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.

Why is Stormbreaker stronger than the Infinity Gauntlet?

Originally Answered: How is Thor's Axe, Stormbreaker, stronger than the Infinity Gauntlet? The simple answer is- Dwarven magics. That's pretty much the official reason given for why, anyway.

Why didn't the infinity gauntlet 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.

Why did Stormbreaker get 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 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.

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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.

Which is stronger, Mjolnir or Stormbreaker?

Although Stormbreaker and Mjolnir have very similar properties and powers, Stormbreaker is the most powerful weapon wielded by Thor so far. The obvious reasons are that Stormbreaker is the physically larger weapon out of the two, and not to mention that it is an axe, which could well be more dangerous than a hammer.

Why did Thor abandon Stormbreaker?

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.

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.

Why can 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.

Who broke Stormbreaker?

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

Can only Thor lift Stormbreaker?

Is it only Thor who can lift Stormbreaker? The answer is NO. Endgame has shown us that at least two types of personalities can lift Stormbreaker and negate the effects that will “drive one crazy and melt their bodies”.

Could Hela have stopped Thanos?

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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.

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 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.

Could Stormbreaker beat Hela?

There was a reason why Thanos was avoiding Stormbreaker hard in this scene. It could even pierce Thor. So, there should be no DOUBT that Thor can cut Hela's head off.

Why does Thor like Mjolnir more than Stormbreaker?

It may be weaker than Stormbreaker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's lore, but Mjolnir carries the bigger legacy since it holds a deeper meaning to Thor and anyone was worthy enough to wield its power.

Why could Captain America lift Thor's hammer?

It turns out anyone able of holding his hand out can, doesn't it? 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.

How could the god butcher pick up 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 doesn t Thor just call Stormbreaker?

Why couldn't Thor just call back Stormbreaker from the Shadow Realm? He didn't even try, since he knew it was in possession of the God Butcher and he already lost out in the first tussle attempt.

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.

Which weapon is stronger than Stormbreaker?

Thor hypes up the weapon which eventually became Stormbreaker in Infinity War as the "Thanos-killing kind" of weapon. However, there is a clear weakness between Stormbreaker and Mjolnir.

Can Odin beat Thanos?

Without the Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos stands little chance against Prime Odin. Odin is stated to be able to shatter the Earth. And he turned Frigga into stars. He has devastated while worlds, laid waste to kingdoms and destroyed demons and monsters.

Can Groot lift Stormbreaker?

He was able to lift Stormbreaker because Stormbreaker is purely about strength. In Infinity War, when Thor was asked by the Guardians of the Galaxy, Peter Quill: Don't you think that we should all have a weapon like that?