Baldur is a major character in God of War (2018), serving as the game’s primary antagonist. He is the Norse god of light, son of Odin and Freya, and is cursed to feel no pain, which leaves him emotionally numb and desperate to regain the ability to feel anything at all. This curse drives much of his violent behavior and obsession with Kratos and Atreus. Baldur’s role is central to the game’s conflict, and he becomes a tragic, unpredictable figure shaped by divine manipulation and family conflict.