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"A male monarch's weapon. Meant to exist the greatest in Asgard. In theory, information technology could fifty-fifty summon the Bifrost."
"Does it have a proper name?"
"Stormbreaker."

―Eitri and Thor^[src]

Stormbreaker is an enchanted axe of Dwarvian manufacture, forged from Uru on Nidavellir with the power to summon the Bifrost. After Mjølnir'south destruction, the weapon was used by Thor.

Contents

• 1 History
  • 1.1 Creation
  • 1.ii Used past Thor
• 2 Capabilities
• 3 Trivia
• iv Behind the Scenes
• 5 References
• vi External Links

History

Cosmos

"I'm gonna hold information technology open."
"That's suicide."
"Then is facing Thanos without that axe."

―Thor and Eitri^[src]

Stormbreaker was designed by the dwarves of Nidavellir to be the greatest weapon in Asgard's history, designed for their king and capable of summoning the Bifrost Span on its own. However, it was never forged, and the dwarves had been rendered all but extinct. In 2018, Thor ventured to Nidavellir with Rocket Raccoon and Groot to forge a weapon. Upon arriving, the typically lively forges of Nidavellir were cold and barren, littered with broken parts. Eitri appeared earlier them and learned that Thor needed a weapon, so he decided to forge Stormbreaker.

Thor endures the free energy to reignite the forge

With Thor and Rocket's help, Eitri opened the cage around the star and re-lit the forge, melting downward ingots of Uru and pouring it into a mold. He so shattered the mold, revealing the axes' blade and weight, merely misplaced the handle for the weapon. Seeing that Thor was close to death after taking the brunt of the neutron star'south ability, Groot decided they could non 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 so revived Thor, who summoned the Bifrost to travel to Wakanda.^[ane]

Used by Thor

Thor attacks Thanos with Stormbreaker

"Who cutting off his head?"
"Stormbreaker."
"Well, who swung Stormbreaker?"

―Thor and Korg^[src]

Stormbreaker was used by Thor with bully effect in Wakanda during the battle against the Outriders, augmenting Thor's own lightning massively. It was also used to destroy the Outrider Dropships and the remaining Threshers. Notably, it was the only weapon to severely hurt Thanos past impaling him in the chest before long later the Infinity Gauntlet was completed. Even so, Thor intentionally aimed for Thanos' breast. This allowed Thanos to activate the Infinity Gauntlet and eliminate half of all life in the universe. As Thanos teleported away in a wormhole, Stormbreaker fell out of his chest and to the footing, covered in his blood.^{[1] [2]}

Thor tests Ballad Danvers with Stormbreaker

Thor then took Stormbreaker with him to the Avengers Chemical compound. 3 weeks afterwards, Stormbreaker was summoned to Thor'south paw in society to test Helm Curiosity's resolve. Thor then used Stormbreaker on Planet 0259-S planet to cut Thanos' left arm off and to decapitate him.

Thor wields both Stormbreaker and Mjølnir

Thor brought Stormbreaker with him to New Asgard and the blade remained unused in his hut. Five years after, Stormbreaker was used for the first time during the battle against an alternate Thanos. Thor dual-wielded both Stormbreaker and an alternate version of Mjølnir, using them to great effect in the battle. Still, Thanos gained the upper paw, catching Stormbreaker when Thor summoned it and near forced it into Thor's chest. In the later stages of the battle, Thor used Stormbreaker to battle the combined forces of alternate versions of the Outriders, Chitauri, Sakaarans, and Blackness Guild. At one point, Steve Rogers wielded Stormbreaker, but Thor quickly switched the weapons. Afterwards the boxing ended, Thor joined the Guardians of the Galaxy and took Stormbreaker with him.^[iii]

Capabilities

"Wait, what kind of weapon are nosotros talking about here?"
"The Thanos killing kind."
"Don't you recollect that we should all accept a weapon like that?"
"No. You simply lack the strength to wield them. Your bodies would crumble as your minds complanate into madness."

―Star-Lord and Thor^[src]

Thor uses Stormbreaker to summon the Bifrost

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. It is likewise able to channel dimensional free energy and summon the Bifrost Bridge, which enabled Thor to teleport himself, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot to Wakanda.

Like Mjølnir earlier information technology, Stormbreaker will render to Thor's hand when summoned and strikes his opponents with massive strength. Information technology tin can glow with an otherworldly blueish flame that crackles with electricity and seems to have the ability to home in on a target if Thor wills information technology. In addition, the weapon allows the user to fly effortlessly while using information technology, unlike Mjølnir, which required the user to spin it at bully speed to lift them off the footing. Unlike Mjølnir, however, the weapon is not enchanted to foreclose those accounted "unworthy" from belongings information technology, making anybody with sufficient strength capable of using the weapon.^[ane] Stormbreaker can also be summoned by those worthy of lifting Mjølnir, as shown when Helm America, who was previously proven worthy of wielding the hammer in his fight against past Thanos, summoned Stormbreaker past fault some moments afterward during the Boxing of World.

Stormbreaker counteracts the free energy blast from the Infinity Stones

Due to its increased size and mass, having both the bract of an axe and the head of a hammer in its structure, as well every bit sporting an elongated handle enabling the weapon to be wielded ii-handed, it is a notably more potent melee weapon than Mjølnir. Eitri even went equally far as to say Stormbreaker was meant to exist the strongest weapon in Asgard's history. Every bit such, information technology is ane of the few able to grievously wound Thanos, who faced off against the combined might of Md Strange, Iron Human, Spider-Man, Drax, Star-Lord, Mantis, and Nebula while suffering naught more than a tiny scratch on the cheek. Thanos himself mocked Thor for not aiming for his caput, indicating Stormbreaker would take been capable of killing him instantly. Being congenital to stand against the Infinity Gauntlet-wielding Mad Titan, Eitri enchanted it with several properties that allowed information technology to take advantage of the weaknesses Eitri had installed into the Gauntlet in order to overpower information technology, quickly slicing through the beam unleashed by Thanos, although that fourth dimension Thanos was caught off-guard and could have repelled the attack past other means.^[1]

It is also capable of healing severe wounds, as shown by it fully healing a sun-damaged Thor.

Trivia

• In the comics, the Stormbreaker was created by Odin as a weapon for Beta Ray Bill, afterwards he returned Mjølnir to Thor.
  • The Marvel Cinematic Universe version of Stormbreaker shares similarities with the Mjølnir of the Ultimate Universe such as the tip of the hammer.

Behind the Scenes

• Avengers: Infinity State of war directors Joe and Anthony Russo explained that the reason Stormbreaker was able to have the brunt of six Infinity Stones was considering it has the ability to counteract the powers of the Infinity Gauntlet and because Thanos was caught off-guard, having only realized what that weapon was after he was struck by it.^[four] Screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely suggested that because Eitri made both items, he made Stormbreaker to be able to withstand the Infinity Gauntlet.^[v]

References

1. ↑ ^{one.0 i.1 one.ii 1.three} Avengers: Infinity War
2. ↑ 'Avengers: Infinity War' Directors Reveal Why Thor Didn't Impale Thanos
3. ↑ Avengers: Endgame
4. ↑ Infinity War: Ballsy 2-Hr Spoiler Interview with the Russo Brothers
5. ↑ Infinity War Spoilers: Screenwriters Become In-Depth on Making of Film

External Links

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Source: https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Stormbreaker

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