What is Baldur immune to?

Most legends about him concern his death. Icelandic stories tell how the gods amused themselves by throwing objects at him, knowing that he was immune from harm.

Is Baldur immune to everything?

At his birth, his mother learned from the runes that he would die a "needless death". Determined to prevent his death at any cost, Freya at some point placed a spell on him that made him invulnerable to all threats, physical or magical.

What is Baldur vulnerable to?

Baldur is beloved by all. He is cheery and kind. He is still made invulnerable with only a weakness to mistletoe. His death in Norse myth marks the beginning of Ragnarok.

Is Baldur immune to pain?

Baldur is invincible because Freya, having seen a prophecy that Baldur will one day die a needless death, put a spell on him that makes him impervious to pain, or any other sensation.

Why was Balder immune?

History. On the day of Baldur's birth, it was prophesied that he would someday die a pointless death. Freya, unable to accept that her son would one day die for no reason, would create a powerful enchantment that would literally prevent Baldur from being hurt no matter how minor.

Baldur is blessed with invulnerability

How did Baldur lose his invulnerability?

Icelandic stories tell how the gods amused themselves by throwing objects at him, knowing that he was immune from harm. The blind god Höd, deceived by the evil Loki, killed Balder by hurling mistletoe, the only thing that could hurt him.

Why Loki hates Baldur?

The gods rejoiced to know that Balder was invulnerable and invented a game in which everyone threw things at him. Loki was intensely jealous of Balder and resolved to destroy him. While all the gods hurled things at Balder, Balder's blind brother Hoder sat by himself, unable to join the fun.

What can t Baldur feel?

When he was born, Freya learned that he was destined to die in some horrible way, so she worked her powerful Vanir magic on him so as to make him immune to everything. Baldur was left immortal, pleasureless and painless. This inability to feel drove him to exact revenge on his mother.

Is Baldur the strongest god?

Baldur had super strength around the same as Kratos, but it was his inability to feel anything, pain, tiredness, or even emotions that gave him the edge. Thanks to the curse/blessing Freya placed upon him, Baldur is quite literally unkillable.

Who is stronger Kratos or Baldur?

Baldur had super strength around the same as Kratos, but it was his inability to feel anything, pain, tiredness, or even emotions that gave him the edge. Thanks to the curse/blessing Freya placed upon him, Baldur is quite literally unkillable.

Who does Baldur love?

Balder is married to Nanna and they live in Breidablick. The myths about Balder are about this death and the attempts to bring him back from the underworld.

What kills Baldur in Norse mythology?

The mistletoe struck Balder and pierced him through and through, and he fell down dead.

Is Baldur stronger than Thor?

Is Baldur stronger than Thor? No, in Marvel Comics, Thor is still at least twice as strong as his brother Baldur Balder possesses all of the superhuman attributes common among the Asgardians.

What did Odin whisper to Baldur?

Or e'er shall know. The myth itself does not say, but some speculate that Odin told his son that he (Balder) would survive the upcoming Ragnarok. Some say this could have been a prophecy from the Well of Knowledge, where Odin paid the price with the loss of his eye.

Is Baldur pure god?

Baldur is the God of light and the most beloved Aesir

Baldur is the God of light and purity in Norse mythology and all the Gods praise him for his beauty.

Can Baldur bleed?

Baldur is not supposed to be hurt/damaged by anything (except one thing) as per lore. But in the very first stranger boss fight he gets cut and bruised all over (which he heals mid fight) and is shown bleeding as well.

Is Baldur stronger than Heimdall?

Baldur is much more durable and physically stronger than heimdall.

Who is Kratos strongest enemy?

Ares, the original god of war, unless Kratos unseats him off of his throne and title. This was no easy feat and his boss fight is a testament to that. The battle between Ares and Kratos is one of the first truest combats between two gods.

Who can defeat Baldur?

However, shortly after Baldur loses a small amount of health, the spell protecting his life is broken. This is where the real fight against Baldur begins, and Kratos must use both the Levithan Axe and the Blades of Chaos to bring him down.

Why was Baldur insane?

Unfortunately, Baldur's sensory incapabilities drove him insane after years of being under his mother's spell. As a result, he grew to despise his mother and wished to kill her for the decades of pain she had inadvertently caused him, later regretting his decision to spare her life.

Why does Baldur hate Freya?

After Kratos and Atreus end up in the realm of Helheim after another encounter with Baldur, Kratos and Atreus watch as an illusion plays in front of Baldur. They learn that Freya is Baldur's mother, whom he despises due to the spell she cast on him that took away his ability to physically feel anything.

Is Kratos weaker in Ragnarok?

In many aspects, Atreus feels even stronger than Kratos, but that might have been done on purpose to make players feel more at ease in the Atreus sequences. So, while Kratos has been getting progressively weaker with each new entry, this is only part of the series' plot progression.

What is Loki's punishment for killing Baldr?

Ultimately, Loki caused the death of Baldr, wisest of the gods. As punishment, Loki now lies in a cave, bound to a rock by the entrails of his sons. A snake fastened to a stalactite above him drips venom into his face. Loki's faithful wife Sigyn catches the venom in a bowl, protecting Loki from harm.

Why is the death of Balder so famous?

The Death of Balder is one of the most significant events in Viking lore. His death causes the final rift between the Norse gods Loki and Odin. Balder's death sets into motion the events of Ragnarok and the Viking god's return from Hel after Ragnarok.

How did Baldur lose his immortality?

When Baldur punched Atreus he pierced himself with the mistletoe making him feel pain, basically removing his invulnerability. This allowed Kratos to kill him.