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. And did not see Thor — or Stormbreaker — coming.

Is Stormbreaker immune to the Infinity Stones?

Stormbreaker is able to focus and enhance Thor's powers. Due to it being composed of Uru, the weapon is nigh-indestructible and able to withstand energy blasts created by the Infinity Stones.

Why was Thanos able to 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.

Why doesn t Stormbreaker handle break?

The most likely reason is when Groot's arm was separated from him, it became a part of the full weapon and was enchanted to be virtually indestructible. Stormbreaker is a weapon of Nidavellir, which are magical, so it's entirely possible.

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 Thanos couldn't stop stormbraker?

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 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.

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 everyone hold Stormbreaker?

Unfortunately, Odin was unable to enchant Stormbreaker, which means that any being strong enough is capable of wielding the mighty axe.

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.

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).

Why couldn t the Stones 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.

Who can summon Stormbreaker?

Anyone who is worthy. Anyone who is worthy, shall possess the power of Thor. So if Thor can summon Stormbreaker, anyone worthy can summon Stormbreaker. So just like Captain America can summon Mjolnir, summon lightning etc., he can summon Stormbreaker and use it.

Can Thor break Stormbreaker?

Seeing no options to reach an agreement, Thor called Stormbreaker and destroyed it by hitting it against Mjolnir.

Could Batman lift Thor's hammer?

Surprisingly, the answer is almost certainly, “No.” Although Batman's will and moral compass do make him a worthy candidate for Thor's hammer, his track record with super powers is less than stellar. In several storylines, Batman has acquired genuine superpowers but frequently becomes corrupted by them.

Would Mjolnir hurt Superman?

While Superman could potentially overpower Thor, blows rendered by the mystical Mjolnir would likely impose serious damage on the Kryptonian hero. With his super-speed, the Man of Steel could probably avoid the Thunder God's lightning, but not necessarily, since Thor is just as fast.

Could Green Lantern lift Thor's hammer?

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Seeing as Odin put the spell on Thor's hammer to teach his son some humility, it only makes sense that being humble is part of being worthy, and humility and humbleness are not words that would be used to describe a Green Lantern.

Why can Captain America use Stormbreaker?

The answer might be two-fold: Captain America is a super-soldier and had the strength to hold Mjolnir before. If holding Stormbreaker is a matter of simple strength, then Captain America wielding it is all the more impressive.

Why did Thor give the girl Stormbreaker?

In Thor: Love and Thunder's ending, Love carried it into battle alongside Thor, who was once again wielding Mjolnir. 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.

What if Hela fought Thanos?

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Naturally, the clearest and most obvious reason why Thanos would win in a fight with Hela would be his 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.

Who would win Superman vs Thor?

While Superman and Thor both have compelling arguments and have been proven to be a relatively even match, Superman ultimately would win the day, unless Thor had Kryptonite on hand.