Zanpakuto: Todesfall (Fatality/Bereavement)
Kratos' Zanpakuto, Todesfall takes the form of a Zweihänder, about six feet in length. The blade is a shining silver, though the rest of the sword takes on a rather macabre appearance, fitting with it's name. The cross guard is a slightly decorated golden hued silver and in the shape of fang-like protrusions which cover most of the tang as well, lined with smaller fangs and complete with a small skull-like ornament on both sides of the metal in the middle. The grip is a midnight black in color, and the pommel is the same hue as the guard, although this is fairly normal in appearance in comparison. When energy is ran through it, black colored "swirls" of energy will arc around the blade, overall giving the sword itself a deadly appearance (
this more or less). To anyone else that picks up the sword besides Kratos, a foreboding feeling of loss and death will enter their mind and body so to speak, interestingly enough.
Ressurección: "Ruin"
Appearance: Upon the release of his zanpakuto, the Primera does not undergo a large change in his appearance, save for his hair becoming more shaggy like an animal's and turning a darker shade of crimson, almost black and his eye color becoming a mix of the two stated colors. Such a simple change, however, belies the true power of his zanpakuto. (Explained later in abilities obviously)
As with all releases, Kratos' physical and spiritual power skyrockets when his zanpakuto is unleashed.
Abilities:Gefäss vom Verdammten (Vessel of the Damned) - In his released state, Kratos' body composition changes to that of an unknown substance, though it is a mixture of both red and black in color and is seemingly mostly comprised of "tendrils", so to speak. This may not seem like much at first, but it is clear once seen in battle that such an ability grants him massive power. He is able to reshape his body at will in seconds in any way he sees fit, such as changing one arm into a giant blade and the other a shield. This also grants him a powerful regeneration by proxy as he is able to reshape and reform himself, though said regeneration and body shifting is dependent on his levels of spiritual energy. Though already powerful by itself, this ability when combined with the following is what makes the Primera a force to be truly feared on the battlefield.
Berührung des Todes (Touch of Death) - The ability that gives his zanpakuto it's namesake. In his released state, Kratos' touch becomes fatal, so to speak, as anything touched by him and whatever state his body is in will be subject to reishi decay and death if long enough, allowing him to absorb the energy particles of his once opponent directly using the hollow ability to consume spiritual energy once they are broken down into just that. Seeing as nearly every race is made from spiritual particles, this ability is immensely powerful, though how long before the decay/death starts to take effect is dependent on his opponent's spiritual power (For like, Lieutenant and below he could do it more or less instantaneously, but for a high tier captain he'd have to be in contact with their bodies directly for around a minute or so, not exactly an effortless attempt even for an HC level). The damage done from his touch, if his opponent manages to survive their battle, is more or less permanent unless said person is able to get themselves healed by a master medic. (So basically only Kat and Oz to an extent, seeing as the latter isn't as powerful IC as Kat is). This ability is not always active, as the Primera needs to be actively thinking about using it or else his attacks will just be normal, and using this power places a constant drain on him until "turned off", thus he only uses it when he has to.
Ressurección Segunda:Used only when he believes he has no other choice, Kratos is able to tap into a second, more advanced release of his zanpakuto, one that much deadlier than before. Once released, a terrible earthquake of spiritual pressure will rock the realm he is currently in, as a swirling mixture of his crimson spiritual pressure mixed with a black, dark energy engulfs the First and the entire area around him. Once the terrible quaking and whirlwinds have subsided, the Primera will be revealed in his Second Released form, which at first glance looks no different from the first, but by simply feeling the great difference in the Espada Leader's already massive spiritual power, it is clear that it is not that case. The only change one would immediately be able to feel or sense, would be that the spiritual pressure the First gives off in this state is so great, that it will literally "choke" the life out of those weaker than him around in the general area as it washes over like an ocean, putting them in an almost comatose state.
Overall, his body changes entirely to a form composed of the black and red substance, in essence a true reversal of his normal form as opposed to mostly in his first release (
Basically like this type of form). As such, he is more or less impervious to straight damage, as his regeneration is granted a great boon in power from it's previous state, and his touch of death is strengthened greatly and always active, even in a radius surrounding him, sapping away all of the energy of life near him, making him a literal walking figure of massive destruction and death. Coupled with the fact that his strength and all around capabilities are already boosted to an enormous level, along with the fact he retains all of his previous abilities, the chance of anyone not as powerful surviving an encounter with the First in this release is practically zero.
However, this form is not without it's negatives. However long Kratos stays in his Second Release, he cannot activate it afterward for the exact length he initially used it, meaning that he cannot continuously use this form. That, and since he cannot control his touch of death in this form, he prefers not to use this state unless he has no other choice as stated before.
Techniques (Just battle skills, not actual abilities):Whip of Hades - Kratos will transform one of his arms at the elbow to become a deadly razor-edged whip of sorts with a mini claw grappler at the end, which can stretch to great lengths, making this technique useful for keeping an enemy at range. He can also grab someone with the claw portion of it, of course, making this also useful for surprise attacks.
Claw(s) of Skatha - Kratos transforms either of his hands/forearms into large beast-like claws, which much like the whip are razor sharp and can easily rend through hardened defenses. Coupled with the speed of the First's sonido, this technique is very deadly at close range.
Arm(s) of Thanatos - When using this technique, one or both of Kratos' arms will change to larger versions of his already physically powerful arms, with tiny tendrils flaring out every once in a while. With his boost, his physical strength is enhanced to insane levels, so much so that he could lift something like a building with only moderate effort.
Blade of The Reaper - Perhaps his most deadly technique in the physical sense, Kratos will change one of his arms from the elbow to a giant double ended blade, which much like the Claws of Skatha, is terrifyingly razor sharp, able to cut through defenses like a knife through butter, also being more dangerous than the claws due to it's size and reach.
Armor of Erebus - This technique is his only defensive skill, but it more than makes up for it's lone spot in power. Kratos will cover either one part of his body with the substance he uses, covering said part in a plate-like armor and making it impervious to most damage, or he can do it to his entire body, giving him a terrifying visage of a knight of death, more or less. The downside of this great defense however, is that whatever body part is covered loses mobility, meaning that his swings will be slower and what not, and if his whole body is covered, he loses his ability to sonido. Still, one would be hard pressed to breach his defenses in this state.
Gran Emperador Cero - Usable in and out of Released form of course, Kratos will charge two separate Grand Rey Ceros in each hand and slam the two together, creating an even more powerful version, what he calls the Gran Emperador Cero, which dwarfs a normal Gran Rey in size and power. This is a finisher, of course, since nothing likely would survive such an attack. In released form, the power is exponentially increased, spelling certain death for whomever is unfortunate enough to suffer the attack.
Crimson Arc - Kratos will unsheathe his sword in an iaido or similar style, firing out an arc of crimson cero energy. The attack is not more powerful than a normal cero from himself, but it's area of effect is much larger, allowing him to dispatch many weak foes with one effortless attack.
Cero Massacre - Unison Attack - Beo must be fighting with Rider to use this. The two fire off a Gran Rey Cero at a single target at the same time, which makes both of the beams combine, forming a massive, concentrated cero capable of grand levels of destruction.
More if I think of 'em.