As Loki dives into alternate timelines and new variants of the God of Mischief, here's every Asgardian weapon confirmed in the MCU so far. Like Sylvie, every Loki variant in the Marvel Cinematic Universe possesses different powers and wields different weapons. In a shocking end-credits scene, Loki episode 4 also confirmed variants may wield alternate versions of familiar Asgardian weapons. With another version of Mjolnir already in play, what other alternate Asgardian weapons could Tom Hiddleston's Loki stumble upon before the end?
Most Asgardian weapons are forged from Uru, a metal so strong that the only way to melt it down is with the power and heat of a star. Across the galaxy, only one race is confirmed to be able to forge weapons from Uru: the dwarves of Nidavellir. In the primary timeline, Thanos massacred the MCU's dwarves during Avengers: Infinity War in an effort to ensure their knowledge was lost. Eitri, King of Nidavellir, was the sole survivor of the attack and could presumably help the Asgardians forge additional weapons. With only one dwarf remaining and their forge crippled, however, it's unlikely.
Asgardian weapons are rare, with only five having been confirmed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far. Despite their durability, a couple have also been destroyed by super-powerful villains, including Hela. The remaining weapons are protected by their users and unlikely to be stolen or damaged without some sort of cosmic battle. It's not yet confirmed whether Sylvie's short sword in Loki is an Asgardian weapon, although it resembles some others and is etched with runes that may be of Asgard. Above all else, Asgardian weapons are powerful, magical, and often have a long history.
Gungnir, a spear made of Uru, was the symbol of the Asgardian throne. Wielded by Odin and briefly by Loki and Thor, it represented the power and authority given to the king of Asgard. By wielding Gungnir, the user could also assume control of the Destroyer, an enchanted Asgardian automaton that was used to guard Odin's vault. The spear also seems to be able to channel different forms of energy depending on the capabilities and will of its user. Odin used the spear to banish Thor to Earth and, later, to transform the bodies of dead Asgardians into mist during a royal funeral ceremony. The spear was also able to open and close the Bifrost.
The spear carries several enchantments that seem to magnify its power. As a melee weapon, it's forceful enough to knock Thor through a wall and knock Hela back a step. The spear was also imbued with a form of mystical power that allows its user to fire off energy blasts. Gungnir was almost certainly destroyed during Ragnarok when Surtur obliterated Asgard. Thor used it briefly during his fight with Hela before dropping it in favor of calling his lightning, and the current whereabouts of the spear are unknown.
Like Gugnir, the hammer was made out of Uru and capable of enormous force. It was able to send the Hulk and Thanos flying. The hammer always returned to Thor whenever he threw it, obliterating any obstacles in its path and even traveling through realms. When spun, it could generate enough energy to lift Thor off the ground and allow him to fly. Mjolnir was also capable of generating lighting on its own, as shown by Steve Rogers' use of it in the Endgame battle. Thor also used it to summon elemental forces such as lighting, wind, and rain, but eventually discovered he didn't need the hammer to use that power.
After Mjolnir was destroyed, Thor traveled to Nidavellir to get the dwarves help to forge a new weapon, Stormbreaker. The large Uru axe is destined to be the greatest weapon in Asgard's history and capable of summoning the Bifrost. With Eitri's help, Thor was able to forge the ax-head for Stormbreaker in Avengers: Infinity War. The weapon was finished off with a handle made from one of Groot's own arms. Thor used Stormbreaker in the battle against Thanos and it was one of the only weapons shown to be able to injure the Titan. In addition to enhancing Thor's lightning powers, the ax is capable of blocking and dispersing energy blasts from the Infinity Stones. It's even more durable than Mjolnir and allows Thor to fly effortlessly.
In addition to introducing four new Loki variants, the post-credits scene of Loki episode 4 introduced a new Asgardian weapon. Deobia Oparei's character, listed in the credits as "Boastful Loki," appears to wield a version of Mjolnir very different from the weapon MCU fans are familiar with. With a wrench-like handle and gold-colored steel beam as the head, Boastful Loki's version of the Mjolnir hammer seems more practical than Thor's royal weapon. Unlike Mjolnir, which is beautiful as well as deadly, this version of the hammer has an industrial look, like it might have been crafted on the battlefield.
Wielded by a variant of Loki, it's unlikely this version of Mjolnir has a "worthiness" clause. Or, if it was designed specifically for Loki, perhaps the weapon has different standards of worthiness, suited to a God of Mischief. The weapon could also take its origin from the Marvel comics. At one point, when Odin replaced Thor with Red Norvell, he also replaced Mjolnir with a copy known as Crusher. Boastful Loki's weapon could also be a copy of Mjolnir, capable of the same powers.
Throughout the MCU and during Loki, the God of Mischief is most often seen wielding two or more short blades, which he uses as melee and distance weapons. Loki is extremely good at wielding these weapons, with a fluid and lightning-fast fighting style. As Loki episode 3 showed, he may be better at close-up fighting than throwing despite the accuracy he's shown in the past. Loki often takes advantage of the element of surprise, seemingly pulling knives out of thin air and making his attack within a few seconds. His weapons vary in size, from shivs to throwing knives to daggers. With the sheer number of blades Loki sometimes carries, and that many of them are of a more disposable nature, it's unlikely all of these weapons are made from Uru. It's more likely they were forged on Asgard itself by royal blacksmiths.
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