Marvel Introduced 3 MCU Weapons More Powerful Than The Infinity Stones In 2023

The Rise of New Marvel Weapons

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced three immensely powerful weapons, all within the same year. These weapons are staggeringly powerful, so much so that the Infinity Stones pale against their mighty potential. With the MCU's future seemingly increasingly unpredictable, one thing is certain: these weapons will become essential features in future phases and the planned war against Kang the Conqueror.

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The Infinity Stones were the primary motivation behind much of the MCU timeline, particularly during the aptly named Infinity Saga. Thanos' brutal quest to unite the stones within his Infinity Gauntlet demonstrated the stones' unimaginable power, which was ultimately used to remove half of all life in the universe. Nevertheless, the stones have already been usurped as the most powerful weapons in the MCU, with three new examples from just 2023.

Dar-Benn holding the Universal Weapon in The Marvels

The Quantum Bands

The mystery surrounding Kamala Khan's powerful bracelets introduced in Ms. Marvel found its resolution in The Marvels. The enigmatic artifacts, initially a key arc in the Disney+ series, became the focal point connecting Kamala Khan, Captain Marvel, and Monica Rambeau. Kamal's bracelet, tied to the Noor dimension, is unveiled as one of the Quantum Bands, mythical relics that amplify the wearer's powers.

Kamala Khan's Quantum Band Bracelet close-up from Ms. Marvel

The Marvels explored the Quantum Bands' potential to absorb immense power, introducing a formidable artifact that may elevate Ms. Marvel's powers to unprecedented levels. Like the Infinity Stones, the Quantum Bands can only be used by superpowered beings capable of withstanding an immeasurable flow of power. As such, if worn by the right character, it could easily outperform Thanos's Infinity Gauntlet and the Infinity Stones.

Dar-Benn using a Quantum Band in The Marvels

The Universal Weapon

The Universal Weapon is a staff-hammer hybrid that first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy and was wielded by Ronan the Accuser. It subsequently appeared in The Marvels, where the villain Dar-Benn demonstrated the weapon's evolution. It began as a cosmic hammer to a planetary destruction device. Dar-Benn's updated version emits pure purple energy, reminiscent of Ronan's destructive abilities when combined with the Power Stone.

In Marvel Comics, the distinctive weapon can harm even formidable heroes like Silver Surfer and the Thing. What sets it apart is its transmutation ability. This rare power poses a significant threat with immense potential. The Universal Weapon's return to the MCU signals a vital turning point, similar to Thanos forging the Infinity Gauntlet, only with the potential for far greater ramifications.

God Loki

Following the dramatic Loki season 2 finale, Loki has been elevated back to god status with a wealth of newfound powers. As a result, Loki has become the most powerful being in the multiverse and could arguably be considered a living weapon. Loki's mastery over timelines and impressive time-slipping powers have imbued the antihero with the requisite power to handle any enemy and greater strength than the coveted Infinity Stones.

Whether Loki will return to the MCU and flaunt his incredible abilities remains to be seen. Whether he is even able to consider his essential role in maintaining multiple timelines is also unclear. However, in the impending wars in the MCU's future, Loki's power cannot be underestimated.