Thor brings unmatched energy and durability to the frontlines in Marvel Rivals. As a Vanguard-class hero, his gameplay revolves around managing Thorforce—a regenerating resource that powers his attacks and fuels his resilience. Whether you’re launching long-range hammer strikes or charging into battle with brute force, mastering Thorforce is key to dominating your enemies and sustaining your presence on the battlefield.
By leveraging his toolkit—especially through ranged engagements and close-quarters combos—Thor can increase his maximum health pool, deal explosive damage, and eventually Awaken to become a force of destruction. When timed correctly, this transformation allows Thor to dish out relentless melee attacks while benefiting from a surge in bonus health.
Building Momentum Before Combat
Although Thor’s base health is 625, proper use of his abilities can boost that number up to 825. This increase doesn’t rely on damaging enemies—just activating Thorforce-based skills will suffice. For instance, throwing Mjolnir twice and then charging up Storm Surge before a fight ensures you enter combat at full power.
Combining this with strategic hits using Storm Surge followed by a melee strike allows for rapid regeneration of Thorforce. This setup primes you for unleashing the Awakening Rune, making it possible to chain devastating strikes on enemy Strategists and Duelists. With constant cycling between abilities and melee, Thor becomes incredibly tough to bring down.
Making the Most of Thor’s Ultimate
Thor’s ultimate ability may not have the flashiest impact compared to others, but it shines when coordinated with your team. As you launch into the air, your presence exerts steady pressure on enemies beneath you. When initiating a push, focus on support characters—especially healers—and stay hovering above them to maximize the damage before slamming down at the perfect moment.
Thor’s Full Ability Set
Mjolnir Bash
Thor’s main attack that restores a segment of Thorforce with every successful hit.
God of Thunder (Ultimate)
This lifts Thor skyward, causing multiple damage pulses to those below, before slamming down for a finishing blow.
Storm Surge
Charge this move by spinning Mjolnir, then hurl yourself forward into enemies. It deals solid impact damage, causes knockback, and serves as a movement tool for reaching elevated terrain.
Lightning Realm
Triggers a blast that hits nearby enemies and restores Thorforce based on how many are struck. Best used when enemies are clustered.
Awakening Rune
This transformation turns Thor into an electrified menace. While floating, he rapidly hurls Mjolnir at enemies using melee, ideal for eliminating weaker characters. Requires a full Thorforce bar and grants bonus health to offset the cost.
Hammer Throw
A versatile mid-range projectile that consumes one Thorforce point. This is effective for applying pressure, retreating, or preparing for engagement. Due to the resource’s quick regen, it can be used frequently.
Thorforce (Passive)
Activating Thorforce increases health and empowers Thor’s offense. Striking with the primary attack quickly restores a full Hammer of Thorforce. This resource must be maxed out to activate Awakening Rune.
Odinson Reborn (Team-Up Ability)
When paired with Hela, Thor can revive immediately if she lands a final blow while he’s down. If Thor is still alive, he gains extra health instead—providing excellent synergy for cooperative play.