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| “ | Atreus: So... I get that mother was a Giant. Which make me part Giant and part God. Kratos: And part mortal. Atreus: Right. I guess there's just one thing I don't understand... My name on the wall - The Giants called me "Loki"? Kratos: Loki? That was the name your mother wanted for you when you were born. She must have called you that to her people. Atreus: But - why? Kratos: A question for another day. Let us go home. |
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| ~ Atreus and Kratos discussing the former's heritage after scattering Faye's ashes. |
| “ | That was your father in Hel... Is this what is to be god? Is this how it always ends? Sons killing their mothers... their fathers? | „ |
| ~ Atreus learning the truth when Kratos reveals he killed his own father. |
Atreus, also known by his Jotunn name Loki is the deuteragonist of the Norse era of the videogame series, God of War. He is the son of Kratos and Faye, many years after his father's adventures in Greece which led to the realm's near-destruction. Initially sickly, Atreus accompanies Kratos on his journey to scatter Faye's ashes across the highest point in the realms.
He is voiced and mo-capped by Sunny Suljic.
His Good Ranking[]
What Makes Him Close to Being Pure Good?[]
In General[]
- Despite being sickly, Atreus decided to accompany Kratos in the journey.
- While Atreus revealed he secretly wished for Kratos to die instead of his mother, he immediately took it back and showed remorse.
- Atreus pushed Kratos into helping civilians and spirits in the side-quests, thus beginning Kratos's journey to open his hear towards the suffering of the realm.
- Despite Kratos being far stronger than him, Atreus often plays a decisive role in helping him in the puzzles as well as several enemies.
- Despite gaining arrogance after learning of his divine parentage, Atreus shed most of his corrupting traits after getting the party sent to Helheim due to his rashness.
- Protected Kratos several times when the monsters were about to kill him.
God of War (2018)[]
- Helped Kratos prepare Faye’s body for cremation.
- Took responsibility by carrying his mother’s knife.
- Assisted Kratos in fighting off the troll.
- He prayed to his mother when she died and was shown to be heartbroken by her death, showing that he loved his mother.
- Assisted Kratos in fighting off the troll.
- Tracked the broken magical protection around their home.
- Followed Freya and helping heal her boar friend.
- Assisted Kratos in summoning the World Serpent.
- Helped Sindri by using Brok's and Sindri's smithing services.
- Assisted Kratos in fighting off the trolls despite being an inexperienced warrior.
- While he shot Freya's boar, he didn't intend to do so, and helped Kratos bring him to Freya so that he could be healed.
- Helped summon the World Serpent, Jormungandr, so that Tyr's temple could be accessible.
- He helped Kratos during their journey to cross various obstacles and traps and defeat various enemies.
- Pulled Kratos out of the Light when he took too long.
- Used the Light-imbued arrows to create bridges.
- In Alfheim, Atreus helped Kratos defeat Svartáljǫfurr, who was the dark elf leader and tried to kill them
- He protected his father Kratos when he was collecting the light of Alfheim, killing numerous numbers of dark elves all by himself for 3 hours.
- He attempted to cut Mimir’s bonds with his knife.
- Helped Kratos acquire the travel rune to Jötunheim.
- While Kratos was about to be lost in the Light of Alfheim, Atreus saved him by pulling him out of it.
- Attempted to fend off Modi to protect Kratos.
- Despite being wrathful towards Modi and killing him, it was only because he insulted his dead mother, and later he showed remorse for it after Kratos gave him a stern talking to.
- Activated the sandbowl in Týr’s Temple.
- Tried to protect his father from Baldur.
- Helped save Sindri from the dragon Hræzlyr by intervening in the dragon's attempt.
- After realizing that he had done villainous deeds when he knew his true identity, he finally regrets and shows remorse, coming to his senses.
- Assists Kratos in the creative endeavor of using pyres to lift their ship.
- Actively engages in combat against Hel’s forces, protecting their ship.
- Actively participates in searching Odin’s chambers for vital information.
- Assists Kratos in navigating through Týr’s traps.
- Actively combats enemies released from the Jötunheim tower.
- Remembers the detail about Mimir’s missing eye and suggests questioning the Huldra brothers.
- Persuades Kratos to stop Baldur from harming Freya.
- Assists in realigning the bridge of Midgard.
- At the final battle, he stood in front of his father to take Baldur's punch instead of him, which removed Baldur's immunity.
- He convinced his father not to kill Baldur, noting that he was now helpless and defeated.
- When Baldur attempts to kill his mother despite his father's warnings, he calls his father to save Freya from him, though his killing of Baldur pushes Freya into vengeance and villainy.
- Spreads his mother's ashes at the highest peak of the nine realms, granting her wish.
God of War Ragnarök[]
- Spends his time examining the Jötnar shrines throughout Midgard, seeking ways to prevent Ragnarök.
- Teaches himself Jötnar magic to better understand his heritage and gain abilities that might help him in his quest to prevent Ragnarök.
- Kratos and Atreus rescue the wolves Speki and Svanna from a pack of raiders.
- Takes care of the sick and dying wolf, Fenrir.
- Unknowingly, Atreus transfers Fenrir's soul into his knife as the wolf passes away. This act preserves Fenrir's spirit, allowing it to live on in a new form.
- When Freya attacks them out of revenge, Kratos and Atreus choose not to fight her, trying to convince her of their non-hostile intentions.
- Atreus went to ally with Freya against Odin and Thor, correctly realizing Freya doesn't really wish to harm him.
- He and Kratos make a new stave from a nearby tree to repair the protective barrier around their home.
- When Thor and Odin arrive at their home, Kratos and Atreus confront them bravely. Despite the threat, they stand their ground and refuse Odin's offer to cease searching for Týr.
- Convinces Sindri to assist him in finding Týr.
- Fights off Wretches that emerge from the rocks.
- Decides to shut off the rigs polluting the air and help free the Lyngbakr.
- Helps calm Týr down after finding him in the mines.
- Successfully communicates with Jörmungandr, seeking information about Loki and Ragnarök.
- Tried to make up with Freya to defeat Odin and gain her alliance, albeit to no avail.
- Stops Kratos from approaching the Light of Alfheim, reminding him of Faye's passing.
- Helps Kratos defeat the Light Elf warrior Alva and other enemies.
- Helped fend off a small group of Draugr while traveling with Sindri.
- Aids in destroying the remaining Hive Matter, helping to clear the environment and free the Hafgufa.
- Reflects on his past arrogance and cruelty.
- Battles monsters in Jötunheim.
- Accepts his role as the keeper of the Giants' souls.
- Revives the snake by placing a Giant’s soul in it.
- Tries to help the wolf caught in the trap.
- Builds a fire to warm Chaurli.
- Helps his father fight the Hel-Walkers.
- Uses Sigil magic to help in battles.
- Fights Wisps and Wights to protect himself and others.
- Revives the snake by placing a Giant’s soul in it, giving it a second chance at life.
- Searched for Tyr, thinking that he could help them in the war against Asgard.
- Denied Odin's invitation to Asgard, and when he went there, he did it only to uncover Odin's plans.
- He tried to interfere when Freya threatened to kill his father, transforming into a bear in an attempt to save him.
- Revived his wolf Fenrir by transferring his soul into the big wolf of Helheim, which made up for his mistake of freeing him in the process.
- Told his father that it was not his fault of anger or mistreatment to make him go to Asgard without his permission, and told his father not to be sorry, but to be better, which ultimately made Kratos smile, who considered that he doesn't do that too much.
- Defeated Gryla and destroyed her cauldron, which was consuming and eating the souls of animals.
- Collected the mask's pieces to reveal Odin's plans.
- Convinced Thrud that Odin is the real villain, and agreed to help him, making him a good influence.
- Chose his father's side rather than Odin's by ripping the mask, which made his father proud.
- Offered Odin redemption at their final battle, only to be forced to kill him to end his villainy when he insists on not to stop.
- Took his leave from Kratos in order to find the surviving Giants.
What Prevents Him From Being Pure Good?[]
- Despite Kratos's warnings, Atreus recklessly freed Garm from his strings, which lead to several monsters attacking the team. But as he thought Odin was torturing him, it is a minor prevention.
- While he sheds most of his arrogance, Atreus told Kratos off when he warned him about going to Asgard and injured Sindri when he tried to talk sense into him.
- He accused Kratos of having double standards about keeping secrets (thinking it’s ok when he lies, but not his son). But even if Atreus was guilty of the same thing, he is not necessarily wrong to want to learn the truth, so this is a minor prevention.
Trivia[]
- Previously, Atreus used to be Inconsistently Admirable, until it was discussed that he subverted most of his corrupting traits by the end of Ragnarök.
- Atreus, alongside Týr are the only God of War heroes to be Near Pure Good.
External Links[]
- Atreus on the Heroes Wiki