Due to his immense confidence and insufferable attitude, Odin (Anthony Hopkins) banished his son to Earth and cast a spell on his weapon of choice. "Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor," the Allfather's terms were.

Why can only Thor lift Mjolnir?

This is reflected in the inscription on the side of Mjolnir, which states: Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor. For almost the entirety of Marvel continuity, this has exclusively been Thor. Once thrown it will always return to the wielder's hand after being thrown.

What makes you worthy to lift Mjolnir?

Summary. Wielders of Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, must possess compassion, restraint, nobility, wisdom, and humility. The MCU version of Captain America embodies these qualities, making him worthy of Mjolnir's power. Mjolnir's power can rewrite one's spirit, potentially leading to dire consequences for its wielder.

Why can't others pick up Thor's hammer?

The magic enchantment placed on Mjolnir by Odin reads "Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor." In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the enchantment is only placed on the hammer after Thor is banished to Earth, but the version seen in comics has always held the limitation.

Has anyone unworthy lifted Mjolnir?

Thor has his mighty hammer, Mjolnir, but those who are NOT worthy have certainly lifted the hammer before. Here are a few. Only those who are worthy may lift Mjolnir, the mighty hammer of Thor, God of Thunder. However, worth has little to do with actual morality.

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Why was Hulk not worthy to lift Mjolnir?

Unable to make peace with a key part of himself, he's denied worthiness in the side of himself that he likely felt would be undoubtedly worthy. This arguable arrogance may have also contributed to being unable to lift Mjolnir.

How can Odin hold Thor's hammer?

After Mjolnir landed on Earth, Odin retrieved it. When Odin first tried to wield Mjolnir, he couldn't control it due to the God Tempest still retaining its power. The hammer devastated Asgard as it flew out of control. Out of spite, Odin cast an enchantment on the hammer to prevent anyone else from wielding it.

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.

Why was Captain America worthy?

The MCU Set Up Captain America's Worthiness In Multiple Ways

So much of Steve's first adventure was about proving to everyone that he possessed heart, compassion, empathy, and courage in a way normal men do not. This alone is enough to set up his worthiness by the time of Avengers: Endgame.

Can Deadpool lift Mjolnir?

In the end, Deadpool wasn't worthy. While he seemingly had control of Mjolnir and the strength of Thor, it was all a mirage put on by Loki to distract Thor.

Can Thanos lift the 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 Superman lift Mjolnir?

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

How heavy is Mjolnir?

Mjolnir is not particularly heavy, it weighs 42.3 lbs. The fact that almost no one except Thor can lift the hammer has nothing to do with it's physical weight. The hammer is enchanted so that only those deemed 'worthy' are able to wield it.

Can Odin lift Thor's hammer?

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Is Thor weaker without Mjolnir?

Mjolnir more so focuses his powers, yet Ragnarok proved hes just as powerful with Mjolnir. Strength wise we saw him battle Hulk evenly without Mjolnir or Stormbreaker, and even take the full force of a dying star without either weapons.

Can Hulk beat Thanos?

Thanos and Hulk have clashed several times in Marvel lore, with Thanos even admitting he was scared to face the Hulk before acquiring the Infinity Stones. While Thanos is usually the victor, it's generally down to him using superior tactics and technology, rather than simply possessing greater physical strength.

Why isn't Bruce Banner worthy?

Summary. Bruce Banner's failure to lift Mjolnir in Avengers: Age of Ultron proved that he wasn't worthy during the MCU's Phase 2. The Hulk's betrayal in Avengers: Infinity War suggests his selfishness and resentment may have been holding him back from wielding Mjolnir in Age of Ultron.

Is Thor physically stronger than Hulk?

Hulk Is Stronger Than Thor, But He Still Loses

He has centuries of battle experience, the hones skills of a warrior, and one of the most powerful weapons in the universe. Putting it all together, Thor can win against the Hulk, even if he can't kill the Jade Giant.

Can Groot wield 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.

Why is Stormbreaker jealous of Mjolnir?

Both weapons also appear to have a degree of sentience, with Stormbreaker apparently being envious of Thor's affection for Mjolnir, a characteristic director Taika Waititi attributed to the handle being made from the arm of the adolescent Groot, and carrying over some of that character's moodiness at that age.

Why could Thanos hold 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.

How is Captain America worthy of Mjolnir?

As it turns out, Mjolnir is not simply looking for a warrior, no matter how righteous, but rather the first warrior into the fray. As the last man standing against Thanos – and the one who led the charge once reinforcement arrived – the MCU's Steve Rogers rightfully fits the bill.

Can Loki hold Mjolnir?

The only exception to this requirement is Hela, who could lift and destroy Mjolnir due to her sheer power. Based on this history, Loki, after the end of season 2, seems worthy to lift Mjolnir. Throughout his series, Loki learns that what he ultimately desires isn't power but connection.

Why can Spiderman lift Thor's hammer?

In a general sense, 'worthiness' for Mjolnir includes all the good qualities – morality, self-sacrifice, fairness, courage, conscience, higher physical strength, and intellect. Not so surprisingly, Spider-Man has them all. However, it also includes greater self-esteem.