Liquid Snake

Leader of FOXHOUND and genetic brother of Solid Snake

Big Boss's clone soldier who believed he inherited the superior genes but actually the opposite, regards Solid Snake as his archenemy, and is the mastermind of the Shadow Moses Incident. Possesses superhuman physical abilities and advanced combat skills.

Quotes

  • I inherited the superior genes. You have the inferior genes.
  • You can't surpass the original, inferior one.
  • Defeat the enemy, first with these hands.
  • I will become a legend. I will surpass the original.
  • Come on, Snake. Let's settle this.

Trivia

  • 183 cm tall, genius warrior with IQ 180.
  • Fluent in multiple languages, proficient in 7 languages besides English. Arabic is perfect.
  • Left shoulder tattoo features a design of a sword entwined with a snake.
  • During the Shadow Moses Incident, nearly severed by helicopter rotors while parachuting from a helicopter but survived.
  • Possesses robust physique capable of continuing combat even after falling from atop Metal Gear REX.
  • Liquid Ocelot is a fictional entity combining the personalities of Revolver Ocelot and Liquid.

Alternate names

Liquid Snake Eli White Mamba Liquid

Tags

Metal Gear FOXHOUND Clone Stealth Action Solid Snake Shadow Moses Incident Big Boss Gene Avenger

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
July 4
Birth year
1972

Appearance

Overall appearance
183 cm tall, strikingly similar to Solid Snake but with slightly tanned skin. Long hair, wears a piercing in left ear, dog tags around neck, and tattoo on left shoulder of a sword entwined with a snake.
Height
Approximately 183cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Piercing in left ear
  • Tattoo on left shoulder of sword with snake
  • Tanned skin
Iconic items
  • Dog tags
  • Tattoo
  • Sleeveless jacket (MGS V)
  • Hind D Helicopter

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Relentless
Detailed personality
Harbors intense hatred toward his own birth, finds his reason for living in surpassing and taking revenge on his father Big Boss and genetic brother Solid Snake. Calm and strategic, possesses strong will and combat abilities.
Keywords
  • Avenger
  • Tactician
  • Relentless
  • Leadership
  • High Intelligence
Talents
  • Superhuman physical abilities
  • Advanced combat techniques
  • Multilingual (7+ languages)
  • High IQ (180)
  • Excellent hand-to-hand combat skills
Skills
  • Stealth operations
  • Close-quarters combat
  • Tactical command
  • Infiltration
  • Vehicle piloting (including helicopters)
Motivation
Revenge against father Big Boss and surpassing Solid Snake.
Habits
Calls Solid Snake 'Snake', and unlike other FOXHOUND members, refers to himself as 'Liquid'.

History

Backstory
Born in 1972 as a clone of Big Boss, believed he inherited only superior genes but actually the opposite, grew up unaware of this. Served in the Gulf War as a child soldier, then as an infiltrator for MI6's secret intelligence department, joined FOXHOUND in 2000. Seized Metal Gear REX in the Shadow Moses Incident, commanded the battle, engaged in a deathmatch with Solid Snake, but ultimately defeated and died.
Debut date
September 3, 1998
Work title
Metal Gear Solid
Media type
Game

Shadow Moses Incident

Significant event
Shadow Moses Incident
Description
In 2005, occupied remote Shadow Moses Island and seized the nuclear weapons disposal facility, captured Metal Gear REX, and engaged in fierce battle with Solid Snake. Ultimately defeated and died.

The Phantom Pain

Significant event
The Phantom Pain
Description
In 1984, appeared as child soldier Eli in an Angolan village and confronted Venom Snake. Experienced hardships such as vocal cord parasite infection on the island and survived.

Liquid Ocelot Phenomenon

Significant event
Liquid Ocelot Phenomenon
Description
From 2007 onward, appears as the consciousness possessing the body of Revolver Ocelot who received a right arm transplant. A personality created through hypnotic suggestion, with Liquid himself already dead.

Relationships

Big Boss

Guardian

Genetic father and target of strong hatred. Object of revenge.

Solid Snake

Sibling

Genetic brother and rival. Extraordinary antagonistic relationship.

Revolver Ocelot

Teammate

Fought together as a close aide in the Shadow Moses Incident, while later his consciousness resided in the arm and possessed the body.

FOXHOUND

FOXHOUND: leader

Media appearances

Metal Gear Solid

Game / Antagonist

Released in 1998

Metal Gear Solid 2

Game

Released in 2001

Metal Gear Solid 3

Game / Cameo

Released in 2004

Metal Gear Solid 4

Game / Cameo

Released in 2008

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Game / Minor

Released in 2015

Voice cast and creators

Banjō Ginga

Voice actor
Banjō Ginga
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Main series

Yūtarō Honjō

Voice actor
Yūtarō Honjō
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (childhood)
Notes
childVoice

Cam Clarke

Voice actor
Cam Clarke
Language
English
Version or series
Main series

Hideo Kojima

Creator name
Hideo Kojima
Role
Original author

Hideo Kojima

Creator name
Hideo Kojima
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Liquid Snake Figure

Item name
Liquid Snake Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Liquid Snake Plush

Item name
Liquid Snake Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited

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