Battle Beast

Thokk, better known as Battle Beast, is a supporting character in Invincible, debuting from Season 1 and onwards.

He is a legendary Dornian warrior driven by an insatiable desire to find worthy opponents who can grant him a glorious death in battle. His unyielding thirst for conflict led him to Earth, where he met and fought Invincible and the Guardians of the Globe. During the conflict, he devastated his opponents, including nearly killing Monster Girl and Invincible. In the end, he deemed them inadequate and departed the planet. Shortly after, he was imprisoned by the Viltrum Empire, but nearly a year later, he was liberated by Allen the Alien to unite with the Coalition of Planets in their effort to ultimately defeat the Empire in exchange for battling the strongest Viltrumites.

Battle Beast is a tall, powerfully built humanoid alien with striking lion-like features. His entire body is covered in white fur, and his mane is styled into French braids on both sides of his head. He wears a black leotard accented with red shoulder pads, black arm warmers, red toeless boots, and matching gloves. Completing his look is a distinctive belt adorned with a checkered red and yellow pattern. He is most likely of the same species as Mokk, as suggested by their shared leonine, feline-like appearance.

Battle Beast is a fierce, relentless leonine warrior driven by an insatiable, exhilarating thirst for worthy combat. Proud and arrogant, he views most inferior opponents as beneath his level, often showing disdain and cruelty toward those he deems weak or unworthy of facing his raw might. His brutal and ferociously efficient fighting style displays superior strength and tactical prowess, intimidating even the most formidable foes. Battle Beast's passion for battle borders on being obsessive, even nigh suicidal, as he yearns for a true warrior's death at the hands of a worthy, superior adversary.

But beneath his savage exterior lies a complex personality marked by a strict personal code of honor. He respects strength above all and refuses to waste his time or kill those he considers insignificant, believing there is no honor in killing "insects." Battle Beast takes dark pleasure in combat and pain, demonstrated by unsettling moments such as licking his opponent's blood or mockingly offering "mercy" to those he despices. His arrogance and sadistic humor manifest in condescending insults and malevolent grins, making him both terrifying and cruel.

While mostly solitary and savage, Battle Beast can form temporary alliances if they lead to battles worthy of his strength. His impatience and eagerness for combat are evident, as shown when he begrudgingly partners with Allen to hunt Viltrumite warriors. Even in extreme adversity, such as fighting in the vacuum of space, he fights on with relentless fury, embodying a warrior who values ​​glory, strength, and honor above all else.

Battle Beasts' only goal to this day still remains in the everlasting quest that he embarks on in fighting and dying to a mightier adversary in battle who can uplift the curse that was bestowed upon him by the Gods of Dorne.

Little is known about Battle Beast's life. His real name is Thokk and is a space traveling fighter who wants nothing more to fight worthy opponents. Sometime ago, he left his home planet and never returned, leaving his people unaware of his whereabouts. Battle Beast especially sought to fight Viltrumites since their empire were a scourge on the universe and committed terrible crimes to his home planet.

Dornian Physiology: Battle Beast is a Dornian, who displays ferocity and a level of physical might that not many other species have. Superhuman Strength: Battle Beast possesses overwhelming physical strength, rivaling and in some cases surpassing powerful Viltrumites in raw power. Often wielding an enormous mace with staggering speed and precision, he demonstrates a brutal combination of strength and skill in combat. In his first appearance on Earth, Battle Beast effortlessly defeated several prominent heroes. He overwhelmed Titan multiple times and nearly killed an adrenaline-empowered Invincible, prior to Invincible's formal GDA training, by striking him in the chest and stomach in one debilitating hit with his massive mace. When confronted by the new Guardians of the Globe, Battle Beast further showcased his strength and dominance. Monster Girl, despite her sneak attack and powerful blows landed, was swiftly overpowered and nearly killed when Battle Beast smashed her skull between two large rocks. Later, after being imprisoned by the Viltrumites and subsequently released by Allen the Alien, Battle Beast clashed with two Viltrumite soldiers. He kicked one aside with ease and engaged the other in a ferocious battle. In just a few blows, he made the Viltrumite bleed, an impressive feat considering their resilience. Their battle continued into the vacuum of space, where Battle Beast ultimately tore the Viltrumite apart, with the plethora of remains later seen floating, brutally dismembered. During the Viltrumite Cataclysm, Battle Beast fought several Viltrumites, overpowering Thula, Kregg and another unnamed Viltrumite, only being defeated by Thragg. Nigh-Invulnerability: Battle Beast possesses extraordinary levels of durability, enabling him to withstand significant physical damage during combat. He has endured attacks from the new Guardians of the Globe and sustained injuries while fighting a Viltrumite executioner, yet remained capable of continuing the battle. He also survived exposure to the vacuum of space while in a hibernation-like state, later awakening unharmed upon rescue after his encounter with a Viltrumite. Superhuman Stamina: Battle Beast exhibits exceptional stamina, allowing him to continue fighting at full capacity for extended periods without visible fatigue. He has demonstrated the ability to endure prolonged engagements against multiple opponents, including the new Guardians of the Globe, while maintaining his offensive output and combat effectiveness. He only ceases fighting when external circumstances prevent him from continuing, rather than due to exhaustion. Superhuman Speed ​​and Reflexes: Battle Beast has demonstrated the speed and reflexes to keep up with a Viltrumite in combat and surpass most superhumans on Earth. Superhuman Lung Capacity: Battle Beast is able to hold his breath and continue to fight a Viltrumite soldier in the vacuum of space and even enter a state of hibernation while frozen until rescued. Claws and Fangs: Battle Beast's natural weaponry is incredibly durable and razor-sharp, capable of piercing and tearing through the tough skin and flesh of Viltrumites, beings known for their near-invulnerability. Superhuman Senses: Battle Beast possesses senses far beyond than what humans can hear, see, or smell. Battle Beast can see in the darkest areas and can easily notice anyone who tries to sneak-attack him.

Mace Proficiency: Battle Beast is incredibly skilled in using his mace, pummeling foes with ease. Weapons Mastery: Battle Beast possesses great skill and expert prowess in using all types of melee weapons. Swords, Hammers, Maces, etc. Master Combatant: Battle Beast's combat prowess is extraordinary. He's trained in all fighting systems, and moves with exceptional efficiency, swiftly neutralizing opponents. Even when facing foes of comparable size and/or strength, he instinctively anticipates their tactics and overwhelms them with a relentless, precise barrage of attacks. Despite lacking the ability to fly, Battle Beast was able to engage a Viltrumite executioner and hold his own, even when the the fight continued in space, eventually tearing the Viltrumite to shreds. When equipped with a jetpack and breathing apparatus, Battle Beast overpowered several Viltrumites during the Viltrum cataclysm, only being defeated by Thragg, who quickly destroyed his jetpack and breathing gear with a swift counterattack. Very similar to Conquest, Battle Beasts best display of beating his opponents is through his nigh unmatched raw power and extreme brutishness. He's the 2nd most skilled combatant in the universe. Intuitive Aptitude: Battle Beast is capable of learning through impressive intuition, as he easily noticed Monster Girl's child-appearance even when she was in her superhuman form, assuming he did not see her transform when she and the others bursted through the wall. Moreover, Battle Beast was capable of learning and adapting to Robot's quick and evasive fighting style, allowing for swift victory in the particular conflict.