Alex Louis Armstrong

==Summary==
Major Alex Louis Armstrong (アレックス・ルイ・アームストロング, Arekkusu Rui Āmusutorongu), also known as the Strong Arm Alchemist (豪腕の錬金術師, Gōwan no Renkinjutsushi), is a State Alchemist and officer in the Amestrian State Military. The scion of the illustrious Armstrong family, Alex is a remarkably caring commander and friend despite his intimidating appearance, as well as an invaluable skilled ally to Colonel Roy Mustang and Edward Elric.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , higher with alchemy
Name: Major Alex Louis Armstrong, Strong arm alchemist
Origin: Fullmetal Alchemist
Gender: Male
Age: 30's
Classification: The Strong Arm Alchemist
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Martial Arts (While appearances might lead some to believe him to be a brute, Armstrong is a very skilled fighter,Chapter 7 showing incredible agility and swiftness together with his superhuman strength which he combines in a boxing-inspired fighting style augmented by his alchemy), Alchemy and Weapon Creation (Armstrong's unique combat alchemy works by transmuting anything, such as debris, into weapons with a punch, that propels them against the enemy), Stealth Mastery (Is trained in tracking people, passing unnoticed despite his size)
Attack Potency: Building level physically (Broke Ed's automail with a single punch.Chapter 37 Can hurt Scar, who remarked on his incredible strength, and SlothChapter 95), higher with alchemy (Impaled Sloth, who's physically stronger than him, with alchemy)
Speed: Supersonic (Comparable to Scar, who remarked on Alex's impressive speed)
Lifting Strength: Class K (Stopped a tackle from Sloth, though the impact dislocated his shoulder)
Striking Strength: Building level (Can knock Sloth's teeth out with a punch)
Durability: Building level (Can take multiple hits from a serious Sloth)
Stamina: Superhuman (Could endure a brutal beatdown from Sloth even with a dislocated shoulder,Chapter 92 and fight at full effectiveness the second it was popped back in by an attack)
Range: Standard Melee Range; Tens of Meters with alchemy
Standard Equipment: Two metal gauntlets
Intelligence: Gifted (Despite his goofy behavior, Alex Armstrong is one of the best alchemists in Amestris, as he has passed the rigorous exams for becoming a State Alchemist, which would require great knowledge of chemistry and physics. Not only is he a great fighter, but a clever one, as shown when he tricked Scar into placing himself into a position where he could be sniped by Hawkeye. He does however appear to be slightly lacking in common sense when it comes to social interactions)
Weaknesses: Is a poor liarChapter 16
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