There are many legitimate fan theories as to how the team could have defeated the Mad Titan in Avengers: Infinity War, but Thor using Mjolnir could have been the easiest and quickest way if he still had his hammer.

Could Thor have stopped Thanos?

Other powerful heroes such as Thor, Captain Marvel, and Doctor Strange seem like they could beat Thanos by themselves, but to the surprise of many, Avengers: Endgame proved otherwise.

Why didn't Thor just drop Mjolnir on Thanos?

Thor didn't pin Thanos down with Mjolnir because first, he has to get Thanos on the ground, which is no easy feat for an obese lord of thunder. Maybe he could've dropped it on his foot, but Thanos probably could've slid his foot out from underneath, or just moved it out of the way before it hit.

Could Thanos have lifted Mjolnir?

While the primary Thanos from Earth-616's universe was defeated and was never worthy to lift Mjolnir, it's possible that a future (or existing) variant of Thanos could.

Could Thor have killed Thanos if he aimed for the head?

Thanos himself implied that Thor would have killed him if he had gone for the head, thus preventing him from snapping. Post-Awakened Thor later killed Thanos with one hit when he went for the head using Stormbreaker.

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Would Thor have survived if he snapped?

It was Smart Hulk's opinion that only he could do it, but it's possible that Thor too could have managed the snap, but perhaps not without suffering even worse side effects.

Can Thor beat Thanos with Stormbreaker?

Can Infinity War Thor with Stormbreaker beat Endgame Thanos without the Infinity Gauntlet? No he cannot. However L&T Prime Thor with or without Stormbreaker would curbstomp Thanos. He's far too strong for Thanos in his L&T Prime.

Why couldn't Thanos stop Stormbreaker?

But as it turns out, it was not just Thor's strength. After all, no weapon in existence should be able to stop the combined power of the Infinity Stones, no matter how powerful the wielder is. Turns out, Thanos was taken unawares. He had just incapacitated all the heroes who tried to stop him.

Can Thanos lift a Stormbreaker?

Storm breaker is meant to be the strongest weapon of Asgard and could even summon bifrost, says Eitri. But there is no enchantment or spell on it like it was on Mjolnir. So one doesn't have to be worthy to weild it, just the strength to lift it. Clearly Thanos is capable of lifting it.

Could Thanos beat Odin?

Who would win in an MCU fight: Odin or Thanos? Without the Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos stands little chance against Prime Odin. Odin is stated to be able to shatter the Earth.

Can anyone lift a Stormbreaker?

The hammer Stormbreaker is very similar to Mjolnir, made of mystic Uru metal and is nearly indestructible. Worthiness: Just like the original Mjolnir, no one can lift Stormbreaker who is not worthy. After the founding of New Korbin, there was a line of aliens and Korbinites all attempting to lift Stormbreaker.

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.

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.

Why is Thor so weak in Endgame?

He got his opportunity to fix everything but even then,he was told it's too late. So he killed Thanos but that solved nothing. All these made Thor depressed and mentally weak. And for a warrior that has lived his live fighting, 5 years is a little too long to stay without combat or training.

Who could solo Thanos?

Which Avenger can beat Thanos?

The power of the Scarlet Witch against Thanos was on display in both Infinity War and Endgame. It was also acknowledged in WandaVision - she very nearly beat him. Now, having fully embraced her power as a witch and practitioner of chaos magic, it's clear - Wanda would destroy Thanos.

Can Groot lift Thor's hammer?

Thor's hammer Mjolnir was defined by the fact that only the 'worthy' could lift it – so basically no-one except the god of thunder (and Vision, for some reason). But when it comes to the weapon's replacement, Stormbreaker – which Thor forges in Avengers: Infinity War – Groot is able to lift it too.

Who else can hold Stormbreaker?

Meanwhile, MCU Phase 4 saw Stormbreaker being wielded by Thor, Gorr the God Butcher, Love, and anyone else who was strong enough to actually lift and swing it. This is because of the respective origins of both legendary Asgardian weapons.

How could Thanos break Captain America's Shield?

Although vibranium is susceptible to damage, it's depicted as the most durable material in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The fact that Thanos possesses enough power to beak vibranium is a testament to the strength of the Mad Titan, but more importantly, the weapon itself.

Why could 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.

Could Hela have stopped Thanos?

Thanos Had The Infinity Gauntlet

In the Mad Titan's possession, it would be incredibly difficult for Hela to defeat him either in a straight fight, or some other means.

How could Stormbreaker beat the Infinity Gauntlet?

Behind the Scenes

Avengers: Infinity War directors Joe and Anthony Russo explained that the reason Stormbreaker was able to take the brunt of six Infinity Stones was because it was the greatest weapon ever made and Thanos was caught off-guard, having only realized what that weapon was after he was struck by it.

Could Thor beat Hela with Stormbreaker?

Stormbreaker can summon the bifrost and Hela is stronger in Asgard. Thor can teleport her and himself and open her chest killing her, or cut off her limbs ir head. Plus, Stormbreaker is stronger than Mjolnir.

Can Stormbreaker overpower the Infinity Gauntlet?

Thor had the element of surprise and a weapon capable of overpowering even the Infinity Gauntlet. Stormbreaker powered through the gauntlet's energy beam but left Thanos alive long enough to succeed, making his victory in Avengers: Infinity War all the more devastating.

Can Hela break Thor's Stormbreaker?

Stormbreaker survived a full blast from the IG utilizing all of its stones. Actually, not only did it survive, it overpowered it. Unless you think Hela's grip and innate powers is more destructive than all those stones combined then the answer is no, she can't destroy Stormbreaker.