Tatzelwurm

Tatzelwurms are snake-like feline enemies that appear in God of War (2018). They usually appear in groups of two or more, often with other enemies.

They attack Kratos either by burrowing and launch out towards him and biting. If they are stunned, Kratos can knock-out the beast by grab the tail and slam it rapidly and throw it at enemies by kicking them.

Mythology

In Alpine folklore, the Tatzelwurm or Stollenwurm is a lizard-like creature, often described as having the face of a cat, with a serpent-like body which may be slender or stubby, with four short legs or two forelegs. 

The alleged creature is sometimes said to be venomous, or attacks with poisonous breath and to make a high-pitched or hissing sound.

Anecdotes describing encounters with the creature or briefly described lore about them can be found in several areas of Europe, including the Austrian, Bavarian, Italian and Swiss Alps. It has several other regional names, including Bergstutz, Springwurm, Praatzelwurm, and in French, arassas.

Types of Tatzelwurm

Tatzelwurms come in two different classes:

• Tatzelwurm: Normal ones.
• Cursed Tatzelwurm: Similar to the regular ones, but can inflict poison damage.

Gallery

Tatzelwurm (Codex)

Cursed Tatzelwurm (Codex)