God Of War Ragnarök: Why Thor’s Leviathan Axe Wound Never Heals
screenrant.comThe gods in can quickly heal themselves, yet the wound on Thor’s stomach remains, though there could be a reason behind it. There are several instances where players can witness the fast recovery rate of various gods, like in (2018), where Kratos and Baldur can be seen rapidly healing their bodies during their battles. Atreus also shows a similar ability after Kratos unknowingly injures him when he transforms into a bear in .
Thor receives his wound when he faces Kratos in battle, a fight requested by Odinwho does not appreciate the Spartan rejecting his offer. After a lengthy fight that destroys much of the surrounding area, Kratos is able to land a solid hit using the Leviathan Axe on Thor’s stomach. Unsurprisingly, the attack does not stop Thor, and the two gods continue to exchange blows. In the end, Thor doesn't kill Kratos in and leaves after ominously saying that they will see each other again. The encounter leaves a festering wound on Thor for the rest of the game, and although the story does not provide an obvious answer, there is a proper explanation for this event.
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The reason behind Thor’s incurable wound is due to the Eitr imbued in the Leviathan Axe. In, Kratos throws the weapon into the Lake of Nine and awakens the World Serpent, who rises out of the water. Jormungandr returns the Axe to Kratos by spitting it out and, in the process, covering it with his venom. Players are even informed that the weapon has been “,” but the event is never mentioned again for the rest of the game. This detail is not a mysterious plothole in , but a subtle nod to an event in Norse mythology's Ragnarok.
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