The God of War series has a reputation for its remarkable boss fights, and while many are well-known, there are several underrated brawls that deserve recognition.

Here are eight boss fights that often fly under the radar:

8 Icarus

God of War 2

Icarus makes the list for delivering an adrenaline-filled fall, resembling a falling brawl from Lord of the Rings, with a cinematic feel.

7 Daudi Kaupmadr

God of War (2018)

Daudi Kaupmadr, the first boss in the 2018 reboot, sets a compelling start for the motivational story, showcasing the power of the Leviathan Axe.

6 Basilisk

God of War: Chains of Olympus

The Basilisk offers a fun, tough, and entertaining boss fight, throwing gamers into a visceral multistaged brawl.

5 Skorpius

God of War 3

The battle against Skorpius in the labyrinth is a thrilling fight that demands alertness and strategy.

4 Hades

God of War 3

Hades' battle is exhilarating, featuring a personal duel with varied and challenging combat mechanics.

3 Nidhogg

God of War: Ragnarok

The Nidhogg fight in God of War: Ragnarok demands players' agility and adaptability to overcome a fast and vicious creature.

2 Svartáljǫfurr

God of War (2018)

The fight against the Dark elf King Svartáljǫfurr presents challenging combat with rewarding outcomes.

1 Hydra King

God of War 1

The opening Aegean Sea battle against the Hydra in God of War sets the standard for intense action and mythic boss fights.