How could Captain America hold Stormbreaker?
The answer might be two-fold: Captain America is a super-soldier and had the strength to hold Mjolnir before. The other aspect of Captain America that could explain his ability to hold Stormbreaker is that he also previously held Mjolnir.
Can Steve lift Stormbreaker?
Yes, Steve Rogers has lifted Stormbreaker in Avengers: Endgame.
How can Thanos lift Stormbreaker?
He’s able to hold Stormbreaker because it does not have the “He who is worthy” enchantment on it like Mjolnir did. If you recall Mjolnir did not have it either until Odin places the enchantment on it when he banished Thor at the beginning of his film. Any one strong enough could lift Stormbreaker.
How did Captain America hold Stormbreaker in Avengers Endgame?
Captain America held Stormbreaker in Avengers: Endgame after Thor’s warning its power could kill anyone who wielded it. But here’s why he survived. Here’s why Captain America is able to wield Stormbreaker in Avengers: Endgame without dying, in spite of Thor’s warning.
How strong is Captain America strong enough to wield Stormbreaker?
In my opinion, Captain America was strong enough to wield Stormbreaker because he was wielding Mjolnir. Odin’s enchantment on Mjolnir stated, “Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.” Captain America is worthy, and gains Thor’s power.
Can Captain America use Nidavellir without dying in Endgame?
Yet, Avengers: Endgame has Captain America momentarily use Stormbreaker. This raises a question regarding how Steve is capable of wielding the Nidavellir weapon without dying. The answer might be two-fold: Captain America is a super-soldier and had the strength to hold Mjolnir before.
Is Thor still using Stormbreaker in the MCU?
Stormbreaker is the more powerful weapon of the two, after all. Since Avengers: Endgame concluded with Captain America taking Mjolnir back it’s rightful place in time, Thor will continue to use Stormbreaker in the MCU moving forward.