Kratos Helps Brok Feel Special - Brok Blesses The Draupnir Spear for Kratos - God of War Ragnarok

Kratos Helps Brok Feel Special - Brok Blesses The Draupnir Spear for Kratos - God of War Ragnarok
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[@VideoGameSophistry]

Here is EVERY Scene with Brok and Sindri in God of War Ragnarok! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ3chmCLrJqgfck

[@justanotheryoutuber1997]

I love they handled Brok’s vulgarity. It’s not too gratuitous , to the point where it’s unfunny, it’s just the right amount to make it charming in a way. I’m gonna miss him

[@kalgarc]

Me too.

[@xxx_jim_the_reaper_xxx]

Long live Brok!

[@davidm1277]

The fuck you want

[@scumbaggaming9418]

I think it's also because he puts a lot of emphasis on the main syllable of the word, it both makes it more funny and it makes you think he's saying it with conviction.

[@Wolfrage76]

Brok and His Bro are the kind of Dudes Ya want to go hang out with, while eating a fine juicy Steak and drinking Beer, or Ale at a BBQ Party on Saturdays, while talking about the things than happened during the week.

[@abbaskizilbash6156]

I love how endearing it is how Kratos kneels down and asks Brok's blessing. The man has gotten gifts of weapons from Gods but he realizes and respects brok as both a friend and a extraordinary blacksmith. Tbh I think Kratos preferred his blessing over the mermaid smith's

[@saywhatnow8619]

Agreed

[@tylerberman7527]

yeah id say he now has two weapons he likes, the axe and this spear, because theyre both from people he cared about

[@Pinstripe105]

He liked him from the first time brok said "I could improve her it pleases you son of a bitch"

[@Foat_Gucker]

@@tylerberman7527 thats really nice, considering that he really despise his Blade of chaos

[@wirahadi70]

"DAMMIT, SINDRI! YA LYING SCAT-SCRUBBER!" 😄😄😄😄😁😁😁😁

[@trippiehippie5262]

"It needs the blessing of a *great* blacksmith" Literally the highest form of honor I can imagine is a compliment from Kratos

[@silentresident1622]

Fr kratos Even says Thanks to brok At the start

[@itsme924]

Not once has kratos ever knelt for someone till now

[@erikfrommeyer2606]

Someone that wasn’t a god at least

[@Xxbwachamp445xX]

@@itsme924Ares

[@TytanR3x]

@@Xxbwachamp445xXwell ares was a fucking god

[@adarkwind4712]

Kratos kneeled *KNEELED* to receive Broks blessing. The man kneels to no one. He really did care for him.

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

More then care. He RESPECTED him. The Ghost of Sparta only kneels to those who deserve it. You cannot compel such an act of respect. Literal gods have died trying to draw out of him by force what he gave to Brok willingly.

[@kylenajjar4548]

Kratos kneels to no god. Only his son

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

@@kylenajjar4548 …. Kratos doesn’t kneel to his son wtf?? The two of them trust each other. Neither feel’s subservient

[@user-lu4sw9re8k]

The only reason kratos kneeled down to brok is because brok is a midget lil nigga 🤣🤣🤣 hes a dwarf

[@firestar4407]

"Pick that up. And pay for it." "The Ghost of Sparta bends to no mortal!"

[@linkboy7212]

It feels like poetry. The last blacksmith Kratos worked with stabbed him in the back. This one shows his friendship, and even gives him his blessing. Really shows how far Kratos has grown

[@outerheaven1102]

Haphaestus did everything he could to protect his daughter , kratos is no different it is just sad that it turned out like that

[@TheMysteriouswatcher]

@@outerheaven1102 Kratos even gave Hephaestus credit for doing what he did. He saw the Smith as an equal but it just turns out Kratos was the stronger between them.

[@emperorofinception3571]

@@TheMysteriouswatcher I believe that Kratos mentioned him at some point in this game where stated that he knew a blacksmith whose daughter was the key to the box he made, and he tried to protect her. So, I don't think he holds any ill will for that, it is simply that only one of them could achieve their goal and for that to happen the other had to die. Kratos ended up being the one who won.

[@nowanimportant8887]

@@outerheaven1102 True. He understood where the smith god was coming from.

[@Bryandan1elson]

and Brok was stabbed in the front as a result of working with Kratos. so it goes both ways

[@krukis98]

This scene is incredible. It really shows the respect and friendship between Brok and Kratos. The moment where Kratos puts on the ring and calls the spear is so powerful.

[@somenathBittu]

Because they both dont have their souls

[@KibitoAkuya]

@@somenathBittu pretty sure he has, no way you literally kill the one who manages the souls but you don't take back yours

[@arizonaranger2333]

@@somenathBittu he literally spoke to the thing that can only speak to people with souls.

[@somenathBittu]

@@arizonaranger2333 when did he talk with that thing?

[@marccordero5645]

Jjjiiu

[@JuanMartinez-bm3gl]

Kratos said brok speaks plainly. Like brok is incapable of telling a lie. It's a just such a good line displaying Kratos trust in him

[@dumpsterfiregames4710]

I feel like people don't talk about this enough. That has got to be the biggest sign of respect one could get from Kratos, he truly liked Brok and found his company quite enjoyable. Brok didn't lie, he didn't bullshit anything to Kratos and told him EXACTLY what was going on and didn't try and benefit in any way besides just doing what he does best. Kratos considered the dwarves his family along with Atreus, even when Sindri was talking mad shit to him after the death of his brother, saying; "some of us were bigger fools than others" after Kratos said how they were all fooled by Odin's disguise. He didn't fight with Sindri, nor did he try and challenge his emotions, he allowed him to grieve as needed, knowing that he's suffering and just needs space.

[@user-qc1ff3st7r]

I feel like him knowing this about Brok is why he took to heart the phrase “it’s about the nature of a thing, not its form” instead of dismissing it. A great show of strength in their relationship

[@marcusboysuave]

Honestly, the fact that Brok didn't immediately confront Sindri and cuss him out for lying about his first death was really honorable. It wasn't until he dies again that he makes sure to let Sindri know he is forgiven. Brok was the realest one in this game. RIP

[@User-qp6cw]

Yeah. I used to favour Sindri over Brok, and found him funnier...After a replay of GOW 2018 and my first playthrough of Ragnarok, I saw the light and saw Brok as the best blue boi he is.

[@Uccapone]

Crazy how brok basically insults kratos with the Faye taste in men thing but he still asks for his blessing kratos has indeed come a long way

[@xxx_jim_the_reaper_xxx]

Its a power move to insult Kratos without him ripping your head off.

[@RetroVideoGamer23]

I wouldn’t call it an insult but a friend roasting u, Kratos enjoys Broks company and understands they r friends, if it was someone he didn’t know I think Kratos would not be pleasant through intimidation

[@mat7083]

@@RetroVideoGamer23 The young Kratos, probably

[@RetroVideoGamer23]

@@mat7083 yes young kratos would not be so nice at all

[@bladestrike8045]

He didn't insult shit, Kratos was a spartan soldier, pretty sure he and his comrades had that kind of banter all the time.

[@Nematoda4ever]

this is the weapon that made for Kratos and only him, forge with his blood and the only weapon made with the purpose of protecting his son. also got blessing from the best blacksmith, his friend among all of Kratos weapon use, this and Axe are the most special to him, Spear for his son, Axe from his beloved wife.

[@xxx_jim_the_reaper_xxx]

Reminds me of Arms of Sparta. Ahhhhh...

[@hisazuryuzen6761]

Blades of vengeance, axe of justice and spear of protection. Now thats one hell of a loadout

[@onetwopikachu8122]

The blades was his past, the axe his present and the spear his future

[@noahjordan4721]

@@onetwopikachu8122 I fucking love this, great representation of the weapons

[@danielgeronimo5538]

Plus the spear is the traditional and first weapon he had mastered. This is a weapon only he could wield on his own.

[@brunosuicida6791]

What many people failed to realize is that, when Kratos says "I am tired" he's not physically tired, he's mentally and emotionally tired, for the first time in a very long time, The Ghost of Sparta, needs to lay down for his thoughts

[@Vanlifecrisis]

He might be physically tired too. I dont think he self heals/ does the God thing unless hes enraged or in combat (maybe cause hes a God of War). Like when he fought baldur he clenched his fist angrily and healed just like baldur did earlier, but when the fight ended he appeared hurt and exhausted for a while.

[@filds1]

@@Vanlifecrisis I mean he came to norse to have a finally a normal life. He started a new family just some bitch nip go to his home and start a second war on him,... Im pretty sure i would be tired mentally also .

[@BronxBorn99]

SPOILERS Man Brok really turned into my favorite character this game. He said whatever he wanted whenever he wanted, didn’t care about anybody’s god status & just wanted to do what was right, & was the only one who caught onto the whole Tyr thing. His death is one of the few video game deaths that shook me. RIP to a real one

[@joshuat770]

Yep

[@semiedgv]

His funeral fucking broke me. Man I haven't balled like that in a while

[@indeedthatguy]

RIP

[@ChadKakashi]

The dwarves were perfect in this game. Which is great since everything else was kinda meh.

[@mappybc6097]

@Chad Kakashi To me, Baldur and Mimir were also great.

[@boogereater69]

Right at 11:11 is so goddamn heart breaking because that’s the EXACT same theme they use for the funeral. Truly devastating.

[@barozukos7791]

It's because this is Brok and Sindri's theme

[@_Zephster]

It's called huldur brothers

[@justsomeguy747]

After Brok settles a shop after clearing out the enemies, Kratos says thank you, Brok. It’s a genuinely heartwarming moment. Last time Kratos received a weapon as a gift from a blacksmith, said blacksmith betrayed him, and Kratos clearly hasn’t forgotten that. I think Kratos also genuinely respects Brok because he’s a genuinely caring person and helped him save Atreus. In that regard he might be equalled to Freya.

[@cypher4783]

Brok is a good example of the difference between being kind and being nice. He is a very kind dwarf that will swear at you the whole time.

[@justsomeguy747]

@@cypher4783 Brok has a crude attitude, yes, but I think Kratos knows he’s just fooling around and doesn’t have ill intentions.

[@johanneshjortshj8646]

@@justsomeguy747 "The nature of a thing is more important than its form"

[@higharchbishopofteatasting6217]

@@johanneshjortshj8646 GAHDAMN IT I LOVE BROK

[@crucible1084]

Brok was straight up prepared to journey with kratos into Helheim to save atreus His attitude is what sets him apart for everyone, but he's truly kind and peaceful

[@nogafka]

“It is the nature of a thing that matters. Not its form.”- Kratos

[@MonosEx]

Actually that's a quote from Brok, Krato was listening to his banter with Mimir

[@perfumefemur]

@@MonosEx 10:48

[@Kyla8132]

2:28

[@haydenberends3905]

LOVE that Kratos threw Brok's advice back at him

[@purpletylenol7787]

Brok***

[@bathtubplustoaster625]

The Blades Of Chaos a painful reminder of the cost of Vengeance. The Leviathan Axe a gift to use for a new and better life. The Draupnir Spear a weapon made up of the blood of a God and the blessing of a great Blacksmith to be used for protection of what Kratos loves.

[@ultima99xib]

The explanation you tried to add to the spear just ruins it. Simple is sometimes better.

[@mappybc6097]

@Deep Inside You already have Leviathan. Mjolnir would be pretty redundant as a weapon. Also, Draupnir is in a league of its own. Outside of the Blade of Olympus, it's easily the most powerful weapon Kratos has ever wielded.

[@ultima99xib]

@Mappy Bc You're on Crack if you want to call that spear one of the most powerful. It's also not redundant to have made him use the hammer we would actually have to see him put some effort. When kratos told atreaus he he was wrong to teach him to let go of himself kratos didn't acknowledge himself as a person. The hammer could have been a good Segway into him having to use more power and realizing it's okay to use strength if he's fighting for the right things.

[@mappybc6097]

@Jack That spear is being powered by a legendary artifact and the blood of Kratos, and it was forged by a smith that the guys who forged Mjolnir venerated. You are the one on crack if you think any of the other greek weapons besides the Blade of Olympus are anything other than toys next to it.

[@ultima99xib]

@Mappy Bc the other ones were also forged by gods you're on Crack if you think an artifact makes anything overpowered cause yeah you don't know how the other weapons were forged.

[@wyattchandler6359]

I love how at 2:25 you can actually hear the wind cut out since Brok took the "sound" of it.

[@-.DIO.-]

I like how the Lady seemed surprised to see that Kratos is a Greek God of War.

[@Kelanich]

It seems she was able to... read blood of sorts, seeing her watching it intently as it changed shape.

[@sunayocarissime5309]

Lol yup she was probably thinking, "woah, wtf are YOU doing here? Greek God of War no less, oh well blood is blood I guess."🤣

[@painiscupcakes8240]

Shes like " ayo tf this greek god doing here, well fuck it change it to norse then "

[@Kelanich]

@@sunayocarissime5309 I think Kratos being a powerful god of war, and a Spartan, whose people specialises in spears, his blood made the spear extra powerful.

[@sentientmustache8360]

“Oh you’re Greek huh? Well, maybe you appreciate this little red cloth”

[@slvstnwinder]

From “I don’t run errands for dwarfs” to kneeling before Brok to ask for a blessing on the new spear. What an arc for both characters.

[@carlzerris6566]

Small thing but i really like the words Brok uses for the blessing. 3 lines but only one of them were about the weapon being good at killing. The 2nd was for it to be tempered by wisdom. and the third tto be only used when it is needed.

[@glenpope4955]

Truly a good blessing for a weapon. And he claimed he couldn't bless for shit.

[@emperorofinception3571]

@@glenpope4955 He doesn't give himself enough credit, it is not a long or elaborate blessing, but it is a good blessing regardless.

[@2ethefirst318]

I really do love that final line especially because it very specifically speaks to kratos as a person. He knows kratos only fights when necessary and so blessed the spear with that purpose, it’s kind of the opposite of the blades of chaos which are eternally tied to kratos even if it’s against his will.

[@carlsfc6807]

Brok: “may it be put down when it’s job is done… “ Me In game: *plays around with the exploding spears*

[@AngryGodzillaBirds1]

​@carlsfc6807 the job there was bringing you joy :)

[@cccc-fh7su]

"May this weapon strike true May it be wielded with wisdom May it be put down when it's job is done." The greatest blessing a weapon can ever receive.

[@Guardian582]

interestingly this is the same oath that is required to even pick up Excalibur

[@beniirama4076]

considering excalibur was given by the lady of the lake, so, yeah..

[@andray310]

@@Guardian582 REALLLLYYYYYY???? Interesting. I wonder if this is a hint to Excalibur in the next game

[@Guardian582]

@@andray310 i dunno if its the exact words but its close

[@andray310]

@@Guardian582 oh I believe it bro. With them delving into different mythologies and Norse being so close to English(Arthurian) I would bet they create Excalibur and give it to Atreus.

[@viktorsilva4017]

Kratos is the guy that literally ripped Helios' head with his bare hands. We never expected him to be wholesome. That's good and i don't say that because i didn't like it, on the contrary, i love that Kratos is finally finding himself

[@adrianraulskrobek5868]

You forgot what he did to poseidon who was the Second nicest god to him even during the invasion of Olympus and he gave him the Most brutal death in gow history

[@justsomeguy747]

Poseidon cared for Atlantis because the city was an extension of his own power. It’s basically a form of narcissism. On top of that it is mentioned that Poseidon was a rapist, so I wouldn’t say he’s “nice”. The gods lied to Kratos that his brother was dead, not in interest of the greater good or anything like that, just to preserve their own godly existence. If they had some dignity they would have told Kratos that his brother was alive after Ares died and it is mentioned that Zeus didn’t want Deimos to suffer. Ares had his own plans. If Kratos saved Deimos after killing Ares, he could have made amends with the god’s provided they told him the truth, but since they didn’t Kratos was completely infuriated.

[@adrianraulskrobek5868]

@@justsomeguy747 i didnt say he was nice to kratos just said he was the Second nicest first is athena who betrayed him

[@jonathansmnjtk4469]

Use that head as a flashlight or flashbang💀 Hecks nah bro😂

[@rohithg3000]

@@adrianraulskrobek5868 I mean the second nicest Olympian is still a world class dick that genuinely deserves to get their face rearranged so Kratos was still on point.

[@neoshinsei4073]

" It is the nature of a thing that matters. not its form. " honestly, the phrase is really so damn powerful and it even helped me in real life. I went in a huge quarrel with a friend. We stopped talking for months and one day she sent me a simple " I'm sorry " and I didn't even bother to answer because for me after what we went through, I was feeling like a simple sorry wasn't enough. But in that moment, when Kratos said to Brok " It is the nature of a thing that matters. not its form. " It striked me and I realized... she actually felt sorry and apologized. that was the nature of the thing and what mattered. not it's form, the fact that she just put 3 words and not 200. This game is truely a masterpiece.

[@hollywoodkid1342]

Are you guys still good?

[@aiiv7839]

I know it's been a while, but please tell me you guys are getting along better, now.

[@concept5631]

How'd everything turn out?

[@itsukarine]

is she hot

[@MegaMinecraft901]

@@concept5631She spontaneously exploded

[@PandaPhooj]

Finding all or just the missing piece of Brok's Spirit as a side quest would be an incredible addition to the game.

[@azfarahsan]

i second this

[@CarlosVasquez-xf8nx]

Third

[@MidnightWanderer]

Fourth

[@k2tme451]

Fifth

[@florencejohnpaclibar.1b872]

I really wish they do that as a dlc because I feel really sorry for Sindri. They say because Brok was missing a piece of his soul there is no afterlife for him so I'm hoping we get a dlc where we are able to find the final piece to give Sindri a measure of peace

[@khoinguyen5004]

Brok gave Mimir a riddle, and Mimir finally solve it when time comes

[@potatoraider7320]

That one's really painful, the timing made me tear up a little.

[@ukasaade9292]

@@potatoraider7320 everytime the scene where odin about reveal himself i was like punisher no,no,no,no wait, wait wait. Really a heartbreaking scene R.I.P a real one Brok

[@fabianmadrid4284]

When brok asked mimir that riddle, i came up with space. The more you take away, the more you have.q

[@xxxjmacxotwod8551]

“A hole”😢😭😭😭 RIP BROK tht hit me the hardest I was in disbelief when Odin stabbed him and balled out when he said “You have to let go..”

[@lukang117]

So Syndri always went to see the lady because he was worried Brok would pick up on her not talking to him because of missing soul bits?

[@marcusboysuave]

A very reasonable theory! I think you're likely correct.

[@Nematoda4ever]

yes, thats his reason and also because of The Lady Brok knew that he already died once and his resurrection are incomplete.

[@SEliteGuitarist]

Yes. That's why he insisted he go instead

[@saghwteam]

I wonder if Sindri purposefully sabotaged the "elevator thing" as a last ditch attempt to prevent Brok from seeing the lady

[@lukang117]

@@saghwteam ooooo I didn’t even consider that

[@michaelg6320]

Has anyone notice that the 2 people with brok to comfort his death was kratos and mimir which both of ‘‘em died well one who just use death as a res pawn or checkpoint for himself

[@nbewarwe]

Kratos has died canonically in the first games. He was just too angry to stay dead. (I think. I don't remember for sure.)

[@williac100]

@@nbewarwe Kratos died in GOW 1 & 2. He was just fed up with Hades by GOW3, he goes and rips Hades soul out as he kills him🤣

[@nbewarwe]

@@williac100 Literally too angry to stay dead.

[@petiteexplication6249]

He literally died again vs Thor

[@-Zagreus-]

Mf dies in the first game to a pillar hurled at him at mach 10 He dies again in the second game when Zeus guts him with the Blade but gaia brought him back Then he technically dies when he is casted into The Styx since technically you are supposed to be there when you die

[@NicolasCamacho-qg6mg]

Bro imagine being so respected that the Ghost of Sparta gets on a knee and asks you to bless his weapon. Makes you realize how much Kratos respects brok not only as a blacksmith but as a friend as well

[@Cloofinder]

I love how Kratos had forged a sort of brotherhood with Brok. Despite his mannerisms, Brok (and Sindri) was a bro to Kratos. Aided him without any sort of reward.

[@xxxjmacxotwod8551]

“It is the nature of a thing that matters. Not it’s form” I love you BROK❤️😭

[@laserface947]

Brok calling Kratos ‘pasty’ when he’s wearing the ashes of his dead wife and Calliope. 🤣🤣🤣

[@mavvynne444]

This scene alone deserves an Oscar award. The friendship and respect between Kratos and Brok is astonishing.👌🏼👌🏼

[@bentep0511]

Brok jumping on Kratos' back caught me by surprise when I got to this part.

[@yousufahmed1249]

I guess we are doing this one "Boi" Style lol

[@trippiehippie5262]

When I tell you I snorted 😂😂

[@zoltarservin510]

3:15 my favorite line from brok

[@thegulag666]

3:32 "aw fuck-knuckles" lmao

[@givenofuckz2313]

🤣🤣🤣 yea I cracked up when he said that

[@ezalfarizy7113]

The Lady's face immediately changed to see Kratos' blood with the Omega logo.

[@lordofudead]

Its abit more subtle than that. She frowns when she sees the Omega logo, Krato's logo, symbol for War (as Kratos points out in the previous game). its easy to miss, but she then makes a movement and changes the bloods shape to the lambda symbol, this is the symbol of Sparta in the god of war games (on the Spartan shields). This weapon was made for Kratos, not for the God of War, it was to represent him and his "nature". Kratos never wanted to be a god, godhood was something he always resented. but being a Spartan? who he is, to his core. Now this is extremely subtle, but the move set of the spear is actually exactly the same moveset you get with the spear in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.

[@user-if3os9sd6z]

@@lordofudead Woah, that flew over my head but now I see it! Jeez!

[@DoctorKidemonas]

@@lordofudead taking this a bit further, his form is the Olympian god of war, a destroyer, and his nature is the Spartan general, a protector.

[@predawnbobcat]

Kratos has grown leaps and bounds in emotional intelligence from the previous game. He's become so much more wise too. Absolutely loved this game.

[@ghalibsohail9781]

This scene was so amazing it really built a bigger friendship between Kratos and Brok. Kratos in the end saw late Brok as a FAMILY.

[@biobiobio7777]

Kratos really got him with the nature quote.

[@Mars_over_seer]

Kratos and Brok’s friendship is one of the best in the two games. First impressions, both were skilled in their own profession and showed a mutual respect for their crafts. Then when Atreus gets sick, Brok offers to help Kratos without a second thought. Then it comes full circle as the here where Kratos helps Brok when he realizes he’s missing his soul.

[@ImDaRealBoi]

"may it be put down when its job is done" is possibly my favorite line. Kratos has been fighting for forever, and has had weapons forced on him for a long time, picking them up just to continue his massacre of the gods. It's nice that this weapon isn't meant for endless carnage like everything else he wielded, but to protect atreus long enough so that he can survive by himself. That there is hope for Kratos to find peace.

[@TheFirstCurse1]

Kratos is so compassionate and loving in this scene. It brought me to tears the first time I watched it.

[@Jakesterpop1]

Blades of Chaos: A symbol of his vengeance Leviathan Axe: A symbol of parenthood. Draupnir: A reminder of his Spartan ways.

[@haichi5313]

One absolutely AMAZING detail that I don't see anyone talking about this scene is when the Lady of the Forge extracted the blood of Kratos. When she viewed the nature of Kratos, it formed into the symbol of War, signifying Kratos' status as a God of War, and a destroyer. She frowns, either unsatisfied with what this weapon may be used for, or the nature of Kratos, or perhaps something else we would never understand. Instead, she changes the symbol from War, to Unity (The Capital Lambda, which in Spartan lore meant Unity), and infused it into the spear. I'm not sure what this would imply or how it changed Kratos' fate and nature, but I certainly find it a very interesting detail nonetheless.

[@kennyxie1879]

It's the sparta symbol

[@aqua2k210]

@@kennyxie1879 Yes that's what they said. Lambda is the name of the Spartan symbol

[@tyratyra5549]

I think it's more about reading the origin of the blood. Kratos is both a god of war and a Spartan, so both symbols of his heritage appeared. It was probably more like a sign of surprise. A god from very VERY far away ending up here, in her home, needing a weapon.

[@MrZachary246]

Fuck, nobody mentions the real point. Something needs to be blessed toward a God. This blessing needs to be of means that approve to a God. The mermaid didn't fuckin know kratos. It needed to be Brok. Brok accepted Kratos as a good God here.

[@dereklo573]

Why do I think that all the obstacles that Kratos and Brok encountered were Sindri's doing? He was already worried when he went to get the ring. And after Brok insists on going the gate suddenly gets blocked. Even the crank was missing a lever. I don't think coincidence cut it.

[@lesevesel2898]

9:17. I find it so impressive that Kratos just knows what to do to summon the spear from the ring. No instructions. No asking for instructions. Just understanding that the weapon is summoned by his own will.

[@bpf10]

Brok blessing the spear is one of my favourtie moments in the entire game it brought me to tears, such a moving scene RIP to a real one

[@thomasparkin259]

It's the small kindnesses that Kratos gives that show how much he has changed, in his youth he never would have bothered with such a thing, but now a God of War knelt and asked for the blessing of a small blacksmith.

[@vlad4evar]

No, a great blacksmith.

[@higharchbishopofteatasting6217]

@@vlad4evar NO, A legendary blacksmith

[@ADMICKEY]

​@@higharchbishopofteatasting6217na, a _𝐌𝐘𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋_ blacksmith

[@happyninja42]

"May it be put down when it's job is done." That line more than anything gets me.

[@zennim125]

"may it strike true, may it be wielded with wisdom, may it be put down when the job is done" an amazing blessing, it is the new motto for kratos in the franchise, no longer fighting whatever is in the way, and just wanting to get the job done so he can rest, so there can be peace

[@jvp.filipino1533]

I love how Kratos does a thoughtful "hmm". The Nature sounds a lot like Plato's Form. Its abstract and exists beyond space and time and is intangible until someone makes it.

[@andrewallen1684]

Kratos has come so far. His empathy for others. He's not the monster he use to let himself be

[@jordanloux3883]

"May it be put down when it's job is done." The only thing you should ever ask of a weapon

[@thanos_karagiannhs5320]

Scenes like this in 10:30 where a character gets the respect, value and recognition they have always deserved will never cease to put a smile in my face

[@sqweebel1]

Asking Brok to bless his spear was such a genuinely warm and kind thing of Kratos to do. Their friendship was very touching.

[@Demon-Akuoka]

I always have and always will feel an insane amount of satisfaction just from the sheer amount of respect one has towards another.

[@Aelethil]

Brok legitimately grew to be one of my favorite side characters of all time... what happened to him made me also give Sindri that title.. ;~:

[@saitejawayne5648]

I got tears when God of War himself kneel down to Brok for his blessing. Such a heart warming scene🥹.

[@BlackSuitSpideyy]

That line and its delivery, we should all heed those words: "It is the NATURE of a thing that matters... not its form" - Christopher Judge (Kratos)

[@davidzyzz19]

No greater honor, than to have your weapon be blessed by the greatest blacksmith in all the nine realms

[@s1gmaduck]

Brok is the person that makes kratos kneel in respect in his whole life It shows that how much respect kratos has toward brok

[@AMT008]

11:08 even though it gets brighter in that room because they’re reaching the surface, the lighting on him as he starts blessing the spear just looks so dope and the timing of it was on point🔥

[@shernweilee5576]

Thanks for VGS, your edits are far better than the ones I have seen

[@KekasihMuGelap]

It's crazy how many characters in God of War 2018 and 2022 had a growth in their character arc. Brok, of all Kratos ally, died a warrior's death when he was only a blacksmith. Kratos kneel down to get his blessing. Kratos which so many ridiculed as a monster becomes a God which people loved and respected. Sindri which starts as a comic relief character become a character you can't help to feel sorry at the end. Freya forgave Kratos and becomes his trusted ally. Kratos finally let go of Atreus and let him do what he needs to do on his own. Literally every character had their character arc perfected in the end.

[@romhacher5160]

This one of the most emotionally endearing moments in gaming, having kratos show his respect of Brock like this to kneel and ask for his blessing is just idek how to word it, this game is spectacular and brok is definitely my favorite character in GOW aside from kratos and Atreus

[@thefmehnater]

After living a life filled with betrayals and backstabbings, it’s nice that Kratos is able to get so close to someone who basically always says how he feels.

[@uncleharambe632]

"It is the nature of a thing that matters, not its form." Damn thats a new life quote

[@bryannaquijada7441]

I will forever love this moment in gaming because of what it truly represents. Kratos as a character has rarely ever shown anyone any form of respect and Brok as a character rarely receives any respect in comparison to his brother due to his nature, his colorful choice of language, and his overall abrasive personality. Kratos as warrior and a God taking the knee and presenting Brok, a meer blacksmith, with with a weapon said smith forged for the smith's humble blessing, forsaking the blessing of a truly powerful being in which said blacksmith respected since childhood it's something absolutely powerful to watch. Kratos by doing this and saying the phrase " it is the nature of a thing that matters, not its form" proves that not only Kratos was listening to Brok, but also values the blessing of Brok more than that of a legendary being. This act of pure humility and respect from Kratos shows that he is fully acknowledging the work that Brok (and by minor extension Sindri) has done throughout the entirety of their friendship. Rather than forcing the idea of finding another person to bless the spear, he chooses to humbly ask Brok, someone that would be considered lower than most beings around himself, for a blessing which would only be a blessing of meer words due to Brok's lack of a soul piece. Brok even fully acknowledges that his blessing would only be that of words but Kratos wants it anyway. You can really see that in Brok's face and in needing to take a few moments to compose himself that he is moved so thoroughly by Kratos's request his voice even breaks. Both never say thank you, and both just nod. Brok never even brags to Sindri about this which proves that he values this as a treasure beyond any act or words of praise from any God before Kratos. Even Mimir seems speechless by the act of pure respect from Kratos towards Brok and all three men take this as a private moment between the two and don't tell anyone about the blessing. I wish during the final moments of the game that Kratos or Mimir could have said some final words about treasuring Brok blessing during the funeral so Sindri would known that some part of Brok still exists and is treasured by Kratos himself. But then again Kratos is a man of few words and idk if Mimir would have thought it was the right time to mention it. But overall a truly powerful moment.

[@user-qj9ho2xf7u]

One thing I noticed is that when Brok asked for her blessing, she didn't notice him and was looking at Kratos his soul and realizing how cursed it was

[@zaelheimricht4978]

May this weapon strike true May it be wielded with wisdom May it be put down when its job is done

[@cronos4040]

The Blades of Chaos: Weapons from his troubled history, forever following him. The Past. The Leviathan Axe: A weapon gifted to him by his wife for the life he has chosen to live for his son. The Present. The Draupnir Spear: A weapon forged with his current bonds to prevent the death of his loved ones, and pave the way to a better tomorrow regardless of prophecy. The Future. Kratos now holds his own past, present and future in his own hands.

[@doomedbringer]

When kratos cheered up brok with the blessing thing you can really tell kratos has truly learned humility

[@TheHoon57]

Characters like Brok, Sindri, and mimir are the greatest additions to the series. His friends.

[@colepayne7988]

He doesn't make him feel special He reminded him of his worth

[@VideoGameSophistry]

Same thing

[@rolyyy366]

@@VideoGameSophistry no

[@colepayne7988]

@@VideoGameSophistry no it isn't

[@adarkwind4712]

@@VideoGameSophistryyou can be told you’re special and still feel worthless. Kratos showed/reminded him he is valued and worthy of respect and honor. That he was still a man of worth and character regardless of what he is missing. That’s more than feeling special it’s many times what brings people back from the edge.

[@Tostilocos.]

@@VideoGameSophistry not at all

[@person906]

Man the level of storytelling that Santa Monica uses here is the highest level it gets in games, right up there with Last of Us and Souls games. Look at the expression of the Lady when she is forging the spear. An expression of excitement shows of her face as she completes Draupnir, you can tell this ancient master of weapons-craft is creating something special and impressive, even for her. And it makes it all the more exciting to wield it.

[@HellishSpoon]

11:08 man, i get teary eyed after hearing that song after the ending

[@muthafukajones8114]

Brok: "I know what you did and I forgive you..."

[@nikkosjokk]

Truly a moment that reflects solidarity, kindness and most of all respect

[@pretentiousname01]

There are a lot of great parts about this whole deal. But the best is that Kratos just learned about how dwarven magic works a little while ago on the ride up. Not only was he paying attention, and listening, but also able to comprehend and apply that knowledge.

[@kazutokirigaya6597]

Kratos’ asking for his blessing and kneeling for him meant more to Brok than a thousand Mjiolnirs. Both because he was a God of War that kneeled to no one, and a friend, that respects him and sees him like family. Tears.

[@jikan114]

The fact he spits on the spear to bless it is so distinctly in-character for Brok, it feels like he put his soul into it

[@sirpuffball6366]

i think brok's very genuine wisdom and understanding is really cool. he acts like an oaf because he feels like it, but he sure doesn't think like one

[@cobaltprime9467]

Hmm… they call the mermaid “The Lady” could she be… Nimue/Viviane? The Lady of the Lake of Arthurian legend? I also love how Brok wormed his way into Kratos’s heart. Kratos really has changed, accepting all these people into his life. He calls Mimir brother, said Sindri (and Brok even though he was gone) his family, and made amends with Freya. And that’s not mentioning all the other people he meets in this game. Edit: He even KNEELS to Brok. He kneels to no one, but Brok earned his respect.

[@sooshibagel]

not in a million years, did i ever think kratos would say something thatd make me cry

[@sunkenship5385]

Can't spell "Brok" without "Bro"

[@Rhino-Prime]

Bruh

[@adarkwind4712]

Bruh

[@labubasi]

Bruh

[@jethrojacinto2798]

Man the blessing of Draupnir scene hits different after well what happens... Sindri and Brok were such great side characters along with everyone else like Mimir especially in the first game. Their personalities just mixed in so well with the dynamics of the story.

[@Bword17]

3:16 that is THE funniest line I’ve ever heard in this game

[@domeniquemercullo4661]

Brok said he ain't nervous but stutters when in front of the mermaid. 🤣

[@kevinkaslana9060]

Honestly, I love the relationship they did with Brok and Kratos. Brok was given a profound vulgarity to where they made it comical, and Kratos found his sense of speech welcoming as he was always straightforward. Even after he found out Brok had died once, he still corrected him and asked for a blessing on Draupnir. He even honored Brok more so by repeating the words said on the lift: "What's important is not the form of something, but its nature." and knelt for him. Kratos knelt for no one up until that point, so his respect towards the Huldra Brothers was beyond incredible. He even went so far as to bless the spear for Kratos, which shows Kratos valued the dwarves more than a mythical creature. Damn, how I'm gonna miss our favorite blue dwarf...

[@kyrios1120]

The way Kratos said how, he has seen serious shit but Brok's wanting to catch the sound of the wind was something else even for him🤣🤣

[@mathewlombardo3876]

A stellar moment in writing and SELLING a truly great character is watching them react to something in a way the audience never expects. Brok is always one to toss a quick "fuck off will ya" to any shred of sappy/emotional/heartfelt conversation... but through knowing him, he responds in a way completely foreign to his rough around the edges approach very few key times. He did it in game 1, "Fixing something what broke" when referring to reuniting the huldra brothers and their brand. And here, a similar moment happens when kratos asks for the nature of a blessing, not the form. Brok's "Alright", even though its a single line, was delivered in such a specific way that shows his walls have been broken down, and you can clearly see that Kratos got to him on an extremely personal level. For one moment, Brok takes this 100% seriously, no cheeky banter, no F bombs, he immediately understands Kratos' intent and proceeds to bless the weapon. Its such a gut punch that this is one of our last moments with brok, as im sure it made us all like his character so much more. And the above is exactly why we were able to.

[@zombieslaya780]

This made me tear up, it’s very touching.

[@itsjordan1042]

Carrying the ashes of his first wife and child The tattoo of his brother The axe (and maybe shield) of his second wife The blades and chain scars gifted by his former master and also brother The belly scar from his father The spear blessed by a friend

[@silentresident1622]

If brok heard you say that he'll say 3:16

[@itsjordan1042]

@@silentresident1622 nunya

[@wyldegrimborn4077]

*Kratos while wielding his new spear Kratos in his head: Hmm.. reminds me the arms of sparta but more likely it reminds me of my brother, Deimos... I wish he's still here...

[@abrahamzamora343]

8:25 it shows kratos symbol and also the spartan symbol that was badass

[@jerichoasprec4455]

10:47-11:21 A good reminder of not looking at the "price" of the weapon (or any item that has symbolic meaning from its blessor😉) but on the value of both its maker (blacksmith) and the wielder (warrior), who both brings life to the weapon(or any item for that) matter👍🙂 Amazing how a video game can teach Masculine Values and Virtue to a generation💪🙂

[@LoneMaestro-]

I cried during this scene because it showed how much Kratos cared for Brok and how he felt

[@visakanv]

Same

[@TheRogueCommand]

“This weapon doesn’t need another enchantment, all it truly needs is the blessing of a dear friend,”

[@arlisceka5059]

When Brok said "F**k" he knew that he died once and Sindri kept this secret the whole time but now....Brok died twice by Odin and there's no chance to bring him back again to gather his soul parts in the lake of souls...only thing to do now is by paying respect for our great blacksmith who's been everywhere.