How Strong is Worthy Captain America? Can He Match Thor’s Power?

The question of whether Worthy Captain America is as powerful as Thor is a subject of much debate among fans and aficionados of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). While Captain America, especially with Mjolnir, displays incredible combat skills and tactical prowess, his powers do not quite match Thor's raw strength and godly abilities.

Worthy Captain America's Strength and Capabilities

Worthy Captain America, after the events of The Avengers: Endgame, possesses a unique set of abilities due to the Mjolnir. Initially, when Steve Rogers first wielded the hammer, he seemed to have the advantage over his former nemesis, Thanos. However, his powers, while formidable, are far from being on par with Thor's.

Combat Skills and Tactical Mind

Worthy Captain America, noted for his incredible combat skills and tactical mind, can hold his own against some of the most formidable opponents, including Thanos. He was able to use Thor’s lightning powers and summon them from the sky, demonstrating an upgrade from his earlier capabilities, where he was barely able to stand up to Thanos in The Avengers: Infinity War.

Strength and Durability

Worthy Captain America has demonstrated a significant increase in strength and durability. He was able to hit Thanos multiple times with Mjolnir, knocking him into the air—a feat far beyond his normal power levels. Moreover, he showed remarkable resilience, recovering instantly from injuries, and even using his shield with the hammer as if he had been practicing his entire life.

Thanos and Worthy Captain America

When Thanos hit Worthy Captain America a number of times, he kept going without being knocked out, showing a significant improvement in power and durability. The only thing Worthy Captain America did not do was fly, suggesting that while he possesses many of Thor’s powers, he might not possess the full range of Thor's abilities, particularly flight.

Odin's Enchantment and Thunder God's Powers

To clarify the situation, let us turn to Odin, the ancient All-Father who placed the enchantment on Thor’s hammer. The inscription on Mjolnir reads: "Whosoever wields this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor." This spells out the limitations and potential of Worthy Captain America.

The Inscription and Its Meaning

When Steve Rogers wields Mjolnir in The Avengers: Endgame, we see him use Thor’s lightning powers, zapping Thanos multiple times both directly with Mjolnir and by summoning lightning from the sky. This indicates that Worthy Captain America has access to Thor’s powers, but the extent and fullness of these powers remain in question.

The Basic Differences Between Humans and Asgardians

While Worthy Captain America displays a formidable set of abilities, the basic differences between humans and Asgardians need to be considered. Humans, by their nature, are not as physically or magically endowed as the Asgardians. Thor’s innate strength and divine abilities, such as manipulating weather and other god-like powers, far exceed those of even a super-soldier enhanced to be worthy of Mjolnir.

Conclusion

In summary, while Worthy Captain America is extremely strong and formidable, especially in combat, he is not as powerful as Thor in terms of raw strength and abilities. The inscription on Mjolnir indicates that Worthy Captain America possesses some of Thor’s powers, but questions remain about the full extent and duration of these powers. The core differences between humans and Asgardians mean that Thor's abilities would likely far surpass those of Worthy Captain America.