Kratos is no stranger to killing gods in theGod of Warfranchise. Yet, when it comes toGod of War: Ragnarok, Kratos is more interested in redeeming himself for his past and not allowing himself to become a general in another war with a different set of gods. However, sometimes fate cannot be denied, and it will not only be gods that die.
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There are a few notable characters that die inGod of War: Ragnarok, and as seen inGod of War(2018), perhaps Kratos’ death is to come to light within the last game in Norse Mythology.God of War: Ragnarokfeatures many deaths, some deserving, and some utterly heartbreaking.
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8Heimdall
Upon his first and last scene, Heimdall has a talent for being an utter jerk. Heimdall threatens and belittles Atreus throughout the game, and wastes no time in provoking Kratos. The reason being is that Heimdall can see everything, and knows everything about the person he is with. Therefore, he considers himself indestructible because he cannot be hit.
The worst thing someone can do to Kratos is to threaten his son. As the Norns inform Kratos that Heimdall intends to kill Atreus, Kratos enlists help to form the Draupnir Spear, a weapon of unpredictability to help defeat Heimdall. Heimdall is strangled to death by Kratos, marking the beginning of Ragnarok.
7Garm
As a soulless beast residing in Helheim, Garm iskilled a few times by Kratosand Atreus. The pair must kill Garm, for the beast’s nature is to destroy. Garm has immense power, where he can create realm tears to unleash Hel’s armies inthe Nine Realms. However, it is not the weapons of Kratos that kill Garm, but it is Atreus’ compassion and smarts.
Garm is soulless and dies to bring life into his body. Atreus releases Fenrir’s soul into Garm, thus giving the soulless body something it was lacking. With Fenrir at the forefront of Garm’s body, Atreus’ favorite wolf lives with immense power, but Garm dies in the process.
6Nidhogg
Nidhogg’s role is to protect Yggdrasil’s roots. In doing so, Nidhogg keeps balance in the world tree and continues the cycle of the universe. However, Odin, being the ever-cunning and diabolically selfish god, knows that Nidhogg will do anything to protect these roots. Odin trapped the spell that binds Freya to Midgard within these roots.
To untangle the roots and allow Freya to be free from Odin’s spell, Kratos had to battle Nidhogg. The mystical dragon would not quit, even in Freya’s freedom, so the duo had no choice but to kill Nidhogg, ending yet another Norse Mythology beast.
5Brok
Brok was one of the most lovable characters in the NorseGod of Wargames. Brok was a dwarf, famed for his craftsmanship in armor, weapons, and other tools. He was greatly loyal as a friend to Kratos and had a crude yet lovable way with words. Brok met his end inGod of War: Ragnarokas Odin,impersonating Tyr, fatally stabs Brok in the chest.
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TheGod of War: Ragnarokdirector, Eric Williams, stated that Cory Barlog said that Brok had to die inGod of War: Ragnarok, and it was one of three of his demands because Brok was “like the family dog.” However, he is not wrong, as Brok’s death inGod of War: Ragnarokhits audiences hard, and to see the grief and vengeance fester in Sindri is nothing short of heartbreaking.
4Freyr
As a new addition to theGod of Warseries, Freyr made quick impressions due to his hatred of the Aesir gods, along with his charismatic personality. Freyr was the lovable younger brother of Freya and goes through quite the arc in the time players spend with him during the game. His final moments are his most selfless and heroic.
Freyr stays behind in Asgard, blocking Ragnarok’s sword from embedding into the surface to explode and destroy Asgard. In doing so, Freyr gives his allies enough time to escape, sacrificing himself so that his sister, Kratos, and the others can escape to safety.
3Surtr
Surtr is a fire giant who rules over Muspelheim. His destiny is to become Ragnarok and destroy Asgard. A destiny that he denies for as long as possible, as to become Ragnarok he must lose himself and create unity with his lover, Sinmara. Surtr has Sinmara’s heart so that the two lovers can always be together, even if they can never physically be together again.
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However, Surtr realizes that if he becomes Ragnarok by using Kratos’ Blades of Chaos inGod of War: Ragnarok, he may save Sinmara’s life, as she will never have to die to become Ragnarok, the destroyer of Asgard. Surtr dies for his wife and the sake of the Nine Realms against Asgard and Odin.
2Thor
Thor is the utterly ruthless and destructive God of Thunder. InGod of War: Ragnarok, Thor fights Kratos twice, and both boss fights are greatly intense and filled with rage between a grieving father, and a father that wants only calm. There is a reflection of Kratos within Thor, one that does not see the righteous path until it is too late.
Thor is killed by Odin after refusing to do what his father ordered.Thor decides to stand upfor himself, and in doing so, is stabbed and killed by Odin inGod of War: Ragnarok. The death of this Aesir god marks the beginning of Thrud’s journey as the wielder of Mjolnir.
1Odin
Perhaps no character inGod of War: Ragnarokis moredeserving of his end than Odin. Every character seems to despise him, and for very good reason. Odin is the final boss fight inGod of War: Ragnarok’s story. It’s a challenging boss fight, but one that ends in the resolution of the All-Father’s demise.
Atreus shows his compassion as he places Odin’s soul into a marble. However, it isn’t long before Sindri takes the marblefrom Loki, and refuses to be denied his vengeance against the Aesir god. Sindri kills Odin inGod of War: Ragnarokby smashing the orb, and destroying his soul, thus putting an end to the rule of the Aesir.
God of War: Ragnarokis available now on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
