Matchup · Earth-616 comics
Doctor Doom vs. Loki
Loki Laufeyson, the god of mischief, Thor's adopted brother and a sometime partner in Doom's schemes. Here are the odds against every version of Doom, the tale of the tape and their history in the comics.
Loki, but only just. In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 42% of their one-on-one fights, and his best chance is as God Emperor Doom, who wins more than 99%.
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The verdict: A coin flip, with Loki by a hair
Fight rules: both fighters at their peak, no preparation, no allies, only their own powers and personal gear. A win is a knockout, a restraint they can't escape, or a forced surrender. The percentages are fan estimates, not official information.
Doom's edge
A will that has broken mind control for decades, so Loki's illusions and charms find little to hold. Doom is also the stronger sorcerer, with armor and science on top, and Loki avoids fair fights; under this site's rules he gets no time to set a trap.
Loki's edge
Millennia of sorcery, illusions and shapeshifting, an Asgardian's strength and durability, and a schemer's habit of winning before the fight starts: his trick on the Hulk is how the Avengers came together (Avengers #1, 1963).
Odds against every version of Doom
Doom's chance of winning, version by version. The strongest Doom here, God Emperor Doom, wins >99% of the time; the weakest, Fox Doom (2005), wins 11%. The last column says what moves each version away from classic Doom's 42%.
| Doom | Doom wins | Bar | Outcome | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doom Classic Doom | 42% | Toss-up | The baseline Doom | |
| Power Cosmic Doom Power Cosmic (1967) | 92% | Favored | Overall +70 for this version | |
| Beyonder-powered Doom Beyonder power (1985) | 99% | Favored | Overall +130 for this version | |
| Unthinkable Doom Unthinkable (2003) | 91% | Favored | Overall +65 for this version | |
| Life Force Doom Life Force (2012) | 98% | Favored | Overall +110 for this version | |
| God Emperor Doom God Emperor (2015) | >99% | Favored | Overall +150 for this version | |
| Infamous Iron Man Infamous Iron Man | 38% | Underdog | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Sorcerer Supreme Doom Sorcerer Supreme (2025) | 87% | Favored | Overall +55 for this version | |
| Doom 2099 Doom 2099 | 38% | Underdog | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Van Damme Van Damme (Ultimate) | 25% | Underdog | Overall −20 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2005) Julian McMahon (2005) | 11% | Long shot | Overall −45 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2007) Surfer's board (2007) | 75% | Favored | Overall +35 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2015) Toby Kebbell (2015) | 25% | Underdog | Overall −20 for this version |
Tale of the tape
Eight stats on a 1-to-10 scale, classic Doom against Loki. How the stat scales work.
Loki's power set
- Sorcery8/10
Energy blasts, force fields, teleportation and astral projection.
- Illusions and shapeshifting8/10
Can take any form and fool almost anyone.
- Asgardian physique6/10
Superhuman strength and durability, and a body slow to age.
- Scheming9/10
Wins most fights before they begin.
Who is Loki?
- Real name
- Loki Laufeyson
- First appearance
- Journey into Mystery #85 (Oct. 1962)
- Created by
- Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby
- On screen
- Tom Hiddleston (2011 to 2023), who returns in Avengers: Doomsday
Loki is the son of the Frost Giant king Laufey, raised in Asgard as Odin's son and Thor's brother (Journey into Mystery #85, 1962). His scheme to trick the Hulk brought the Avengers together (Avengers #1, 1963). He died in the Siege of Asgard (Siege, 2010), came back as a child (Journey into Mystery #622 to 645, 2011 to 2012) and remade himself as a god of stories (Loki: Agent of Asgard, 2014 to 2015). With Doom he has been a partner more often than an enemy: Loki recruited Doom for his council of master villains in Acts of Vengeance (1989 to 1990), though Doom sent a Doombot in his place, and both sat on Norman Osborn's Cabal during Dark Reign (2009).
Signature feats
- Tricked the Hulk into the events that formed the Avengers.Avengers #1 (1963)
- Brought Marvel's master villains together against the heroes.Acts of Vengeance (1989 to 1990)
- Came back from death as a child, then remade himself as a god of stories.Journey into Mystery #622 (2011); Loki: Agent of Asgard (2014 to 2015)
Weaknesses and limits
- He prefers tricks to fair fights, and under these rules there's no time to set one up.
- Killed when the Sentry's dark side, the Void, ran out of control.Siege (2010)
Gear
Usually none: his weapons are sorcery and lies.
Affiliations
- Asgard
- Prince, and Thor's adopted brother.
- Acts of Vengeance
- Gathered Doom and other master villains (1989 to 1990).
- The Cabal
- Sat beside Doom on Norman Osborn's council during Dark Reign (2009).
Loki vs. Doctor Doom in the comics
They have crossed paths but never fought in the encounters listed here.
| Year | Issue | What happened | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Acts of Vengeance | Loki recruited Doom for his council of master villains; Doom turned out to have sent a Doombot in his place. | No fight |
| 2008 | Thor vol. 3 #5 | After Ragnarok, Loki struck a secret alliance with Doom. | No fight |
| 2009 | Dark Reign | Both sat on Norman Osborn's Cabal. | No fight |
In a team fight
The trickster: illusions and misdirection that keep Doom guessing. Build a team against Doom.
Questions and answers
Who would win, Doctor Doom or Loki?
In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 42% of their one-on-one fights, so it is close, with Loki slightly ahead. Doom's edge: A will that has broken mind control for decades, so Loki's illusions and charms find little to hold. Doom is also the stronger sorcerer, with armor and science on top, and Loki avoids fair fights; under this site's rules he gets no time to set a trap. Loki's edge: Millennia of sorcery, illusions and shapeshifting, an Asgardian's strength and durability, and a schemer's habit of winning before the fight starts: his trick on the Hulk is how the Avengers came together (Avengers #1, 1963).
Is Loki in Avengers: Doomsday?
Yes. Tom Hiddleston is on Marvel's announced cast for Avengers: Doomsday, which opens December 18, 2026.
Have Doctor Doom and Loki ever fought?
Not in a straight fight listed here, but their stories have crossed: Both sat on Norman Osborn's Cabal (Dark Reign, 2009).
Which version of Doom has the best chance against Loki?
God Emperor Doom, who wins >99% of the time in these ratings. The weakest is Fox Doom (2005), at 11%.
What is Loki's biggest weakness against Doom?
He prefers tricks to fair fights, and under these rules there's no time to set one up.
How strong is Loki?
Loki's top-rated powers on this site are Scheming (9/10: Wins most fights before they begin) and Sorcery (8/10). On the site's 1-to-10 stat scale: strength 6, durability 7, intelligence 8, ranged attack 9.
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Further reading
- Who is Doctor Doom? A primer before Avengers: DoomsdayAvengers: Doomsday
- Is Doctor Doom really a villain?The big question
- How strong is Doctor Doom, really?Explainer
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