{"id":85478,"date":"2025-07-27T02:32:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T02:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=85478"},"modified":"2025-07-27T02:32:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T02:32:43","slug":"how-much-would-kratos-bench","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/","title":{"rendered":"How much would Kratos bench?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#How_Much_Would_Kratos_Bench\" title=\"How Much Would Kratos Bench?\">How Much Would Kratos Bench?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#Understanding_Kratos_Strength\" title=\"Understanding Kratos&#8217; Strength\">Understanding Kratos&#8217; Strength<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#1_How_much_weight_could_Kratos_lift\" title=\"1. How much weight could Kratos lift?\">1. How much weight could Kratos lift?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#2_What_is_Kratos_strength_level\" title=\"2. What is Kratos&#8217; strength level?\">2. What is Kratos&#8217; strength level?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#3_How_physically_strong_is_Kratos\" title=\"3. How physically strong is Kratos?\">3. How physically strong is Kratos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#4_How_much_can_Atreus_lift\" title=\"4. How much can Atreus lift?\">4. How much can Atreus lift?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#5_Can_Atreus_surpass_Kratos\" title=\"5. Can Atreus surpass Kratos?\">5. Can Atreus surpass Kratos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#6_Can_Atreus_lift_Mjolnir\" title=\"6. Can Atreus lift Mjolnir?\">6. Can Atreus lift Mjolnir?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#7_What_is_Kratos_IQ\" title=\"7. What is Kratos&#8217; IQ?\">7. What is Kratos&#8217; IQ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#8_Can_Kratos_lift_Mjolnir\" title=\"8. Can Kratos lift Mjolnir?\">8. Can Kratos lift Mjolnir?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#9_How_strong_was_Kratos_in_his_prime\" title=\"9. How strong was Kratos in his prime?\">9. How strong was Kratos in his prime?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#10_What_is_Kratos_weak_to\" title=\"10. What is Kratos weak to?\">10. What is Kratos weak to?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#11_Who_can_beat_Kratos\" title=\"11. Who can beat Kratos?\">11. Who can beat Kratos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#12_Who_would_win_Goku_or_Kratos\" title=\"12. Who would win, Goku or Kratos?\">12. Who would win, Goku or Kratos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#13_Could_Kratos_lift_Earth\" title=\"13. Could Kratos lift Earth?\">13. Could Kratos lift Earth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#14_Why_couldnt_Kratos_lift_Mjolnir\" title=\"14. Why couldn&#8217;t Kratos lift Mjolnir?\">14. Why couldn&#8217;t Kratos lift Mjolnir?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-would-kratos-bench\/#15_Is_the_Leviathan_Axe_real\" title=\"15. Is the Leviathan Axe real?\">15. Is the Leviathan Axe real?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Would_Kratos_Bench\"><\/span>How Much Would Kratos Bench?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Kratos, the iconic protagonist of the <strong>God of War<\/strong> series, is estimated to have a bench press capability of around <strong>300-400lb<\/strong>, according to a professional powerlifter, although this can vary by a solid <strong>50lb<\/strong> either way based on <strong>muscle density<\/strong>. This estimate is purely theoretical and based on Kratos&#8217; physical appearance in <strong>God of War 4<\/strong>, highlighting his incredible <strong>physical strength<\/strong> as a demigod with <strong>god-level strength<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Kratos_Strength\"><\/span>Understanding Kratos&#8217; Strength<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kratos&#8217; strength is a pivotal aspect of his character, with feats that include lifting <strong>18.5 million tons<\/strong> and holding back the <strong>9 realms<\/strong>, among other impressive displays of power.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_much_weight_could_Kratos_lift\"><\/span>1. How much weight could Kratos lift?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kratos can lift an astonishing <strong>18.5 million tons<\/strong>, as evident from his ability to hold up the <strong>9 realms<\/strong>, with each realm weighing approximately <strong>1.7 million tons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_Kratos_strength_level\"><\/span>2. What is Kratos&#8217; strength level?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kratos&#8217; strength level, especially in his <strong>Norse demigod form<\/strong>, allows him to kill <strong>Hel Creatures<\/strong> and remove <strong>parasites<\/strong>, showcasing his <strong>god-level strength<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_physically_strong_is_Kratos\"><\/span>3. How physically strong is Kratos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kratos is <strong>extremely strong<\/strong>, with <strong>God of War 4<\/strong> showcasing some of his most impressive feats, including killing and tanking hits from <strong>Baldur<\/strong>, lifting <strong>temples<\/strong>, and defeating <strong>Magni and Modi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_much_can_Atreus_lift\"><\/span>4. How much can Atreus lift?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Atreus, Kratos&#8217; son, possesses <strong>superhuman strength<\/strong>, although not on the same level as Kratos, and is able to help lift a <strong>hammer<\/strong> and <strong>Faye&#8217;s axe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_Atreus_surpass_Kratos\"><\/span>5. Can Atreus surpass Kratos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Atreus has the potential to <strong>surpass Kratos<\/strong> due to his unique heritage, being a descendant of both <strong>Greek and Norse primordial entities<\/strong>, granting him access to <strong>two pantheons<\/strong> of godhood.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_Atreus_lift_Mjolnir\"><\/span>6. Can Atreus lift Mjolnir?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Neither <strong>Kratos nor Atreus<\/strong> can <strong>wield Mjolnir<\/strong> in <strong>God of War Ragnarok<\/strong>, despite their incredible strength.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_is_Kratos_IQ\"><\/span>7. What is Kratos&#8217; IQ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kratos&#8217; IQ is estimated to be between <strong>130-155<\/strong>, indicating high <strong>critical thinking<\/strong> abilities, although his strength comes more from <strong>hard work and passion<\/strong> than pure <strong>intelligence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_Kratos_lift_Mjolnir\"><\/span>8. Can Kratos lift Mjolnir?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kratos cannot <strong>wield or pick up Mjolnir<\/strong> due to the hammer&#8217;s enchantments, which require the wielder to be <strong>worthy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_How_strong_was_Kratos_in_his_prime\"><\/span>9. How strong was Kratos in his prime?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In his prime, Kratos was capable of withstanding and overpowering <strong>gargantuan titans<\/strong> and even killing <strong>Zeus<\/strong>, showcasing his incredible <strong>brute strength<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_is_Kratos_weak_to\"><\/span>10. What is Kratos weak to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kratos is vulnerable to <strong>nightmares<\/strong> and <strong>illusions<\/strong>, which have been a recurring theme throughout the series, affecting his mental state and combat performance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Who_can_beat_Kratos\"><\/span>11. Who can beat Kratos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Several characters from different universes, including <strong>Alucard<\/strong>, <strong>\u014cnoki<\/strong>, <strong>Anos Voldigoad<\/strong>, <strong>Lelouch<\/strong>, and <strong>Kaguya Otsutsuki<\/strong>, possess abilities that could potentially <strong>disintegrate<\/strong>, <strong>immobilize<\/strong>, or <strong>overpower<\/strong> Kratos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Who_would_win_Goku_or_Kratos\"><\/span>12. Who would win, Goku or Kratos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The outcome of a battle between <strong>Goku and Kratos<\/strong> would likely depend on the <strong>universe<\/strong> in which the fight takes place, with Kratos potentially having the upper hand in his own world.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Could_Kratos_lift_Earth\"><\/span>13. Could Kratos lift Earth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kratos claims he can <strong>lift the world<\/strong> like <strong>Atlas<\/strong>, though he struggles with a <strong>chest<\/strong>, showcasing his immense <strong>physical strength<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Why_couldnt_Kratos_lift_Mjolnir\"><\/span>14. Why couldn&#8217;t Kratos lift Mjolnir?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kratos cannot lift <strong>Mjolnir<\/strong> because the hammer is enchanted to only allow those who are <strong>worthy<\/strong> to wield it, and Kratos&#8217; approach to combat, represented by the <strong>Draupnir Spear<\/strong>, is different from Thor&#8217;s aggressive use of Mjolnir.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Is_the_Leviathan_Axe_real\"><\/span>15. Is the Leviathan Axe real?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Leviathan Axe<\/strong> is a real, handmade weapon inspired by the <strong>God of War<\/strong> series, although it is not a traditional <strong>Viking design<\/strong> and is sharp and ready for battle, making it a fearsome <strong>collectible item<\/strong> for fans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Much Would Kratos Bench? Kratos, the iconic protagonist of the God of War series, is estimated to have a bench press capability of around 300-400lb, according to a professional powerlifter, although this can vary by a solid 50lb either way based on muscle density. 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