About God of War Characters
Welcome to the comprehensive God of War characters list and database. Here you’ll find detailed profiles of all major and supporting characters in the God of War series. Each profile covers abilities, personality traits, backstories, and relationships.
What You'll Discover
- Complete character bios and personality types
- Unique abilities, roles, and gameplay traits
- Lore connections, occupations, and recurring appearances
- Data-backed Character Battles with radar charts and quick verdicts
Character Roles in God of War
God of War features a wide variety of characters with distinct roles and responsibilities:
- God of War/Former Master characters
- Kratos' Son/Loki characters
- Norse God/Freya's Son characters
- Deceased Wife/Mother characters
- Protagonist/God of War characters
- All-Father/Norse King characters
Below you’ll find the complete list of God of War characters, organized for easy browsing and discovery.
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Occupation: God of War/Former Master
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: God of War
Faction: Olympian Gods
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Ares
God of WarGod of War/Former Master
Origil God of War who corrupted Kratos and caused the tragedy that defines his character.
Occupation: God of War/Former Master
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: God of War
Faction: Olympian Gods
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Personality
MysteriousWarlikeManipulativeCruelStrategic
Abilities
War masteryDivine strengthWeapon expertiseCorruptionBattle strategy
Quote:
You were the perfect warrior, Kratos!
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Occupation: Kratos' Son/Loki
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Son of Kratos, Loki of Norse Mythology
Faction: Independent/Norse Pantheon
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 11-14 (across the series)
Atreus
God of WarKratos' Son/Loki
Kratos' young son who discovers his divine heritage and true identity as Loki while learning to control his powers.
Occupation: Kratos' Son/Loki
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Son of Kratos, Loki of Norse Mythology
Faction: Independent/Norse Pantheon
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 11-14 (across the series)
Personality
MysteriousCuriousCompassionateIntelligentBrave
Abilities
Archery masteryAnimal communicationRunic magicDivine heritageShapeshifting potential
Notable Items
Talon BowRunic arrowsDivine heritageLoki's true nature
Quote:
I'm ready, father.
Occupation: Norse God/Freya's Son
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Son of Odin and Freya
Faction: Aesir Gods
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Baldur
God of WarNorse God/Freya's Son
Norse god cursed with invulnerability and ibility to feel, driven mad by his condition.
Occupation: Norse God/Freya's Son
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Son of Odin and Freya
Faction: Aesir Gods
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Personality
MysteriousMadDesperateViolentTragic
Abilities
InvulnerabilityDivine strengthCombat skillsImmortalityElemental resistance
Quote:
I can't feel anything!
Occupation: Deceased Wife/Mother
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Faction: Giants (Jﾃｶtnar)
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Age: Unknown
Faye (Laufey)
God of WarDeceased Wife/Mother
Kratos' deceased wife and Atreus' mother, a giant who set their journey in motion.
Occupation: Deceased Wife/Mother
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Faction: Giants (Jﾃｶtnar)
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Age: Unknown
Personality
MysteriousWiseLovingProtectiveSecretive
Abilities
Giant heritageProphetic knowledgeCombat skillsWisdomMagic
Quote:
The boy is ready for the truth.
Occupation: Protagonist/God of War
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Former God of War, Father, Protector
Faction: Independent/Former Olympian
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Over 1000 years old
Kratos
God of WarProtagonist/God of War
Former Spartan general turned God of War, seeking redemption while protecting his son Atreus on their journey through Norse mythology.
Occupation: Protagonist/God of War
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Former God of War, Father, Protector
Faction: Independent/Former Olympian
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Over 1000 years old
Personality
MysteriousStoicProtectiveHauntedDetermined
Abilities
Superhuman strengthCombat masteryDivine powersWeapon expertiseRage mode
Notable Items
Blades of ChaosLeviathan AxeSpartan RageDivine heritage
Quote:
Boy!
Occupation: All-Father/Norse King
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: King of Asgard
Faction: Aesir Gods
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Odin
God of WarAll-Father/Norse King
King of the Aesir gods, obsessed with preventing Ragrk and controlling all knowledge.
Occupation: All-Father/Norse King
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: King of Asgard
Faction: Aesir Gods
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Personality
MysteriousObsessiveManipulativeIntelligentParanoid
Abilities
Vast knowledgeMagic masteryShapeshiftingManipulationDivine authority
Quote:
I know everything, and I will do anything to survive Ragrk.
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Occupation: God of Thunder
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Faction: Aesir Gods
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Thor
God of WarGod of Thunder
Norse God of Thunder, Odin's son, wielder of Mjlnir and one of the most powerful gods.
Occupation: God of Thunder
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Faction: Aesir Gods
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Personality
MysteriousPowerfulLoyalConflictedViolent
Abilities
Lightning controlMjﾃｶlnir masteryImmense strengthFlightWeather control
Quote:
I am Thor, God of Thunder!
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Occupation: King of Olympus/Father
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: King of Olympus
Faction: Olympian Gods
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Zeus
God of WarKing of Olympus/Father
King of the Greek gods and Kratos' father, who betrays his son and becomes his greatest enemy.
Occupation: King of Olympus/Father
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: King of Olympus
Faction: Olympian Gods
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Personality
MysteriousAuthoritativeParanoidPowerfulBetraying
Abilities
Lightning controlDivine powerShapeshiftingImmortalityCosmic authority
Quote:
You will never be the ruler of Olympus!
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Character Battles
Pairwise radar charts based on Enjoyip Battle Score (Attack Potency, Speed, Durability, Combat Intelligence, Hax).
Top Battle Score Characters
A quick, data-driven snapshot of the strongest characters based on the Enjoyip Battle Score framework. Try the Battle Simulator.
4 picks
| Rank | Character | Battle Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kratos | 9.47 | god |
| 2 | Odin | 9.45 | god |
| 3 | Baldur | 8.88 | high-meta |
| 4 | Atreus | 8.54 | mid |
Battle Score is a composite metric designed for cross-franchise comparisons. It is not a canonical in-universe power level.
Atreus vs Baldur
Final Verdict
Winner: Baldur — Mid Difficulty
According to the Enjoyip Battle Score, Baldur holds the overall advantage over Atreus. While both are formidable fighters, Baldur's higher total score (8.88 to 8.54) gives them the decisive edge in a neutral scenario.
Atreus vs Kratos
Final Verdict
Winner: Kratos — Low Difficulty
According to the Enjoyip Battle Score, Kratos holds the overall advantage over Atreus. While both are formidable fighters, Kratos's higher total score (9.47 to 8.54) gives them the decisive edge in a neutral scenario.
Atreus vs Odin
Final Verdict
Winner: Odin — Low Difficulty
According to the Enjoyip Battle Score, Odin holds the overall advantage over Atreus. While both are formidable fighters, Odin's higher total score (9.45 to 8.54) gives them the decisive edge in a neutral scenario.
Baldur vs Kratos
Final Verdict
Winner: Kratos — Low Difficulty
According to the Enjoyip Battle Score, Kratos holds the overall advantage over Baldur. While both are formidable fighters, Kratos's higher total score (9.47 to 8.88) gives them the decisive edge in a neutral scenario.
Baldur vs Odin
Final Verdict
Winner: Odin — Low Difficulty
According to the Enjoyip Battle Score, Odin holds the overall advantage over Baldur. While both are formidable fighters, Odin's higher total score (9.45 to 8.88) gives them the decisive edge in a neutral scenario.
Kratos vs Odin
Final Verdict
Winner: Kratos — High Difficulty / Debatable
According to the Enjoyip Battle Score, Kratos holds the overall advantage over Odin. While both are formidable fighters, Kratos's higher total score (9.47 to 9.45) gives them the decisive edge in a neutral scenario.