- "THAT'S how I use my Intelligence score in combat, DUMBASS!!"
- ― Roy Greenhilt (The Order of the Stick)
- "There's no way some pen pusher who relies only on strategy would've been able to defeat General Ou Ki!! As I thought, You're...a True Monster with both Intellect and Fighting Skills!!"
- ― Ri Shin on Ri Boku (Kingdom)
The archetype of a character who is a close-range fighter with genius intellect. Combination of Genius and Unbreakable Powerhouse
Also Called[]
- Clever Fighter
- Cunning Warrior
- Brainiac Bruiser
- Intellectual Warrior
- Intelligent Fighter
Properties[]
The character is a close-range or melee fighter who can produce feats of significant damage in close combat situations with incredible strength but is also a genius as they can make brilliant mental feats during deadly combat.
Associated Powers[]
- Combined Combat
- Genius
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Durability
- Peak Human/Enhanced /Supernatural /Absolute Mind
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Strength
- Unbreakable PowerHouse
Relationships/Variations[]
- Combat Medic
- The Combat Medic both possesses fighting skills, and the smarts and medical knowledge to competently treat wounds and heal.
- Scientific Warrior/Warrior Scientist
- Squad Leader
- The Genius Bruiser is a great asset to the squad. They assist the Squad leader in planning, and the fighting can rely upon them.
Flaws/Weaknesses[]
- The user's genius may focus on certain aspects, such as Tactical Genius, Emotional Intelligence, or Combat Specialism.
Example Characters[]
Also See: Genius Bruiser
Anime/Manga/Manhwa
- Yuujiro Hanma (Baki the Grappler)
- Baki Hanma (Baki the Grappler)
- Guts (Berserk)
- Griffith/Femto (Berserk)
- Sōsuke Aizen (Bleach)
- Viede (Chrono Crusade)
- Aion (Chrono Crusade)
- Piccolo (Dragon Ball series)
- Son Gohan (Dragon Ball series)
- Vegeta (Dragon Ball series)
- Cell (Dragon Ball series)
- Frieza (Dragon Ball series)
- Stetch Atelier (Dungeons & Artifacts)
- Engen/Smiling Man (Hero Killer)
- Ihwa/Hero Killer (Hero Killer)
- Bishop/Smiling Man (Hero Killer)
- Izuku Midoriya (My Hero Academia)
- Katsuki Bakugo (My Hero Academia)
- Various Characters (Naruto)
- Kakuzu
- Kakashi Hatake
- Shikamaru Nara
- Sakura Haruno
- Various Characters (One Piece)
- Jonathan Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
- Joseph Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
- Jotaro Kujo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
- Josuke Higashikata (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part IV: Diamond is Unbreakable)
- Giorno Giovanna (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
- Bruno Bucciarati (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
- Leone Abbacchio (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
- Diavolo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
- Jolyne Cujoh (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part VI: Stone Ocean)
- Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- Shana (Shakugan no Shana)
- Yūji Sakai (Shakugan no Shana)
- Loid Forger/Twilight (Spy x Family)
- Cheongmyeong (Return of the Blossoming Blade)
- Pyo Wol (The Reaper)
- Toriko (Toriko)
- Sung Jinwoo (Solo Leveling)
- Engen/Smiling Man (Hero Killer)
- Ihwa/Hero Killer (Hero Killer)
- Narsus (The Heroic Legend of Arslan)
- Various Characters (Kingdom)
- Seo Munyeob (The Esper's Battlefield)
- Zig (The Witch and the Mercenary)
- Hyuk Musang (World’s Greatest Senior Disciple)
- Murong Geomhwa (World’s Greatest Senior Disciple)
- Kurama (Yu Yu Hakusho)
Comics
- Bruce Wayne/Batman (DC Comics)
- Darkseid (DC Comics)
- Bane (DC Comics)
- Victor Stone/Cyborg (DC Comics)
- Slade Wilson/Deathstroke (DC Comics)
- Richard "Dick" Grayson/Nightwing (DC Comics)
- Jason Todd/Red Hood (DC Comics)
- Tim Drake/Red Robin (DC Comics)
- Damian Wayne/Robin (DC Comics)
- Lar Gand/Mon-El (DC Comics)
- Hank McCoy/Beast (Marvel Comics)
- Dr. Victor von Doom (Marvel Comics)
- Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Marvel Comics)
- Tony Stark/Iron Man (Marvel Comics)
- Ann Marie LeBeau/Rogue (Marvel Comics)
- Steve Rogers/Captain America (Marvel Comics)
- Ben Grimm/Thing (Marvel Comics)
- Matt Murdock/Daredevil (Marvel Comics)
- James "Logan Howlett/Wolverine (Marvel Comics)
- Victor Creed/Sabretooth (Marvel Comics)
Cartoons
- Kevin Levin (Ben 10)
- Huey Freeman (The Boondocks)
- Aladdin (Disney's Aladdin)
- Taurus Bulba (Disney's DuckTales/Darkwing Duck)
- Pepper (Dogs in Space)
- Thailog (Gargoyles)
- Night Furies (How To Train Your Dragon)
- Several Vikings (How To Train Your Dragon)
- Hiccup Haddock
- Stoick the Vast
- Dagur the Deranged
- Ryker Grimborn
- Yellowtusk (Monkie Kid)
- Sandy Cheeks (SpongeBob SquarePants)
- Donatello (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Live Television/Movies
- Raymond Holt (Brooklyn 99)
- Charles Gunn (Angel)
- Angel (Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel)
- Buffy Summers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Adam (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Spike (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Ash Williams (Evil Dead)
- Stitch (Lilo & Stitch)
- Jumba Jookiba (Lilo & Stitch)
- Dean Winchester (Supernatural)
- Sam Winchester (Supernatural)
- Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher)
- Ultraman Titas (Ultra Series)
Literature
- Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes)
Video Games
- Iron Tager (BlazBlue)
- Isaac Clarke (Dead Space series)
- Vergil (Devil May Cry)
- Adam Jensen (Deus Ex: Human Revolution)
- Ysgramor (The Elder Scrolls)
- Edgar Rene Figaro (Final Fantasy VI)
- Cid Highwind (Final Fantasy VII)
- Catherine-B320/Kat (Halo)
- Macaron (Hi-Fi Rush)
- Choukai (Kantai Collection)
- Kirishima (Kantai Collection)
- Jayce (League of Legends)
- Powder/Jinx (League of Legends)
- Kain (Legacy of Kain)
- Ganondorf (The Legend of Zelda)
- Link (The Legend of Zelda)
- Commander Shepard (Mass Effect)
- Garrus Vakarian (Mass Effect)
- Grunt (Mass Effect)
- Various Characters (Metal Gear)
- Samus Aran (Metroid)
- Raven Beak (Metroid Dread)
- Winston (Overwatch)
- Doomfist (Overwatch)
- Makoto Niijima (Persona 5)
- Physical-based Psychic Pokémon (Pokémon)
- Albert Wesker (Resident Evil)
- Jill Valentine (Resident Evil)
- Karl Hisenberg (Resident Evil)
- Treasure Knight (Shovel Knight)
- Bentley the Yeti (Spyro: Year of the Dragon)
- Various characters (Sonic the Hedgehog)
- Cammy White (Street Fighter)
- Rashid (Street Fighter)
- Misha/Heavy (Team Fortress 2)
- Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)
Web Animation/Comics/Series/Original
- Thaco (Goblins: Life Through Their Eyes)
- Biscuit (Goblins: Life Through Their Eyes)
- Roy Greenhilt (The Order of the Stick)
- Haley Starshine (The Order of the Stick)
- O-Chul (The Order of the Stick)
- Tarquin (The Order of the Stick)
- Che Heart (Ordeal)