Originally posted by Igniz
Bor wins this.Anyone using the example of Loki turning Bor to snow needs to read the issue.Loki himself mentions Bor will only expect a brawl and not use magic against him.So Bor was caught off guard.And if anyone is wondering why Bor couldn't reverse it, the keyword was Bor expected a brawl.Bor's knowledge of magic might have been limited since this was the time the Aesir and Vanir weren't joined together to become the Asgardians that we know of.The Vanir's were stated to be the ones will versed in magic while the Aesir's were the one's proficient in weaponized warfares.But one could say the Aeisr's at least knows a defense against magical assaults.Bor took it to Thor with the Odinforce.Thor commenting that it would have killed him if not for the Odinforce.This isn't the first time Thor with the Odinforce was put on the ropes.Thor with the Odinforce battled Surtur.And Thor was actually getting blisters just touching Surtur.And this is Surtur w/o the Twilight sword.Yet Thor is getting burned while they were grappling.And Surtur is confirmed a skyfather level being since he is capable of destroying a galaxy.
Very good points.