Furthermore, Mandarin became a formidable foe after he acquired the rings and trained himself to unlock and master each individual power. From this perspective, the Ten Rings literally outnumber Mjolnir in terms of abilities and power levels.
The Ten Rings
There is a scene in the film where Shang-Chi comes to know that the rings are “stronger than anything in the universe,” followed by a shot of Mjolnir. The Rings are stronger than Thor's hammer in the comic world as well but in the MCU, they have turned decisive.
Overall, though, Stormbreaker seems to have the edge over Mjolnir once again. Strong enough to open the Bifrost, reach Eternity, and manipulate storms the same way Mjolnir can, Stormbreaker's powers are greater than that of the mythical hammer.
There is no way Shang-Chi is winning. Thor is way too strong and durable. Originally Answered: Who would win in a hand-to-hand duel between Thor and Shang Chi? Well He would beat this puny Thor in a fight.
Marvel Cinematic Universe (Earth-199999)
Xu Wenwu found ten rings (as large as bracelets, to be worn on the wrists) that grant their user immortality and great power, including enhanced strength, emission of concussive energy blasts, and be used projectiles through telepathic control.
Even without the powerful Ten Rings, he has air manipulation abilities inherited from his mother. This grants him enhanced strength, speed, and durability. Clint's arrows would bounce right off the shields Shang-Chi can create.
Thousands of years ago, Xu Wenwu finds the Ten Rings, mystical weapons that grant their user immortality and great power. Wenwu amasses an army of warriors, named after his Ten Rings, and conquers many kingdoms and topples governments throughout history.
Shang-Chi - No
While Shang-Chi wields the magical artifact of the Ten Rings masterfully, lifting Mjolnir is a different proposition entirely due to the strong will of the hammer.
Shang-Chi's Ten Rings can only be wielded by the "worthy", just like Thor's hammer Mjolnir - but they actually punish the unworthy as well!
Shang-Chi is one of the best hand-to-hand fighters in the Marvel Universe, and a secret technique can even be used to defeat the Incredible Hulk.
This is reflected in the inscription on the side of Mjolnir, which states: Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor. For almost the entirety of Marvel continuity, this has exclusively been Thor.
In Norse mythology, the hammer Mjolnir is simply too heavy for anyone other than Thor to lift, but over the centuries, the story evolved and even super-strong entities couldn't lift the weapon.
Hela Was Worthy Enough to Destroy Mjolnir
Many people other than Thor have wielded Mjolnir, including his sister Hela. But the impactful scene in Thor: Ragnarok depicts Hela catching Mjolnir in mid-air before then crushing it to pieces. Odin previously told Thor the power of the Uru metal had no equal.
While most of the Ten Rings can only use a handful of the techniques, only their master Emperor Zheng Zu can use all ten techniques while his son Shang-Chi can use nine.
As a result of its potential and feats, like being used to kill the Dweller in Darkness, The Ten Rings seem far more formidable than Vibranium. While durable, Vibranium's limits hold the metal back, and, in a fight, this could prove detrimental against The Ten Rings.
The Infinity Stones still hold the upper hand over the Ten Rings. This is even though the Rings have the potential to become more powerful in the right hands. The MCU's most powerful objects are unquestionably the Infinity Stones.
During this battle, Venom (Eddie Brock) was given the powers of Captain Universe, and was able to wield the hammer. However, Venom took this advantage a step further by merging Mjolnir with the Silver Surfer's surfboard to create an even greater weapon.
Other than the specific components they were built with, there's nothing to suggest that the Eternals are much different from Vision, thus it could be assumed that they can also lift Mjolnir. At the same time, it could be argued that Vision can wield Mjolnir because he has less conflict and a larger desire to do good.
Why is this such a big deal? Well, for starters, the hammer in question, Mjolnir, can only be wielded by those who are considered “worthy,” a little mystical insurance policy put on it by Thor's dad, Odin. It's pretty cool to see the Avenger who is the purest of heart officially deemed “worthy” of the weapon of a god.
Clearly, Thanos is aware he wouldn't be able to lift it. Although it's hard to pinpoint what exactly makes someone worthy of using Mjolnir, as it's ultimately determined by Odin, who placed the enchantment on the hammer, some believe one's worthiness is measured by traits like courage, honor, and selflessness.
Due to it being made of Dragon Scales, the armor is shown to be an incredibly durable armor as Shang-Chi was able to withstand and survive a hit from the Ten Rings.
The Ten Rings had been in the possession of the MCU's true Mandarin (played by Tony Leung) for thousands of years, glowing blue as he wielded them as a conqueror. However, his son Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) inherited the rings in the film's final battle, leading to the change where they glowed yellow in response.
Aside from wealth, the color orange/gold is typically symbolic of love and wisdom, which could allude to attributes passed down by Shang-Chi's mother. Having learned from his aunt, Shang-Chi uses the same Tai Chi style of martial arts as Ying Li against Wenwu, who uses the more aggressive Wing Chun.
The Ten Rings' powers in the MCU include both offensive and defensive abilities, in addition to stopping the wearer from aging. Offensively, the rings can be used as projectiles, firing at the wearer's enemies before returning to his arm. They also allow the wearer to fire energy blasts and punch with great force.