Baldur God of War. Source: YouTube/God of War Theme.
Meet Baldur God of War, the Invincible God!
Baldur God of War is one of the coolest characters in the gaming world. As a nearly invincible god of war, he is the toughest challenge for Kratos in their epic adventure in Midgard.
In this article, we will thoroughly explore who Baldur really is, his strengths and weaknesses, and his role in changing the storyline of this legendary game.
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Baldur is one of the main antagonists in God of War (2018), and the son of Odin and Freya in Norse mythology. In the game, he is depicted as a nearly invincible god of war thanks to a curse from his mother that makes him immune to all forms of harm, both physical and magical.
However, this immunity is actually a curse for him, because Baldur cannot feel anything, including touch, taste, or even emotions.
Baldur's character in the game is different from the original version in Norse mythology. If in the original legend he is known as a kind god of light, in the game he is actually a figure full of anger and revenge.
His main motivation is to free himself from the suffering caused by Freya's curse, and he believes that Kratos, whom he believes to be a "giant" from Jotunheim, holds the key to releasing it.
The encounters with Kratos and Atreus spark one of the greatest conflicts in the God of War story. With his ferocity, superhuman strength, and fearless nature, he is a formidable opponent who challenges both physically and emotionally.
This character is one of the main antagonists in God of War (2018), known as a nearly invincible god. Here is a complete explanation of his strengths and weaknesses:
Baldur was blessed (or rather cursed) by his mother, Freya, with a spell that made him immune to all physical, magical, and elemental harm.
As a Norse god, Baldur has very fast movements, even able to surprise Kratos. Instant reflexes, making him difficult to predict in combat.
Although rarely seen due to his invulnerability, Baldur has the ability to heal quickly if an attack manages to injure him (before the mistletoe curse is broken).
Despite making her immune, Freya's curse also became her greatest suffering. Not being able to feel touch, taste, or emotion. Living in psychological pain because of being isolated from the world.
In Norse mythology and God of War, mistletoe is her weakness. Initially ignored, Freya thought mistletoe was too small and harmless, so it was not included in the curse.
He plays a central role as the main antagonist in God of War (2018). He is the one who constantly hunts Kratos and Atreus throughout their journey, representing a constant threat that fuels the tension in the story.
Baldur believes that Kratos is the “last giant of Jötunheim” spoken of in the prophecy. Since his curse has rendered him insensible, he hopes that by finding this giant, he can force them to lift the curse or at least feel “something,” even if it is pain.
My relationship with Freya (his mother) is very complicated and full of resentment. Although Freya cursed him to protect him from death, Baldur hates her for keeping him from experiencing life. This emotional conflict adds depth to the character, making him more than just a typical villain.
The peak of this character's role occurs in the final duel against Kratos on the mountaintop. After his curse is broken by mistletoe, he can finally feel pain and anger, making the fight even more brutal.
Although Kratos initially tries to stop him without killing him, Baldur's tragic fate is realized when Kratos is forced to break his neck to save Freya.
God of War's Baldur has proven himself to be one of the strongest and most complex characters in the game series.
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