Thor Odinson, also known as the God of Thunder, is a formidable Vanguard hero in Marvel Rivals. Armed with his legendary hammer, Mjolnir, Thor unleashes devastating lightning attacks and hurls his hammer to obliterate enemies in its path. As a 3-star character, mastering Thor’s abilities requires dedication and practice.
Thor is all about blasting out enemies by releasing devastating lightning attacks, smashing through them with his hammer, and getting into close spaces for kills. Being a close-range powerhouse, he is an essential character for any player who likes aggressive gameplay. This guide offers a detailed analysis of Thor’s abilities, strategies, counters, and how to team up with him.
Thor’s Abilities in Marvel Rivals
Thor's unique abilities combine offense, defense, and teamwork. Understanding these abilities is essential for mastering his gameplay.
Mjölnir Bash
Mjölnir Bash is Thor’s basic attack, which lets him attack enemies in melee range with his hammer. This ability launches lightning arc waves for additional damage when in the Awakened state.
Storm Surge
Storm Surge allows Thor to spin Mjölnir and dash forward, knocking back enemies as you go. If you hold the button, it will charge and increase the travel distance.
Lightning Realm
Thor summons lightning with this move, damages enemies within its radius, and slows them down by 30%. Lightning Realm also restores 1 Thorforce for each enemy caught in the area.
Awakening Rune
Thor consumes Thorforce to activate the Awakening Rune, which grants him a health bonus and increases the damaging effect of Mjölnir Bash.
Hammer Throw
Hammer Throw allows Thor to hurl Mjölnir towards the enemies. The hammer works as a projectile, moving forward and returning while dealing damage.
God of Thunder
God of Thunder is Thor's ultimate ability, which allows him to take flight and launch his hammer, Mjölnir, into the ground. This creates an AoE attack over a large area. This devastating move destroys enemies in range and can even break up the enemy's formation.
Thorforce
Thorforce is a unique resource that powers many of Thor’s abilities. Consuming Thorforce grants bonus health. When you land Mjölnir Bash on enemies, it restores 1 point.
Odinson Reborn
Odinson Reborn is Thor’s team-up ability, where Hela’s final hit can resurrect Thor and Loki instantly or grant them bonus health.
Thunderous Deity
Thunderous Deity is another team-up ability that enhances his health when he pairs with Storm and Captain America. It also grants Storm a lightning barrage and Captain America a movement boost and electrified shield attacks.
How to Play Thor in Marvel Rivals
Thor excels at absorbing damage and leading the charge into battle as a Vanguard. His close mid-range combat is well-suited to engage enemies with his melee hits. To dominate Thor, you must learn how to use his primary attacks and master his abilities correctly.
During the fight, use your primary attacks to build up Thorforce because it is essential to activate Awakening Rune. This will increase the effect of his damage and survivability. When surrounded by lightning, use the realm to electrocute nearby enemies.
To create openings in enemies' defenses, use Hammer Throw. Thor’s ultimate ability, God of Thunder, is a game-changer in team fights. You can use it to disrupt enemy formations or to escape dangerous situations. You can also combine this move with Storm Surge to reposition on the battlefield.
Team Pairing with Thor
Thor works best with characters who align with his aggressive playstyle and use his team-up abilities. Hela, without any doubt, is one of the best characters you can pair Thor with. With their Odinson Reborn synergy, Hela can resurrect Thor or heal him fully when she lands a final hit on an enemy. This means that Thor is nearly invincible as long as Hela is on the battlefield.
Add Loki to the team for maximum synergy since Hela shares the same synergy with Loki. You can also pair Storm and Captain America with Thor due to their Thunderous Deity team-up ability. It gives Storm a lightning barrage and Captain America a lightning shield with enhanced mobility. These bonuses significantly increase the team’s overall damage output and unlock their full potential.
How to Counter Thor
Even though he has Godly powers, Thor has a few weaknesses you can use against him. Since Thor does not perform well vertically, you can use long-range attackers like Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Black Widow to exploit that. They can chip away at his health from a safe distance, forcing him to rely on his teammates for support.
Thor is susceptible to burst damage or opponents who can outmaneuver him in close combat. With his extensive arsenal, the Punisher is one of Thor’s most formidable foes. Thor must be prevented from building Thorforce or capitalizing when depleted to counter him effectively. Avoid engaging during his God of Thunder ability—wait for him to become vulnerable, then strike strategically to secure victory.