Kratos’ wife in the Norse-era God of War games is Laufey—better known as Faye—a Jötunn (Frost Giant) warrior from Jötunh
Full name: Laufey (alias Faye)
Race: Jötunn (Frost Giant)
Son: Atreus (revealed to be Loki)
Status: Deceased before God of War (2018), but central to the story’s prophecy and worldbuilding.
Her Role in the Story
Faye’s death begins Kratos and Atreus’ journey to scatter her ashes in Jötunheim.
She secretly shaped many events long before the game begins, including protecting the Jötnar and hiding her true identity from Odin.
She taught Atreus survival skills and prepared both him and Kratos for the path ahead.
Known as Laufey the Just, respected among giants and feared by Aesir gods.
Originally wielded the Leviathan Axe, forged for her by Brok and Sindri.
Fought Thor to a standstill, demonstrating immense strength and magical ability.
Possessed foresight and influenced prophecies to give her family freedom of choice.
Faye becomes the protagonist of the announced game God of War: Laufey, exploring her journey in the gods’ afterlife.
Faye remains one of the most influential figures in the Norse God of War saga despite never appearing alive in the mainline games.
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In the God of War series, she is known as 'Laufey the Just', Kratos' wife, and Atreus' mother. She is recognized as the Last Guardian of the Jötnar and for her efforts to pre… In Norse Mythology Laufey or Nális a figure from Norse mythology, the mother of Loki and consort of Fárbauti. Laufey is mentioned several times in the Prose Edda, composed in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. The first mention occurs in Gylfaginning, where Hig… In The God of War Series God of War Faye is only seen in-game as a corpse wrapped in sheets and later cremated, but is a crucial character mentioned extensively in God of War. She is the second wife of Kratos and the mother of Loki. Although s… Appearance Laufey was a beautiful tall woman with bright blue eyes and medium length strawberry-blonde hair that cascades down her back with braids strewn in random locations, the most notable ones being three large braids. The three large braids a…
