Brandrheid Undrsigr was an Asgardian battleaxe and Volstagg's weapon of choice.
History[]
In battle, Volstagg's weapon of choice was usually an Asgardian battleaxe. Being a man of brute strength, Volstagg preferred weapons of force rather than agility in contrast with his companions.
Volstagg used his axe in the brief bout against the Frost Giants on Jotunheim, then again against the Destroyer on Earth.[1]
Later, Volstagg took part in the battle against the Marauders across the Nine Realms, armed with his axe.[2]
Volstagg was armed with his axe when Hela invaded Asgard through the Bifrost Bridge but was killed along with Fandral in Himinbjorg before he could use it, dying with it in his hand. Volstagg's body and the axe had been moved aside by the time Heimdall stole back Hofund and were destroyed with the rest of Asgard when Surtur caused Ragnarök.[3]
Alternate Versions[]
| Origin | Status | Creators | Owners | Users |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avengers Campus Recruitment Universe | Active | - | Taneleer Tivan | - |
| Artificial Heart Arc Reactor Universe | Active | - | Volstagg | Volstagg |
| Rock Troll Invasion Universe | Active | - | Volstagg | Volstagg |
| Midgard Serpent Ragnarök Universe | Active | - | Volstagg | Volstagg |
| Alliance Forger Malekith Universe | Active | - | Volstagg | Volstagg |
| Dark Elf Queen Alflyse Universe | Active | - | Volstagg | Volstagg |
| Unassisted Frost Giant Attack Universe | Active | - | Volstagg | Volstagg |
| Iso-8 Power Source Universe | Active | - | Volstagg | Volstagg |
| Dark Elf Survivor Frigga Universe | Active | - | Volstagg | Volstagg |
| Thor: The Dark World: The Movie Storybook | Active | - | Volstagg | Volstagg |
| Avengers Initiative Acceptee Tony Stark Universe | Active | - | Volstagg | Volstagg |
| Manhattan Avengers Compound Universe | Active | - | Volstagg | Volstagg |
Trivia[]
- In the comics, Brandrheid Undrsigr is a Dwarven-made long sword that serves as Volstagg's primary weapon and is magically enchanted to be able to be reforged if broken, as was the case after Volstagg's battle with the giant wolf Fenris.
- The weapon's name translates to mean "Bright Blade of Wondrous Victory”, with brandr being Old Norse for "sword" or "sword blade", meaning that the MCU's axe version has a misnomer for a name.
