The best things Loki has done in the MCU's Infinity Saga

Key takeaways

• Loki evolved from a selfish villain to a morally complex character through changes in heroic actions and motivations.
• Despite past misdeeds, Loki showed loyalty to family, protected Asgard, and avoided becoming a tyrant.
• Loki's heroic sacrifice, alliance, and redemption arcs reflect significant character growth and development.
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Loki He is no stranger to changing his allegiance throughout MCUWhich adds a strong element of unpredictability to his character. during the The Infinity SagaLoki is often motivated by his own selfishness and greed, but viewers slowly see an arc of development as he moves away from pure egoism and begins to perform heroic deeds to help his brother, making him a complex and morally gray character.

At first, Loki was a villain, most notable for his actions in the Crisis of New York and his alliance with the Chitauri, but his defeat taught him a few lessons. Since then, Loki has realized the error of his ways and slowly but surely turns away from evil. Although this was not an immediate transformation, Loki demonstrated his qualities on several occasions, allowing him to earn his place as a redeemed character. After that change of heart, These are the best things of the MCU Loki has ever done.

8 Surrendered

Loki went home peacefully

One of Loki's worst acts is undoubtedly the carnage he commits when he attacks New York. In his bid for the power and control of the Tesseract, he ruined countless lives by releasing the Chitauri's power on Earth, which only the Avengers could stop. However, this battle was also a huge turning point for Loki because of his defeat.

After failing to destroy the Avengers and being defeated and humiliated by the Hulk, Loki surrendered and peacefully went to Asgard as Thor's prisoner. His complacency allowed the God of Evil to admit his mistakes and ultimately atone for his sins by helping Thor.

7 Odin saved

He saved his father's life

Loki hosted many of Thor events so that Odin sees him as a worthy heir and one to whom he can entrust the throne of Asgard. Part of his plan involved manipulating Laufey and the Frost Giants into invading Asgard in an attempt to claim his victory and destroy the disgraced rival. However, Loki doesn't want to let this happen.

When Laufey was about to kill Odin, Loki stabbed him in the back and ended the giant's life, proving his loyalty to his father. He hoped that this protection act would ensure his place on the throne. His motives were purely selfish, but Loki still shows devotion to his adopted family and refuses to side with the enemy.

6 Rule in Asgard

Avoid being a dictator

Acts of Loki in Thor: The Dark World He finally gets the opportunity of a lifetime to claim the throne of Asgard. Although this would not be with Odin's allowance or praise, he used Odin's absence to masquerade as his father and become supreme ruler of Asgard for the next several years.

Despite the many flaws in his rule, such as nationwide complacency and laziness, a Vice Loki was unhesitatingly becoming the tyrant to his people that his biological father, Laufey, undoubtedly would have been. Loki allowed his people freedom and entertainment, showing that he did not seek to oppress.

5 Helped Thor escape from Sakkar

Brothers working together

in Thor: RagnarokBoth Thor and Loki end up in a rather unfortunate situation, trapped in the fair world of Sakaar. The two have several duels along the way, with Loki attempting to backstab Thor at one point. Eventually, however, the two brothers made some new allies and even made peace with each other.

Ultimately, the pair worked as an effective duo in their quest to escape the scavenger world, making it a major turning point for Loki to join the side of the heroes in this moment. His assistance was crucial in helping Thor and the others escape and eventually return to Asgard to continue the war.

4 Hella fell

Tried to save Asgard

Loki was his most heroic Thor: Ragnarok. Despite retaining his mischievous and somewhat selfish personality, he displayed loyalty and love for his brother, showing that he was far from a complete monster. When Thor's sister, Hela, challenged her brother to claim Asgard, Loki stood by her side.

When the two returned for the final battle, Loki was on Thor's side. He made peace with his faults and conflicted loyalties, proudly standing by his brother in conflict. Eventually, he helped activate Ragnarok and played a role in Hela's defeat, becoming the new, short-lived leader of the Asgardians alongside Thor.

3 Fought against the Frost Giants

Protected his home

As far back as ever Thor The movie, Loki exhibited redeemable qualities. Despite constant arguments and fights with his brother, the Lord of Mischief still had a soft spot for Thor and sometimes wanted to save him. This was especially challenging during the first movie when Thor was not yet intelligent and became a naive conqueror.

This younger Thor was more than willing to embark on a war campaign against the frost monsters, which he did, and might injure or die himself in the process. Loki was with him, and instead of abandoning his rival, he helped Thor get out alive and return home safely, showing that they loved their brother despite their complicated relationship.

2 Saved Jane

Risked his life

• Thor: The Dark World (2013)

Thor: The Dark World Introduces Loki as a controversial character. He certainly commits crimes, such as helping the Dark Elves reach the Asgardian palace, but his final act is that of a hero. In the first movie, Loki is much less eager to help his brother and especially his brother's human companions, but he changes his mindset in this sequel.

When Jane Foster, Thor's love, is threatened by the power of the Aether, threatening to absorb everything in its range, Jane is nearly caught in the explosion. Loki's timely rescue pushed him aside, allowing the woman to live and making it easier for Thor to forgive and make up with Loki in the next movie.

1 Almost killed Thanos

A heroic sacrifice

• Avengers: Infinity War (2019)

The final of Ragnarok There was hope for all the surviving Asgardians, including Loki, but it didn't last long. At the beginning of Avengers: Infinity WarTheir ship was attacked by Thanos and his crew, who easily sabotaged and destroyed their opposition. Even the Hulk's full strength wasn't enough to stop Thanos when he had the Power Stone.

Loki made a valiant attempt to stand up to Thanos in his own way. He pretended to kneel before her and willingly let go of the Tesseract, but she tried to kill Thanos using her illusions. It fails, and Loki meets his death, but it shows how much he has progressed as a character. He did not give in to selfishness and was ready to challenge powerful enemies like Thanos.