Silva Zoldyck - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

“As the head of the Zoldyck family, that is my duty.”
“For the family, be stronger than anyone else.”

Trivia

The Zoldyck family is a prestigious lineage that has produced assassins for generations.
Silva subjects Killua to harsh training and education.
Details of his Nen abilities are not deeply discussed in the series, but he possesses extremely high prowess.

Alternate names

Silva Zoldyck シルバゾルディック家長

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Tall and dignified man. Hair streaked with white, with eyebrows and a beard. Stern yet composed demeanor.
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Silver
Distinguishing features: Hair streaked with white

Has eyebrows and beard
Iconic items: Zoldyck family traditional weapons

Full set of assassination tools

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Calm and composed
Detailed personality: Places extreme importance on family; calm and strict, shows no compromise toward family or missions. Acts faithfully according to his beliefs to protect the clan.
Keywords: Calm

Strict

Sense of responsibility

Family-oriented

Master of assassination techniques
Talents: High combat ability

Excellent Nen user

Outstanding assassination skills

Strategic leadership
Skills: Martial arts

Weapon usage

Infiltration and assassination

Practical Nen instruction
Motivation: Prosperity and strengthening of the Zoldyck family, protection of the family, and maintenance of the family name.

History

Backstory: Leader of the Zoldyck family, one of the world's premier assassin families, and father of Killua and Illumi. Highly skilled as an assassin and active as a Hunter. Instills strict discipline for the sake of the family and upholds the clan's traditions.
Work title: HUNTER×HUNTER
Media type: Manga

Killua's Training and Education

Significant event: Killua's Training and Education
Description: Teaches Killua Nen abilities and martial arts, raising him as the clan's successor.

Relations with the Mafia

Significant event: Relations with the Mafia
Description: Negotiates with the Mafia in Yorknew City and devises countermeasures against the Phantom Troupe.

Participation in Chimera Ant Extermination

Significant event: Participation in Chimera Ant Extermination
Description: Joins the extermination team and battles powerful enemies.

Support for Killua in Greed Island arc

Significant event: Support for Killua in Greed Island arc
Description: Provides remote support to Killua and Gon, conducting intelligence activities.

Relationships

キルア＝ゾルディック

Child

His son, raised with strict but deep affection.

ゼノ＝ゾルディック

Sibling

Brother, and they sometimes cooperate.

クラピカ

Ally

Cooperated in dealings with the Mafia and Phantom Troupe in Yorknew City.

イルミ＝ゾルディック

Family

Brother of his son, with deep ties as part of the clan.

Zoldyck Family

Zoldyck Family: leader

Media appearances

HUNTER×HUNTER

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 1998

HUNTER×HUNTER (1999 Anime)

Anime / Supporting

1999 TV Series

HUNTER×HUNTER (2011 Anime)