Weapons are frequently featured in films, whether they are employed for aggression or protection. Almost every story involves the employment of a weapon by both the good folks and the bad ones. Other films employ firearms as a means of protection, whereas horror films feature famous weaponry for the maniacs to wield.

Weapons might be specific to each movie genre for the sake of the audience. There are just too many unique weapons in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to count. Even though the Marvel films all fall under the genre of superhero films, both villains and heroes have a variety of weapons at their disposal. Over the course of fourteen years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has accomplished a great deal. Fantastic conflicts between good and evil, as well as stunning surroundings, bring iconic comic characters to life on the big screen. There have been some formidable heroes and even more formidable villains, yet without their weapons, some are nothing. Viewers have been exposed to many technological developments as the Marvel Universe has moved throughout the galaxy and realities. Almost all of these weapons are impossible to create in real life, which is part of what makes them so fascinating to watch on the big screen.

Since the days when two people would square off with a pair of pistols, movies have come a long way in terms of armament developments.

Here are the 15 most powerful weapons in the MCU (no particular order).

Yaka arrows

No one expected Yondu Udonta to be a game-changer in warfare when Guardians of the Galaxy was published in 2014. We didn’t see the full strength of the Yaka Arrow until Yondu crashed landed on Xandar, with his whistle-controlled stick whirling in the air. The Yaka Arrow is operated by an elaborate sequence of whistles and is only connected to the user via an external fin. The Arrow can fly at extraordinary speeds and through a variety of strong objects, including solid metal, Kree armor, and rocks, when weaponized. Yondu was a master of the Yaka Arrow, capable of annihilating the entire squadron of Kree soldiers as well as a full ship of Ravagers in a matter of seconds.

Thanos’ sword

Thanos used a massive double-bladed sword to conquer worlds and gather the Infinity Stones long before he got the Infinity Gauntlet and ravaged the universe. With two long blades fashioned from an unknown yet powerful alien alloy, it was nearly as tall as Thanos himself. Thanos was a brilliant swordsman who could take on Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor all at once. It penetrated Thor’s chest and deflected Mjolnir and Stormbreaker’s powerful blows. Thanos was able to blast through Captain America’s vibranium shield with his blade, which was also incredibly sharp.

Mjolnir

Mjolnir, Thor’s fabled hammer, was his constant companion throughout the Thor trilogy, the first two Avengers films, and for hundreds of years before that. It was built by the Dwarves of Nidavellir and was virtually indestructible after being charmed by Odin himself. Originally held by Hela, it was forged by the Dwarves of Nidavellir and was virtually indestructible after being enchanted by Odin himself. Natalie Portman is said to be wielding the hammer in Thor: Love and Thunder.

Thor was almost the only person who could use the hammer because it could only be picked up by those who were worthy to wield it. Mjolnir provided the user with the ability to manipulate electricity, flight, and incredible strength and durability. Only those worthy of Mjolnir were able to raise it, as even the Hulk’s enormous strength was insufficient. Thanos was subdued, Ultron was damaged, and a Chitauri Leviathan was destroyed by its electricity. The Destroyer, Thanos, an empowered Malekith, and Laufey the Frost Giant were all knocked back by the hammer’s concussive force.

Strombreaker

Stormbreaker was conceived by the Dwarves of Nidavellir as a weapon for the King of Asgard, but it was never constructed. Eitri, Thor, and Rocket fashioned it into a half-hammer, half-battle-ax before Groot grew his arm and molded it into a handle. Stormbreaker was used by Thor in the Battle of Wakanda and against Thanos on multiple occasions, proving to be a more powerful alternative for Mjolnir.

The battle-ax was capable of channeling and magnifying Thor’s storm powers, annihilating a large group of Outriders. Thor and his companions may also use the ax to summon the Bifrost and teleport throughout the universe. It was powerful enough to deflect a direct blast from the Infinity Stones while being sharp enough to impale and decapitate Thanos. It has the ability to send Thor and his pals to other planets as well as defend Thor from an Infinity Gauntlet blast.

Necroswords

When Hela came to wreak havoc on Asgard, Necroswords made their cinematic debut. While Hela appeared to prefer the All-Black necrosword, she had the ability to summon many necroswords at once, which came in helpful while fighting multiple adversaries. The Necroswords were extraordinarily sharp, piercing Asgardian flesh and Surtur’s massive physique with ease. Hela could make almost any melee weapon, such as swords, daggers, spears, and axes. They were said to be only limited by Hela’s will and could be launched with pinpoint accuracy. There appeared to be nothing the Necroswords couldn’t hurt, and they could deliver an endless torrent of murder and ruin.

Chitauri Scepter

The Chitauri Scepter was Thanos’ gift to Loki, as shown in the first two Avengers films. It was a powerful symbol, and Loki used it to lead the Chitauri in an attack on New York City, which was repelled by the newly resurrected Avengers. The Scepter, which held the Mind Stone, could fire massively powerful blasts capable of demolishing entire automobiles in a single shot. It was made of a tough alien metal that could hold an Infinity Stone and fight Mjolnir in close-quarters combat. The Scepter, Loki’s greatest manipulating instrument, could also hypnotize practically anyone it touched in the heart, leading to heroes like Hawkeye and Dr. Selvig assisting Loki in his schemes.

Captain America’s shield

Captain America’s iconic shield was originally composed of steel, but after Howard Stark improved the First Avenger’s equipment, it was transformed into vibranium.
Captain America’s shield has shielded him from gunshots, laser rays, and, most notably, Thor’s hammer Mjolnir. Shields are typically used for defense, however, the vibranium shield can also be used to inflict serious damage. The shield is frequently launched by the Avenger to knock out foes, and the vibranium allows the shield to bounce between targets before returning to Captain America. Most shields would crack with this type of pressure, but that’s what makes this one special.

Blackhole grenades

The second Thor film was a letdown, not only as of the poorest in the trilogy but also as one of the worst in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite the mayhem of the film, viewers were introduced to a formidable but underappreciated weapon. The Dark Elves’ Black Hole Grenades were a weapon that, when used, created a confined, compact black hole. Anything it came into contact with was capable of being absorbed, crushed, and disintegrated. When Malekith was powered by an Infinity Stone, they completely incapacitated and crushed him. We haven’t seen them since 2014, yet they are a strong but little-known weapon. The weapon’s only drawback is that it appears to only affect items within a two-foot radius.

Gungnir

Gungnir, Asgard’s King’s Weapon, was held by Allfather Bor and passed down to his son Odin. It was briefly employed by Loki and then, a few years later, Thor after it entered the Odinsleep. Gungnir was a formidable final resort that helped Asgard conquer the Nine Realms, despite its function as a ceremonial staff. When used just with the blade, it was capable of carving into Hela’s Necroswords and destroying Dark Elves. The truly lethal aspect, though, was Gungnir’s strong energy bolts. They were able to kill King Laufey of the Frost Giants in a single shot, inflict harm on Hela, and quickly dispatch other adversaries. It was a powerful weapon, fit for the gods.

Infinity gauntlet

The Infinity Gauntlet, created by the Dwarves of Nidavellir, was originally shown in the post-credit scene of Age of Ultron. It was a huge glove made for Thanos, designed to store and weaponize the six Infinity Stones in order to carry out his plan of wiping out half of the universe’s inhabitants. The Gauntlet, made of Uru metal, was powerful enough to hold the Infinity Stones.

Each Infinity Stone’s powers may be handled and weaponized by the user once it was installed. Thanos became the ultimate power in the universe after wearing the full Infinity Gauntlet, which granted him complete control over reality, souls, minds, time, power, and space. The glove, on the other hand, was unable to contain the Snap’s near-fatal effect, which nearly killed the Mad Titan. Each Infinity Stone has its own special ability, but when combined with the Infinity Gauntlet, the six stones have unrivaled power. Thanos was able to achieve this thanks to the Infinity Gauntlet, which allowed him to channel all of the Stones’ power and even utilize them all at once if he so desired. Thanos had the ability to do almost whatever he wanted with the Gauntlet, including wiping out half of the universe’s strongest heroes with a single snap of his fingers.