This guide covers how to draw Kratos, the iconic protagonist of the God of War series. The Ghost of Sparta has become one of gaming’s most recognizable characters, and sketching him provides excellent practice for rendering muscular anatomy and fierce expressions. This tutorial is part of a God of War drawing series that includes other memorable characters from the franchise.
Drawing the God Slayer: Kratos
This guide contains 15 step-by-step images that will take you from basic shapes to a complete drawing of Kratos wielding the Leviathan Axe!
Character Appearance Overview
- Bald head with distinctive red tattoo markings
- Full beard with gray coloring showing his aged Norse era appearance
- Intense furrowed brow and stern expression
- Massive muscular build with defined chest and arms
- Leather shoulder armor and straps crossing the torso
- Leviathan Axe resting on shoulder
- Battle scars visible across face and body
Sketching powerful warrior characters like Kratos helps develop skills in anatomy and expression. After completing this tutorial, consider trying other God of War characters. The guides for Zeus and Poseidon offer great practice with similar muscular builds, while the Atreus tutorial provides contrast with a younger character design.
Guide Navigation: Understanding the Steps
Each step in this tutorial uses a color coding system to make following along straightforward:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Kratos: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Share Your Artwork in the Comments!
That wraps up this Kratos drawing guide. How did your sketch of the Ghost of Sparta turn out? Feel free to drop a comment with your thoughts or questions. If you posted your finished drawing on social media, share the link below so everyone can check out your work and offer feedback. Your interpretation of this legendary god slayer deserves to be seen!
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