlfriend, in God of War Ragnarok.
- How heavy is Kratos’ axe? The Leviathan Axe weighs 9.25lbs and is forged from high carbon steel, making it a formidable and heavy weapon in Kratos’ arsenal.