Most Powerful God of War Characters
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VOICE OVER: Johnny Reynolds
WRITTEN BY: Johnny Reynolds
As you might expect, "God of War" has some supremely powerful characters. For this list, we'll be basing each character's inclusion on story elements and their feats, not just how hard they are to fight. Since we're discussing stories, a spoiler warning is in effect. Our list includes Thor, Cronos, Freya, Zeus, and more!
Script written by Johnny Reynolds
Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re showcasing the 10 Most Powerful God of War Characters. For this list, we’ll be looking, in no particular order, at the biggest powerhouses in Sony’s mythological series. A character’s inclusion is based on story elements and their feats, not just how hard they are to fight. So you won’t find any Valkyries or Berserkers here, despite how many times they murdered all of us. Since we are talking story elements, a spoiler warning is in effect. If there’s an almighty deity we left off, sing their praises in the comments below.
Let’s begin with the most obvious inclusion, shall we? Kratos has had a hard journey across the games, and a hard life long before that. Every Spartan is trained to hone an iron will, and to say that Kratos exceeded his training would be a massive understatement. Of course, having the blood of Zeus running through your veins probably helps. Still, even as a demi-god, Kratos surpassed everyone around him. Fueled by a completely understandable thirst for vengeance, he killed most of the Greek pantheon by himself. Even when he tries to live a peaceful life in his old age, he shows he can still tap into that classic, barbaric rage and rip his foes to pieces.
Ares never got much of a chance to shine, seeing as how Kratos put an end to him at the end of the first game. But he was the final boss for a reason. As the former God of War, he was shown to be adept at planning and fueling chaos. He created Kratos’ signature Blades of Chaos, and manipulated him into killing his own family to turn him into the ultimate weapon. He was a skilled magic user, an excellent combatant, and could’ve given most of the Greek pantheon a run for their money. In fact, the all-powerful family had to rely on Kratos to stop him. And “Ascension” shows that Ares would’ve been powerful enough to take down Olympus.
Fearful of a prophecy that said his kids would overthrow him, Cronos began swallowing his children whole. He’d end up causing his own downfall, but not before a mighty war between the Titans and the newly dubbed Olympians. The Titans may have lost, but that doesn’t change the fact that their leader is exceptionally powerful. While the Gods of Olympus are, more or less, the same size as humans, the Titans are as big as several buildings. So they can naturally throw a pretty strong punch. Being their king, Cronos is certainly the strongest. Extremely resilient and nearly indestructible, Kratos had to deal some of his heaviest blows to take the King Titan down.
Well, you don’t become one of the Big Three for nothing. While most other Olympians are bound to the land, Poseidon is the God of the Seas, making his domain quite large. And since he can control the seas, that makes his power levels pretty impressive. It’s said he was second in power only to Zeus…not that it helped him when Kratos and the Titans came knocking on Olympus’ door. Still, Poseidon managed to knock one of Kratos’ massive allies out in one attack before surrounding himself in water and stone to match their size. It’s likely he would’ve been able to overwhelm both the Ghost of Sparta and Gaia. But their coordination allowed for a single opening, which was all Kratos needed.
The most powerful characters in “God of War” usually aren’t on your side. And while Freya was justifiably upset with Kratos at the beginning of “Ragnarök,” we’re extremely grateful she didn’t stay that way. Her magic knows almost no bounds; we’ve seen her shapeshift, animate the corpse of a giant, manipulate plants, and even bring a severed head back to life. And that’s barely scratching the surface of what she’s capable of. As the leader of the Vanir gods, she is undeniably one of the most formidable people in existence. Even the Valkyrie, Odin’s most trusted generals, recognized Freya as worthy enough to be their Queen. Atreus is a fine companion and all, but having Freya watch our backs in battle made us feel much safer.
Hades may be the God of the Underworld most people know (Xref), but we’d like to show Thanatos a little love. While the God of Death only appears in the prequel, “Ghost of Sparta,” his feats are legendary. Thanatos is one of the Primordials, older than the Olympian Gods and even the Titans. He was one of the few to survive a war between his kind, which doesn’t happen without a few impressive abilities. He can transform into a massive beast, is more than proficient with a sword, and, being the God of Death, can possess corpses. All that on top of your standard, suped-up strength, speed, and durability. In fact, Kratos needed help from his brother to defeat him, though these were the early days.
Leading up to the release of “Ragnarök,” we couldn’t wait to square up with the Norse God of Thunder. Needless to say, he did not disappoint. He’s got most of the abilities we’ve seen through the Marvel character, including flight, extreme strength, and the ability to shoot lightning through any foe as well as send it surging through his entire body. The difference here is that “God of War’s” Thor thoroughly enjoys his carnage and, being older, is far more masterful in the arena. Even without Mjolnir, this dude would hit like a freight train. In every scene, no matter what, Thor radiated a ferocious vigor. It’s just a shame he didn’t find a different kind of strength before it was too late.
Of course, Thor wasn’t the first God of Thunder Kratos had to deal with. Zeus, the leader of the Olympians, more than earned his throne. He led them against the Titans using the Blade of Olympus, a weapon of his own creation that can actually take and hold a God’s powers. Even though he doesn’t always treat them with respect, most Olympians recognize that he’s the most powerful among them. They all thought his downfall impossible, which to be fair, should’ve been. Name any godly feature and Zeus probably has it. Healing, summoning, making copies of himself, size alteration, teleportation, and, of course, savage lightning bolts. He can do all this and more. Still didn’t save him in the end, though.
When it comes to the All-Father, power is less about physical strength and more about crafty tricks and manipulation. That’s not to say he doesn’t also have combat prowess, because he definitely does. He’s just as strong, quick, and durable as any God we’ve gone up against. But he understands the importance of working in the shadows, which actually makes him more problematic than most others. The leader of the Aesir also learned some Vanir magic through his marriage with Freya. He can shapeshift, place curses, teleport, wield all the elements, and is a bonafide genius. He knows just what to say to turn everyone around him into his pawns, making him one of the most deadly opponents in the series.
In traditional Norse myth, Ragnarök is an apocalyptic event brought on by many things. But in the world of “God of War,” it’s something much more. The in-game prophecy states that Surtr, leader of the Fire Giants in Musphelheim, will lead his people against the Aesir and destroy Asgard. But that’s not what ends up happening. Instead, he takes in the fire from the Blades of Chaos and uses them to transform into Ragnarök itself. It’s hard to beat a literal walking apocalypse, which is evident when the behemoth shows up during the final battle. Even Kratos ends up fleeing from his path, which just goes to show he’s not something anyone could ever hope to stop.
Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re showcasing the 10 Most Powerful God of War Characters. For this list, we’ll be looking, in no particular order, at the biggest powerhouses in Sony’s mythological series. A character’s inclusion is based on story elements and their feats, not just how hard they are to fight. So you won’t find any Valkyries or Berserkers here, despite how many times they murdered all of us. Since we are talking story elements, a spoiler warning is in effect. If there’s an almighty deity we left off, sing their praises in the comments below.
Kratos
Let’s begin with the most obvious inclusion, shall we? Kratos has had a hard journey across the games, and a hard life long before that. Every Spartan is trained to hone an iron will, and to say that Kratos exceeded his training would be a massive understatement. Of course, having the blood of Zeus running through your veins probably helps. Still, even as a demi-god, Kratos surpassed everyone around him. Fueled by a completely understandable thirst for vengeance, he killed most of the Greek pantheon by himself. Even when he tries to live a peaceful life in his old age, he shows he can still tap into that classic, barbaric rage and rip his foes to pieces.
Ares
Ares never got much of a chance to shine, seeing as how Kratos put an end to him at the end of the first game. But he was the final boss for a reason. As the former God of War, he was shown to be adept at planning and fueling chaos. He created Kratos’ signature Blades of Chaos, and manipulated him into killing his own family to turn him into the ultimate weapon. He was a skilled magic user, an excellent combatant, and could’ve given most of the Greek pantheon a run for their money. In fact, the all-powerful family had to rely on Kratos to stop him. And “Ascension” shows that Ares would’ve been powerful enough to take down Olympus.
Cronos
Fearful of a prophecy that said his kids would overthrow him, Cronos began swallowing his children whole. He’d end up causing his own downfall, but not before a mighty war between the Titans and the newly dubbed Olympians. The Titans may have lost, but that doesn’t change the fact that their leader is exceptionally powerful. While the Gods of Olympus are, more or less, the same size as humans, the Titans are as big as several buildings. So they can naturally throw a pretty strong punch. Being their king, Cronos is certainly the strongest. Extremely resilient and nearly indestructible, Kratos had to deal some of his heaviest blows to take the King Titan down.
Poseidon
Well, you don’t become one of the Big Three for nothing. While most other Olympians are bound to the land, Poseidon is the God of the Seas, making his domain quite large. And since he can control the seas, that makes his power levels pretty impressive. It’s said he was second in power only to Zeus…not that it helped him when Kratos and the Titans came knocking on Olympus’ door. Still, Poseidon managed to knock one of Kratos’ massive allies out in one attack before surrounding himself in water and stone to match their size. It’s likely he would’ve been able to overwhelm both the Ghost of Sparta and Gaia. But their coordination allowed for a single opening, which was all Kratos needed.
Freya
The most powerful characters in “God of War” usually aren’t on your side. And while Freya was justifiably upset with Kratos at the beginning of “Ragnarök,” we’re extremely grateful she didn’t stay that way. Her magic knows almost no bounds; we’ve seen her shapeshift, animate the corpse of a giant, manipulate plants, and even bring a severed head back to life. And that’s barely scratching the surface of what she’s capable of. As the leader of the Vanir gods, she is undeniably one of the most formidable people in existence. Even the Valkyrie, Odin’s most trusted generals, recognized Freya as worthy enough to be their Queen. Atreus is a fine companion and all, but having Freya watch our backs in battle made us feel much safer.
Thanatos
Hades may be the God of the Underworld most people know (Xref), but we’d like to show Thanatos a little love. While the God of Death only appears in the prequel, “Ghost of Sparta,” his feats are legendary. Thanatos is one of the Primordials, older than the Olympian Gods and even the Titans. He was one of the few to survive a war between his kind, which doesn’t happen without a few impressive abilities. He can transform into a massive beast, is more than proficient with a sword, and, being the God of Death, can possess corpses. All that on top of your standard, suped-up strength, speed, and durability. In fact, Kratos needed help from his brother to defeat him, though these were the early days.
Thor
Leading up to the release of “Ragnarök,” we couldn’t wait to square up with the Norse God of Thunder. Needless to say, he did not disappoint. He’s got most of the abilities we’ve seen through the Marvel character, including flight, extreme strength, and the ability to shoot lightning through any foe as well as send it surging through his entire body. The difference here is that “God of War’s” Thor thoroughly enjoys his carnage and, being older, is far more masterful in the arena. Even without Mjolnir, this dude would hit like a freight train. In every scene, no matter what, Thor radiated a ferocious vigor. It’s just a shame he didn’t find a different kind of strength before it was too late.
Zeus
Of course, Thor wasn’t the first God of Thunder Kratos had to deal with. Zeus, the leader of the Olympians, more than earned his throne. He led them against the Titans using the Blade of Olympus, a weapon of his own creation that can actually take and hold a God’s powers. Even though he doesn’t always treat them with respect, most Olympians recognize that he’s the most powerful among them. They all thought his downfall impossible, which to be fair, should’ve been. Name any godly feature and Zeus probably has it. Healing, summoning, making copies of himself, size alteration, teleportation, and, of course, savage lightning bolts. He can do all this and more. Still didn’t save him in the end, though.
Odin
When it comes to the All-Father, power is less about physical strength and more about crafty tricks and manipulation. That’s not to say he doesn’t also have combat prowess, because he definitely does. He’s just as strong, quick, and durable as any God we’ve gone up against. But he understands the importance of working in the shadows, which actually makes him more problematic than most others. The leader of the Aesir also learned some Vanir magic through his marriage with Freya. He can shapeshift, place curses, teleport, wield all the elements, and is a bonafide genius. He knows just what to say to turn everyone around him into his pawns, making him one of the most deadly opponents in the series.
Ragnarök
In traditional Norse myth, Ragnarök is an apocalyptic event brought on by many things. But in the world of “God of War,” it’s something much more. The in-game prophecy states that Surtr, leader of the Fire Giants in Musphelheim, will lead his people against the Aesir and destroy Asgard. But that’s not what ends up happening. Instead, he takes in the fire from the Blades of Chaos and uses them to transform into Ragnarök itself. It’s hard to beat a literal walking apocalypse, which is evident when the behemoth shows up during the final battle. Even Kratos ends up fleeing from his path, which just goes to show he’s not something anyone could ever hope to stop.
