Adam Savage of PlayStation's E3 2016 showcase. The weapon's overall design proved especially appealing, but its ability to return to Kratos on command, à la Thor's Mjölnir, is what impressed fans the most.
Crafted by the dwarves Sindri and Brok, the Leviathan Axe originally belonged to Kratos' second wife - Faye. Kratos puts the devastating weapons to good use, though, allowing players to upgrade its abilities throughout God of War. With the title's sequel supposedly on track for a 2021 launch, the wait to once more wield the powerful axe could nearly be at an end. Until then, fans can gush over another version of the iconic axe.
Former Mythbusters co-host Adam Savage created a replica of the Leviathan Axe on his YouTube channel Adam Savage's Tested. Savage completed the "One Day Build" as a Christmas present for his nephew, using online references of the axe as it appears in-game. The prop's axehead was crafted from two sheets of sintra PVC foamboard; meanwhile, Savage carved the handle out of pine wood. Despite its 50-minute length, this is one video fans will want to watch.
It's neat to see Savage's process in action. There are a few moments in the video where he alters his design plans on-the-fly, tinkering with the finer details of the build as he goes. All in all, Savage's efforts made for a great-looking prop, one Kratos himself would probably be proud to wield in combat.
There's currently few details about where Kratos' next adventure may take him, but both Atreus and the Leviathan Axe should be along for the ride. One thing fans can be sure of is that the story will revolve around Ragnarok. Based on the stinger at the end of God of War 2018, it seems safe to assume a Thor cameo isn't out of the question. And given Sony's caginess on the matter, it's safe to assume a PS4 version of the title is on track to accompany the eventual PS5 release.
God of War is available to play now on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Source: Adam Savage's Tested
