When Thanos snapped his fingers in Avengers: Infinity War, the Infinity Gauntlet became the stuff of legend. But for all its universe-altering might, the Marvel multiverse is packed with weapons that can go toe-to-toe—or even one-up—the Mad Titan's prize. Whether in the comics or the MCU, these seven contenders prove that raw power comes in many forms.
7. Reset Charges
The Time Variance Authority may seem like bureaucratic paper-pushers, but their Reset Charges are anything but mundane. These tiny devices can erase an entire timeline from existence, sending its remnants to the Void. While the Infinity Gauntlet can wipe out half of all life, it's never shown the ability to delete a timeline entirely. That puts the TVA's little bombs in a league of their own.
6. Stormbreaker
Thor's axe, Stormbreaker, was forged specifically to counter the Infinity Gauntlet. In Infinity War, it not only blocked a blast from the Gauntlet but also carved into Thanos himself. Designed to kill the Mad Titan, Stormbreaker proved that, in the right hands, it can overpower the universe's most feared weapon. If Thor hadn't let his ego get in the way, the story might have ended right there.
5. The Necrosword
Created by the god Knull, the Necrosword is a blade of living darkness that grows stronger with every god it slays. It once decapitated a Celestial and, in the comics, was used as a bomb to kill every deity across time and space. Galactus even used it to slice a planet in half like butter. The MCU's version in Thor: Love and Thunder barely scratched the surface of its true potential.
4. The Ten Rings
Xu Wenwu's Ten Rings grant superhuman abilities, energy absorption, and even immortality. In Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, they showed off their power as weapons and transportation. Their ability to absorb energy—potentially even from the Infinity Gauntlet—makes them a wild card. Wenwu ruled for centuries with them, and he barely tapped their full potential.
3. The Darkhold
The Darkhold is the ultimate source of dark magic, created by the Elder God Chthon. It can alter reality, amplify magic, and allow dreamwalking across dimensions. While the MCU showed it in WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the comics reveal even greater feats. This book is a reality-bending artifact that rivals the Gauntlet's cosmic authority.
2. The Heart of the Universe
In the comics, the Heart of the Universe is a cosmic artifact that grants its user near-omnipotence. Thanos himself once wielded it to destroy the entire Marvel multiverse—and then resurrect it. That's a level of power the Infinity Gauntlet can't touch, as the Gauntlet is limited to its own universe.
1. The Ultimate Nullifier
The Ultimate Nullifier is the Marvel Universe's ultimate reset button. It can erase any target—person, planet, or reality—from existence. Galactus feared it, and the Fantastic Four used it to threaten the Devourer of Worlds. Against the Infinity Gauntlet, the Nullifier wins because it doesn't need stones or a snap; it just annihilates.
These weapons remind us that the Marvel Universe is full of surprises. For more epic rankings, check out our list of the best movie masterpieces of all time or dive into the top fantasy video games of the last 25 years. And if you're into supernatural thrills, don't miss our ranked list of supernatural thrillers.
