7 Most Powerful Vibranium Creations in Marvel, Ranked

Marvel Comics features two extremely powerful materials used to create weapons, armor, and other devices: Adamantium and Vibranium. While Adamantium is a man-made steel alloy that is nearly indestructible, Vibranium is extraterrestrial in nature, but is almost as indestructible, with the added advantage of its energy-manipulating properties. While Adamantium is mainly associated with Wolverine, Vibranium is associated with Black Panther, as the material’s largest source was found underground, in the nation of Wakanda. Most Wakandan warriors, including Black Panther, have used Vibranium for years to defend their nation. While it is a Wakandan material, several Marvel Comics heroes and villains also use weapons made from it.

From the weapons of Black Panther and his Dora Milaje to the suit of armor for one of his greatest enemies in Doctor Doom, here is a look at the most powerful Vibranium creations in Marvel Comics, ranked.

7) Warpath’s Daggers

Warpath was a member of X-Force, joining the team years after his brother Thunderbird died in action as an X-Men member. However, when Warpath ended up joining the X-Men as a member, Storm offered him a special gift. She gave him twin blades forged in Wakanda using Vibranium. This makes them more powerful than many Vibranium weapons, since they were created in Wakanda. They have the energy absorbtion powers of pure Wakandan Vibranium, which means they become more powerful the more energy they absorb. They are also perfectly balanced weapons, usable as throwing knives and in close combat.

6) Sam Wilson’s Wings & Shield

Sam Wilson’s wings, from even back when he was Falcon, are made from a Vibranium alloy. They have a Vibranium microweave that makes his armor resistant to small-arms fire, and he can control the suit and wings mentally through cybernetic circuitry in his mask. The Captain America suit and wings were built by Wakandan scientists, which means it has the advantage of using pure Wakandan Vibranium. His shield is also made of Wakandan Vibranium, given to him by Black Panther, designed by Tony Stark, and forged by Thor and Misty Knight.

5) Dora Milaje’s Weapons

The Dora Milaje is Black Panther’s personal guard, formed during Queen Nehanda’s reign. While these are some of the most powerful and highly trained warriors in Wakanda, they also have some of the best cutting-edge technology at their disposal for their weapons, which are mostly made from Vibranium. They use Kimoyo Beads, which tap into the Vibranikum of Wakanda for communication. Their armor is made of Vibranium, and they have various Vibranium-made weapons, including blades, swords, staffs, and more.

4) Misty Knight’s Bionic Arm

Before Misty Knight became a private investigator and a hero, she worked for the NYPD. Sadly, she had a terrorist incident go wrong when she tried to defuse a bomb, but failed, and it blew up, costing her an arm. She was relegated to desk duty, but Tony Stark recognized her heroism and provided her with a bionic arm. Over the years, she has had her arm upgraded, and it is now made of Antarctic Vibranium, interlaced with a diamond coating. There is a pain dampener, so she isn’t injured when using it. Still, it is powerful enough to liquify most metals it comes into contact with, including Adamantium, making it one of the most powerful Vibranium weapons in comics.

3) Doctor Doom’s Armor

Doctor Doom’s original armor was made from titanium, which was forged into a nuclear-powered, computer-assisted battle suit. This is what he used for years, and it seemed powerful enough on its own. However, this changed during the Doomwar. At this time, Doom found a way to get into Wakanda and steal vast amounts of Vibranium. He learned he could magically charge the Vibranium, making it stronger, and then created new armor from it. Black Panther knew how dangerous and powerful this would make Doctor Doom, so he did the most shocking thing imaginable. T’Challa rendered all Wakandan Vibranium inert and worthless, taking away Doom’s new power.

2) Captain America’s Shield

Probably the most famous item ever made from Vibranium is Captain America’s shield. Wakandan metallurgist Dr. Daniel Agobje created this specific Vibranium-Iron alloy for the U.S. government during World War II. This means it is not just Vibranium, but also a unique mix of Iron alloy and a third catalyst known as Proto-Adamantium. Because Adamantium is considered almost indestructible and Vibranium is a close second, Captain America’s shield might be one of the most powerful items any superhero possesses. Ironically, Dr. Myron MacLain tried to replicate this without true Vibranium, and it was then that he created True Adamantium.

1) The Black Panther’s Habit

While Captain America’s shield is the most famous weapon made from Vibranium, the most important is the Black Panther’s habit. This is the habit given to the Wakandan ruler after the Panther Goddess chooses him, and this uniform makes Black Panther one of the most powerful heroes in all of Marvel Comics. Thanks to its Vibranium lacing, the habit can absorb vibrations and then negate or lessen attacks from things like bullets and blades. It also has Vibranium-laced anti-metal claws, wrist blasters, cloaking technology, Vibranium energy daggers, and so much more.

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