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

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.

Ares

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

Personality

WarlikeManipulativeCruelStrategicCorruptingAmbitious

Abilities

War masteryDivine strengthWeapon expertiseCorruptionBattle strategy
Quote:

You were the perfect warrior, Kratos!

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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

CuriousCompassionateIntelligentBraveSometimes arrogantGrowing

Abilities

Archery masteryAnimal communicationRunic magicDivine heritageShapeshifting potential

Notable Items

Talon BowRunic arrowsDivine heritageLoki's true nature
Quote:

I'm ready, father.

Baldur

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

Personality

MadDesperateViolentTragicObsessedBroken

Abilities

InvulnerabilityDivine strengthCombat skillsImmortalityElemental resistance
Quote:

I can't feel anything!

Faye (Laufey)

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

Personality

WiseLovingProtectiveSecretiveStrongCaring

Abilities

Giant heritageProphetic knowledgeCombat skillsWisdomMagic
Quote:

The boy is ready for the truth.

Kratos

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

StoicProtectiveHauntedDeterminedCaring fatherReformed

Abilities

Superhuman strengthCombat masteryDivine powersWeapon expertiseRage mode

Notable Items

Blades of ChaosLeviathan AxeSpartan RageDivine heritage
Quote:

Boy!

Odin

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

Personality

ObsessiveManipulativeIntelligentParanoidControllingDesperate

Abilities

Vast knowledgeMagic masteryShapeshiftingManipulationDivine authority
Quote:

I know everything, and I will do anything to survive Ragrk.

Thor

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

Personality

PowerfulLoyalConflictedViolentFamily-orientedDutiful

Abilities

Lightning controlMjテカlnir masteryImmense strengthFlightWeather control
Quote:

I am Thor, God of Thunder!

Zeus

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

Personality

AuthoritativeParanoidPowerfulBetrayingFearfulTyrannical

Abilities

Lightning controlDivine powerShapeshiftingImmortalityCosmic authority
Quote:

You will never be the ruler of Olympus!

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