Thor: Who is Thor in Marvel Rivals?

Thor is a Vanguard character in Marvel Rivals ^[1] who released alongside the game. Being a tanky character, he can fly and deal thunderous damage from a distance or use his hammer to pummel enemies while dealing high damage.

Unlike someone like Spider-Man, who focuses on swinging around and escaping enemy fire, Thor welcomes enemy attacks. With the right healers, this tank character can survive long enough to ensure his main damage dealers take out the enemies.

All of Thor’s abilities in Marvel Rivals

Thor in Marvel Rivals is a vanguard character excelling in close-range combat and lightning-based abilities. His kit revolves around managing Thorforce, a resource that enhances his skills and survivability.

Below are all of Thor’s abilities:

Normal Attack

• Mjölnir Bash – Strikes enemies at close range with his hammer, dealing damage and generating Thorforce with each hit.

Abilities

• Hammer Throw – Throws Mjölnir in front of him, hitting one enemy before returning. Consumes 1 Thorforce stack and grants 100 bonus health. The returning hammer deals reduced damage.
• Lightning Realm – Creates an electric field around himself, dealing minor damage and restoring 1 Thorforce per enemy hit. The field lasts for 4 seconds and slows enemies passing through.
• Storm Surge – Spins Mjölnir and leaps in a chosen direction. When charged, the jump covers more distance, deals increased damage, and knocks back enemies. Consumes 1 Thorforce stack and grants 100 bonus health.
• Awakening Rune – Enters an Awakened state, floating above the ground while emitting damage to nearby enemies. His basic attacks become faster and stronger electric discharges. Consumes 3 Thorforce stacks, grants 200 bonus health, and lasts for 5 seconds. Other abilities are disabled during this state.

Ultimate Ability

• God of Thunder – Rises into the air while charging his hammer, creating an energy field below. After 1.5 seconds, he crashes into the field, dealing significant damage. Players can control his movement to adjust the landing location and altitude.

Passive Ability

• Thorforce – Stores up to 3 stacks, regenerating 1 every 5 seconds. Required for certain abilities and grants up to 200 bonus health. Can be recharged by hitting enemies with Mjölnir Bash or Lightning Realm.

Team-Up Abilities

• Odinson Reborn (with Hela) – If Hela gets a kill, she instantly revives Thor and Loki where they last fell. If they are already alive, they gain 50 bonus health.
• Thunderous Deity (with Storm and Captain America) – Grants an Electrifying Enhancement to Storm and Captain America. Storm gains a lightning barrage ability, while Captain America's Flying Shield deals extra lightning damage and he moves faster.

References

1. [1] "Official Marvel Rivals website". www.marvelrivals.com. Retrieved March 05, 2025