| “ | Karlof used to be aeronautical engineer back in Metalonia. Work on Roto Jets. | „ |
| ~ Karlof. |
Karlof is the current Elemental Master of Metal and a supporting character in LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu.
He is voiced by Scott McNeil who voices Rattrap, Dinobot, and Silverbolt in Beast Wars.
History
Karlof is the current Elemental Master of Metal, as well as former aeronautical engineer in Metalonia, and a contestant in the Tournament of Elements. A brutish and often arrogant man, Karlof thought the Tournament would be entertaining, but he quickly started a rivalry with Kai, who ultimately defeated him during the first round. He was then forced to work in Chen's noodle factory, where he befriended Cole. Together, they built a Roto Jet and successfully escaped from the factory. Karlof and the other Elemental Masters sabotaged Chen's plans to hold all the elements for himself but failed to prevent his followers from becoming fake Anacondrai.
The Elemental Masters united and faced the Anacondrai warriors at the Corridor of Elders. Despite their best efforts, they were overpowered by their adversaries until Garmadon sacrificed himself to curse Chen's army.
Months later, Nadakhan imprisoned Karlof and the other Elemental Masters in the Djinn Blade. After Jay made his final wish, recent events were erased and he was freed. Not long after, Karlof was captured by the Vermillion and forced to help construct a machine for their masters. Eventually, he was freed from captivity by the ninja.
After the supposed demise of the original ninja, Lloyd recruited Karlof and many others into a new team in a bid to resist Lord Garmadon's oppressive rule.
Physical Appearance
Karlof has black eyebrows, a mustache, and a beard. He also wears a black samurai helmet and silver shoulder armor, with a metal symbol printed on his black torso and plain black legs.
Personality
Initially introduced as a competitive, headstrong fighter in the Tournament of Elements, Karlof was arrogant and dismissive of others, particularly rivals like Kai. Despite his rough demeanor, he respects the rules of combat and accepts defeat honorably. After bonding with Cole in Chen's noodle factory, Karlof developed a softer side, showing deep friendship and a desire for allies.
He speaks in the third person and has limited vocabulary, often referring to himself as "Karlof" (e.g., "Karlof is not happy"). Ultimately, Karlof evolved from a selfish competitor to a brave defender, returning in later seasons to help the Resistance.
Abilities
Karlof using ferrokinesis.
- Ferrokinesis/Metallokinesis - Karlof can create, shape, manipulate, and generate metal, which can be malleable, fusible, and ductile. He can possibly control and turn into any type of metal (iron, steel, mercury, etc.) and even create metal constructs.
- Ferrokinetic Mimicry - Karlof is able to turn himself entirely into metal.
- Enhanced Strength - When Karlof is turned into metal, his strength is increased.
- Enhanced Durability/Resistance - This augments Karlof's durability, increasing his resistance to attacks and other elemental powers.
- Tough/Hard/Invincible Skin - Karlof's enhanced durability makes their skin tough and hard, possibly making it invincible.
- Enhanced Endurance - Karlof can endure many attacks when he is turned into metal.
- Deflection - When Karlof is turned into metal, he iscapable of deflecting attacks, normally projectiles or blunt force, away from themselves, as shown when Chen deflected Lloyd's green Energy balls in "The Forgotten Element."
- Energy Deflection/Immunity - Karlof can easily deflect energy, possibly making them immune to it.
- Size Enhancement - When Karlof is turned into metal, they slightly grow in size.
- Ferrokinetic Mimicry - Karlof is able to turn himself entirely into metal.
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