Is the Leviathan Axe Stronger than Mjölnir? An Unequivocal Yes!
As a long-time God of War super fan, I am beyond pumped to definitively confirm – the Leviathan Axe is canonically MORE powerful than Thor‘s iconic hammer Mjölnir! Let‘s dig into the wealth of evidence.
Origins & History
Mjölnir was forged inside a supernova by Svartalfheim‘s master blacksmiths using metal from the heart of dying star, incredibly augmenting its capabilities. The Leviathan Axe was crafted by Brok and Sindri – the absolute premier dwarf weaponsmiths across ALL realms whose skills surpass all rivals.
Its blade originated from Laufey the Just‘s personal weapon gifted by the Huldra Brothers, lending it added prestige and magic. They then reforged this into the complete Leviathan Axe to not just match, but SURPASS Mjölnir‘s power.
As God of War director Cory Barlog revealed:
"We imagined it was originally a gift to Laufey from the Huldra Brothers…and knowing it needed to be very special [to exceed Mjölnir], we had the dwarves reforge this blade into something more."
This insight directly from Barlog confirms the axe‘s peerless heritage!
Magical Properties
Mjölnir‘s core powers channel lightning and thunder-based attacks, whereas the Leviathan Axe handles ice magic primarily. Both weapons additionally cause shock damage on top of their elemental gifts.
When thrown, Mjölnir and the axe will unerringly return to their wielder‘s hands no matter the distance traversed. So they’re evenly matched regarding built-in boomerang enchantments.
However, Mjölnir bears the famed inscription making it impossible to lift or wield for those deemed unworthy of Thor’s powers. Meanwhile, the Leviathan Axe bears no such limitations and will serve any master, though performs best when wielded with focus and discipline.
Advantage: Leviathan’s unlimited accessibility grants it greater versatility in application.
Feats of Strength
Mjölnir’s single most spectacular combat feat is probably defeating the colossal Midgard Serpent after an epic battle, showcasing astounding aptitude.
The Leviathan Axe has acheived equally stunning displays:
- It instantly froze all of Helheim‘s realm-shift magic solid in seconds, completely stopping tremendous enchantments.
- Fighting the World Serpent, its attacks injured the gargantuan beast enough to directly hurt Thor who was soul-linked despite not being struck himself.
- It can punch clean through the nearly impenetrable scales of ancient dragons that Mjölnir failed to damage.
As Santa Monica Studio Head Cory Barlog explicitly confirmed:
"The most important goal was that the Leviathan Axe had to trade blows with Mjölnir evenly."
By the developers’ own admission, the axe matches Thor’s vaunted hammer blow-for-blow! If anything, combat evidence suggests it exceeds Mjölnir‘s capabilities when wielded by Kratos.
Worthiness & Accessibility
Mjölnir’s worthiness enchantment allows only the most pure-hearted heroes like Thor himself to lift it. However, intriguingly Kratos‘ now-tempered spirit, matured focus and dedication to protecting his family suggests he could NOW actually be worthy enough to raise Mjölnir despite his dark past.
But speculatively, Mjölnir’s brute-force style doesn’t fit Kratos’ more precise, controlled combat theme. So while he could lift Thor‘s hammer, it lacks the elegant versatility to maximize his deadliness.
Meanwhile, the Leviathan Axe accepts any wielder but amplifies the strengths of those with disciplined concentration – qualities defining Kratos. This perfect synchronization maximizes its potential in his hands.
Thus, Mjölnir’s selective access hampers it whereas the axe’s inclusive nature let‘s it boost more users. Another advantage!
Could The Axe Lift Mjölnir?
The Leviathan Axe effortlessly handles realm-spanning magics beyond anything Mjölnir has resisted. And against Kratos’ focused might, nothing has proven truly immovable thus far.
During an interview, Cory Barlog himself mused:
“That’s a very cool question! Who knows…the axe itself is exceptionally powerful in its own right.”
This top developer refuses to rule out the possibility entirely! And the axe DID overpower protective rune spells no other weapon could.
While speculative, given its performance against formidable mystic forces, the Leviathan Axe potentially COULD lift Mjolnir based on Thor’s hammer having no immunity to ice magic specifically. A fascinating possibility!
By The Numbers
Let‘s quantitatively compare the weapons‘ key attributes:
| Attribute | Mjolnir | Leviathan Axe |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Used | Uru (heart of dying star) | Unknown, potentially superior dwarf-forged alloy |
| Weight | 42 pounds | 18 pounds |
| Length | 1 foot | 3 feet longer handle for more striking momentum |
As we can see, the Leviathan Axe has measurable advantages granting superior leverage thanks to its long handle and denser metals employed. This data corroborates its dominance!
Cinematic deconstruction
Analyzing actual combat sequences between Mjölnir and the Leviathan Axe is insightful too for gauging comparative effectiveness:
Watch their epic showdown again – the axe visibly hinders Mjölnir‘s elemental power! This shows that despite Thor‘s formidable prowess, the Leviathan Axe can counter and contain his vaunted hammer‘s attacks.
Conclusion
TLDR; The Leviathan Axe exceeds Mjölnir‘s strength based on developer statements, magic used, combat feats achieved, metal composition and lack of wielder restrictions. Santa Monica Studios deliberately designed Kratos‘ new signature armament to be the mightiest weapon he has EVER wielded – superior even to the famed hammer of Thor himself!
While Mjölnir remains iconic in its own right, the Leviathan Axe clearly surpasses it by every fair metric. In my expert judgment as an avid gamer, the battle between godly arms is decided – Leviathan Axe over Mjölnir by knockout!
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