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Kratos obtained the scar above his right eye when he was a child and attempted to stop Ares from kidnapping his brother Deimos, resulting in Ares sweeping him aside and scarring him. This significant event in Kratos’ childhood has been a defining characteristic of his appearance throughout the God of War series, symbolizing his tumultuous past and his relentless battles against the gods.
FAQs about Kratos and the God of War series
General Questions
- What is the scar on Kratos’s left eye? The scar is actually above Kratos’ right eye, not his left, and it is from when Ares took away his brother Deimos when they were younger.
- Where is Kratos’ scar? Kratos has a scar above his right eye, as well as belly and hand scars from various battles and events throughout the series.
- Does Kratos need to eat? As a demigod and later a god, Kratos doesn’t necessarily need to eat, but he can choose to do so; his reluctance to eat is more about not wanting to be indebted to anyone rather than a lack of hunger.
Kratos’ Identity and Abilities
- Is Kratos a god or a demigod? Kratos is initially a demigod, being the son of Zeus and Callisto, and later becomes a god himself after killing Ares and becoming the new God of War.
- What kind of god is Kratos now? Kratos is the God of War, having taken over the role after killing Ares, and possesses significant divine powers and abilities.
- How old is Kratos? Kratos is estimated to be over 1000 years old by the start of the 2018 God of War game, given the timeline and events of the series.
Physical Appearance and Abilities
- How tall is Kratos? Kratos’ height is listed as 6 feet 6 inches in early scripts, but a developer stated he is 7 feet 6 inches in the comic books and about 6 feet 4 inches in the game.
- Why do Kratos’ arms bleed? Kratos’ arms have scars and marks from the Blades of Chaos, which were attached to his body via burning chains and left permanent marks.
- How is Kratos so strong? Kratos’ strength comes from his divine heritage as a demigod and later a god, as well as the rage-induced powers he acquires throughout the series.
Weapons and Equipment
- What is Kratos’ AXE? Kratos’ main weapon in the 2018 God of War game is the Leviathan Axe, a powerful two-handed war axe.
- Is Kratos’ blade stronger than his AXE? The Blades of Chaos have different capabilities than the Leviathan Axe, with the blades being more effective in certain situations, such as against frosty opponents.
- Why does Kratos only have an AXE? The decision to have Kratos use the Leviathan Axe instead of his signature Blades of Chaos was to create a new identity for the character and symbolize his growth and change.
Relationships and Storyline
- Why did Kratos say no to Odin? Kratos refused Odin’s offer because he cares about Freya and trusts Mimir’s advice, and he is also wary of making deals with gods due to his past experiences.
- Who can Kratos not beat? There are several characters in other fictional universes, such as Alucard and Kaguya Otsutsuki, who possess abilities that could potentially overpower or defeat Kratos in combat.
- Why can’t Kratos hold Mjölnir? Kratos is unable to wield Mjölnir because it requires a specific type of power and mindset, which is not aligned with Kratos’ character and abilities, and instead, he uses the Draupnir Spear.