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How Tall is Thor in God of War?

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Thor stands at 7 feet 4 inches (2.25 meters / 225 cm) in God of War: Ragnarök. That's the most cited and widely accepted number.

But here's the full picture — because sources differ slightly:

SourceThor's Height
Game Rant / EGW (in-game comparison)7'4" (225 cm)
God of War Wiki (Fandom)7'8" (234 cm)
Voice actor Ryan Hurst's estimate~7'0" (213 cm)
God of War Wiki (early depiction)9'5" (287 cm)

Why the difference? Thor was initially depicted at 9'5", but this was later revised down to 7'8" — likely to make his proportions feel more realistic on screen. The 7'4" figure comes from direct in-game height comparison with Kratos.

How does Thor compare to other characters?

  • Kratos — 6'4" (193 cm) | Thor — ~7'0"–7'8" | Tyr — 8'5" (259 cm)
  • Thor is a full head taller than Kratos — clearly visible in every cutscene
  • Thor is taller than Odin, but shorter than Tyr

Why is Thor so big?

Thor is half-Jötunn (half-giant), which explains his massive size. Santa Monica Studio deliberately designed him to feel overwhelming and dangerous — his size reflects his role as Odin's enforcer and executioner.

God of War Thor vs Marvel Thor?

God of War's Thor is far larger than the MCU version, where Chris Hemsworth stands at just 6'3". The God of War version is a deliberate departure — physically terrifying, not heroic-looking.

Also read: How tall is Emilia Clarke?

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In thе, rеalm of Norsе mythology, Thor, thе mighty god of thundеr, is rеnownеd for his formidablе strength and imposing staturе. His prеsеncе looms largе, both litеrally and figurativеly, among thе panthеon of gods. But just how tall is Thor in God of War, thе critically acclaimеd vidеo gamе that has brought Norsе mythology to life on our scrееns?

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Updated on06/23/26
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