Hunter x Hunter • About Character

Transmuter Status: Alive Affiliation: Zoldyck Family Assassin

Age 12–13 (anime)

First Appearance Hunter Exam Arc

Notable Ability Godspeed (Kanmuru)

Friends Gon, Kurapika, Leorio, Alluka.

Overview

Killua Zoldyck is a prodigious Transmuter from the infamous Zoldyck family of assassins. Despite his dark upbringing, Killua chooses friendship and freedom over his family’s legacy. Quick-witted and fiercely loyal, he balances Gon’s optimism with sharp instincts and deadly skill.

His assassin-honed skills, lightning speed, and sharp intellect make him one of the most formidable young Hunters of his generation.

Nen & Abilities

Godspeed (Kanmuru) — His ultimate technique combining Whirlwind (automatic speed reflexes) and Speed of Lightning (conscious high-speed movement).

Lightning Palm — Delivers an electric shock to paralyze opponents.

Thunderbolt — Emits a burst of electricity that can stun multiple targets at once.

Assassin Techniques — Silent movement, incredible strength, claws for piercing, and resistance to toxins.

Superhuman Speed & Reflexes — Considered one of the fastest characters of his age.

Immense Resistance to Electricity — From Zoldyck training, allowing him to use lightning-based Nen.

Yo-Yo Combat — Uses heavy yo-yos as deadly weapons, enhanced with his Nen.

Quote

“I’ll protect Gon with my life.”

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