Black Panther (Marvel Comics)

## Summary

**T'Challa** aka the **Black Panther** is the head of state for the African nation of Wakanda, the most technologically advanced country on Earth. In this role, he was the King/Chieftain, religious leader, and commander-in-chief all rolled into one. He was also considered among the top intellects in the world. Using Wakanda's advanced Vibranium technology and his own abilities and fortune, he pledged his life to the service of all humankind.

## Powers and Stats

**Tier:** **8-A**, **higher** as King of the Dead. Up to **5-B** with Preparation and Technology

**Name:** T'Challa, Black Panther

**Origin:** Marvel Comics

**Gender:** Male

**Age:** Likely 30s or 40s

**Classification:** Human, King of Wakanda, Avenger, King of the Dead

**Powers and Abilities:** Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Enhanced Senses, Master Martial Artist, Genius Intelligence, Summoning, Teleportation (via suit), Invisibility (via suit), Forcefield Creation (via suit), Attack Reflection (via suit), Sleep Inducement (via suit), Durability Negation (via daggers), Energy Manipulation (via daggers), Flight (via jetpack), Durability Negation and limited Soul Manipulation by creating spirit spear, Pressure Point Strikes, Vehicular Mastery, Chi Manipulation, Sealing and Magic, Absorption, Non-Physical Interaction, Electricity Manipulation, Illusion Creation with Holograms, Technology Manipulation, Stealth Mastery, Hacking via Kimoyo Card, and Light Manipulation, Resistance to Magic and Diseases (via improved immunity), Mind Manipulation, Poison Manipulation, Sound Manipulation, Cold Temperature, Electricity Manipulation, and Magnetism Manipulation | Same as before plus Matter Manipulation and Forcefield Creation with Preparation, Magnetism Manipulation and Resistance to Empathic Manipulation via Man Without Fear Gear, Teleportation and Time Manipulation with King Solomon's Frogs

**Attack Potency:** **Multi-City Block Level** (On par with Captain America. Fought Wolverine. Far superior to Karnak. Stronger than Deadpool), **higher** as King of the Dead (Received combined power and knowledge of all Black Panthers who have ever lived). Up to **Planet Level** with Preparation and Technology (Can harm Iron Man, Amadeus Cho Hulk and Namor)

**Speed:** **Transonic** running speed. **Relativistic+** combat and reaction speed (Comparable to Captain America. Dodged a glider thrown by the Hulk in a microsecond. Can react to hits from Grim Reaper, who is this fast)

**Lifting Strength:** **Class 50** (Comparable to Captain America. Stopped a charging elephant and 5-ton rhino)

**Striking Strength:** **Multi-City Block Level**. Up to **Planet Level** with Preparation and Technology

**Durability:** **Multi-City Block Level** (Took hits from Captain America. Daredevil was "took weak to do any harm" to him), **far higher** with Panther Habit. Up to **Planet Level** with Preparation and Technology

**Stamina:** Superhuman (Can fight at peak exertion for 13 hours)

**Range:** Standard melee range. Several meters with gauntlets. At least dozens of meters with daggers

**Standard Equipment:** Suit of Vibranium-coated armour, including retractable claws made out of Antarctic Vibranium capable of dissolving any other metal on contact, even Adamantium, Vibranium Energy Daggers, which can become intangible, negate durability, and can be set to shock mode. Flash marbles, explosive marbles. Vibranium Microweave Mesh, Various magical artifacts.

* **Panther Habit:** As chieftain of the Wakandan Panther Clan, the ruler is crowned with a ceremonial regalia in the form of a Vibranium laced panther habit. T'Challa received this crown-like garb after being judged by the Panther Goddess. This uniform can absorb vibrations via its Vibranium lacing. It also can negate and/or lessen powerful kinetic based attacks such as bullets shots, penetrating blades, and normally crushing blows. The lenses in the mask cut glare and enhance the Panther's natural night vision. It also allows him to see in infrared and other visual spectra. The suit features cloaking technology, Counter Frequency Grenades, Binding Foil, Anti-Metal Claws, Wrist Mounted Blasters, Energy-Dampening Boots, Glider Wings, Teleportation Device, Hard-Light Shielding, Energised Gauntlets, a communicator and Kimoyo AI.
* **Optional Equipment:**
	+ Man Without Fear Gear
	+ King Solomon's Frogs

**Intelligence:** Extraordinary Genius (Among the top 10 smartest men on the planet. Has PhD in physics from Oxford University. Brilliant inventor. Extremely skilled tactician and strategist. Has the skills to run a powerful nation. Master of almost all martial arts styles. Great gymnast and acrobat. Skilled hunter and tracker. Has many years of direct fighting experience against all kinds of foes. At least as smart as Tony Stark, who considers him and Reed the smartest people he knows. Stated to be the 8th smartest man on Earth. Created a techno jungle under Wakanda and a device that dampens psionic abilities. Has contingency plan against Galactus)

**Weaknesses:** None Notable