SomeGod of War Ragnarokfans remain committed to analyzing every element of Santa Monica Studio’s latest and are now questioning why Thor’s famous weapon did not break the table in Kratos' home. AlthoughGod of War Ragnarokplayers do not get to wield the mighty Mjolnir, that fact has not detracted from its allure.
As if proof was needed that contemporary culture had been warped by the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor’s design shocked some in the gaming space when it was revealed last year. But many were swiftly convinced, finding themselves compelled by the interpretation that more closely followed mythology than his MCU counterpart. Others pointed out that this was not much of a surprise, given thatThor was featured in the secret endingof 2018’sGod of War -a virtually identical segment of a scene that plays out in the sequel. Even back then, fans were speculating that Kratos would be able to wield Mjolnir, a theory that only intensified the closer release came.
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However, over a month afterGod of War Ragnarok’s release, some fans are more curious as to why Mjolnir is seemingly so delicate at times. For context, when Thor turns up in Midgard to offer Atreus and Kratos some mead, theGod of Thunder places his hammer upon their table, in a memorable moment that sees Thor question if Kratos is a “calm and reasonable person.” A Reddit post by End_Small asks “how strong is that table,” incredulous that it could “hold Mjolnir.”
The comments were as witty as one could hope, with the most upvoted claiming that “Kratos' table has been blessed with invulnerability to all threats, physical or magical.” This, of course, refers toBaldur’s curse from the previousGod of Wartitle, which was bestowed onto him by his mother. It was broken by Atreus' mistletoe and meant that Baldur was definitively killed as Kratos snapped his neck, heavily influencing the character development of Freya inGod of War Ragnarok.
Others merely stated “magic” was why Mjolnir did not smash through the table, which is a perfectly reasonable explanation given the wild events that transpire in the Nine Realms. Although Mjolnir does not become a wieldable weapon by the player, some might thinkthe Draupnir Spear more than makes up for it. Blessed by Brok in a touching tribute, the spear reminds Kratos of his Spartan training and makes a fitting addition to his arsenal.
God of War Ragnarokis available now for PS4 and PS5.
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