10 Gaming Bosses That ROBBED You Of Victory

10. Baldur - God Of War (2018)

The epic world of Norse Mythology is the chosen destination for Kratos after leaving Ancient Greece in a far worse state than he found it.

Packaged in with the change of scenery is a new cast of characters, as inhabitants of Norse mythology are introduced to the Ghost of Sparta and the player, although not in the way you'd expect.

The son of Odin and Frigg, Baldur is often depicted as a handsome, revered and profoundly charming man. However, when he comes knocking at the door of the Greek God of War, covered in runic tattoos and sporting a hefty beard, it's clear he's no hero here.

Early in the tale, Baldur (under the guise of 'The Stranger') battles with Kratos in a fight that would put most comic series' fights to shame. We've seen Kratos defeat gods of epic proportions, so when the duel gets bloody, we are immediately aware of the foe's might.

After hammering away with the Leviathan Axe, Kratos overcomes Baldur's freakish power and snaps his neck for good measure. However, as the story would need its villain for future encounters, Baldur returns multiple times.