One Piece: Why Loki Might Have The Legendary Hammer Mjolnir

As a dedicated fan of One Piece since its early days, I can’t help but feel the anticipation building like a storm brewing at sea! The arrival of Loki, this Sun God, promises to shake the very foundations of our favorite pirate world. His claims of world-destroying power have got me all aflutter, and it seems he’s got the Mjolnir to back him up – though I do wonder if it’ll be as thunderous as its Norse counterpart!

This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.

Key Takeaways

Loki may possess the legendary Mjolnir hammer from Norse mythology in One Piece.
Loki holds great power with a legendary Devil Fruit and potential hammer.
Fans await confirmation of Loki’s strength and potential rivaly with Yonko in upcoming chapters.

One Piece chapter 1130 finally gave fans their first glimpse of Loki, the Accursed Prince of Elbaf. While he was introduced into the story Whole Cake Island arc, fans only saw his silhouette, which, as expected, looks absolutely nothing like him. Fans got to see their first glimpse of Loki in the Elbaf arc, immediately after the Straw Hat Pirates stepped foot outside the Block City. Loki’s presence was felt by Luffy immediately and, curious as he is, he went to check him out.

Readers were treated to an enchanting two-page spread featuring Loki bound in a snowy, mountainous landscape. While many viewers were captivated by his striking appearance, they missed noticing the weapon strapped to his back. This item resembled the renowned Mjolnir, a weapon highly significant in Norse mythology, which avid followers would recognize as quite popular.

Loki’s Secret Weapon Could Be A Legendary Hammer From Norse Mythology

Loki Has A Legendary Devil Fruit
Loki Could Wield A Legendary Hammer Too

Loki holds tremendous power. There is absolutely no doubting that. In fact, fans found out about Loki’s powers in One Piece chapter 1130 in quite a shocking manner. First off, Luffy felt his presence from inside the Block City. But, immediately after he made it out, he realized that Loki’s presence was getting stronger and he actually managed to give the Yonko tingles. This in itself implies that Loki is super strong. But, if that wasn’t enough, fans got more lore about Loki later on in the chapter, when the Giants spoke of him. According to the Giants, Loki is the shame of Elbaf. Ever since he was little, Loki has been committing one crime after another. This evil individual was eventually sentenced to crucifixion, and he survived that as well. Loki also killed his own father, King Harald, to obtain a legendary Devil Fruit, which he successfully consumed.

Loki killed his own father to obtain that Devil Fruit!

Currently, spectators are aware that Loki possesses immense power due to his Devil Fruit, a fact underscored by the need for Elbaf’s collective might to restrain him. However, it’s possible that this is not even the full extent of Loki’s powers. In chapter 1130 of One Piece, Loki can be seen carrying a massive weapon on his back, which is unlike any sword or ax we know of. This weapon lacks a hilt, ruling out the possibility of it being a blade. It also doesn’t resemble an ax because it’s too thin to function as one. Oda’s distinct style in depicting axes, as seen in characters like Luffy and Brogy, makes it clear that this weapon is not an ax.

Loki’s weapon appears unusual; from certain perspectives, it seems like a large, block-like structure. It’s quite possible this is a hammer, as hammers hold significance in Norse mythology, particularly the mighty Mjolnir wielded by Thor, the god of thunder.

What Is The Mjolnir?

A Legendary Hammer Of Great Power

In Norse mythology, Mjolnir is a renowned legendary hammer, crafted to endure strikes from Thor, whose strength is immense. The hammer demonstrates remarkable durability and effectively amplifies Thor’s powerful abilities. However, in the original mythology, it did not possess any extraordinary powers beyond being used to strike down giants by hitting them on their heads. This is particularly relevant as Loki seeks to bring destruction, specifically targeting the realm of the Giants, Elbaf.

As he explains, there seems to be a connection between him and the role of the Sun God, according to various interpretations. Interestingly, Mjolnir has been portrayed with the ability for its wielder to fly by just tossing it in some instances. Moreover, in other scenarios, this hammer is said to harness lightning powers. However, Oda could design this hammer to function uniquely and yet remain incredibly powerful.

It’s not yet clear if this hammer possesses electrical powers like lightning, if it’s infused with a special energy called Haki, or if it has some other unique property altogether.

I’m the Sun God who will go on to destroy the world!! – Loki

It’s clear among fans that since Loki is thought to be as powerful as the Yonko, he would need an equally potent weapon, and Mjolnir seems a perfect fit for him in this scenario. However, in Norse mythology, it wasn’t Loki who wielded Mjolnir. But in the world of One Piece, things are different because Loki isn’t connected to Thor, and Thor doesn’t exist here yet. With King Harald’s death, Loki could potentially become the new wielder of this weapon. Fans are eagerly anticipating more revelations about this weapon in the story, and they’re hoping for a thrilling display if Loki ever harnesses its powers.

How Strong Will Loki Turn Out to Be?

Loki Should Be Comparable To The Yonko Of One Piece

Currently, spectators have no doubt about Loki’s immense strength. In fact, it could be argued that Loki possesses a strength equal to or even surpassing that of the Yonko, considering he boasts having the power to annihilate the world. The Jotnar themselves endorse this claim by asserting that when Loki is freed from his bonds, he will bring about the destruction of their known universe. As it stands, only a few entities are believed to wield comparable power: the Ancient Weapons and, undoubtedly, a user of the Gura Gura no Mi.

In that situation, it seems clear that Loki possesses immense power, whether this strength comes from his legendary Devil Fruit or his weapon. What fans are aware of is that Loki has the ability to annihilate the world, implying he could be a formidable adversary for Yonko-level characters, and perhaps even surpass them in power.

Friends are eagerly anticipating the impact Loki will make when he’s freed from his restraints, and it goes without saying that if he indeed possesses the mighty Mjolnir, his power would be substantial at the very least.

Without a doubt, Loki being the Mjolnir wielder in “One Piece” hasn’t been officially confirmed yet. However, since Loki is at the heart of the story right now, fans are eagerly anticipating the revelation in the upcoming two to three chapters after the show resumes from its hiatus. For the moment, all we can do is remain patient and look forward to chapter 1131, where it’s hoped that Loki’s weapons and power will be made clear. As things stand, Luffy is facing off against him, and a full-blown battle could ensue.

One Piece is available to read via Viz Media. The series can be read by the fans officially and for free on the Shonen Jump and the Manga Plus app. The release date for the next chapter of One Piece, One Piece 1131, is set to be November 11, 2024.

2024-10-26 00:05