In Avengers: Infinity War, fans were confused about why Vision, a powerful character, seemed so weak in a crucial battle.
Lets find out!
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Why Couldn’t Vision Fight Well in Infinity War?
In the beginning of Avengers: Infinity War, Vision and Wanda were surprised by Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight. Vision got hurt by Corvus Glaive’s weapon, and he couldn’t use his phasing ability. He told Wanda, “The Blade…it’s stopping me from phasing.”
How Did the Glaive Enter Vision’s Vibranium Body?
Vibranium, also known as Isipho, crashed on Wakanda as a meteorite, making it the most technologically advanced country. In 1943, Howard Stark used it to create Captain America’s nearly indestructible shield. But how could the Children of Thanos stab Vision’s Vibranium body with just a staff?
Before we get too confused, let’s understand a few things about the weapon, the Glaive:
- We don’t know the metal of the Glaive, but it could pierce through anything. Vibranium is considered the strongest metal on Earth, but considering the Marvel Cinematic Universe deals with multiple galaxies, there might be even stronger metals on other planets.
- The Glaive could deflect blasts from the Infinity Mind Stone and break Proxima Midnight’s spear into two. The Glaive’s molecular structure was likely different from Vision’s, preventing him from phasing through objects in the same way.
- In simple terms, the Glaive had a powerful metal that affected Vision, making it difficult for him to use his abilities in the battle.
How Did Thanos Break Vibranium So Easily?
In Avengers: Infinity War, Thanos effortlessly removed the Infinity Mind Stone from Vision’s forehead, making it seem as easy as taking candy beans out of a cake.
There are two main reasons for this:
- Firstly, Vision’s entire body wasn’t only made of Vibranium. In the movie ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron,’ Ultron used it as his ‘Organic Body’ with artificial muscles created by Dr. Helen Cho. So, only the outer layer of Vision’s body was made of Vibranium.
- Secondly, Thanos is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. He wielded the Infinity Gauntlet like a glove and possessed other Infinity Stones, making him incredibly strong.
The storytellers intentionally created a powerful villain to defeat Vision, who was already weakened. Sometimes, even Vibranium can’t save the day when the story demands doom.
Did Vision Not Use the Powers of the Mind Stone?
Vision possessed the powers of an Infinity Stone, and Thor praised the Mind Stone as the greatest power in the universe. So, why couldn’t he defend himself against a mere staff? It’s likely due to a mental block:
Bruce Banner informed Vision that he had the combined knowledge of himself, Tony Stark, and Ultron. All of them struggled to understand their weaknesses and the reasons behind their powers.
Vision often questioned his existence and powers, wishing to be normal.
This self-doubt began right after his birth when he wondered if he was a monster. Being only three years old, Vision was inexperienced and didn’t explore the full potential of the Mind Stone.
Unlike Wanda, who derived various abilities from the stone, Vision mainly used it to alter his identity or focus it into a single beam.
Plot Kryptonite
If Vision wasn’t shown as vulnerable in the movie, it would be like a dessert without sweetness. Heroes shine when their struggles are justified. Imagine if Thanos was defeated in Infinity War:
- Introduce Thanos as the bad guy.
- The heroes unite and triumph over him.
- The end.
This would make many sympathize with Thanos, and the audience might not see what’s truly villainous about him.
How Vision Could Stop Thanos:
Thanos had all the Infinity Stones except the Mind Stone. With the Soul Stone ineffective against Vision, he could have controlled Thanos’s mind before he snapped his fingers. Making Vision weak in the plot was essential for the storyline.
Plot Necessity
The storytellers made Vision weak to highlight the fear of losing half the world. This won sympathy for the Avengers as fans watched their heroes literally turn to ashes. Infinity War created suspense and emotional turmoil, setting the stage for the next movie.
Was Vision Useless?
No, Vision wasn’t useless in any Avengers movie. Although he appeared weak at times, his character was crucial, much like Banner, who couldn’t turn into the Hulk but still played a vital role.
The Avengers brought Vision to life as a last resort against Thanos, and he proved his importance in the fight against Ultron. In ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ Vision defeated Corvus Glaive in Wakanda, carrying the Infinity Mind Stone. His role was significant both in the story and for the audience.
Vision’s death made Wanda more powerful. She later created “the Hex,” forming Vision with his own mind and their children. While we missed seeing Vision grow, our hopes now rest with The White Vision from ‘WandaVision,’ created by S.W.O.R.D., holding the memories of the real Vision.
