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.

How did Groot hold Stormbreaker?

Seeing that Thor was close to death after taking the brunt of the power, Groot decided they could not wait for Eitri to find or create a metal handle; he grasped the red hot pieces of metal with one of his arms and then cut the arm off to serve as the handle, truly finishing Stormbreaker. The weapon then revived Thor.

How does Groot pick up Stormbreaker?

Groot picked up the blade. The weapon wasn't finished. It didn't do anything until Thor got his hands on it. Groot was literally holding his own arm up before he cut it off and that became the handle.

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.

Why can anyone carry Stormbreaker?

Both Mjolnir and Stormbreaker were crafted by the Dwarves of Nidavellir, but Mjolnir was enchanted by Odin and Stormbreaker channels the power of the Bifrost. While Mjolnir required the user to be worthy, Stormbreaker simply requires someone who isn't a mortal to wield it.

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Which is stronger, Mjolnir or Stormbreaker?

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 could Thanos lift Stormbreaker?

Many viewers have pointed out that Thanos was able to lift Stormbreaker without a problem, but this is because the ax isn't enchanted as Mjolnir is. Others believe Thanos lifted Mjolnir (although briefly) and have even argued that he would be worthy of doing so.

Why can Gorr lift Stormbreaker?

Gorr the God Butcher possesses enhanced strength, durability, and agility due to his alien physiology and absorption of divine energy. Stormbreaker, a powerful enchanted weapon forged by Eitri, allows beings of sufficient strength, like Gorr, to wield it.

Why didn't Thor call Stormbreaker?

Because it could kill thanos, is more powerful and thor panicked. Had he thought to call Mjolnir thanks would have gone to catch it and it would have knocked thanos on his bottom or something similar. But because thor was reliant on stormbreaker because it was more powerful he did it without thinking.

Could Groot wield Mjolnir?

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.

Could Thor with Stormbreaker beat Hela?

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 everyone lift a Stormbreaker?

Anybody can pick up Stormbreaker. What makes you think that a thing made of Uru Metal has a rule, “Only a worthy person can lift this implement”? That was Mjolnir's enchantment, forged into it by Odin.

What is Groot's weakness?

We're meant to believe that Groot transcends the laws of nature by absorbing wood, acting as a monster with consciousness and generally behaving in manners that do not apply to trees as we know them. Yet Groot's weakness is actually termites.

What is Groot's full power?

He can control all plant life via psychokinesis, absorbing it into his body and making himself stronger. He can also extend his limbs and shoot vines from them to wrap around objects and enemies. Should something destroy his body, he can regenerate as long as fragments (i.e. twigs, leaves, etc.)

How did Captain America lift Stormbreaker?

There also appears to be some mental strength required too based on the end of Thor's warning, so that part of Steve didn't come from a bottle. The other aspect of Captain America that could explain his ability to hold Stormbreaker is that he also previously held Mjolnir.

Why could Thanos not 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.

How was Stormbreaker able to hurt Thanos?

In need of a new weapon after the events of Thor: Ragnarok, Thor used the Dwarven forge on Nidavellir to craft Stormbreaker. Due to both the nature of the weapon and Thor's attack on Thanos, Stormbreaker successfully powered through an energy blast from all six stones and dealt a near-lethal blow to Thanos.

Why does Thor love Mjolnir more than Stormbreaker?

Mjolnir was his first weapon and he was very attached to it. After all, Thor had the hammer longer than Stormbreaker. Korg: Sounds like you had a pretty special and intimate relationship with this hammer, and you losing it was almost comparable to losing a loved one.

Who is stronger Odin or Gorr?

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However, Odin is basically a glass cannon: powerful enough to challenge enemies but unable to stand against them for long. Gorr would brutalize Odin. Odin's best years are far behind him. Even with the Odinforce on his side, he's died way more than he's won in recent years.

Why is Stormbreaker key to eternity?

Stormbreaker did not open the gate to eternity. It was manipulated to activate the bifrost , which was then used to open the gateway by directing the energy against the seal: The weapon may have displayed some levels of “feelings” against its owner, but Gorr has the powers of the Necrosword.

Why didn't Thor use lightning against Thanos?

If Thor decides to use the power of lightning onboard the Asgardian refugee ship to fight the villain and his minions, he may accidentally damage the ship, or worse, even kill his own people. So, he chose to hold himself back, allowing some Asgardians to escape with Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) and Korg (Taika Waititi).

Can Superman lift Thor's hammer?

It's important to note that the rules around worthiness had been temporarily suspended to allow this to happen. As soon as the fight was over, Superman couldn't lift the hammer anymore. However, under normal circumstances, without any weird interference, Superman is worthy of Mjolnir.

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.

Why can Captain America lift Mjolnir?

How Can Captain America Lift Thor's Hammer? Simple: Steve Rogers is worthy. The inscription on Mjolnir reads “Whosoever holds this hammer, if they be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.” It doesn't matter how strong you are, if you aren't worthy, you can't lift Thor's hammer, no matter how hard you try.