Well, for starters, the hammer in question, Mjolnir, can only be wielded by those who are considered “worthy,” a little mystical insurance policy put on it by Thor's dad, Odin. It's pretty cool to see the Avenger who is the purest of heart officially deemed “worthy” of the weapon of a god.

Why can't Thor's hammer be lifted?

Powerful in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and exceedingly more so in the comics), the hammer can only be lifted by Thor or anyone else who happens to be "worthy" of the honor.

Why couldn't Captain America lift Thor's hammer?

It turns out the secret he was keeping about Tony Stark's parents – that Bucky (Sebastian Stan) was behind their deaths –was weighing on his mind, making him “not completely worthy” of wielding it.

Why can only some people pick up Thor's hammer?

This is why only the “worthy” can pick up Mjolnir. Because Odin put the enchantment on Mjolnir: “Who so ever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, should posses the power of Thor.” That same enchantment is how Jane possesses the power of Thor in Love and Thunder.

Has anyone lifted Thor's hammer without being worthy?

And at Loki's behest, Red took Thor's Belt of Strength and bathed in the Fires of Geirrodur before claiming Thor's Iron Gloves. The gloves were the key, since they allowed Red to lift and wield Mjolnir without being worthy.

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Can the Hulk pick up 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 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.

Is Stormbreaker better than Mjolnir?

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 Kratos lift Mjolnir?

Although Kratos never gets to wield the hammer, given his own extraordinary godly strength that slightly surpassed even that of Thor and even being able to hold Mjolnir back with his bare hands when Thor threw it at him, it's very likely that Kratos would be fully capable of using the hammer if he wanted to.

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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.

Can Loki lift Mjolnir?

Loki is confirmed to be worthy of lifting Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, for the first time in official Marvel canon. In The Immortal Thor #5, Loki confidently catches and wields the hammer, showcasing his growth and heroism.

Why is the Hulk not worthy?

Likewise, the Hulk was, at the time, a rampaging beast, lacking much else in the way of personality. Thus, he had no morality or sense of justice, being ethically unworthy of Mjolnir's might.

Why is Tony Stark not worthy of Mjolnir?

In the former movie, it was likely Tony's narcissism and lack of humility that contributed to his “unworthiness.” These attributes did, however, make him a hero. After saving the world, making a play to sacrifice himself, and defeating Thanos' army, he was not able to lift Mjolnir in Age of Ultron.

Why could Captain America lift Mjolnir?

Only people who are considered worthy are able to wield mjolnir. Cap was deemed worthy in endgame, that is why he was able to hold mjolnir.

Can Thanos lift a 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 did Thor give Stormbreaker to love?

The movie doesn't explain Thor's motivations for giving up Stormbreaker, but it makes sense that Chris Hemsworth simply wanted Love to have a powerful weapon to aid her in battle. It's unlikely that he could give her Mjolnir, considering that so few people in the MCU have been deemed worthy of its power.

Can Thor fly without his hammer?

Absolutely yes.

Why can Groot lift Stormbreaker?

This is a very simple answer that a lot of people don't understand: You don't need to be worthy to lift Stormbreaker! Unlike Mjolnir, Stormbreaker was never enchanted by the forefathers to only be held by the “worthy”. It was simply a powerfully forged weapon with near-indestructible properties.

Why can Gorr 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.

Can Thanos lift Thor's hammer?

Thanos can't lift Mjolnir… usually. The parameters for “worthiness” in Mjolnir's enchantment are rather vaguely defined, people tend to debate a lot about what exactly constitutes someone as “worthy”.

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.

Can Wolverine defeat the Hulk?

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While Wolverine doesn't always win their fights, he also doesn't always lose them and more importantly, he knows what it takes to fight the Hulk.

Can Hulk beat Superman?

There's no question the Hulk is a near-indestructible force who comes out on top in almost all of his battles of pure strength. However, against Superman, he's outmatched. While Hulk's strength might rival that of the Man of Steel, Superman's other abilities give him a considerable edge against his opponent.