From battle-hardened warriors to gifted sorcerers and shapers of reality, Asgard is home to some of Marvel’s most fearsome and ancient beings. While we await a number of new Thor: Ragnarok, we decided to take a look at the comics and showcase the very best the realm has to offer. Come with us as we journey into mystery to discover the 15 Most Powerful Asgardians In The Marvel Universe.

15. The Warriors Three

As the Asgardians on this list represent the best of the best, even the lowest entries are still forces to be reckoned with. Volstagg the Enormous, Hogun the Grim, and Fandral the Dashing are all gifted warriors on their own, and represent the absolute cream of the Asgardian crop. It’s when they together, however, that their true power is revealed. Known collectively as the Warriors Three, the, um, three warriors are some of Thor’s oldest friends and closest allies.

The Warriors were introduced in 1965’s Journey into Mystery #119 by Thor and his friends' next adventure, perhaps we’ll see homage paid to this classic comic in the film.

14. Tyr Odinson

As his name implies, Tyr is the son of Odin, and one of many. As the Asgardian ruler's first male heir, Tyr was trained to be a gifted combatant and was long known as the God of War and Heroic Glory. His many victories reinforced this notion, and it was only upon the arrival of his younger brother Thor that his position was supplanted.

While he was no longer Asgard’s chief defender upon the rise of Thor, he still fought for the realm in many battles. His bitterness at being replaced, however, kept him out of most of the kingdom's conflicts. Still, he would turn up when he was truly needed. This penchant for arriving late (and only in the most dire of circumstances) lent to the idea that Tyr was a harbinger of cataclysmic war and bolstered the notion that he brought with him the opportunity for legendary glory.

In modern times, the eldest Odinson fought alongside Earth’s champions during the Siege and Fear Itself events. After being slain in battle, he began serving as the general to Hela’s role in Ragnarok will see Tyr make a more significant appearance in the MCU.

13. Angela (Aldrif Odinsdottir)

Though Angela is one of the newest additions to Asgardian canon in Marvel Comics, her lineage actually runs deeper than most. Before even Tyr was born, Odin and his wife Freyja gave birth to Aldrif Odinsdottir, destined to be the ruler of the realm. Shortly after her birth, however, the hitherto unknown realm of Heven declared war against Asgard. In the ensuing battle, the Queen of Heven and the Angels absconded with the royal daughter and seemingly killed her. As luck would have it, she lived and was taken in by the court and raised as a denizen of the Tenth Realm.

Knowing none of this, Odin cast out the Angels by severing Heven from the world tree Yggdrasill and destroyed any memory of them. Years later, now an extremely gifted a ruthless assassin thanks to the expert training of the Angels, Angela (as she came to be known) was encountered by the gallivanted around space with them and formed a strong bond with fellow warrior Gamora. Eventually, the entire story was learned and Angela not only became one of the fiercest fighters in Marvel Comics, but in all of Asgard as well.

12. Skruge the Executioner

In case his name wasn’t enough of a giveaway, Skurge the Executioner is one warrior you don’t want to mess with. Lovingly referred to as “The Evil One,” Skurge packs more than just his Asgardian might. His father just happens to be a Storm Giant from Jotunheim, meaning Skurge has some truly deadly DNA. A skilled fighter with more bulk and strength than the average Asgardian thanks to his parentage, Skurge is even more of a threat when he wields his weapon of choice.

Dubbed the Bloodaxe, the weapon can not only teleport the to a previous location, but it’s powerful enough to maim the gods. On top of that, anyone else who attempts to use it will become ensnared by Skurge’s bloodlust thanks to the curse the axe holds. In the comics, Skurge is often bound to Amora the Enchantress, thanks to her magic. He’s also recently ed Tyr and Balder alongside Hela in the comics, which is likely the role he’ll hold when Karl Urban portrays him in Ragnarok next fall.

11. Valkyrie (Brunnhilde)

Born Brunnhilde, the Asgardian was chosen by Odin himself to lead the Valkyrior, where she was given the title of Valkyrie. In her position, she and her fellow warrior goddesses fly over battlefields and decide which fallen fighters are worthy of being transported to Valhalla. Her position augments her already formidable Asgardian strength and durability with Death Perception. No, that’s not a typo. Death Perception allows Valkyrie to sense when Death is about to take someone, allowing her time to save them if she deems it a worthwhile endeavor.

Often times, she does, as outside of her Asgardian duties, she uses the name Valkyrie to fight evil on Earth. Long a member of Doctor Strange and flying a winged horse named Aragorn, Valkyrie is one of the most skilled and formidable warriors in Marvel Comics. Hopefully, her appearance in the next Thor movie will be her first of many in the MCU, as we’d love to see her and Misty Knight team up one day.

10. Cul Borson

Similar to Angela, Cul Borson is a new addition to the comics. In the lore of Asgard, however, he’s actually older than Odin himself. At his peak power, he’s one of the strongest Asgardians there is. When he’s robbed of fear, or feels it himself, his age rears its head and he’s returned to a weak and withered state. First introduced in 2011’s Fear Itself #1, Cul was born to Bor (once the ruler of Asgard) and an unknown Giant. In his youth, he was gravely injured and left for dead in the midst of a horde of sleeping giants. Rather than give up, he drank the blood of all but one of the beasts and thus instilled fear in the lone survivor. From there on out, he became the God of Fear and grew infinitely more powerful the more his foes were frightened.

After amassing power and followers to match and using them to lead a reign of terror, Cul’s brother Odin intervened. He wiped out Cul’s servants, robbing him of his lifeblood, and locked him away under the oceans of Midgard. His return thousand of years later instigated the Marvel event he was introduced in, and it took the sacrifice of Thor’s life to finally best the awesome power of the Serpent of Asgard.

9. Frigga (Freyja Freyrdottir)

As the All-Mother, Freyja Freyrdottir, often called Frigga, has few equals. As the progeny of the Vanir, Frigga wields ancient power similar to Odin’s. Her marriage to the ruler of Asgard even created the modern Asgardian race, as her Vanir blood was merged with the Aesir line. Though she's not often known to be a warrior, she can more than hold her own in battle against Angels and Frost Giants alike.

Following the events of Fear Itself, she augmented her strength even more by forming together with the other All-Mothers, Idunn and Gaea. Together, they ruled Asgard in Odin’s absence and proved far more up to the task than the cantankerous king. Though she sacrificed herself during Thor: The Dark World, Asgardians rarely stay dead for long. There’s even precedent in the comics for her death and resurrection. With Odin being supplanted by the ever-treacherous Loki, perhaps the end of Ragnarok will see Rene Russo return as Frigga and take her place on the throne of Asgard.

8. Sif

Though Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has given Lady Sif better storylines than her two appearances in the Thor franchise so far, she’s one of Asgard’s deadliest warriors. Debuting in Journey into Mystery #102 in 1964, Sif possesses fighting skill and strength beyond most of her fellow Asgardians. Often ing in battle alongside Thor and the Warriors Three, Sif is recognized as one of the realm's greatest combatants. Her considerable acumen on the battlefield is enhanced further thanks to her enchanted weapon.

Given to her by Odin himself, Sif is able to slice into the very fabric of reality. Using this power, she’s able to hop through dimensions, travel between realms, and teleport in the midst of battle. When combined with her fighting prowess and her superior agility and dexterity, Sif is rarely bested in combat. Sadly, the MCU has mostly reduced her to the role of a spurned lover in the franchise, and it’s unclear if Jaimie Alexander will be able to return for Ragnarok due to her starring role on NBC’s Blindspot. Her two appearances on S.H.I.E.L.D., however, have aligned her more with her comic counterpart, so hopefully she’ll pop up on the series at least one last time.

7. Lorelei

Sif isn’t the only Asgardian to show up on S.H.I.E.L.D. The warriors first adventure on the series came as a result of the sorcerer Lorelei making her debut in the MCU. While we’ve focused on fighters so far, many of Asgard’s mightiest warriors are outclassed by its magic s. We were gifted but a glimpse of Lorelei’s power on-screen, as she used her abilities to ensnare the minds of the men around her. On the page, though, she can do a lot more than that.

Like her older sister, Amora the Enchantress (more on her in a bit), Lorelei wields all manner of magicks. Though she generally sticks to seduction and love spells, she can also turn victims to stone with a kiss and generate powerful energy blasts. She’s not only a worthy foe for Thor and his comrades, but for mystical heroes like Doctor Strange. Given the threat she poses, here’s hoping Elena Satine’s sole appearance in the MCU isn't her last.

6. Bor Burison

Long before Odin served as the All-Father and ruler of Asgard, his father Bor held both titles. In fact, Bor was the very first king of Asgard, thanks to him deg and overseeing construction of the city itself. Ruling for time untold, he fathered Cul and two more sons before Odin was born. While he didn’t dote on the boy, he raised him just as Odin would one day raise Thor: to rule in his stead. Possessing incredible strength and fighting skills, even for an Asgardian, Bor’s one true weakness is his pride. It’s his very arrogance that saw to his death, when he fell into the trap of some Frost Giants.

Of course, like most Asgardians, he eventually returned from the dead, and has even clashed with his own grandson, Thor. Wielding a scythe capable of going blow for blow with Mjolnir, Bor was once shown to be able to pick up the enchanted hammer, proving he was one of the worthy. In a nice reversal, he actually discards the weapon, as he feels that it isn’t worthy of him. Though his convoluted ties to Loki — involving time-displacement, adoption, and betrayal — would likely prove too complicated for any Thor film, his moment with Mjolnir alone is enough to get us hoping he shows up in the MCU at some point.