God of War: Ragnarok's massive cast of characters is brought to life by some truly exceptional voice actors that many of you may already be familiar with.
God of War Ragnarok is many things, but one of the game’s best features is its nearly unrivaled cinematic presentation style. Of course, the sequel’s ambitious narrative and storytelling would be nothing without the perfect cast of voice actors to play every character.
Thankfully, Ragnarok features such a cast. While many of the game’s principal characters (and voice actors) are returning from 2018’s God of War, those familiar faces and voices are joined by some fully-realized new characters that help make this game the most epic God of War adventure yet.
Before we dive a bit deeper into all that, you should know that the full God of War: Ragnarok cast is massive. Not only would it be incredibly difficult to list every single voiced character in the game in anything close to a legible format, but we would be spoiling a significant portion of the game if we tried to do so. As such, this article will initially be limited to some of the game’s most notable players.
Also, while I avoid any major spoilers in this article, those looking to go into Ragnarok knowing as little as possible will probably want to wait to read this article until after they’ve played the game.
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Kratos – Voiced by Christopher Judge
If you’re here, you probably know who Kratos is. The titular God of War (at least at one point) is trying to live out a new chapter of his life, but old demons and new gods keep trying to make him fall back on old ways that may just lead to his downfall.
Christopher Judge returns as Kratos after helping redefine the character in 2018’s God of War. Aside from absolutely killing it as Kratos, Judge has previously appeared in numerous video games and enjoyed a memorable run on Stargate SG-1 as Teal’c.
Atreus – Voiced by Sunny Suljic
Atreus ended up being one of the biggest surprises in 2018’s God of War. While he could have easily been the annoying child character who got in the way of our god-killing good time, Atreus soon proved to be the heart of a much different kind of God of War game. While he’s coming into his own in Ragnarok, he still depends on his dad to help guide him through the world.
Sunny Suljic returns as Atreus in Ragnarok, though you might not know it at first. Atreus feels (and sounds) much more mature in Ragnarok, though Suljic expertly handles the even more demanding role. You may also know Suljic from his performance as Bob Murphy in the tragically underrated The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
Thor – Voiced by Ryan Hurst
Look, I probably don’t need to tell you much about Thor. Though the MCU obviously helped make Thor even more of a household name, the God of Thunder was obviously kind of a big deal long before that. While Ragnarok’s version of that character is slightly different from how you may be used to seeing him, Thor is still a force to be reckoned with in this game.
The brilliant Ryan Thurst portrays Thor in Ragnarok. Many of you may know him best for his memorable run on Sons of Anarchy as Opie, though he has also appeared in everything from Saving Private Ryan and We Were Soldiers to The Walking Dead and Bates Motel. The guy gets around.
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Odin – Voiced by Richard Schiff
While 2018’s God of War ended with a memorable Thor teaser, pretty much everyone suspected that Thor’s appearance meant that Odin couldn’t be far behind. Not only is Odin Thor’s dad, but he’s kind of a big deal as far as Norse mythology goes. As you may imagine, Odin plays a significant role in Ragnarok.
I’ve discussed this before, but Odin is played by the brilliant Richard Schiff in Ragnarok. It was promising casting on paper, and Schiff absolutely kills the role in this game. Of course, most of you know Schiff from his award-winning run on The West Wing as Toby Ziegler.
Freya – Voiced by Danielle Bisutti
Freya’s journey in 2018’s God of War was memorable, to say the least. While she’s initially presented as something of an ally to Kratos and Atreus (mostly), Kratos’ decision to kill Freya’s son, Baldur, kind of created a rift between the trio. Now, Freya is actively hunting Kratos and Atreus as part of her quest to get revenge for Baldur’s death before the end of everything.
Danielle Bisutti returns to play Freya in Ragnarok. An incredibly versatile actress, Bisutti’s credits include everything from The O.C. to Insidious: Chapter 2 and Curse of Chucky. Interestingly, she also recently voiced Elsa in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Mimir – Voiced by Alastair Duncan
While 2018’s God of War was filled with memorable characters, Mimir ended up being a surprising show-stealer. Even though the self-proclaimed “Smartest Man Alive” has been reduced to the role of a disembodied head (physically speaking), he still has the wisdom and wisecracks needed to guide Kratos and Atreus through some tough times.
Alastair Duncan reprises his role as Mimir in Ragnarok, which is good news given that he absolutely killed the role the first time around. Duncan has actually appeared in quite a few video games over the years, including the Middle-Earth: Shadow games (where he played Celebrimbor) and the Mass Effect series (in which he played multiple roles).
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Brok – Voiced by Robert Craighead
Though often thought of as one part of a duo alongside his brother Sindri (more on him in a bit), Brok is the especially surly dwarf you probably know and love from his work in 2018’s God of War. Though openly hostile in many ways, Brok’s abilities and qualifications are never in doubt.
Aside from his incredible previous portrayal as Brok, Robert Craighead is probably best known as a journeyman actor who has appeared in numerous TV shows such as New Girl and Ruthless. Interestingly, he also appeared in some 2014 episodes of The Young and Restless after briefly appearing on the show in 1993 in a bit part.
Sindri – Voiced by Adam J. Harrington
Sindri is often lumped in with his brother Brok, though he is certainly the “nicer” of the siblings. An incredibly talented blacksmith, Sindri seems to take genuine joy in furthering and practicing his craft as well as in seeing how his work helps others (even though his work inevitably hurts some as it helps others).
Some of you may know Harrington best from his run on Bosch as FBI Agent Brenner. He’s actually appeared in quite a few police shows over the years, including S.W.A.T., NCIS, and The Rookie. Given his often stern demeanor, it’s actually kind of funny he was cast as the (slightly) nicer of the two brothers.
Tyr – Voiced by Ben Prendergast
Most ancient mythologies have their own god of war, and Tyr fulfills that vital role in Norse mythology. A good part of Kratos and Atreus’ journey in Ragnarok involves their search for Tyr as well as Kratos’ personal journey to put his fears aside and turn to yet another god for help.
Ben Prendergast’s name may not ring a loud bell, but most gamers are probably familiar with his voice from one project or another. For instance, he played Fuse in Apex Legends and contributed various voices to titles like Horizon Forbidden West. Interestingly, he also played Patroclus in Hades. Don’t tell Kratos.
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Angrboda – Voiced by Laya DeLeon Hayes
It’s a little difficult to talk about the new character Angrboda without getting too deep into spoilers. For now, it’s enough to know that she is a Jötunn who has quite a role to play in Ragnarok’s epic story. Those familiar with the character’s “real-life” mythology may have some idea of her importance to the game.
Laya DeLeon Hayes has appeared in quite a few interesting YA/children’s films and TV shows across her incredibly young career. For instance, she played Nadine in Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie and Zeena in the Raven’s Home TV series. She’s also enjoyed a memorable run on The Equalizer as Delilah.
Durlin – Voiced by Usman Ally
Here’s another new character who is difficult to talk too much about without diving deeply into spoilers. For now, it’s enough to know that he’s a dwarf who (like some of the other dwarves in the game) ends up playing a notable role in the game despite his relative lack of screen time.
Of course, Usman Ally’s work as Durlin is a big part of the reason why the character is so memorable. You may know Ally from his work on TV series like Suits, NCIS, or On Becoming a God in Central Florida, though comedy fans may know him best from his brilliant portrayal of Mohammed Al Jaffar on Veep.
Surtr – Voiced by Chris Browning
Surtr enjoys the strange honor of being the second creature ever born into his universe. A major figure in Ragnarok‘s mythology, this incredibly powerful fire giant certainly strikes an appropriately imposing figure in the new God of War game.
It’s not easy to bring such a character to life (so to speak), but Chris Browning does an excellent job of just that. Browning is probably best known for his runs on Bosch (as Preston Borders) and Westworld (as Holden), though his diverse resume also includes roles in Bright, Ray Donovan, and The 100.
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FAQs
Who voice acts Kratos in Ragnarok? ›
Christopher Judge reprises his role as Kratos in God of War Ragnarok.
Who are all the voice actors for Kratos? ›The irony is that Kratos has actually had two voice actors over the game's series. T.C. Carson voiced Kratos in God of War, 2, 3, Soul Caliber, Chains of Olympus, Ghost of Sparta, Mortal Kombat, and Ascension. Christopher Judge voiced Kratos in God of War (2018) and 2022's God of War: Ragnarok.
Who voices Kratos 2022? ›We can still remember the amazingly long speech made by Christopher Judge (Kratos in God of War Ragnarok) when accepting his award during The Game Awards for Best Performance.
Is Kratos Black or white? ›Kratos' Skin Complexion
A driving force for Kratos' distinct appearance is his bleached white skin tone, earning him the title, “Ghost of Sparta”. If you've played the earlier games in the series, you would know that his body isn't actually white, but rather covered in the ashes of his dead wife and child.
How old is Kratos in God of War Ragnarök? In God of War Ragnarök, it's likely that Kratos is around 1,055 years old. He's something of an old man, but as a demigod, he is still more than young enough to hold his own and then some in battle.
Why is Kratos white? ›As the temple burned, a village oracle cursed Kratos and condemned him to wear the "mark of his terrible deed"; the ashes of his family, which turn his skin pale white, earning him the title "Ghost of Sparta".
Is Jason Momoa playing Kratos? ›See 'Aquaman' Star Jason Momoa Become Kratos For 'God Of War' Series.
How old is Atreus? ›Atreus is roughly 14 years old in Ragnarok.
After that game concludes, Kratos trains Atreus to be prepared for Ragnarok, all while a fierce mythological event called “Fimbulwinter” is happening, which takes roughly three years. What is this?
Carson (born November 19, 1958) is an American actor best known for portraying Kyle Barker on the FOX sitcom Living Single and voicing Mace Windu in various Star Wars media. He is also known for his long-running voice role as Kratos in the God of War video game series from 2005 until 2013.
Who is Kratos girlfriend? ›After he gained praise all over Sparta, Kratos found Lysandra, fell in love, and married her.
How tall is Kratos? ›
Kratos is six feet and four inches tall in God of War: Ragnarok. With his massive build, being 6'4" makes him quite bigger than an average man.
What kind of God is Kratos? ›In Greek mythology, Kratos, also known as Cratus or Cratos, is the divine personification of strength. He is the son of Pallas and Styx.
Who is the face model for Kratos? ›Eric Jacobus is the stunt coordinator for Ragnarök and also the motion capture stunt performer for Kratos himself (and has been since 2018's God of War).
Why did Christopher Judge replace Kratos? ›While Judge's stature and physique were what was needed for Kratos for the new God of War game, the deciding factor for the casting was the chemistry seen between Judge and Sunny Suljic, the young actor who would play Kratos' son, Atreus. He won an award at the 2022 Game Awards.
What race is Atreus? ›Divine-Jötnar Physiology: Atreus is the son of Kratos, a Greek divine being and the former God of War, and son to Zeus, and Laufey, a powerful Jötnar Giant. As a result of this, Atreus has a tremendous physiology, making him a hybrid of the Greek and Norse pantheon.
Was Kratos born human? ›Ironically Kratos, considered by many to be the most dangerous of the Gods, was born a Human.
What race was Kratos wife? ›Faye (Nordic: ᛚᚨᚢᚠᛖᛁ), known as Laufey, was a Jötunn warrior. She is the second wife of Kratos and the mother of Atreus.
Who was Kratos first son? ›Atreus is introduced as the son of Kratos and Faye.
Who is older Kratos or Hercules? ›Hercules is the older half-brother of Kratos, and shares many similarities with him. Both warriors mercilessly killed their wife and children under the influence of gods (Hera for Hercules; Ares for Kratos), having been forced to serve Olympus for a number of years in order to hopefully gain redemption.
Is Kratos a god or? ›KRATOS (Cratus) was the god or personified spirit (daimon) of strength, might, power and sovereign rule. He and his three siblings--Nike (Victory), Bia (Force) and Zelos (Rivalry)--were the winged enforcers of the gopd Zeus, angel-like beings who stood in attendance of the heavenly throne.
Why is Kratos so small? ›
When developers crafted the bearded-brute version of Kratos for 2018's God of War, they shrunk the Spartan by a considerable amount, bringing his overall height down from 8'0'' to around 6'6''. Game designers claim that this was done to make Kratos a more "relatable figure" as it pertains to humans.
Why does Kratos have no hair? ›Going bald relieves Kratos of any hair-related issues such as obscured vision. It also makes him somewhat aerodynamic and can provide him with an advantage over hairier opponents. Whatever Kratos' reasoning may be, it looks like the bald look is here to stay, as is evidenced in the God of War Ragnarok trailers.
Why is Kratos tattoo? ›Kratos marks himself red to honor his brother, Deimos. The tattoo is identical to the birth marks of his brother, who gets taken away by Ares due to the Oracle foretelling that a marked warrior would bring about the destruction of Olympus, beginning the journey of Kratos.
Will Kratos be in Egypt? ›During his exile, Kratos travels to Egypt. During his travel, he would constantly try to get rid of the Blades of Chaos only for them to return to him, which drove Kratos insane. When Egyptian villagers saw the Spartan, they immediately flee and hide, for fear of being killed.
Who would play the best Kratos? ›Perhaps the most obvious choice, Amazon's God of War should just hire Christopher Judge for the role of Kratos. One of the key reasons behind God of War 2018's success was its grounded, but complex portrayal of Kratos, and Christopher Judge is the main one to thank for such a reinvention of the character.
Who would best play Kratos in a movie? ›Joe Taslim. This Indonesian superstar has made waves with his amazing martial arts prowess, so much so that Joe Taslim recently played another iconic video game character in a film adaptation, Mortal Kombat's Sub-Zero. In any case, Kratos's brutal fighting style would be a walk in the park for this seasoned actor.
How old is Baldur? ›Unlike just about every other God in the series, including Kratos himself, Baldur has a clearly defined age from the time of his birth to his death. In the God of War: Lore and Legends Tome, it is stated that Baldur was born 144 years before the events of God of War IV.
Is Atreus Loki or Thor? ›Loki is Atreus' Jötnar name, his Giant name, in the second and final part of the duology. He is Kratos and Faye's child, and with some deeper connections to the story, he is still their son.
Is Atreus a god or a Giant? ›Faye was a giant, which makes Atreus half giant and half god. A prophecy reveals that Kratos is not long for this world and that Atreus, known as Loki among the giants, will somehow be involved in his death.
Who was Kratos last soldier? ›Atreus of Sparta was a young soldier who fought alongside Kratos during many wars. Many years after his death, Kratos would name his son after the warrior. He was stated to be unlike his fellow Spartans. He smiled even during the worst of times.
Who dug Kratos grave? ›
He claimed it to be Kratos' grave, but soon became a helping hand when Kratos attempted to escape the Underworld. The Grave Digger, as it turns out, is actually the mortal guise of Zeus, The King of the Gods.
Who is Kratos twin brother? ›Early Life. Deimos was born a few years after Kratos, and bore a remarkable birthmark across his body. The two brothers grew up together under the watchful eye of their mother, Callisto, in Sparta, with dreams of joining the Spartan Army when they were older.
Did Kratos slept with Aphrodite? ›While having sex with her, the handmaidens say Kratos has "such power" and later they begin making love, as well. Aphrodite wanted Kratos to have sex with her again, but an impatient Kratos refused. Irritated, Aphrodite tells Kratos to go to Hephaestus for help instead.
Does Kratos have a kid? ›14 He Had A Wife & Daughter Back In Greece
Long before Atreus/Loki came along, Kratos already had another family during his tenure as a Spartan mortal back in Greece. He had a wife named Lysandra whom he bore a daughter with, named Calliope.
Calliope (Greek: Καλλιόπη) was the beloved daughter of Kratos and Lysandra. She, along with her mother, were unknowingly killed by Kratos as part of Ares' plot to harden Kratos' heart and make him a more powerful warrior in the process.
Is Kratos 7 feet tall? ›Believe it or not, we actually know exactly how tall Kratos is thanks to this oddly detailed technical breakdown video from Santa Monic Studio's Axel Grossman. Kratos is exactly six feet and four inches tall (or about 1.93 meters, if that helps) in God of War: Ragnarok.
Is Thor taller than Kratos? ›This means that Thor is likely around an entire foot taller than Kratos in God of War Ragnarök. Thor towers above Kratos, making him quite the foe for our protagonist. Kratos likely wouldn't match Thor's height even on tip-toes.
Can Kratos fly? ›Kratos kept the Icarus Wings, which still allowed him to glide, as well as granted him the new Icarus Ascension ability and allowed him to fly straight up into the air in order to use air Combos on tall enemies.
Who is the real God of War? ›Ares was the ancient Greek god of war or, more properly, the spirit of battle. He represented the distasteful aspects of brutal warfare and slaughter.
Who killed Kratos in Greek mythology? ›Zeus killed Kratos in God of War II (which is why Kratos has to escape from Hell), so it's only natural that Kratos would want to return the favor. The two powerhouses face off in a heated battle between father and son. Kratos stabs Zeus with the Blade of Olympus, then Zeus uses the blade against Kratos.
Is Kratos a demon? ›
Kratos is a minor Ancient Greek god or demon. His name comes from the Greek word for "power" or "strength". He was a guardian of the throne of Zeus. Kratos was the second son of Zeus and also the brother of Nike, Zelus, and Bia.
Who gave Kratos the scar on his eye? ›As they arrived to take Deimos away, Kratos attempted to stop Ares, which ended with him being thrown to the side, giving him a nasty slice through his eye.
Who is the girl in Gow trailer? ›Meanwhile, an earlier live-action trailer for God of War Ragnarök saw actress Felicia Day narrating the story of Kratos and Atreus so far.
Why is Kratos wearing bandages? ›In God of War 4, Kratos' past still haunts him. Having killed the Greek pantheon, he absconds to ancient Norway to make a new life for himself. He wraps his arms tight in bandages to hide the permanent scars from the chains he once wore. He tries to hide his true nature from himself and his own son, Atreus.
Why did Kratos spare Pandora? ›Fearing Zeus' wrath for having kept Pandora's existence hidden from him, Hephaestus soon turned to Kratos. A broken man, Hephaestus pleaded Kratos to save Pandora from the God-King's relentless anger.
Did Cory barlog leave God of War? ›The news that Barlog was being replaced for God of War Ragnarok so he could work on another, unannounced title caused some nervousness in the gaming community, but it seems that these fears were largely unfounded. Firstly, it was pointed out that the God of War series has a history with changing directors.
Is Atreus played by the same actor? ›He also voiced and did the cinematic motion capture for the character Atreus, the son of Kratos, in the 2018 video game God of War, and reprised the role in its 2022 sequel, God of War Ragnarök. Suljic is studying at a local private school in Los Angeles, California.
Who is the girl in Gow Ragnarok? ›Angrboda (Old Norse: Angrboða, Nordic: ᚨᛝᚱᛒᛟᛞᚨ) is a Jötunn, the best friend and love interest of Loki, and the current owner of Fenrir. She is also one of the last remaining giants of Jötunheim.
Who will play Thor in God of War Ragnarok? ›Ryan Hurst voices Thor in God of War Ragnarok
Thor is voiced by Ryan Hurst in the English voiceover for God of War Ragnarok. Ryan is known for his role as Lobo in Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020) and Jedidah in Rango (2011). Additionally, he played Opie Winston in the FX series Sons of Anarchy.
There are two major playable characters in God of War Ragnarok. Kratos is the most obvious and first. Players will spend most of their time as Kratos, except for when story missions boot players in the shoes of the second character: Atreus.
Who is the best actor to play Kratos? ›
One of the key reasons behind God of War 2018's success was its grounded, but complex portrayal of Kratos, and Christopher Judge is the main one to thank for such a reinvention of the character.
Who is Fenrir's wife? ›The Old Norse name Angrboða has been translated as 'the one who brings grief', 'she-who-offers-sorrow', or 'harm-bidder'.
Who is Kratos old wife? ›Lysandra (Greek: Λυσάνδρα) was a Spartan woman who was Kratos' first wife and mother to his daughter, Calliope. Though Kratos had many women in his time, he felt truly connected to Lysandra and considered her his soul mate and true love.