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ABaldur’s Gate 3player just modeled their custom Gnome character after Kratos from theGod of Warseries. The latest installment in theBaldur’s Gateseries launched for PC earlier this week, and it is already one of the biggest andmost popular games on Steam to date. Just like past installments,Baldur’s Gate 3bases its rules and gameplay systems on those of theDungeons and Dragonsfranchise and allows players to embark on a mystical journey to defeat the dark forces that threaten Faerun.
Part of this experience is being able to craft a custom character to play as, andBaldur’s Gate 3gives players plenty of options for their hero. From selecting a backstory to choosing from one ofnine different playable races,Baldur’s Gate 3players have no shortage of possibilities when it comes to building their avatar in the spirit of the tabletop RPGs the game is inspired by. Naturally, some players might useBaldur’s Gate 3’s character customization tools to recreate famous warriors from other games and properties – including one legendary PlayStation anti-hero known and feared across the lands of Greek and Nordic mythology.
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Reddit user spudzzy recently shared an image of their inspiredBaldur’s Gate 3Gnome character, which is modeled after Kratos fromGod of War. Named “Kratome,” this pint-sized warrior carries the Ghost of Sparta’s distinctive ash-white completion and red markings, in addition to the simple leather garb, full beard, and hefty battle axe he sported in his later Norse adventures. The only major differences between Kratome and his inspiration are his size and pointy elf-like ears.
The original Kratos was created as themain protagonist of theGod of Warseriesway back in 2005 and would become a flagship character for the PlayStation brand in the years since. He began his journey as an angry, vengeful figure out to avenge his slain family by destroying the Gods of Mount Olympus in the originalGod of Wartrilogy, but would later mellow out and seek a much more enlightened path alongside his son Atreus. This journey reached its apex in last year’sGod of War Ragnarok, which launched on the PlayStation 5 to massive praise and multiple gaming awards.
It’s not yet clear whenKratos will return in a newGod of Wargame, but it looks like at least one player has brought the Ghost of Sparta to life inBaldur’s Gate 3, at least in Gnome form. Since the genuine article is known for towering over mortal and deity alike in theGod of Wargames, seeing Kratos reimagined as a smaller but no less fierce Gnome is a fun novelty, as well as a testament to the varied and in-depth character customization suite thatBaldur’s Gate 3grants its players.
Baldur’s Gate 3is out now on PC and will come out on September 6 for PS5. An Xbox version is in development.
