Can Goku Lift Thor’s Hammer Mj?lnir?

The debate over whether Goku can lift Thor’s hammer, Mj?lnir, is a popular topic among fans of both the Dragon Ball and Marvel universes. Each universe has its unique criteria for determining who can wield Mj?lnir, leading to an interesting discussion.

According to Marvel lore, Mj?lnir can only be lifted by those who are deemed worthy. This worthiness is often tied to one's moral and ethical values, a concept which hinders a straightforward answer to this question. In the context of the Dragon Ball series, Goku often displays qualities like bravery, selflessness, and a strong sense of justice, which could potentially align with the qualities of worthiness.

1. Donny Cate’s Interpretation of Worthiness

Recently, it was revealed that to be worthy, one simply has to fight. Since Mj?lnir is a hammer, the character must do what he was meant to do. Fans argue that Goku could lift the current version of Mj?lnir with his immense strength and determination.

2. My Interpretation of the Old Enchantment

Before the recent explanation by Donny Cate, the old enchantment implied that Mj?lnir only helped those in dire need. This is evident in cases like Beta Ray Bill, Silver Surfer, or Jane Foster, who were facing life-threatening situations when they wielded the hammer. Goku, however, is not desperate and is known for his strong dislike for having help. Therefore, from this perspective, he would not be deemed worthy for the classical Mj?lnir.

3. Raw Strength Can Lift Thor’s Hammer

The enchantment against Mj?lnir is not absolute. There are certain individuals who cannot lift it, but for others, the enchantment is irrelevant. This brings us to Goku's case, who excels in raw strength due to his Ki abilities. For instance, Goku and Gohan could lift the Z Sword, which even the gods of the complex universe could not lift. Comparing the Z Sword and Mj?lnir, the Z Sword is likely more powerful, as it is created from a dwarf star infused with a cosmic storm.

It has been established that Namek Vegeta had to fight an unleashed cosmic storm, making Thor using one as a battery seem plausible by comparison. From this perspective, Goku, with his raw strength, could lift Mj?lnir through sheer power. A training session akin to the one when Goku and Gohan lifted the Z Sword could likely prove sufficient for him.

Conclusion

Based on Donny Cate's interpretation, Goku can lift Mj?lnir if he's not deemed worthy, treating it as a training exercise similar to lifting the Z Sword. However, from the traditional perspective, Goku would likely not meet the criteria of worthiness due to his moral stance and lack of desperate need for aid.

Further Reading

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