Gobber the Belch

* Battle for Berk
* How to Train Your Dragon

**Gobber the Belch** is a major character in the Valerix Franchise. He is a veteran warrior of the Hairy Hooligan Tribe, a blacksmith, and dragon dentist.

He is also Stoick's best friend, Ashley's father figure and Grump's rider.

## Official Description

**Gobber, 55, is Stoick's crass, opinionated friend and trusty right-hand man. In five years, he's gone from village blacksmith, forging weapons for dragon slaying, to building saddles for riding them. He even performs dragon dentistry!**
*Peace, as it turns out, is hard work and Gobber has seen the brunt of it, tasked with building dragon-friendly contraptions that make living with the beasts possible. As a result, Gobber seems constantly put upon, his complaints echoed only by Grump, his fussy lay-about dragon. Though outwardly curmudgeonly, Gobber is actually the most loyal and kindhearted Viking around — he just wouldn't want anyone to know it.*

## Personality

Gobber is a rather grouchy Viking with a snarky sense of humour. He has a tendency of cracking jokes and likes to claim to have never been defeated in battle. Nevertheless, Gobber has a kind heart and has a soft spot for those he cares about, and he uses this as an advantage to strengthening the complicated father-and-son relationship between Stoick and Hiccup.
Gobber is also Stoick's closest friend and advises the chief whenever he can. He also acts like a parent-figure towards Hiccup, taking the boy under his wing and offering advice whether it’s appreciated or not.

Gobber the Belch is a Viking known for his boisterous bellow and his unwavering bravery. During his glory days as a warrior, Gobber displayed remarkable courage in the fight against Berk’s dragon invaders, losing both his left leg and most of his right arm in battle. Gobber is a loyal companion and is willing to do anything for his village, even if it means risking his own life. Whether it’s giving advice or storming into battle, Gobber is not only a fearless Viking, but a devoted friend.

Gobber expresses belief in omens and superstition, such as trolls. He follows Gothi’s assessment of omens and potions closely, and, despite Berk's unification and acceptance of dragons, still harbours superstitious notions about them. Most notable is his aversion to Hobgobblers.

## Abilities, Skills, and Talents

Gobber has quite a few talents and abilities that make him and his advice useful to the people of Berk.

* **Intelligence**: Gobber's practical knowledge is quite good, as he figured out the gender of a yak without even looking closely at it, and knew why the farm animals were behaving strangely in “Animal House”. Teaching: Gobber used to teach the teens of Berk how to fight dragons, and also taught Hiccup everything he knew about forging. He also taught them to defend themselves in "Gem of a Different Color" and stressed from the beginning how the best weapon in combat will always be a shield. Healer: Gobber also had experience as a healer such as when he removed Scauldron poison from Mildew's butt in "Dragon Flower". He was also able to treat things such as taking a trap off Magnus' foot, and created a potion that gave Agnar his hair back, though the potion also upset his stomach in "Dragon Eye of the Beholder, Part 2". Strength: Gobber is shown to be very strong. After all, he used to forge heavy weapons and fight Dragons. He had shown that he can throw a kitchen knife at a tree to split in half in "Alvin and the Outcasts".

* **Forging**: Gobber is the blacksmith of the Hairy Hooligan Tribe, providing the town with weapons in order to fight the dragons. He later uses his blacksmithing abilities to make dragon saddles and mend injured dragons. Reading Gothi's Writing: Gobber, Hiccup, and Fishlegs are the only known Vikings who can read and understand Gothi's writings. Prosthetic Hand: Gobber has been seen to remove and replace his prosthetic hand with tools, such as a hook, axe, mace, brush, among others. He has so many, he has a storage device in his forge to mount them all.

* **Peg Leg**: In “No Bark, All Bite”, Gobber has a hidden blade stored inside his peg leg and uses it to cut the ropes. According to Gobber, Hiccup made it for him on his last birthday. Similar to Hiccup’s prosthetic leg, Gobber can take attacks which would be painful if his leg were real, such as when a Hobgobbler starts chewing on it in the third film. Senses: Gobber has a strong sense of smell. For example, he knew exactly how long ago the Teens had been in one spot in "Portrait of Hiccup as a Buff Man" by smelling the sand where their footprints were found.

* **Dragon Dentist and Doctor**: It was revealed in "Viking for Hire" that, ever since Hiccup made peace with the dragons, Gobber’s job as weapon forger was no longer needed. However, he is now the current dragon doctor and dentist of the tribe. As a dragon doctor, he can surprise others such as Fishlegs by using a feather on a dragon underbelly like a Gronckle so it would puke, relieving it from overeating.

* **Dragon Riding and Training**: The first time Gobber rode a dragon was when he and the Teens met his old arch-nemesis, the Boneknapper. The same dragon ended up giving them a ride back home. He has also been seen riding Hookfang in "Defiant One" and Flystorm in "We Are Family, Part 2". In the second film, he has a Hotburple named Grump. He also rode a baby Scuttleclaw despite them not listening to anyone. Speed and Agility: Though Gobber is peg-legged, he can move fast even though he is a heavy Viking. In the sequel, he is shown to became much slower, though he still managed to catch up with Stoick as he ran to save Valka from Drago's Bewilderbeast. Despite his lost limbs and body size, Gobber has demonstrated superior jumping skills and dexterity. And example is leaping away from pursuing foes in "Alvin and the Outcasts" where he springs from rocks and attains long distance and altitude.

* **Fighting Skills**: Gobber is a veteran combatant against both dragons and Vikings, which is shown when he overpowered multiple Outcasts, Berserkers, and Dragon Hunters. He was able to fight off young Whispering Deaths with his prosthetic hammer and a shield. Gobber was more than capable in fighting Ryker Grimborn one-on-one, though he stated Ryker had better moves in "Last Auction Heroes". He was also able to hold his ground against Ragnar the Rock for some time before being temporarily knocked down.

* **Carpentry**: In addition to blacksmithing and leather crafting, Gobber is also a proficient carpenter. Specifically, he is able to craft figurines by whittling and other skills. He is seen whittling a duck in "How to Start a Dragon Academy". According to To Berk and Beyond!, he also has a side hobby crafting Dragon Racing figurines after Dragon Racing became popular.

* **Musician**: Gobber is shown to be able to play the panpipes well in "The Terrible Twos". He remarks that he used to be in a band and played the panpipes in it. He is also seen singing folk-type songs throughout the Franchise, such as the "I'm a Viking Song", and "For the Dancing and the Dreaming".