What are the chains on the arms in God of War?
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The chains on Kratos’ arms in the God of War series are a pair of Blades of Chaos, which are powerful chained blades given to Kratos by Ares after he pledged his allegiance to him, serving as both weapons and marks of his servitude to the God of War. These chains were permanently seared onto Kratos’ forearms, reminding him of his oath to Ares and could only be removed by Ares himself or when Kratos’ time of servitude ended.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Kratos and the Chains
- Why does Kratos have chains on his arms? The chains of the Blades of Chaos were permanently seared onto the forearms of the wielder, serving as a reminder of their oath to the God of War, and could only be removed either by the God of War himself or when the wielder’s time of servitude ended.
- What are the wraps on Kratos’ arms? In God of War 4, Kratos wraps his arms tight in bandages to hide the permanent scars from the chains he once wore, trying to hide his true nature from himself and his son, Atreus.
- What are the markings on Kratos’ arms? The markings on Kratos’ arms are a tattoo that he got to honor his brother, Deimos, and a scar that is eventually revealed to be the result of a childhood encounter with the Olympian god Ares.
- Why does Kratos have scars on his arms? Kratos has scars on his arms because of the chains that were once attached to his Blades of Chaos, which left permanent marks on his skin.
- How did Kratos remove the chains from his arms? Kratos removed the chains from his arms when he fought Ares as the final boss in God of War 1, and Ares removed the Blades of Chaos from Kratos by getting the chains off his arms.
About Kratos’ Strength and Abilities
- Why can’t Kratos use Mjolnir? Kratos can’t use Mjolnir because it is too obvious a weapon for him, and the Draupnir Spear better represents his character and requires precision, representing his will as a general with a thinking mindset.
- How old is Kratos? Kratos is over 1000 years old, estimated to be around 1050 years old by the start of God of War (2018).
- Is Kratos a full god? Kratos is a demigod as the son of Zeus, but he later becomes a full-on god, the God of War, after killing Ares.
- Why did Kratos say no to Odin? Kratos said no to Odin because he cares about Freya and Odin threatened her in his offer for peace, and he also trusts Mimir who advised him against trusting Odin’s offer.
About Kratos’ Appearance and Weapons
- Why is Kratos’ body white? Kratos’ body is not actually white, but rather covered in the ashes of his dead wife and child.
- Why is Kratos’ tattoo red? Kratos’ tattoo is red because it is a tribute to his dead brother Deimos, who had similar birth marks.
- What is Kratos’ axe called? Kratos’ axe is called the Leviathan Axe, which is introduced in God of War (2018) as his main weapon throughout the Norse Era.
- Who gave Kratos the Leviathan Axe? The Leviathan Axe was forged by the blacksmith dwarves Brok and Sindri and gifted to Laufey, Kratos’ wife, and later passed to Kratos.
About Kratos’ Story and Relations
- Why did Zeus betray Kratos? Zeus betrayed Kratos because he feared that Kratos would kill him and take his place, just like Zeus did with his father Cronos, and also because Kratos was destroying cities and wreaking havoc in Olympus.
- Is Kratos the new All-Father? After defeating Odin and bidding a heartfelt farewell to his son, Kratos discovers a mural depicting him as the new All-Father of Asgard, and he recruits Freya and Mimir to help him rebuild and restore the Nine Realms.