Marvel’s Avengers franchise isn’t just a spectacle of heroic feats and cosmic battles; it also offers a fascinating glimpse into the emotional lives of its characters, extending even to their weapons.
One such intriguing narrative is that of Stormbreaker, Thor’s formidable axe, which displayed clear signs of jealousy in “Avengers: Endgame.”
Let’s get right into the emotional journey of Stormbreaker and why it felt angry during one of the MCU’s most critical battles.
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The Forge of Stormbreaker: The Reason Why a Weapon Has Its Own Feelings
The creation of Stormbreaker is a tale of desperation and camaraderie.
Forged on the desolate Nidavellir, Stormbreaker was born out of necessity to defeat Thanos.
The forges of Nidavellir, once dormant, were ignited to create this powerful weapon.
Eitri, the Dwarven king, aided by Thor and Rocket, worked feverishly to craft what was intended to be the most formidable weapon for the gods.
In a crucial moment, Groot extended part of himself to form the handle of Stormbreaker, intertwining his essence with the weapon.
This act of sacrifice granted Stormbreaker not just immense power but a slice of the sentience and emotional capacity of Groot.
Times Stormbreaker Shows Its Emotion
Unlike most weapons, Stormbreaker possesses a unique sentient quality, capable of feeling and expressing emotions.
Many short scenes from “Thor 4: Love & Thunder” show how Stormbreaker jealously looks at Thor when he’s trying to call the Mjolnir.
Actually, the Stormbreaker has secretly shown its emotion before.
This was humorously yet significantly highlighted during the intense moments of “Endgame,” when the weapon notably chose Captain America over Thor during a weapon call (from 3:03 of the below video).
But what led to this surprising act of defiance?
Why Was Stormbreaker Upset?
The answer lies in Thor’s emotional state and his past actions. In “Endgame,” amidst a deep personal crisis and battling feelings of inadequacy, Thor decides to summon Mjølnir from the past.
On the one hand, bringing Mjølnir back was like a test of his worthiness after the big failure to prevent the catastrophic snap by Thanos (the not-going-for-the-head story), which made him live in pain and alcohol until “Endgame”.
On the other hand, remember that his original Mjølnir had been shattered by Hela in “Thor: Ragnarok,” marking a significant loss for the god of Thunder.
Therefore, by retrieving Mjølnir, he could also reconnect to his old partner, the one that had accompanied him for a long while.
Feeling secondary to a weapon from the past, Stormbreaker’s reaction was one of jealousy, reflecting its desire for recognition and respect from its wielder.
That’s also why you can clearly see a lot of jealous moments of the Stormbreaker in “Thor: Love & Thunder.”
Last Words
What a ride through the emotional whirlwind of Stormbreaker in “Avengers: Endgame”!
It’s fascinating to see such depth in the relationships between Thor and his weapons in the MCU.
That moment when Stormbreaker chose Captain America over Thor wasn’t just for laughs; it really made us think about how even a weapon can feel overshadowed.
What do you think about the jealous moments of our formidable Stormbreaker?
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