“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” Marvel’s first martial arts movie, features some of the best fight choreography in the MCU in addition to a set of powerful weapons known as the Ten Rings, iron rings that give their wielder a variety of magical powers. It’s still a mystery where they came from and what their full capabilities are, but we’ll break down what we do know, as well as why these rings make the list.

Wenwu, Shang-Chi’s father, looks like he’s in his mid-40s, but he’s actually thousands of years old; apparently, the Ten Rings dramatically slow down the aging process. However, they cannot protect the wearer from mortal wounds, and they don’t grant immortality — Wenwu would have eventually died of old age. It simply would’ve taken a while. In addition, the Rings give their bearer superhuman strength, and are controlled via a telepathic link. In “Shang-Chi,” we see them firing energy blasts, attacking in various formations, and flying right back to their user’s arms. In the film’s final battle, Wenwu and Shang-Chi can also leap to great heights and land without suffering any harm. While a “Shang-Chi” sequel hasn’t been announced yet, one seems more or less inevitable. As such, we’re sure to discover more about what these mystical rings can do very soon.