Since its inception in 2005, Sony’s “God of War” series has become one of the company’s most successful franchises. The franchise has expanded from its humble beginnings on the PlayStation 2 to include dozens of games, novels, and comics. Reports suggest Amazon is considering adapting the show for live-action television.
Kratos, a god, is the game’s central protagonist. His terrible history drives him to seek vengeance on all the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece, including the Olympians and the Titans. At the end of the day, Kratos kills every Greek god, including Zeus, in bloody battles that some viewers found excessively intense.
However, after meeting the other Norse gods, Kratos is certain to eventually cross paths with Thor. Kratos’ most formidable opponent to this point would be the God of Thunder, who is a well-known deity in his own right. The age-old debate of who would prevail in a fight between Kratos and Thor is, of course, resurrected here. Let’s see which deity rules supreme.
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They are Likely Equally Experienced in Combat
By the time “God of War” is set, both Kratos and Thor have lived for quite some time. This indicates that both are well-seasoned veterans, especially in the arena. As Polygon points out, Kratos earned his reputation as a brutal but capable warrior during his adolescence spent fighting alongside the rest of the Spartan army in the games.
Of course, after that, he became the infamous god-slayer, slaying numerous deities and formidable adversaries including the Hydra, Hercules, and Cronos.
Despite not having killed every god in existence, Thor is probably just as skilled a fighter as Kratos and has at least as much experience. Despite this, Thor has a reputation as a ferocious and ruthless fighter, having killed legions of giants and, as detailed in History Behind the Warrior, his mother.
This is another evidence of his strength, as Odin entrusted him with the responsibility of safeguarding Asgard. Screen Rant estimates Kratos to be just over a thousand years old, whereas Showbiz Cheat Sheet puts the MCU Thor’s age at around 1,500, so they might be roughly the same age.
Mimir is unsure if Kratos is strong enough to defeat Thor
Mimir serves as a kind of guide and oral historian for Kratos and Atreus in “God of War,” making him one of the game’s most pivotal characters. After centuries of serving as Odin’s advisor as an envoy to the Aesir Gods, the gods eventually had him imprisoned. According to Polygon, he is a highly respected expert in Norse mythology and is widely recognized as one of the world’s brightest minds. He may have originated in Britain.
In “God of War,” Mimir expresses to Atreus his skepticism that Kratos can defeat Thor. Sony’s “God of War” official game book, “Lore and Legends,” also discusses this. Atreus, in a section that may be read on Reddit, asks Mimir if the God of Thunder, Thor, might be killed in combat. He tells the kid, “That, lad, I do not know,” confirming his uncertainty. It’s possible that Thor is stronger and might end up murdering Kratos if even Mimir, who has now worked closely with both Thor and Kratos, isn’t convinced.
Kratos is not as impulsive or arrogant as Thor
Kratos may have been impulsive when he was younger, but as he has matured, he has become more level-headed and sensible. The God of War no longer lets his anger get the best of him. He has grown up and has a son to look after; he can no longer continue his old ways of life. However, Thor cannot make the same claim.
Mimir and other characters in the worlds Kratos and Atreus go to during “God of War” describe Thor as a cruel bully who takes pleasure in nothing more than murdering and whose insatiable need for blood will never be satisfied. Game Rant claims he used Mjölnir to murder a harmless monster named Hrungnir who was entertaining Odin’s court. In his inebriated state, he also brutally killed the wife of a recently-defeated follower, leaving their young kid without a mother. Kratos has a good chance of defeating him if he comes up with a well-thought-out strategy and relies on his impetuous nature.
Thor is the strongest of the Aesir Gods
Thor is not your average deity; he has served as the ultimate protector of Asgard because of his incredible strength, rivaled only by Odin. Thor, the mightiest of the Aesir Gods, carries the legendary hammer Mjölnir and wears a belt that can increase his strength by a factor of two. The enemies that Kratos faces in “God of War,” such as Baldur, Magni, and Modi, are all weak compared to him.
So, it’s obvious that Kratos has a skill for vanquishing deities of all stripes. Kratos can always find a method to end the life of an opponent, no matter how formidable. This gives Kratos an advantage over Thor that the God of Thunder just doesn’t have. After all, not even Zeus himself has been able to challenge Kratos and emerge unscathed.
The God of Thunder fought the World Serpent to a draw
The Jörmungandr, or World Serpent, is a massive serpent whose enormous body completely encircles the Earth. Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir encounter Jörmungandr after they wake it from the Lake of Nine and ask it how to get Jötunheim. Due to its animosity for Thor and Odin, the snake helps them on their journey.
The World Serpent is one of the strongest giants in history and can easily triumph over its opponents. Though enormous and powerful, Thor was able to fight it to a draw in their initial encounter. When Ragnarök comes around, the two will fight again until one of them is killed. If Mimir is to be believed, Thor will strike Jörmungandr with such force that Mjölnir will break Yggdrasil and send him back in time. For an opponent, Thor is formidable if he can fight the World Serpent to a draw.
Atreus provides plenty of motivation for Kratos to keep fighting
In the 2018 installment of “God of War,” players were introduced to a new playable character named Atreus. His parents are Kratos and Laufey, a half-giant. At the end of the adventure, he is revealed to be Loki, a twist that Game Rant claimed was foreshadowed throughout the narrative. The youngster is a formidable figure in his own right, but he is unready for the adversity that lies ahead.
Kratos is extremely protective of Atreus and takes every measure possible to keep him safe. God of War takes extraordinary measures to conceal his existence and shields him from harm. He or she is so important to the plot that they serve as a co-protagonist to Kratos.
Kratos would have every reason to kill Thor if he thought he was threatening Atreus. Kratos would risk his life to protect his kid, whom he loves more than anything else in the world.
Thor has mastery over lightning and storms
In keeping with his status as the God of Thunder, Thor possesses numerous talents that include thunder and lightning. His abilities, which include the power to control and manipulate storms, are displayed in the game’s hidden ending. When he arrives at Kratos’ house, he sets off a massive storm, complete with lightning. The god probably has enough control over electricity and lightning to aim its tremendous surges toward foes.
Thor’s ability to control lightning in the Marvel Cinematic Universe suggests that he will have similar abilities in “God of War.” He might be able to use electricity to supercharge his weapons, hurl bolts of lightning at his foes, or set off tremendous explosions that render his adversaries deaf. Kratos and Atreus could be in danger from this ability because of his previous fights against Thor’s sons.
Kratos has already defeated a thunder god
In the Greek pantheon, Zeus would be the most comparable deity to Thor. Odin and the head of the Olympian gods may have a lot in common, but the Olympic gods’ supreme deity is more like Thor in terms of his talents and power. The movie “Thor: Love and Thunder” makes a point of emphasizing the similarities between the two, highlighting how they both can control the weather and are strongly linked with lightning and thunder.
Kratos’s battle with Zeus was one of his toughest, if not the toughest, but he won in the end. Even though Zeus was a formidable adversary who might have killed any god, Kratos was able to defeat him. That’s bad news for Thor, who probably wouldn’t be able to do much more to threaten Zeus than Zeus could do on his own. Kratos may have the upper hand in a fight because of his history of facing off against opponents of comparable skill.
Mjölnir is one of the most powerful weapons ever created
Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir, is one of the most eye-catching aspects of the character. There are several similarities between the huge hammer in “God of War” and the traditional representation of the weapon. According to Norse mythology, this hammer can be used with just one hand and is among the deadliest weapons ever made. It can shatter mountains with a single blow and can return to Thor after hitting an opponent.
In “God of War,” Mimir says that Thor has killed hundreds of giants with Mjölnir because it can focus his lightning powers into a beam. Only this weapon can withstand Thor’s raw might, and as such, it is considered a superweapon on par with the best of them across all Nine Realms. Kratos may have trouble handling Mjölnir’s destructive potential even with his Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos.
The God of War has the Blades of Chaos and Leviathan Axe
Kratos may not have something as iconic as Mjölnir, but he has plenty of impressive and devastating weapons of his own. The first is a pair of chained blades called the Blades of Chaos, which, according to Game Informer, were previously scorched to his arms. For the duration of the series, they have served as Kratos’ identifying weapon. Crafted by the god of war, these weapons are infused with flame and can be utilized as devastating weapons.
Kratos’s wife Laufey presented him with the Leviathan Axe in the most recent game. The same people who made Thor’s Mjölnir also fashioned this weapon. It’s a massive two-handed axe with ice powers and distant recall, and it was fashioned to counteract the awful harm Thor and Mjölnir have wrought upon the giants.
Kratos possesses an arsenal that would make even the gods green with envy, what with his two highly adaptable and distinctive weapons. It’s not apparent if the Blades of Chaos and Leviathan Axe can match the might of Mjölnir, but they’re two of the most powerful weapons in the “God of War” series.
Thor is far more experienced using his godly powers
For as long as he could remember, Thor had access to all of his God-given abilities. As a result, he has had a lifetime to perfect his technique and acquire valuable knowledge in the field. The protagonist of “God of War” could be thousands of years old by the time the events take place, at which point he would have had ample opportunity to develop his skills to a degree that Kratos never would.
Since Kratos has been cautious about using his abilities, this works to Thor’s benefit. Since he has had to accumulate most of them throughout his life and can only call on them when necessary, he rarely makes use of them. Given that Thor should have perfect mastery over all of his abilities, it calls into question how much control Kratos has over many of his. He will have had plenty of opportunity, and he surely won’t have been shy about using his abilities to wipe out his foes.
Kratos can access several devastating powers
Kratos, like the other gods depicted in the story, possesses a wide variety of awesome powers. Superhuman strength, stamina, and healing abilities are all gifts from birth. But after defeating other gods, the God of War often takes on their skills, expanding his repertoire beyond what it was when gamers initially took control of him. Kratos has killed so many gods that it is hardly unexpected that he has mastered so many formidable abilities.
Kratos has demonstrated a wide range of supernatural abilities in the “God of War” games, including the ability to conjure tornadoes, shrink or enlarge his body, control electricity, fire, and ice, make invisible tunnels, tap into divine power, and command the souls of the dead. Even though he is limited in his use of these skills, he has found them to be invaluable in a variety of situations. He’s killing Norse gods, therefore he’s probably absorbing their powers and getting stronger as he goes.
Kratos is the winner
As one might expect, if Thor and Kratos ever got into a battle, it would be a terrible and explosive one. Any battle between these two is bound to be epic because they have sheer strength and power like few other gods. In a close fight, Kratos would probably come out on top.
Just consider his previous successes in the battle against deities. He has shown that he can stand toe to toe with Norse gods like Baldur by destroying both Titans and Olympians. He has always triumphed over his adversaries, no matter how difficult the situation.
Although facing the God of Thunder, Thor would certainly be difficult, the Thunder God is not incomparable to many of the other gods Kratos has already vanquished. What hope does Thor have if even Zeus was defeated by Kratos, a God who is likely more powerful than the God of Thunder?
