A sword-wielding mutant in possession of a powerful suit of armor, Silver Samurai has often tangled with Wolverine as the bodyguard of Madame Hydra, and later an occasional mercenary.
Powers and Abilities[]
Tachyon Field: Ability to generate a tachyon energy field from within his body. Though he can focus this energy through anything, he typically focuses this field through his sword; allowing it to cut through almost any substance.
Abilities[]
- Martial Arts: The Silver Samurai is a master of Kenjutsu, the art of wielding a katana, and is an expert in the art of Bushido, the history and customs of the samurai class. He is also a highly skilled grandmaster of the Japanese martial arts such as Jujutsu/Aikijujutsu, Karate Do, Bujutsu, Kenjutsu, Iaijutsu, Tantojutsu (knife-fighting), Ninjutsu, Kyujutsu (Samurai Archery on or off horsback), Bajutsu (horsemanship), and Samurai strategy and tactics.
Equipment[]
Ken's samurai armor is silver in color and light enough to not hamper his mobility. The armor weighs 60 lbs (27 kg).
Weapons[]
Katana. In particular Ken has used the Muramasa. He also uses throwing weapons such as Kunai (Daggers), Tanto (Combat Knife shaped like a very small Katana) and Shuriken.