Thor

Thor – Unleash the Thunder with the God of Asgard

Champion Breakdown

About Thor

Character Class: Cosmic

Brief Overview: Behold the mighty Thor, Asgard’s premier warrior and a stalwart defender of Earth. Armed with his indomitable hammer, Mjölnir, Thor wields thunder and lightning to vanquish his foes. His terrifyingly powerful strikes and utility make him a phenomenal addition to any player's roster.

Thor Origin: Straight from the pages of Marvel Comics, Thor is an original and monumental character created by comic legends Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby. His inclusion in Marvel Contest of Champions perfectly captures his essence as a fierce and honorable god of thunder.

Lore Background

Thor History: Thor Odinson, born to Odin, the All-Father, and Gaea, the Earth goddess, is one of the principal warriors of Asgard. Throughout his storied history, he has proven his bravery and valor time and again, often defending Earth from intergalactic and otherworldly threats. His complex relationship with his trickster brother Loki adds depth to his character, marked by themes of betrayal and redemption.

Personality Traits: Thor is noble, courageous, and determined. His unwavering sense of justice and honor drives him. These traits are mirrored in the game through his aggressive and relentless combat style, designed to overpower and humble his adversaries.

Thor's Gameplay Mechanics

Basic Abilities: Armor Break, Fury, Stun, True Damage

Basic Attacks and Moves: Thor's basic attacks focus on powerful, aggressive strikes using Mjölnir. His light attacks are quick, his medium attacks are sweeping strikes, and his heavy attacks deliver crushing blows that can decimate opponents.

  • Light Attacks: Swift strikes that build up Fury stacks to enhance damage.
  • Medium Attacks: Broad swings with the hammer that are perfect for keeping opponents at bay.
  • Heavy Attacks: Devastating overhead smash that can shatter armor and deal significant damage.

Passive and Active Basic Abilities:

  • Passive:

    • 40% Shock Resistance.
    • Chance to trigger a Fury Buff every 30 seconds, with a maximum increase of 150%.
    • Each active Fury buff provides +118.42 additional Armor Penetration.

  • Active:

    • True Damage: Allows Thor to bypass opponents' armor.
    • Stun: Various abilities can stun opponents, enabling further attacks without retaliation.
    • Armor Break: Reduces the opponent's armor, making them more vulnerable to follow-up attacks.

Special Attacks:

  1. Special 1: Hammer Strike - This attack deals True Damage, ignoring all of the opponent’s Armor, and has a 70% chance to Stun for 3 seconds.
  2. Special 2: Thunder Crash - 85% chance to Stun the opponent for 4 seconds, allowing Thor to hit into them utilizing his Fury boosts.
  3. Special 3: Ragnarok's Wrath - 100% chance to Stun the opponent for 4.50 seconds, guaranteeing a window for Thor to accumulate Fury buffs and devastate his opponent.

Signature Ability:

  • Ragnarok: Upon being stunned, Thor gains Fury, increasing his Attack by +846.8 for 4.50 seconds. When Thor Stuns his opponent, he reduces their armor by 4672.38 for 7.50 seconds, providing him with more potent offensive capabilities and defensive resilience. Having Thor's signature ability awakened significantly enhances his combat prowess, making him a formidable force in battles.

Strategy and Playstyle

General Strategy: Utilize Thor’s Fury buffs and Armor Break abilities to constantly apply pressure on your opponent. Exploit his stun potential to chain combos and maximize damage output.

Advanced Techniques: For optimal performance, learn to time Thor’s special attacks to line up with opponents' vulnerabilities. Using his Special 1 to bypass armor at crucial moments can turn the tide of battle. Similarly, stunning opponents with Special 2 and 3 allows for extended Fury-enhanced combinations.

Mastery Tips

Skill Mastery:

  • Stupefy: Extends the duration of stuns, allowing for prolonged offensive bursts.
  • Willpower: Regenerate health by exploiting Thor's natural shock resistance.
  • Enhanced and Extended Fury: Each Fury Buff Thor gains will increase his attack further and last longer, amplifying his damage output.

Team Composition: Thor synergizes well with characters that boost critical rating or armor, extending his longevity in battles. He integrates effectively into teams with other powerful damage dealers or those who can enhance his Fury accumulation.

Synergy Bonuses:

  1. Enemies: Juggernaut - All Champions gain +155 Critical Rating.
  2. Friends: Doctor Strange, Iron Man - All Champions gain +130 Armor Rating.

Countering Thor

Counter Tactics:

  • Remove Thor’s Fury buffs as they significantly enhance his damage.
  • Debuffs such as Armor Breaks and Stuns are central to Thor’s strategy; cleansing abilities neutralize his effectiveness.

Thor Counters:

  1. Black Widow: Her high ability accuracy reduction negates Thor's chances to land buffs and critical hits.
  2. Iron Man: Iron Man’s armor up abilities provide resilience against Thor’s high damage output.
  3. Magneto: Magneto's magnetism can disrupt Thor’s mechanical offense, diminishing his overall damage potential.

Conclusion

Final Thoughts: Thor is a powerful, dynamic champion who brings both impressive damage and debuff capabilities to the battlefield. His abilities to stun, shock resist, and wield Fury buffs make him a heralded and versatile member of any team.

Encouragement to Experiment: Experiment with Thor's timing and positioning to unlock his full potential. Delve into the thunderous might of the god of Asgard and blaze through your opponents with unapologetic fury.

MARVEL CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS
CHAMPION SPOTLIGHTS
THOR
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
AUTHOR: MCOC CHAMPION DESIGNERS
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