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Atreus

Atreus

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The son of Kratos in God of War who helps with combat and puzzles
  • proper noun
  • /əˈtreɪəs/
  • Neologism
: Atreus
  • In the game, Atreus must learn to harness his powers to aid Kratos in their journey.
  • son Atreus

Examples

  • In God of War (2018), Atreus assists Kratos with puzzles and combat throughout the journey.

  • Players discovered new dialogue that reveals Atreus's backstory in the game's final chapters.

  • Critics praised how Atreus grows from a boy into a skilled, thoughtful ally by the story's end.

  • In the game, Atreus helps Kratos solve puzzles.

  • Atreus is a skilled archer.

  • Atreus helps his father, Kratos, solve puzzles while battling enemies.

  • Atreus develops a strong bond with his father as they face challenges together.

Surface Forms

Atreus main

Etymology

Atreus in the God of War games is taken from that old Greek king. Using the myth name gives the character a link to 'family' and 'fate', so you can remember him as Kratos's son who carries that mythic story.