Character answer • Updated June 2026
Who Is Kratos' Wife in God of War?
The short answer is Faye in the modern Norse saga, but Kratos' full story includes two wives: Lysandra, his first wife in Greece, and Faye, the Giant warrior also called Laufey and the mother of Atreus.
Quick answer
Kratos' wife in the Norse games is Faye, also known as Laufey
If you are asking about God of War (2018), God of War Ragnarok, Atreus, or the announced God of War Laufey game, Kratos' wife is Faye. Her Giant name is Laufey, and she is Atreus' mother. Her death before the 2018 game is the event that sends Kratos and Atreus on the journey to scatter her ashes.
If you are asking about Kratos' original Greek life, his wife was Lysandra. She and their daughter Calliope died because of Kratos' service to Ares, which is why the older games treat Kratos' family tragedy as the wound behind his rage.
So the clean answer is: Faye is Kratos' wife in the Norse saga and the mother of Atreus; Lysandra was his first wife in Greece. Most modern searches for 'Kratos wife' mean Faye, but both names matter if you want the full timeline.
- Norse saga wife
- Faye / Laufey
- Greek-era wife
- Lysandra
- Atreus' mother
- Faye
- Main search intent
- Identify the wife and avoid mixing two eras
Name check
Kratos' wives compared
The confusion comes from the fact that God of War has two major eras and Kratos has a family tragedy in each.| Name | Role | Story era | Search note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faye / Laufey | Kratos' wife and Atreus' mother | Modern Norse saga: God of War (2018), Ragnarok memories, and God of War Laufey context. | Best answer for searches about Atreus' mother, the ashes journey, or the new Laufey game. |
| Lysandra | Kratos' first wife and Calliope's mother | Greek backstory before the Norse games. | Correct answer when the question is about Kratos' original family and why his skin and guilt matter. |
| Calliope | Kratos and Lysandra's daughter, not his wife | Greek tragedy that shapes Kratos' past. | Often appears in wife-name searches, but she is Kratos' daughter. |
| Atreus | Kratos and Faye's son | Central child character in the Norse saga. | Questions about Atreus' mother point back to Faye / Laufey. |
Why Faye matters
Faye is not only 'Kratos' wife'
The modern games make Faye important because of what she planned, protected, and passed to Atreus.She starts the 2018 journey
Faye dies before God of War (2018), but her final wish drives the whole game. Kratos and Atreus leave the Wildwoods to scatter her ashes from the highest peak, and that journey opens the path to the Giants, prophecy, and Atreus' hidden identity.
This is why most players meet Faye through absence rather than direct scenes. The game turns a family funeral into a road story about trust, grief, and truth.
She is Laufey of the Jotnar
Faye is also Laufey, a Giant connected to the Jotnar. That identity explains why Atreus is tied to Loki, why Giant shrines keep pointing toward the family, and why Faye knew more about the journey than Kratos understood at first.
Calling her only Kratos' wife misses the point. She is a parent, a warrior, a strategist, and one of the main bridges between the emotional family plot and the mythic Norse conflict.
She now has her own spotlight
God of War Laufey pushes Faye from remembered character to playable lead. That makes the wife question more useful as a starting point than an ending point: once you know the name, the better question is what Faye was protecting and what her story adds to the series.
The confirmed premise also keeps the article current without turning rumors into facts. PS5 is confirmed; the release date and many gameplay specifics still need official confirmation.
Timeline
Where each wife fits in Kratos' story
Separating the Greek and Norse eras is the easiest way to remember the names.
Kratos marries Lysandra
Before he becomes the Ghost of Sparta, Kratos has a wife, Lysandra, and a daughter, Calliope. Their deaths become the tragedy behind his hatred of Ares and the gods.
Kratos begins a new life with Faye
In the Norse wilds, Kratos builds a quieter life with Faye. They raise Atreus, and Faye keeps her Giant name and deeper plans hidden until after her death.
Faye's final wish shapes the game
The ashes journey reveals that Faye is Laufey and that Atreus has a larger destiny than Kratos expected.
Faye becomes the lead
The announced game centers Faye after her funeral and follows her through the Everywhen as she tries to protect the future of Kratos and Atreus.
Common mix-ups
Questions that usually hide inside 'Kratos wife'
These searches sound similar, but they need different answers.What is Kratos' wife's name?
For the Norse games, the name is Faye. Her Giant name is Laufey. For the Greek backstory, the name is Lysandra.
Who is Atreus' mother?
Atreus' mother is Faye / Laufey. That is why his identity is connected to the Giants and the Loki reveal.
Is Faye a god or a Giant?
Faye is presented as a Giant, one of the Jotnar. The new Laufey project expands that identity rather than replacing it.
Source notes
How this answer stays source-first
This page avoids treating speculation as canon. It uses the released God of War story for the wife timeline, and it uses official PlayStation and Santa Monica Studio material only for current God of War Laufey details.
For a deeper character entry, read the full Faye guide. For broad release status, platform notes, trailers, and Everywhen context, return to the wiki homepage.
Answer in one line
- Faye / Laufey is Kratos' wife in the Norse saga.
- Faye is Atreus' mother.
- Lysandra was Kratos' first wife in Greece.
- Calliope was Kratos' daughter, not his wife.
- God of War Laufey makes Faye the playable lead.
FAQ
Kratos wife FAQ
Who is Kratos' wife in God of War?
In the Norse games, Kratos' wife is Faye, also known as Laufey. In his Greek backstory, his first wife was Lysandra.
What is the name of Atreus' mother?
Atreus' mother is Faye. Her Giant name is Laufey, which connects Atreus to the Jotnar and to the Loki reveal.
Is Faye the same as Laufey?
Yes. Faye is the name used by Kratos and Atreus, while Laufey is her Giant name.
Was Lysandra Kratos' wife?
Yes. Lysandra was Kratos' first wife in Greece and the mother of Calliope. She is separate from Faye.
Is Faye playable in God of War Laufey?
Yes. Official material presents Faye / Laufey as the playable lead of God of War Laufey.