Tusk (Killer Instinct) (Classic)

==Summary==
Tusk is a playable character introduced in Killer Instinct 2. 2000 years ago, the evil warlords Eyedol and Gargos wrestled to control the world. During the final confrontation of their armies, when both were worn out, Tusk, a barbarian from the northern wastelands, and his coalition of warriors and wizards raided the battlefield and managed to banish the demons to another dimension known as Limbo. Tusk was the sole survivor of his caste, and from that moment, he lived in wealth and glory as the Champion of the Gladiatorial Arena. However, in the future a time shift occurred, drifting the evil Gargos and other warriors back into the past. With the return of the warlord and the chaos brought by his newly reformed cult, Tusk casts aside all responsibilities and departs on a journey to end the demon once and for all. His fate will also be intertwined with that of Maya, the amazon queen, and TJ Combo, a vengeful boxer from the modern world. 
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Tusk
Origin: Killer Instinct
Gender: Male
Age: 31 
Classification: Human, Barbarian Warrior
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Martial Arts, Master Swordsman, Acrobatics (Can perform Conqueror), Fire Manipulation (Can imbue his sword with fire and perform Pillar or Flames), Summoning (Via No Mercy I and II), possibly Non-Physical Interaction (Able to harm Jago's ghost form, which might be incorporeal), Damage Boost (Can perform Super Moves, which are enhanced versions of his Special Moves), Status Effect Inducement (By hitting the opponent repeteadly, without them being able to recover, he can cause them to enter the "Dizzy/Stun" status, which leaves them unable to react. He can cause this status with a "Parry Move" as well)
Attack Potency: Wall level+ (Had the capability of killing Gargos, Maya and TJ Combo. Able to destroy a large wall in Sabrewulf's castle)
Speed: Superhuman Travel Speed (Comparable to the likes of Sabrewulf), Supersonic reactions and combat speed (Can keep up with the likes of TJ Combo)
Lifting Strength: Class 1 (Able to grapple and throw around opponents as heavy as Fulgore)
Striking Strength: Wall level+ 
Durability: Wall level+ (Can endure hits from opponents comparable to her. Those in her league are able to withstand being thrown through a large wall and into explosive barrels)
Stamina: Athletic (A trained warrior who can go through deadly battles)
Range: Standard Melee Range to Extended Melee Range, Several Meters with Pillar of Flames and Summoning
Standard Equipment: Longsword
Intelligence: Above Average in combat (Despite his reputation as a barbarian, Tusk is a seasoned warrior who utilizes a well-refined type of swordsmanship, mixed with martial arts and supernatural abilities. He was the only survivor of his caste after the war against the warlords' armies, and spent a supposedly long time as the undisputed Champion of the Gladiatorial Arena, earning wealth and glory. With his skill, he poses a serious threat to Gargos, Maya and TJ Combo. In one of the possible endigns, he becomes king of Amazonia alongside Maya, reigning for a long time)
Weaknesses: None notable 
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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WebOfDeath.gif|Web of Death
SkullSplitter.gif|Skull Splitter
FakeSkull.gif|Fake Skull Splitter
Conqueror.gif|Conqueror
BootKick.gif|Boot Kick
BackStab.gif|Back Stab
PillarOfFlames.gif|Pillar of Flames
*Web of Death: Tusk spins his fire-imbued sword vertically twice. With the Super version, he strings together several slashes.
*Skull Splitter: Tusk leaps forward and strikes the opponent with his flaming sword. The Super version resembles a Shadow Move from the first Killer Instinct; Tusk performs a particularly strong Skull Splitter while leaving a shadowy trail behind himself.
*Fake Skull Splitter: A feint used to deceive the opponent.
*Conqueror: Tusk uses his sword to uppercut the opponent while performing a backflip. The Super version is stronger.
*Boot Kick: Holding his sword vertically, Tusk pivots on himself and dashes towards the opponent and kicks them.
*Back Stab: Tusk slides behind the opponent and slices their flank with a horizontal slash.
*Pillar of Flames: Tusk slams his sword over the ground, causing several pillars of flame to erupt.
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*No Mercy I: Tusk summons a volley of small, flaming meteors rains over the opponent, followed by a large asteroid that crushes them to death.
*No Mercy II: Tusk summons a huge dinosaur, which appears above the opponent and eats them.
TuskNM1.gif
TuskNM2.gif
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*Fighting Style: Tusk is a swordsman first and foremost, thus he fights mainly with his longsword, taking advantage of its reach. This weapon is made even deadlier by Tusk's ability to set it on fire. His style is rather complex and refined, in spite of his brute appearance. Tusk also alternates sword strikes with several physical attacks, such as punches, headbutts and a variety of kicks, ranging from sweeps to roundhouses, and more. He also possess some knowledge about grappling, using a judo-inspired throw.
TuskCombo2.gif|King Combo
TuskCombo3.gif|Killer Combo
TuskCombo.gif|Ultra Combo
*Throw: Tusk grabs the opponent and performs a Tomoe-Nage throw, falling backwards and tossing the opponent in the same direction.
*Parry Move: Tusk brings forth his hand and blocks an incoming attack. If he follows up with a Special Move, the opponent will be stunned and left unable to react.
TuskThrow.gif|Throw
TuskParry.gif|Parry Move
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==References==
*Killer Instinct 2/Gold
*Tusk's Killer Instinct 2/Gold Profile on Rare's website (archived)
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Losses:
The Warden (For Honor)
Warden's Profile (Warden was 9-B and speed was equalised)
Inconclusive:
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