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Kratos gets his Guardian Shield from his beloved wife, Laufey, as a gift on the anniversary of the night they met, which is later fixed by Brok at the beginning of The Word of Fate. The shield plays a significant role in Kratos’ battles, allowing him to block and parry enemy attacks, and can be used to stun and discharge kinetic energy to inflict damage on his foes.
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General Questions
- What kind of shield does Kratos use? Kratos uses the Guardian Shield, which is a shield of balance, not focusing entirely on tanking any hit or parrying with low durability, and can also be replaced with other shields such as the Shatter Star Shield that focuses on guarding.
- Is Kratos’ shield indestructible? No, Kratos’ shield is not indestructible, as it was broken by Thor but was later fixed by Brok.
- Did Thor break Kratos’ shield? Yes, Thor was able to break Kratos’ shield during their battle, but it was fixed shortly after by Brok.
Kratos’ Abilities and Weapons
- Why can’t Kratos hold Thor’s hammer? Kratos cannot hold Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, because it requires a specific worthiness to wield, and Kratos’ personality and approach to combat are not suited for the hammer.
- Why did Thor not heal from Kratos’ axe? Thor did not heal from Kratos’ Leviathan Axe because it was imbued with Eitr, a venom that prevents Aesir gods like Thor from healing.
- What is Kratos’ biggest weakness? Kratos’ biggest weakness is his rage, which, although a great strength, can also be his downfall and lead to impulsive decisions.
Kratos’ Backstory and Personality
- What is Kratos afraid of? Kratos is afraid of being found by others who might know of his deeds and how his legacy will affect his son, Atreus.
- Who can Kratos not beat? Kratos can be beaten by characters with unique abilities and powers, such as Alucard, Ōnoki, and Kaguya Otsutsuki.
- What is Kratos’ strongest armor? Kratos’ strongest armor is the Armor of Zeus, which increases his damage output but also makes him more vulnerable to enemy attacks.
Kratos’ Physical Appearance and Abilities
- Why are Kratos’ eyes yellow? Kratos’ eyes turn yellow when he enters Spartan Rage, indicating his increased strength and fury.
- What is Kratos’ best armor? Kratos’ best armor is the Mist Armor, which can be obtained using Mist Echoes in Niflheim.
- Who gave Kratos the scar on his chest? Kratos got the scar on his chest from being stabbed by Zeus and later by his own hands with the Blade of Olympus.
Kratos’ Relationships and Enemies
- Where did Kratos get his axe? Kratos got his Leviathan Axe from Laufey, which was forged by the blacksmith dwarves Brok and Sindri.
- Who is Kratos’ strongest enemy? Kratos’ strongest enemies include his half-brother Ares, Zeus, and Poseidon, who have all posed significant threats to him in the past.
- Who has beaten Kratos? Kratos has been beaten by Deimos, Ares, and Zeus in the past, and has also been killed twice in the previous games.