"Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor." So in other words, if a person who is worthy holds the hammer, they are able to access Thor's powers. That's why Cap can use lightning. If you go to the Captain America page on this wiki, it explains this in the Powers section...

Can Mjolnir summon lightning?

The hammer can summon the elements wind, rain, thunder, and lightning for the wielder to use at their discretion. It is able to open interdimensional portals, such as the one to Asgard. Mjolnir possessed the power to bestow the ability of time travel to its wielder until Immortus removed it.

Can Captain America summon Thor's hammer?

As Cap, Thor and Iron Man attack Thanos amidst the destroyed debris of their Avengers base, Rogers is suddenly able to summon and utilize Mjolnir, including the lightning power that it channels.

Which Avenger can control lightning and thunder?

Thor uses this hammer to summon rain, wind, lightning, and thunder, though he has also been known to produce lightning from his hands. While Mjolnir can manipulate weather patterns, it extends godhood and many other abilities to its commander.

Does Captain America have any special powers?

Captain America possesses no superpowers, though the Super-Soldier Serum has enhanced his body's strength, speed, agility, endurance, reflexes, reaction time, and natural self-healing ability to the peak of human physical perfection.

13 Superhero Characters Who've Lifted Thor's Hammer

What is Captain America's weakness?

Summary. Captain America remains unwavering in his pursuit of truth, justice, and freedom, even at great personal cost. Steve Rogers' belief in doing the right thing may be his biggest weakness, leading to unforeseen consequences.

What is Captain America's max power?

A two is considered peak human on this scale. This means Earth-616's Captain America can officially lift up to eight hundred pounds over his head. His stats in the Marvel Super Heroes RPG reinforced these ratings; while Captain America doesn't have super strength, his agility and stamina, though, are superhuman.

Why doesn t Thor use lightning against Thanos?

In order to grant anyone powers, Thor needed to channel them through the Thunderbolt of Zeus - which is why he didn't use this power in Avengers: Endgame.

Is Mjolnir or Stormbreaker stronger?

Powers and characteristics

Stormbreaker has the additional power to summon the Bifröst, allowing Thor to teleport anywhere in the Nine Realms. Screen Rant has identified Stormbreaker as the more powerful of the two, based on this ability, as well as it being a much larger and edged weapon.

Can Thanos lift Thor's hammer?

Clearly, Thanos is aware he wouldn't be able to lift it. Although it's hard to pinpoint what exactly makes someone worthy of using Mjolnir, as it's ultimately determined by Odin, who placed the enchantment on the hammer, some believe one's worthiness is measured by traits like courage, honor, and selflessness.

Can Hulk lift Thor's hammer?

The simple answer is no. Yes, Hulk absolutely smashes Thor to the ground with Mjolnir, but, he's holding both Thor and the hammer. Hulk wouldn't have been able to lift Mjolnir by himself, but since the God of Thunder had a firm grip on it as well, he was able to use it as a weapon against his teammate.

Can Superman lift Thor's hammer?

Yes, as a shock to many, Superman has briefly lifted the mighty hammer in a phenomenal crossover with Marvel and DC Comics.

Who would win Superman vs Thor?

By most accounts, Superman seemingly outclasses Thor in terms of raw strength, especially in earlier versions of the DC Universe. He's pulled planets, punched people into orbit, and performed all sorts of wild feats of strength.

Is Thor powerless without his hammer?

There are very few powers that Mjolnir grants him, but it does seem to amplify his connection to the Odinforce at all times, and accordingly, powers him up. Still, most of Thor's powers can be performed without Mjolnir. Depending on the iteration, though, Mjolnir can disguise Thor as a mortal.

Why could Captain America use lightning?

However, in the first Thor movie, Odin enchanted the hammer. "Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor." So in other words, if a person who is worthy holds the hammer, they are able to access Thor's powers. That's why Cap can use lightning.

Why can Thor get tased?

Obedience Disks are deeply embedded in the skin of the beings they are used on. The disks' attachment system can go through clothes and are even capable of penetrating an Asgardian's otherwise durable skin (such as Thor and Loki).

Can Thor's lightning affect Superman?

Yes it can because Superman has a weakness to magic and Thor's lightning is magical (actually it is his divine magic). The lightning would affect him the same as Captain Marvel's Shazam lightning would.

Can Iron Man absorb Thor's lightning?

Iron Man absorbed the lightning, recharging his suit to 300 percent its usual capacity, and he unleashed the excess power right back at Thor.

How did Stormbreaker heal Thor?

Healing: The axe was able to fully heal Thor and restore his strength when he was badly burned exposing himself to the power of the dying star. Clothes Generation: Stormbreaker is able to conjure various armors such as a viking-like black armor and blue and gold armor.

How did Groot lift Stormbreaker?

During a Vudu Viewing Party for Avengers: Infinity War, co-directors Anthony and Joe Russo revealed a key difference between Thor's hammer Mjolnir and his new ax Stormbreaker: the latter doesn't require worthiness. That's why Groot was able to lift the ax, not because he was worthy but because he didn't need to be.

Was Thor afraid of Thanos?

It stirred up on occasion, such as when someone mentioned Thanos' name, which made Thor scared and near tears.

Who is stronger, Batman or Captain America?

Durability & Stamina. Captain America and Batman are extremely durable, but Cap gets the win in this round because the Marvel comics describe him as literally immune to fatigue and has accelerated healing abilities.

Is Captain America immortal?

Captain America isn't immortal. Presumably, he does age normally, despite the Super Soldier serum, which keeps him in peak physical condition.

Would Batman beat Captain America?

Captain America Beats Batman

Ultimately, the winner of any hero versus hero fight will always depend on what the creative team want to happen, but for any fans who simply want the numbers on who'd win in a true, all-out fight, Captain America has proved he has what it takes to outperform Batman when it counts.