Faye God of War Laufey

Faye God of War Laufey is the playable protagonist — a Jötunn warrior known to longtime fans primarily through murals, flashbacks, and the grief-soaked opening of the 2018 game. Her full Norse name is Laufey; Kratos and Atreus simply called her Faye. This God of War Laufey character guide covers everything confirmed about her from official Santa Monica Studio materials. For the first time, she is given the entire spotlight.

Officially described as "the guardian of Midgard," "the guardian of the giants," and "the last guardian of the Jötnar left in Midgard," Faye spent her life protecting the Norse world and its remaining giant-kind while concealing her true identity from Kratos. She secretly mapped out Kratos and Atreus' entire journey — marking the trees, planning their path, training Atreus for what lay ahead — before dying before the game's playable events even begin.

In Faye God of War Laufey, players follow her into the Everywhen — the afterlife realm of the gods — from the very moment Kratos burns her body on the funeral pyre in GoW 2018's opening. Death, it turns out, was not an ending. It was the start of her own story.

The God of War games have never explicitly shown or stated how Faye died. God of War (2018) opens after her death, with Kratos carrying her body and burning it on a funeral pyre. There is no scene, line of dialogue, or document describing a violent end — her passing is consistently framed as illness or natural causes rather than a death in battle. Santa Monica Studio has not given an official cause of death, so it remains unconfirmed. What is certain is the timing: God of War Laufey begins at the exact moment of her cremation, when Faye awakens in the Everywhen.

Faye's age has never been officially confirmed in any God of War game. As a Jötunn (frost giant), she belongs to a long-lived race, so she is likely far older than a mortal human would appear — but no specific number has ever been stated. Treat any exact age as unconfirmed fan speculation until Santa Monica Studio says otherwise.

The combat system for Faye God of War Laufey is built on entirely different principles from Kratos' brute-force approach — the Leviathan Axe thrown, recalled, blocking with the Shield of Chaos. Santa Monica Studio has described her style as speed, control, and relentlessness. She does not overpower enemies; she outmaneuvers them.

The 20-minute gameplay demo confirmed aerial combos as a central part of her kit — she can launch enemies, follow them into the air, and chain attacks with Rue's ribbon extensions before landing. GamesRadar compared the feel to "Devil May Cry 5 by way of God of War," noting the clear shift from the measured pace of earlier God of War entries.

Developers also emphasize her pragmatism: "She's a great fighter, but she's also very willing to fight dirty." Faye will use every available tool — her sword's magic properties, Rue's extensions, and Phranque's cosmic abilities — to win a fight. Specific named abilities, skill trees, and upgrade paths have not yet been detailed, as the game has not been released.