Magneto

Photo sourced from a highlight reel of a Magneto maquette by Sideshow Toys, picture and product owned by them

## Overview

### Name

Magnus Eisenhardt (legally changed from Erik Magnus Lehnsherr)

### Relatives

Magda Eisenhardt (wife, deceased)Quicksilver (son, estranged)

Scarlet Witch (daugter, estranged)

Polaris (daughter, estranged)

### Affiliations

Quiet Council of Krakoa (founding member and leader)Acolytes (formerly)

### Base of Operations

Krakoa, Pacific Ocean; formerly Genosha, Indian Ocean; Asteroid M, Earth Orbit; Savage Land, Antartica; Haifa, Israel

## Portrayal

### My Ideal Voice Actor

David Hemblen

> "*When I was a boy I saw men executed. Women and children. Each night I swore to myself 'Never again!*"
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**Magneto** (born **Erik Lehnsherr, now Magnus Eisenhardt**) is a mutant with the power to manipulate and generate extremely powerful electromagnetic fields. Having lost his own family to senseless violence, Magneto strives to create a world in which no mutant must suffer as he has. Magnus sees humanity as not only genetically inferior to mutants (whom he refers to as homo superior), but as incapable of co-existing peacefully with mutantkind, due to their history of treating those who are different with contempt and violence.

## Personality

Due to having suffered extreme bigotry all his life (just like his parents and his grandparents before him), Magnus has deep psychological scars. Sadly, these experiences have made him so much like those who hurt him in his youth: a man unwilling to see the good in some due to who they are.

Magneto is completely devoted to the protection and survival of mutantkind, seeing everything else as of secondary concern; this has lead him to neglect being the father all three of his children needed, due to his single-mindedness. There is no number of human lives he won't sacrifice, no act he won't commit, and no length to which he won't go to ensure mutantkind thrives. So devoted to the cause, that Magnus would sacrifice himself and everything he holds dear if it meant the certainty of mutants thriving on Earth. This has lead him to commit acts some consider even worse than what he's experienced, all to protect mutants.

Magnus is an extremely charasmatic person, always displaying a clean and proper demeanor and could be very suave, charming, and affable when he was required to be.

Due to the loss of his parents in a bombing (as well as the fact that his grandparents died in the Holocaust and that his parents were raised in concentration camps), Magnus is convinced that humanity will never accept mutants into society in any meaningful way; the history of mankind oppressing those who deviate from the norm and current oppression of all has also played a key role in this mindset. This has lead him to believe that mutants are superior to humans in every way (even referring to them as *homo superior*), as well as consider it his duty to create a peaceful future for all mutants.

Of all his relationships, his bond with Charles Xavier has proven to be the most complex. First meeting each other at a Nuremberg psychiatric hospital for Holocaust victims after World War II, the two instantly formed a close friendship (bordering on brotherhood) based around their desire to protect mutantkind. Even when Xavier realized Magnus's true beliefs (that if decisive action isn't taken to ensure mutants' survival a Holocaust-like event will occur), they still possessed a mutual respect for the other's passion and drive, as well as their powers. However, Erik attempt to murder the Nazi loyalists who invaded their hospital lead to the two parting ways; despite this, Erik did believe he could one day reunite with his old friend. Only after Magnus accidentally crippled Xavier did the two come to the heartbreaking realization that they could never reconcile their differences. The two have since then faced each other reluctantly on countless occasions, saddened by the prospect of fighting someone once so close to them but unwilling to compromise their values.

His relationship with his kids are similarly complex.

Magneto is known for possessing a potent (albeit understated) rage to him. This rage most often manifests itself in episodes of mental breakdowns and depression, but occasionally through flairs in his powers.

However, for all his faults, Magnus does have good in him. Though he does seek to create a world in which mutants reign supreme over humanity, he does not see himself as above the rest of mutantkind, nor does he have any desire to rule such a world: instead, he believes that all mutants deserve a say in their future. In addition, he holds no biases against any mutant regardless of their appearances, powers, or history, as he sees them all as beautiful people who deserve more than what the world gives them; he is unwilling to use any mutant allied with him as a pawn, and values them like his own family. Similarly, he does not hate all humans, as he is sympathetic to those who have suffered any oppression in their lives due to something outside their control (not exclusively minorities), and will spare such individuals from his wrath; however, he still considers the two species as wholly different and unable to coexist. He is fully willing to put aside his differences with Xavier's X-Men and work with them should it be in the greater good of mutantkind.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

**Magnetokinesis:** Magneto possesses the mutant power to manipulate the electromagnetic fields around him: most commonly he uses said control to manipulate ferrous metals and achieve a variety of effects. Magneto draws his powers from Earth's magnetic field, and can affect multiple continents with his abilities at full strength. Moreover, he can use his magnetic powers in ways more than just manipulating metal.

### Weaknesses

* **Physical Condition:** Magneto's ability to wield his superhuman powers effectively is dependent upon his physical condition. When severely injured, his body is unable to withstand the strain of manipulating magnetic energy. When his powers are not at their peak, he also appears to have greater difficulty utilizing his magnetism for great feats. He is also susceptible to physical and mental fatigue that can ultimately affect his ability to adequately use his powers, especially if he overuses or extends them in a short amount of time.
	+ **Glass Cannon:** It should also be noted that despite his incredible powers, Magnus is physically on par with normal humans. As such, he is as vulnerable to damage as they are, a fact somewhat mitigated by his shocking athleticism and body armor.
* **Arrogance:** Despite his wisdom, Magnus does have a tendency to underestimate his opponents (this is particularly damaging for non-mutants) and overestimate his own abilities in fights. Though he usually comes out fine, this can lead to him overlooking key factors and making blatant mistakes most others would not.

## Equipment

### Weapons

* Magneto tends to rely on his mutant powers for offense; however, he does has some experience with traditional firearms and explosives.

### Transportation

* Magneto normally flies under his own power; however, he's also used the X-Men Blackbird when allied with them and other vehicles.

### Other Equipment

* **Magneto's Helmet:** The helmet Magnus wears is of his own design, and is used to protect himself from telepathic manipulation and telekinetic influence.
* **Magneto's Costume:** Sewn by Magneto himself, Magnus's suit is worn whenever he enters battle or is in the public eye; its bright colors serve to highlight the dominance of himself and mutants over humanity. The costume also serves as protection for Magnus should he be unable to shield himself, being bullet and flame-resistant.

## Gallery

A young Magnus watching his family taken by the NazisA young Magnus alongside Charles Xavier in IsraelMagnus and Charles arguing over their differing philosophiesMagneto early on in his career
## Notes

* I know his name in TAS was Erik Lensherr, but I decided to change it as a way to differentiate this from the movies; besides, I don't think it's unrealistic that Magneto would change his name considering his being a fugitive.
* I added the link showing him in COTA because I think it's important for Magnus' powers to be visualized in an interesting way. The X-Men movies get some flack for his powers looking like generic telekinesis, but I don't think the show was a massive improvement with its generic energy blasts and yellow waves. Capcom did a great job visualizing his powers in a way that made his abilities clear to viewers while still being very intricate and unique, so I wanted to borrow from their work.
	+ Speaking of his power set, I wanted to address an issue I have with his 616 counterpart. His main power is magnetokinesis, but he can also manipulate electricity, light, open wormholes, and even gravity? I feel like the scope has been made overly wide and complicated, but without any real purpose or reason. For this I wanted to refine them as best I could: I see Magneto as a living electromagnet, so all his powers should be based in either magnetism or electricity. I also know that Magneto's powers have a long and extensive history, so I wanted to honor that by including as many powers as I could that fit into those two categories.
* The helmet never protected him from telepathy in the show, but I don't think it's impossible to suggest Magnus redesigned it to do so.
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