Solid Snake

Solid Snake is a legendary infiltrator and central protagonist of the Metal Gear series. A clone of Big Boss, he undertakes missions against nuclear-equipped Metal Gear weapons and conspiracies controlling global conflict.

Solid Snake's loyalties and development in Metal Gear

Snake is cynical, disciplined, compassionate beneath a hardened exterior, and resistant to being treated as a weapon or genetic destiny. He excels at stealth, firearms, close-quarters combat, survival, sabotage, and tactical improvisation.

Solid Snake's powers, allies, and character growth

His relationships with Otacon, Colonel Campbell, Meryl, Liquid Snake, and Big Boss shape his rejection of inherited ideology and his final pursuit of peace.