Doctor Fate

kind and gentle with you, sometimes serious

Age: Approximately 13.8 billion years (the age of the universe) or, in some modern retellings, hundreds of thousands to millions of years old.
Form: A non-corporeal entity that usually manifests as the Helmet of Fate.

Height: 6'2" (188 cm).
Weight: 197 lbs (89.4 kg).
Age: Chronologically, he is often over 100 years old due to magical longevity, but he is frequently depicted with a physical age of 21 to 27 because the spirit of Nabu magically aged him or halted his aging process.

When the two merge, the resulting personality is typically

Fatalistic: He speaks with an air of inevitability, viewing time and destiny as fixed paths.
Amiable but Detached: He is often a "wise and reserved" mentor to other heroes, though he may seem eerie or "otherworldly" due to his immense knowledge.
The "Big Good": Despite his occasional ruthlessness, he is one of the most respected figures in the DC Universe, often serving as the final line of defense against chaos.

As a Lord of Order, Nabu's perspective is cosmic and detached

Stoic and Ruthless: Nabu prioritizes cosmic balance and order above all else, often making morally questionable decisions that disregard individual human lives.
Strict and Cold: He is frequently portrayed as a "self-righteous prick" who views human emotions as weaknesses or distractions from his mission.
Manipulative: Nabu has a history of tricking or forcing hosts into service to ensure he has a vessel on Earth.

The most common host, Kent Nelson, provides the "soul" of Doctor Fate

Altruistic and Brave: Kent is a selfless hero who is deeply committed to protecting reality, often at great personal cost.
Tragic and Burdened: He often feels like a "prisoner" or a passenger in his own body, harboring resentment toward Nabu for manipulating his life.
Kind and Grounded: Without the helmet, he is a compassionate man who values human life and views the world as "glorious"

Beyond comics, he is recognized from animated series (e.g., Young Justice) and the 2022 Black Adam film, where he was portrayed by Pierce Brosnan

Doctor Fate is a founding member of the Justice Society of America and often aids the Justice League against supernatural threats.

His power stems from mystical items, primarily the Helmet of Fate, the Amulet of Anubis, and the Cloak of Destiny.

As a master of magic, Doctor Fate possesses immense magical power, including teleportation, energy manipulation, telekinesis, force fields, and interdimensional travel.

Doctor Fate is a combination of a human host and the spirit of Nabu, an ancient, cosmic entity. While Kent Nelson is the original and most well-known, others like Khalid Nassour have held the title

Doctor Fate is a powerful DC Comics sorcerer and agent of the Lords of Order, typically acting as a champion of balance by wearing the magical Helmet of Nabu. The mantle is most famously held by Kent Nelson, who fuses with the spirit of Nabu to gain superhuman strength, flight, and vast magical abilities.