Is Kratos Still Considered a "Full God" in God of War?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

No, based on events in the latest God of War games, Kratos is not technically still categorized as a full god. However, while stripped of his formal Olympian God of War title, his epic power and abilities certainly rival the divine.

From Demigod to Claiming Godhood

Kratos first entered the God of War mythology as a demigod – the son of Zeus and a mortal woman. Already wielding Herculean strength from this divine parentage, Kratos‘ conquests soon caught the attention of the gods. After slaying Ares and taking the God of War mantle for himself, Kratos was very much considered a full god and Olympian ruler. At the peak of his powers during this period, Kratos demonstrated:

  • Strength enabling feats like wielding the Blade of Olympus to dispatch gods and titans
  • Remarkable battle prowess allowing victory over mythic beasts and divine enemies
  • High level immortality and godly stamina to endure brutal punishments

Betrayal and Loss of Godhood

However, Kratos lost his standing when Zeus orchestrated his death and downfall. No longer powered by Hope or formally recognized by his Olympian peers, Kratos seemed mortal and human once again. This marked the darkest period of his life.

Back from the Dead with a Vengeance

But death could not contain Kratos for long. Emerging from Hades even more fueled by rage, he set his sights back on Olympus for revenge. By slaying foes and absorbing abilities from the likes of Hades and Zeus himself, Kratos amassed near-unrivaled power once again. Consider the following feats:

  • Toppling statues and temples as collateral damage
  • Surviving blows that splinter stone
  • Trading blows with beings like Cronos who stand hundreds of feet tall
  • Decimating most of the Greek pantheon during his violent reckoning

While not an "official" god anymore, Kratos certainly still possessed extreme divine-like capabilities.

Shifting Mythologies in Norse Era

The latest God of War games brought Kratos into the realms of Norse legends. Hiding his identity, he seems content to live quietly with his son Atreus among the mortals. This new pantheon boasts terrifyingly strong figures like Odin and Thor – beings Kratos actively seems to avoid confrontation with for now. So his standing compared to these Nordic gods remains unclear.

Is Kratos Still "God-Level" Powerful?

In many ways, yes – Kratos is easily one of the most powerful figures in this mythological landscape. Consider:

  • He can trade blows with god-killing forces like Baldur
  • Epic weapons like his Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos still slice through legendary enemies
  • Kratos endures injuries that would kill most others, showcasing his enduring stamina

While past his peak Olympian era powers perhaps, estimates still put Kratos physical strength today on the order of:

  • Lifting over 100 tons
  • Striking with forces over 175 tons
  • Nearly invulnerable to most piercing/slashing attacks
  • Immune to disease, with accelerated healing

So in closing, although he no longer formally holds any "god of war" title or standing, Kratos remains a near-divine powerhouse based on his demonstrations of mythic strength. The Nordic gods would do well not to underestimate him – as many who did before ended up on the wrong side of his blades! What the future may hold in terms of Kratos regaining an official god mantle remains to be seen.

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