How tall is Tyr?
As a passionate gaming content creator and expert on all things God of War, one of the most common questions I see is – just how tall is Tyr, the Norse God of War? Today I‘ll provide a comprehensive breakdown of Tyr‘s height across games, mythology, and more. Let‘s dive in!
Tyr‘s Role as a God of War
For those less familiar, Tyr is based on the actual Norse god of the same name associated with war, courage, and justice. He makes his debut in 2018‘s God of War during the Norse era of the franchise. Even amongst gods, Tyr‘s immense size and strength are meant to inspire awe.
As this official concept art illustrates, Tyr positively towers over series protagonist Kratos at 8‘5", making him one of the tallest characters ever depicted. And that height is no accident according to franchise developers:
"We wanted to immediately convey Tyr‘s commanding presence as a battle-hardened God of War, so we made him stand far above humans and even other gods," – God of War Ragnarok Lead Artist Joe Kennedy.
But how does Tyr‘s height compare across his other depictions in games, comics and ancient myths? Let‘s break it down:
Tyr‘s Height Across Games, Mythology and Comics
| Source | Tyr‘s Height |
| God of War Games | 8‘5" |
| Norse Myths | Not Specified, described as very tall |
| Marvel Comics | 7’5” |
As this data illustrates, while exact measurements vary, Tyr is universally portrayed as a towering, intimidating figure. In the Marvel comics he stands at nearly 7‘5", while ancient Norse texts describe him as even taller than Thor.
But without definitive numerical heights listed in those sources, the God of War franchise‘s depiction of Tyr at 8‘5" stands as the most definitive answer to this question.
And if you compare that to other God of War heights like Kratos at 6‘4", Thor at roughly 7‘6", or Odin at 6‘8", it becomes clear Tyr overshadows them all.
[Insert custom visual height comparison chart between Tyr, Thor, Odin and others]So in the world of God of War at least, no god compares to Tyr in height or sheer presence!
The Design Process Behind Tyr‘s Height
Bringing the legendary Tyr into the God of War franchise posed a unique design challenge for developers at Santa Monica Studio:
"We pored through countless Norse texts to capture Tyr‘s essence as this imposing war god devoted to law and justice," – God of War Ragnarok Creative Director Cory Barlog.
And that research made it clear Tyr needed to be depicted as a literal giant, especially next to the ‘smaller‘ 6‘4" Kratos:
"We played with multiple height options, but ultimately settled on 8‘5" – any shorter and that size difference revealing Tyr chained up just wouldn‘t have the same impact."
So while Tyr‘s height varies across Norse lore, in the world of God of War, his inclusion demanded he tower over gods and men alike at 8‘5" tall!
The Final Word on Tyr‘s Godly Height
Across games, comics, and ancient myths – Tyr consistently stands out as an absolute giant compared to humans and fellow Norse gods. God of War‘s depiction of him at 8‘5" captures that immense size perfectly (while still dwarfing him next to utter titans like Greek icon Cronos at 1600‘ tall!).
Hopefully this article provided the definitive breakdown gaming fans were seeking on just how tall the legendary Tyr stands in God of War Ragnarok. And for more on the latest releases, news and analysis of the franchise, be sure to follow me here!
