Benn Beckman is one of the strongest characters in the series "One Piece" by Eiichiro Oda, being the right-hand man under the Red-Haired Pirates of the great Yonko captain called "Red-Haired" Shanks. Due to his high intelligence, fighting power, and leadership, Benn Beckman is an important person in the crew's dynamics and, by extension, the very fabric of the series. In important moments, he shows his worth within the world of pirates.
Appearance
Benn Beckman is the type of person who, when seen, appears serious and intimidating. He is a shot-haired, tall, muscular, and greying guy of grim, severe look. His typical dress consists of a blue-colored shirt and dark trousers along with something like a bandana worn over his head. One of his chief features is carrying a rifle looped over his shoulder, which plays to the fact that he is the number one sharpshooter in the crew. Beckman's rough style of dressing with his calmness makes him emanate an aura of his own brandishing an air of authority and experience about him.
Personal Information
Name: Benn Beckman
Position: First Mate of the Red-Haired Pirates
Affiliation: Red-Haired Pirates
Weapon: Rifle
Known For: Intelligence, combat skills, sharpshooting
Personality
Benn Beckman comes across as an intelligent, calm man who is also extremely loyal to Shanks and the Red-Haired Pirates. Known for his strategic thinking, he largely serves as the head among them, calming disputes and giving clear-headed advice. In spite of his cold appearance, Beckman actually cares for his crew and worries about their well-being. His loyalty runs deep to Shanks, for he is never away from his captain's side during times of peace and turbulence. Beckman commands presence, dependability, and trustworthiness, which commands respect from allies and foes alike.
Fighting Styles
At the core of Beckman's combat prowess is his exceptional skill with firearms, especially his signature rifle. His marksmanship is renowned throughout the One Piece world, allowing him to effectively engage enemies at both long and close range. Beckman's accuracy with the rifle is not only a product of physical skill, but is greatly enhanced by his mastery of haki.
Beckman is a skilled user of Busoshoku Haki (Armament Haki), which he applies to his bullets. This application of Haki allows his projectiles to overcome the natural defenses of Logia-type Devil Fruit users, making him a formidable opponent against a wide range of enemies. The ability to infuse projectiles with Haki is a rare and advanced technique that demonstrates Beckman's exceptional control over this form of Haki. This skill was particularly demonstrated during the Marineford Arc, where his mere presence was enough to give pause to Admiral Kizaru, a Logia user known for his light-based powers.
Beckman's fighting style is not limited to long-range combat. He has been shown to use his rifle as a melee weapon, demonstrating his versatility in close combat. This adaptability suggests a well-rounded fighting style that can adapt to different combat scenarios.
Beckman's physical prowess is another crucial aspect of his fighting style. Although he relies heavily on his rifle and haki, he possesses considerable physical strength and agility. This is evident in his ability to keep up with and support Shanks, one of the most powerful pirates in the world.
Beckman's strategic acumen plays a significant role in his combat effectiveness. His intelligence and tactical thinking allow him to quickly analyze situations and take decisive action. This was demonstrated during the Marineford War, when his mere presence was enough to temporarily halt Admiral Kizaru's attack, demonstrating the respect and caution his fighting skills command even among the highest level of fighters.
Story
Early Exploits and Encounters
One of the most notable early feats of Benn Beckman was his presence in the incident at Foosha Village, in which he and several other members of the Red Hair Pirates demonstrated just how easily they could handle mountain bandits. This very early display of strength and kinship served to reinforce the notion that Shanks' crew was not a group that would be trifled with before they had even been acknowledged as a Yonko crew.
Marineford War and Stand-Offs
Once again, Beckman showed his reputed strength in the Marineford War, when he himself was enough to make Admiral Kizaru falter. Indeed, he does seem to appear just a few times throughout the series, but such moments still leave an impression on fans and other One Piece world characters. It speaks much about his ability for him to evoke fear, be commanding, and respectful without having to showcase his full power.
Clash with Blackbeard Pirates
He played a significant role in the confrontation with Blackbeard and his crew. He confronted Shiryu, the right-hand man of Blackbeard. The standoff was concluded when Blackbeard decided to retreat, which just goes on to show the level of threat Beckman posed even to one of the Four Emperors' strongest subordinates.