Kratos (Mortal Kombat)

==Summary==
Kratos is a guest character introduced in Mortal Kombat (2011) as a crossover with the God of War game series. Shortly after withdrawing from his quest against the gods of Olympus, Kratos was abruptly pulled across space and time and transported before Shao Kahn, who had summoned the demi-god through a powerful spell and bound him to his will.
However, no magic can hold a God of War for long and Kratos soon broke free from the chains. Enraged beyond measure, Kratos swore to make the warlord feel the same terror that struck the Olympians. Taking down Shao Kahn will also earn him the favor of the so-called gods of this realm. One day, it could prove useful.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Kratos
Origin: Mortal Kombat 
Age: Unknown
Gender: Male
Classification: Demi-God
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Weapon Mastery, Martial Arts (Integrates punches, knees and kicks that he alternates to his weapon-based fighting style), Acrobatics (Able to perform somersault jumps and execute several attacks out of them. Can grab and strike an opponent in mid-air. Can recover his footing by rolling back into position after a knock down), Weapon Control (Can summon and dispel his weapons at will), Fire Manipulation (The Blades of Exile brim with flamesMortal Kombat (2011) - Kratos's Trailer and generate fiery bursts on hit. The Boots of Hermes leave a trail of fire behind them. Also via Apollo's Bow and Argos Ram), Light Manipulation and Status Effect Inducement (Via Head of Helios), Attack Reflection and Energy Projection (Via the Golden Fleece), Speed Amplification (Via Hermes Dash), Petrification (Via Medusa's Gaze), Damage Boost (Can execute enhanced versions of his special attacks at the cost of more stamina), Age Manipulation (Via his Babality. See the note down below), Resistance to Mind Manipulation (Broke free from Shao Kahn's will-binding spell, though it took him some time)
Attack Potency: Large Building level+ (Bested and killed Shao Kahn in kombat. Has slain Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage and BarakaMortal Kombat (2011) - Kratos's Ending)
Speed: Massively Hypersonic+ reactions and combat speed (Comparable to Shao Kahn)
Lifting Strength: Class K (Comparable to Shao Kahn and threatened to rip off his spine)
Striking Strength: Large Building level+
Durability: Large Building level+ (Able to withstand blows Shao Kahn)
Stamina: At least Athletic (Fought Shao Kahn in a battle to the death)
Range: Standard Melee range physically, Extended Melee Range to Several Meters with equipment
Standard Equipment: Blades of Exile, Blade of Olympus, Apollo's Bow, Golden Fleece, Head of Helios, Boots of Hermes, Nemean Cestus and Medusa's Head.
Intelligence: At least Gifted in combat (Stated to be Ancient Greece's most bloodthirsty warrior and the strongest warrior of all time, having even been the God of War for a time. Has a history of fighting against gods and monsters, as demonstrated by the weapons he has appropriated of after killing them. Shao Kahn could not defeat him and several other kombatants have fallen under his rage) 
Weaknesses: None notable.
Note: The Babality is meant to be a "Gameplay only" ability. It is featured in this profile for completion's sake, but it can be restrited in VS matches.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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*Apollo's Bow: Kratos fires two flaming arrows at the opponent.
**Apollo's Inferno: Kratos fires three flaming arrows at an arch trajectory.
*Golden Fleece: Kratos uses his armlet to block an incoming attack, absorb its force and send it back. Melee attacks are countered with a physical strike while projectiles, either material or immaterial, are reflected in the form of a golden bolt. 
**Argos Ram: Upon absorbing an opponent's attack, Kratos slams the ground and releases a wave of fire.
*Head of Helios: Kratos pulls out the head of the sun god and points it at the opponent, causing a sudden flash that blinds them.
**Helios Flare: The flash has a longer range.
*Zeus's Rage: Kratos stabs the opponent in the abdomen, forcing them to kneel, and punches them square in the face.
**Revenge Of Olympus: After downing the opponent, Kratos summons the Blade of Olympus and impales them through the back.
*Hermes Dash: Kratos uses the Boots of Hermes and runs at the opponent at incredible speed. 
**Hermes Rush: The dash deals more damage.
MKApolloBow.gif|Apollo's Bow
GoldenFleece.gif|Golden Fleece
HeliosHead.gif|Head of Helios
ZeusRage.gif|Zeus's Rage
HermesDash.gif|Hermes Dash
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*Nemean Cestus: Kratos flings the Blades of Exile at the opponent, stabbing them in the chest and himself in front of them. He delivers a second double attack to the chest, shattering their ribcage. Lastly, Kratos evokes the Nemean Cestus and punches the opponent in the face with such a power to cause wide fractures across the skull. 
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===Fatalities===
*Blade of Olympus: Kratos stabs the opponent in the gut with his blades and pulls them out in a way that forces the victim to kneel while facing the opposing direction. As they bleed out, Kratos summons the Blade of Olympus, impales them from back to front and drives it upward to slice them in half. 
*Medusa's Gaze: Kratos wields Medusa's Head and points its gaze at the opponent, turning them into solid stone. He then calls forth the Nemean Cestus and delivers a spinning blow that shatters them into rubble.
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===Babality===
Kratos conjures a spell that turns the opponent into an infant.
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==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Losses:
Inconclusive:
==References==
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