I wanted Kratos to win..although in reality I don't think he would. So I say that the original conclusion was really due to fan vote.
This is why I feel Kratos COULD win against SAVAGE HULK.. (besides me being a die hard fan)
1: Hulk No matter How Strong he is, hes had trouble with much weaker opponents. Example.... Wolverine, and Spiderman.
-Yes, Wolverine only really last against the Hulk because of his Healing Factor and Adamantium, BUT! He has shown enough Speed to evade his blows. His Intelligence, Skill, Speed, and Weaponry (claws) actually do make him quite a challenge to the Hulk. He was introduced as A Weapon to Take down the Hulk! Why would it be so far fetched that Kratos, a person who can to some degree withstand the strength of beings Bigger than ANY mountain and hold up the Earth for centuries, NOT be capable of contending with Savage Hulk?
-Spiderman.. he's much weaker than Hulk but his Speed, Intelligence, and Equipment also make him a difficult and Vexing problem for Hulk. He even has the potential to defeat him. No I'm not saying Kratos is as fast as Spiderman, No.. But I'm saying he's faster than the Hulk. Kratos has some of the Same edges Spiderman and Wolverine would against Hulk and then some, so if these characters can AT LEAST CHALLENGE HIM Why can't Kratos?? He's a born killer, and a raised from birth Warrior who has stunning levels of Strength that are above Wolverine or Spiderman, has TONS of Weapons that make him quite versatile, has Superior Skill, Superior Intelligence and Tactical knowledge. Speaking of that, it takes me to point two.
2: Kratos Weapons(God of War 3)
Blades of Exile, Claws of Hades, Nemean Cestus, Nemesis Whips, Head of Helios, Bow of Apollo, Boots of Hermes, Golden Fleece, Icarus Wings, BLADE OF OLYMPUS. Come on.. that's a large amount of Weaponry especially when you consider what they're capable of doing, and how they could prove VERY useful in this fight.
-Icarus Wings..being able to make or keep distance from your opponent is a useful thing to have in combat. It keeps them off you, and could give you time to change the tide of the fight or even dictate the fight now that your opponent has to come to you. With The Wings, no matter how brief, no matter how temporary the flying capabilities are, Kratos could do just that as well as with the Boots of Hermes. They offer him a bit of Manueverabilty too. Hulk could catch Kratos though with his jumping to close the Gap but hey, I believe they could do A LITTLE something if used Tactically to help Kratos defend himself.
-Golden Fleece.. Gives Kratos the Edge in Invulnerability (RESISTANCE to damage) I think. The Fleece to me works a bit like a lower level of Wonder Womans Sheild or Bracelets when she crosses them. The fleece puts this magical sheild around Kratos that makes MOST(not all) attacks null and Void. This could help Kratos sustain attacks from Hulk.. it wont be able to sheild him for all I don't think and I can see Kratos feeling the blows after awhile or being pushed back by Hulks blows.
-Boots of Hermes.. Improves Speed. They could greatly help him evade Hulk. Using them Tactically (Which Kratos could do being a high ranking Spartan General, Oldtime Soldier for the Gods, Oldtime GOD OF WAR lol) Kratos could get around Hulk and use his many weapons to help him defeat Hulk.
-Head of Helios.. Easy, use it to Blind Hulk. Kratos could Spam attack with it. Kratos already having the Superior Speed, Skill, AND Intelligence buys him alot of time to figure out how to take Hulk down.
-Bow of Apollo.. This weapon honestly MAY be a non-factor. I'm not sure if Hulks level of Durability and Invulnerability (RESISTANCE to damage) would keep the arrows from peircing through. If they cant peirce him, then I imagine that AT LEAST they would be a great annoyance to Hulk. I can see them being more deadly than High Caliber bullets. If they can (Which I believe they could) then Hulk is In even more trouble, because now Kratos has the Energy Projection/Range edge, meaning Kratos can fight from afar and learn his opponent before he ever has to take a hit or land a blow. I believe the arrows can peirce him because, although slightyly, Ive seen Black Panther Scratch Hulk before, and Deadpools Swords have stabbed him. All of Kratos Weapons are powerful enough to peirce and Stab beings of high power levels and he's shown a good level of Strength to put some power behind his strikes to AT LEAST Draw blood. (It's hard to know what level the Gods of GOW are at but we know they are no where near Sky Father Level, or Galactus Level, I would put weakest around Ares/Marvel level and the Highest around Wonder Woman/Thor level).
-Claws of Hades.. Have the potential to take Hulks soul (But I doubt that considering Kratos at low level has resisted his soul from being taken. It would be more effective when Hulk is Weakened) The Claws true Edge in this fight is its capability to Summon Souls, meaning Kratos does not have to fight the battle Alone. That's GREATLY helpful. The souls he Summon may be temporary or may not do much Damage, BUT they offer the chance to distract Hulk, to Outnumber him, and now Hulk has multiple enemies coming at him. This could buy Kratos EVEN MORE time to create distance and figure out a way to cripple Hulk with his many weapons.
-Nemesis Whips.. Could do more disorienting and weakening Hulk. The magic behind them could apprehend or stagger Hulk No matter how brief; being able to slow down your opponent is Greatly helpful.
-Nemean Cestus.. Kratos to me is already a 100 Tonner and The Cestus Increases his striking power. He's a 100 tonner to me because The guy has Freaking prevented being crushed by Atlas and Cronos...they're freaking TITANS. They're bigger than ANY MOUNTAIN. If you don't believe that or even if you think that's not true, Cronos is able to Carry a Mountain on his back and has done so FOR CENTURIES. Atlas has held up THE EARTH lol. Even if he had help doing it, that's still a great range of Strength and Kratos smaller than their Fingernails was able to resist being crushed by them.. THAT'S INSANE LOL. I know I know.. you think it's crap when he's struggled to open doors and what not (Doors that no human could easily open I would presume, like some of the Doors that lead to Gods and their lairs. I imagine they would be pretty heavy. But thats more speculation than is necessary.) SO Id say he's AT LEAST 50, that's Ares or Drax Level. The Cestus I would say at least doubles his striking Power...so let's do the math 50 ×2= 100 lol. I think that's a legitimate level of Strength to AT LEAST CHALLENGE Savage Hulk or potentially Defeat him. 100 Ton level is Colossus, Namor, and Thing; all characters who have challenged Hulk and put up a Good fight. Even if Kratos was weaker than them, again I mention Spiderman has been able to stagger Hulk with his Blows. Why Can't Kratos??
-Blade Of Olympus... Really the Strongest Weapon, Able to literally one shot Titans. Kratos has not displayed the power Zeus has with the Blade BUT! It is no doubt powerful Enough to Stab Hulk. If No other Weapons of Kratos would work on Hulk, you gotta admit that AT LEAST this one will lol. I don't see it cutting off limbs.. but I see it capable of doing AT LEAST what Wolverines Claws could, and that's putting a major hurt on Hulk.
Now.. Even with ALL OF THAT, Kratos has NO WAY to Combat Hulks Healing Factor. If anything this and Hulks Strength, are THE MAIN things that makes Hulk an unstoppable force. There's NO DOUBT Hulk is Stronger and WAY more durable. His HF has allowed him to heal from his flesh being peeled off. Wolverine has Stabbed him in the Head, yet it only staggered/dazed him. I feel there's no way for Kratos to KILL Hulk.. BUT a KO? A Temporary Incapacitate? I think he's capable of At Least That. Killing is a far reach. I feel the Highest level Incarnation of Hulk Kratos could defeat is Savage Hulk, THAT'S IT. Anything Above is a no go.
That's my opinion.
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