| “ | Heheheh! Neither Sonic nor Robotnik count for squat! While they were at it, the Chaos Emeralds were obtained by me, none other than Treasure Hunter Nack the Weasel! | „ |
| ~ Fang |
| “ | Hey, when you're a wanted criminal like me, you use all sorts of tricks to cover your tail. | „ |
| ~ Fang to Dr. Robotnik regarding his various identities.[1] |
Summary
Fang the Sniper (ファング・ザ・スナイパー, Fangu za Sunaipā), nowadays often referred to as Fang the Hunter (ファング・ザ・ハンター, Fangu za Hantā), is a wanted criminal and treasure hunter originating from the Special Stage. Mischievous, cowardly, and greedy in nature, Fang's quest for monetary gain (such as attempts to obtain and sell the Chaos Emeralds or Master Emerald) that puts him at-odds with Sonic the Hedgehog and his allies on more than one occasion.
While allies are in scarcity for the treasure hunter, Fang's closest associates come in the form of Bean the Dynamite and Bark the Polar Bear to comprise The Hooligans. So long as Fang is getting paid, he's happy to get the job done.
Powers and Stats
Tier: High 5-A
Name: Fang the Hunter, Fang the Sniper (former alias), Nack the Weasel (former alias)
Origin: Sonic The Hedgehog
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Anthropomorphic Jerboa, Hunter, Wanted Criminal
Powers and Abilities:
- Superhuman Physical Characteristics
- Small Size (Type 0, similar in height to Classic Sonic)
- Non-Standard Breathing (Type 1, can breathe in the vacuum of space)
- Proficient Hand-to-Hand Combatant & Bodily Weaponry (Fang has shown proficiency in close quarters combat, including grappling and the use of his tail to attack opponents)
- Weapon Mastery & Marksmanship (Through the use of his Popgun)
- Vehicular Mastery (Excels in riding atop the Marvelous Queen, and has used it within racing competitions)
- Acrobatics (Capable of performing large bounds in quick succession)
- Toon Force
- Elasticity (Can get cartoonishly stretched, flattened and reform from it)
- Hammerspace Manipulation (Capable of reaching into Amy's hammerspace and stealing her Piko Piko Hammer[2])
- Barrier Creation (With Barriers, which Fang can use to shield himself from frontal enemy attacks[2])
- Aura & Speed Amplification (By using Hyper Mode, Fang can increase the speed of his attacks while sacrificing the potency of his barriers. Additionally, this state can be granted by using all the Chaos Emeralds[2])
Resistance to
- Healing & Stamina Recovery (Ring energy revitalizes the wielder and restores energy, as noted with Silver wanting to use some to replenish his energy. Rings are referred to by The End as being vitality)
Attack Potency: Brown Dwarf level (Capable of battling Classic Sonic and harming the likes of Classic Knuckles[2], can one-shot Trip the Sungazer with his mecha)
Speed: Likely FTL (Not as fast as Classic Sonic or Knuckles by himself, albeit still comparable). FTL Reactions and Combat Speed with Marvelous Queen (With the use of his hover bike, Fang is capable of keeping pace with and attacking Sonic[3])
Lifting Strength: At least Class K
Striking Strength: Brown Dwarf level (Can harm the likes of Sonic and Knuckles)
Durability: Brown Dwarf level (Has repeatedly taken hits from Classic Knuckles in his past attempts to steal the Master Emerald[1]). Up to Low Complex Multiverse level (6-D) Damage Transferal with Rings (Having enough Rings shields damage from those as strong as Void and Tethered Supreme[5])
Stamina: Superhuman (Fang can fight for extended periods of time without rest, and his criminal life results in him always being on the move one way or another)
Range: Standard Melee Range. Tens of Meters with his Popgun and with his Fang Mecha. Hundreds of Meters with the Marvelous Queen's missiles.
Standard Equipment: His Popgun, the Marvelous Queen (An air-bike containing drills, springs, and missiles, which he can summon by whistling[1])
- Optional Equipment: The Chaos Emeralds (the amount should preferably be specified), Rings (can carry a maximum of 999), his Fang Mecha.
Intelligence: Above Average, Gifted Combatant (Living on the run and having many past aliases implies Fang is somewhat competent in both evading capture and making a life out of his hunting expertise. He is a skilled combatant able to go up against experienced fighters like Sonic, Knuckles and defeating Mirror Fighter, Metal Sonic & the E-Mech.)
Weaknesses: Cowardly and clumsy, as well as oftentimes being incompetent or naïve.
Notable Matchups
Victories:
Losses:
Inconclusive:
References
Discussions
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