Why does Kratos look so small?
Kratos, the iconic protagonist of the God of War series, appears smaller in the newer games due to a deliberate design choice by the developers to make him a more relatable figure and to better match the realistic proportions of his voice actor, Christopher Judge. This change in design is also a reflection of the series’ shift towards a more grounded style, moving away from the more fantastical elements of the earlier games.
Additional Information and FAQs
The following are some frequently asked questions that provide more insight into Kratos’ character and the world of God of War:
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Q: Why is Kratos so small in God of War? A: Kratos’ height was reduced from 8’0” to around 6’6” to make him more relatable to humans and to fit the new, more grounded style of the games.
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Q: Why doesn’t Kratos turn big? A: Kratos never regained his godly powers after the events of the third game, and his power boost came from his weapons, not his body.
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Q: Did they make Kratos smaller? A: Yes, Kratos’ height has varied across the series, with early scripts listing him as 6 feet 6 inches tall, and more recent statements suggesting he is about 6 feet 4 inches in the game.
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Q: How tall is Kratos actually? A: According to early scripts, Kratos is 6 feet 6 inches tall, but a Santa Monica Studio developer stated that he is 7 feet 6 inches in the comic books and about 6 feet 4 inches in the game.
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Q: Is Kratos’ physique possible? A: While it’s highly unlikely to achieve Kratos’ exact physique, it’s possible to build a strong and muscular body through dedication, hard work, and a clean diet, focusing on exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses.
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Q: Is Thor taller than Kratos? A: Yes, Thor is likely around a foot taller than Kratos, making him a formidable opponent in God of War Ragnarök.
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Q: Is older Kratos stronger? A: Yes, older Kratos from the Norse God of War games is considered the strongest version of Kratos, due to his accumulated experience, emotional intelligence, and the weight of his past actions.
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Q: Is Kratos a god or giant? A: Kratos is a demigod, being the son of Zeus, and later becomes the God of War after killing Ares.
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Q: How heavy can Kratos lift? A: Kratos’ strength is estimated to be around 30-24 quintillion tons, roughly 1/3 the mass of the moon, based on his ability to hold up Cronos and Atlas.
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Q: Why does Kratos never eat? A: Kratos doesn’t eat because he doesn’t want to indebt himself to anyone and believes he can take care of himself.
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Q: How old is Kratos? A: Kratos is estimated to be over 1000 years old by the start of God of War (2018), based on the events and timelines of the series.
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Q: Why doesn’t Thor heal in God of War? A: Thor’s wound festers due to the Eitr imbued in the Leviathan Axe, which was thrown into the Lake of Nine and awakened the World Serpent.
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Q: Why is Kratos so weak in the games? A: Kratos lacks his magic and is holding back, as he no longer has his godly powers or the tools he borrowed from other gods.
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Q: Why is Kratos stronger than every god? A: Kratos’ strength comes from the power of hope within him, which allowed him to withstand Zeus‘ final tactic and defeat the gods without Pandora’s Box.
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Q: Is anyone stronger than Kratos? A: Yes, characters like Alucard, Ōnoki, Anos Voldigoad, Lelouch, and Kaguya Otsutsuki possess unique abilities that could potentially overpower Kratos in combat.