What happened to Kratos after the gods defeated him?

After the Gods defeated Kratos, he fell into the Underworld, but was rescued by Gaia, and later, he was able to defeat the Gods and kill Zeus, the King of Olympus. This marked a significant turning point in Kratos‘ journey, as he went on to become a full God, the God of War, and face new challenges in the Norse mythology.

The Journey of Kratos

Defeating the Gods

Kratos‘ journey is marked by his numerous battles against the Gods, including Ares, Poseidon, and Zeus. He was able to defeat them, but not without suffering significant losses and facing immense challenges.

FAQs

1. What happened to Kratos after he killed Zeus? After Kratos killed Zeus, the latter took an astral form and forced Kratos into his own psyche, leading to a deeper exploration of Kratos‘ character and backstory.
2. Did Kratos ever regain his godhood? Kratos is a full God in the latest game, confirmed by Cory Barlog himself, although the exact circumstances of his regained godhood are not fully explained.
3. Did Kratos become a full god? Kratos became a full-on god, the God of War, after killing Ares and completing his journey in the Greek mythology.
4. Who is the strongest god Kratos killed? Zeus, the King of Olympus, is considered the strongest God that Kratos killed, as he presented a significant challenge to Kratos and required three entire games to defeat.
5. 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 also because he trusts Mimir who advised him against trusting Odin‘s offer.
6. Does Kratos feel regret killing Zeus? Kratos regretted killing Zeus and became solemn, quiet, and defensive whenever he was brought up, indicating a deeper emotional complexity to his character.
7. Did Kratos leave any gods alive? Yes, Kratos left some Gods alive, including Phobos, Circe, Amphitrite, Triton, and Nike, who were not directly involved in his battles.
8. Does Kratos regret killing? Kratos admits to his son Atreus that he has killed many who were deserving and many who were not, and he seeks redemption for his past actions as the Norse apocalypse draws near.
9. How many gods has Kratos killed? Kratos has killed 23 notable Olympians so far, and the list may continue to grow as he faces new challenges in the Norse mythology.
10. How many times Kratos died? Kratos has died and been revived a total of three times, mostly during the original trilogy, and he has also been killed by Ares and Zeus.
11. Why is Kratos no longer a god? Kratos was weakened by Zeus and tricked into abandoning his godly powers into the Blade of Olympus, which Zeus used to kill him.
12. Does Kratos lose his immortality? Kratos is basically unkillable and does not lose his immortality, although he does age more slowly than a mortal and is possibly over 200 years old in God of War 4.
13. Why does Hades hate Kratos? Hades hates Kratos for killing his wife Persephone, his niece Athena, and his brother Poseidon, leading to a deep-seated grudge against Kratos.
14. What is the scar on Kratos’ stomach? The scar on Kratos‘ stomach is self-inflicted, as he impaled himself with the Blades of Olympus to release the power of hope and entrust it to humanity.
15. Did Baldur know Kratos was a god? Baldur did not know Kratos was a God until he told him, and he believed Kratos to be the giant they were seeking, indicating a lack of awareness about Kratos‘ true nature.