5 MCU Lore Tidbits About Thanos’ Sword

Ever since The Avengers hit the big screen in 2012, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been bringing us iconic heroes and villains each with their own weapons. One of these is Thanos, the Mad Titan known for trying to conquer the universe, Star Wars’ Palpatine-style, to impose his own moral code on the galaxy.

Thanos mostly relied on the Infinity Stones in his fights against the Avengers and their allies, but by Avengers: Endgame, he was using a double bladed sword as an alternative to his infinity gauntlet. 

1. There’s No Official Name For Thanos’ Sword

Like Loki and his scepter from the first Avengers movie, there’s no official name for Thanos’ sword mentioned in the credits or files available about the movies it was in. It’s simply known as Thanos double sword or Thanos’ double edged sword because of its appearance.

Thanos’ sword only appears in the Marvel media created after Disney’s acquisition of the company, hence it doesn’t appear in the comics either, let alone have a name in them.

Strangely enough, the comics do feature a Thanos-copter that was recently featured in the Loki series. But again, no sword. 

2. Thanos’ Sword Is Made From Uru

Uru is a special metal in the Marvel universe that is said to only be created in the core of dying stars, making it ultra rare and incredibly strong. In fact, Thor’s Mjolnir is made of the Uru metal making it comparable to Thanos’s sword in terms of strength.

But that’s now what makes Uru truly special as Wakanda’s vibranium is comparable in strength. What sets Uru apart is its ability to absorb magical energy and grow stronger over time. 

3. Thanos’ Sword Is Strong Enough to Break Captain America’s Shield

Up until Hela and Thanos’ appearance, MCU fans were left under the impression that Captain America’s vibranium shield and Thor’s hammer were the strongest weapons in the MCU universe. But that perception literally shattered when Thanos sliced Captain America’s shield in half during the sequel – Avengers: Endgame. 

4. Surprisingly, Thanos’ Sword Isn’t Indestructible

We know that Thanos’ sword isn’t invincible because Mjolnir was actually destroyed in Thor: Ragnarok by Hela, who disintegrated Mjolnir by overloading it with magical energies or destabilizing the magic that held the hammer together. 

If we go by this logic, it’s possible that someone like Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange, or Captain Marvel could overload Thanos’ sword and destroy it once and for all. 

5. There’s A Fan Theory As to Why the Sword Doesn’t Show Up In Infinity War

Endgame Thanos proved to be a formidable opponent with his double ended sword but the weapon doesn’t appear in Avengers: Infinity War. Fans speculate that this is because Thanos had the sword melted down for material to use in the Infinity Gauntlet when he had it made by the dwarves of Nidavellir. 

You Can Get A Replica of Thanos’ Sword

You won’t have to queue up for a big final battle if all you need is a copy of Thanos’ sword for your cosplay. This replica of Thanos’ sword nails its overall appearance down to the signs of use. This goes a long way in making the sword look like real metal when it’s really made of lightweight foam that won’t leave you exhausted as you carry it during events.

• Material: PU Foam
• Length: 108 cm

Conclusion

Thanos may have been the big bad of the Marvel Cinematic Universe but his signature weapon, a massive double bladed sword, didn’t get a proper name. However, the sword from the movie still has a formidable origin story and shares the same material, Uru, used in Thor’s Mjolnir and Stormbreaker. 
Replicas of Thanos’ double bladed sword are available online for MCU fans who like to collect merch or are planning to cosplay the Mad Titan.