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Who Is Laufey in God of War? — The Full Story
Updated 2026-06-03
Laufey — called Faye by those close to her — is a central figure in the God of War franchise, even though she's dead by the time the 2018 game starts. She's Kratos' wife, Atreus' mother, and a giant of Jötunheim. The new game, God of War Laufey, finally puts her in the spotlight.
Who Laufey Was
- She was a member of the Jötnar (the giants of Norse mythology), though she lived apart from them in Midgard.
- Her giant name is Laufey. The name "Faye" seems to be a shortened, human-friendly version she used while living with Kratos.
- She knew about Atreus' giant heritage and his true name — Loki — but kept it hidden to protect him.
- Before meeting Kratos, she had her own history with giants and gods. The new game explores exactly that.
- She carved the path that Kratos and Atreus follow in God of War (2018). The marked trees were her doing.
Why She Matters in the Series
Faye is the reason Kratos ended up in the Norse realm. She found him after the events of God of War III, helped him heal, and gave him a second chance at life. Her death sets the entire 2018 game in motion. But the new game reveals she was far more than just Kratos' wife — she was a warrior, a wanderer, and someone who traveled through multiple mythologies before settling down.
FAQ
- Is Laufey a god?
- No, Laufey is a giant (Jötunn), not a god. In Norse mythology, giants are a separate race from the Aesir and Vanir gods. In the God of War series, giants are ancient beings with their own powers and knowledge.
- Why did Laufey change her name to Faye?
- The game hasn't fully explained this yet. It's likely that Faye wanted to hide her giant identity while living among humans in Midgard with Kratos. Using a shorter, less conspicuous name helped her blend in.