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Best Boss Battles of God of War - Part 2 of 3

10 Best Boss Battles of the God of War Trilogy



Hydra

The Hydra in God of War is the first boss battle in the series -- and serves as an introduction to the game and the mythology behind it. After killing the Hydra’s many heads, Kratos confronts the Hydra king on a ship.
After the player climbs up a net to reach the wooden platform atop the mast. The Hydra’s roar is enough to send Kratos careening off of the platform. Kratos pushes the Hydra’s head down onto the ship’s mast, impaling and killing it.



Kraken

In God of War III Kratos battles a Kraken. During the fight Kratos uses the body of a dead spartan soldier to weigh down on pressure pads that allow him to fly up and cut off the Kraken’s tentacles.
The Kraken realizes Kratos’ plan and eats the body. Kratos must then dislodge the Kraken from the pillars it’s holding on to and deliver a final blow with an extendable bridge.
Ares
In God of War Ares is the final boss of the game and the series’ first battle against a god. After retrieving Pandora’s Box, Kratos grows in size to contend with Ares, who transforms into a more beastly god. Ares torments Kratos with memories of how he (tricked by Ares himself) had slain his wife and child. Kratos officially becomes the God of War by driving a massive blade through Ares’ throat.

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