Mjolnir is the ancient hammer sought in Tomb Raider: Underworld.
In Norse mythology, Mjolnir is the hammer of Thor, the thunder god. Tomb Raider: Underworld uses this mythological object as a major goal in Lara Croft’s investigation into Norse relics and the disappearance of her mother.
The game treats Mjolnir as a powerful artifact that requires a specific set of conditions and relics before Lara can use it. This connects the adventure’s archaeological puzzles with its broader mythological storyline.
Mjolnir is easy to confuse with other famous mythological weapons. Gungnir is Odin’s spear, Gram is a sword associated with Germanic legend, and Excalibur belongs to Arthurian tradition. Only Mjolnir is Thor’s hammer and the key weapon in Underworld.