Wanda

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Wanda Maximoff (旺达)
Alias(es)	Scarlet Witch
Species/Race	Human; survivor of HYDRA's Mind Stone experiments 581
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Avengers 78
Occupation/Role	Avenger; psychic and energy-based combatant
Status	Active 1600 1603

Background / History

Wanda and her twin brother Pietro grew up amid the conflict in Sokovia and entered society at a young age to survive. Their parents died, and Wanda later struggled with grief over that loss. 552 1232

HYDRA captured the twins and subjected them to prolonged experiments involving the Mind Stone. Wanda and Pietro were the only successful survivors; most other subjects either died quickly or lost control of the energy within them. Wanda's awakening was especially traumatic: she involuntarily absorbed fragmented memories and emotions from others, leaving her consciousness and emotions unstable. 504 581

After escaping HYDRA, Wanda initially wanted a normal life but remained driven by vengeance against Tony Stark and the Avengers. She used Scarlet Energy to invade Stark's mind, force him to experience fear-based illusions, and read his thoughts. What she witnessed—including his fear of Earth's destruction and the Avengers' deaths—made her begin to question her hatred. 435 920 1267

Leo's intervention gave Wanda and Pietro a different future from the one he described: Sokovia was not destroyed, Pietro survived, and Vision was never created. Wanda later used her reality-altering power to prevent Ultron's birth and avert Pietro's predicted death, though the effort exhausted her and caused her to collapse. 270 1270

Wanda and Pietro ultimately accepted membership in the Avengers. Though initially inexperienced and reliant on raw power, Wanda began structured combat training with Rogers, Natasha, and the rest of the team. 78 660 1600

Appearance

Wanda is a fair-skinned young woman with dark eyes. Following her time in HYDRA captivity, she was noted for dark circles beneath her eyes and a gaunt, fatigued appearance. 435 504 1266

• Often wears a dark red trench coat. 1266
• Scarlet Energy can surround her body, tint her hair red, and make her eyes glow deep red when her emotions and power surge. 1271
• Her ordinary physical durability contrasts sharply with her immense psychic power; Natasha's grip left visible marks on her arm. 652

Personality

Wanda is vigilant, stubborn, and deeply protective of Pietro. Her early hostility toward Stark and the Avengers came from war, loss, and HYDRA's manipulation, but she is capable of empathy when confronted with the consequences of revenge. 504 920 1373

She is initially uncertain of her own abilities and can become nervous under concentrated pressure despite possessing overwhelming power. Training and Leo's encouragement gradually improve her confidence and precision. 660 663 1577

Wanda's emotions are closely tied to her powers. Fear, grief, and anger can trigger uncontrollable Scarlet Energy eruptions, while her determination is most apparent when Pietro is threatened. 1270 1271

Abilities & Skills

Scarlet Energy / Chaos Magic

Wanda generates scarlet energy that can exert force on the external world, manipulate objects, form constructs, and inflict enormous destructive pressure. Leo names her overall power set Chaos Magic. 1570 1575

• Suspended a falling 20-ton metal sphere less than five centimeters from the ground, then compressed it into an irregular block. 652
• Can stably manipulate more than 60 tons; her upper limit is unknown when she does not need to preserve an object's shape. 652
• Lifted, twisted, split, and reshaped two 20-ton metal blocks as though they were clay. 1575
• Immobilizes enemies, weapons, and technology; she restrained Natasha and crushed three incoming electric shock discs midair. 1600
• Can form shields capable of stopping bullets and powerful projectiles. 660 663
• Can create platforms, shielding plates, and bursts of force to maneuver through the air. 661 915
• Her physical body remains vulnerable if caught without her defenses. 652

Telepathy and Illusion Casting

Wanda can invade minds, read memories, perceive emotions, and construct fear-based illusions.

• Entered Tony Stark's mind, made him perceive altered reality, and witnessed his thoughts and fears. 435
• Can amplify a target's fear, though the ultimate consequences of this ability are not always within her control. 917
• Senses the psychological state of nearby people even without deliberately invading their minds. 1577
• Can detect the presence of nearby structures and surfaces within roughly a ten-meter radius. 4
• Has used telepathy to investigate memories connected to HYDRA and the Winter Soldier program. 1564
• Strong mental defenses can block her, as shown by Leo and Eitri. 255 298
• Earlier uses caused headaches, nightmares, emotional contamination, and uncontrolled memory intake. 298 504 581

Probability and Reality Alteration

Wanda's Chaos Magic can alter probability and, at greater extremes, alter reality itself.

• Changed the future to prevent Ultron's birth and Pietro's predicted death. 1270
• Leo describes her potential as being able to control reality and manifest fantasies. 1575
• The exertion of major reality alteration can overdraw her mental power and cause her to faint. 1270
• Her uncontrolled Scarlet Energy once spread over an immense area following an emotional trigger, with its influence potentially continuing across the globe. 1271

Scarlet Mark Tracking

Wanda can place a Scarlet Energy lock on a target and sense their location.

• A marked target can be tracked for up to three days before requiring a new lock. 1226
• The tracking ability allowed Wanda and Pietro to locate Scott after he attempted to escape. 1226

Telepathic Bond with Xiao Bai

Wanda formed a psychic bond with Pegasus, later named Xiao Bai.

• Scarlet Energy enabled telepathic communication between Wanda and Xiao Bai. 638
• Wanda became Xiao Bai's master during the creature's transformation. 638
• Her energy contributed to Xiao Bai's strengthened wings, hooves, and overall evolution. 638

Combat Training

Although initially inexperienced in practical combat, Wanda trained with the Avengers to develop tactical awareness, defensive control, and coordinated battlefield use of her abilities. 78 660 1600

• Provides cover while Pietro scouts or evacuates allies. 660 661
• Cooperates effectively with Rogers during mission simulations. 661 1600
• Learned precise control of shielding plates and restraint fields under Natasha's guidance. 1600

Relationships

• Pietro Maximoff — Her twin brother and closest remaining family. Wanda is fiercely determined to protect him, while Pietro is equally protective when her powers become unstable. 1270 1271
• Leo / Golden Legend — A guide and protector who helped redirect the twins away from revenge, defended them from S.H.I.E.L.D. attention, and encouraged Wanda's growth. Wanda develops clear affection and trust toward him. 1268 1275 1244
• Natasha Romanoff — Wanda's Avengers trainer and mentor in combat control. Natasha recognizes that she is outmatched by Wanda in a direct confrontation. 1600
• Tony Stark — Initially the focus of Wanda's revenge; she invaded his mind and exposed his deepest fears. Seeing his fear for Earth complicated her view of him. 435 920
• Li Qian — Their initial interaction was tense due to Li Qian's jealousy of Wanda and connection to Leo, but Wanda clarified the misunderstanding with patience. 561
• Xiao Bai — Pegasus strengthened by Wanda's Scarlet Energy and linked to her through telepathy; Wanda becomes its master. 638

Story Role / Major Arcs

HYDRA Experiment Survivor

Wanda and Pietro emerge as HYDRA's only successful Mind Stone test subjects. Their powers, trauma, and hatred of Stark place them in conflict with the Avengers. 581 917

Conflict with Stark and the Avengers

Wanda infiltrates Stark's mind and weaponizes his fears while Pietro protects her from retaliation. Steve Rogers recognizes that the twins may be victims of HYDRA's experiments and urges restraint. 435 437

Meeting Leo and Changing the Future

Leo contacts the twins because he knows of a future in which they play major roles. Wanda learns of Pietro's predicted death and Ultron's creation, then uses reality alteration to reject that future. 1268 1270

Becoming an Avenger

Wanda and Pietro choose to join the Avengers to protect Earth and pursue world peace. They begin as inexperienced recruits but rapidly develop into key combatants through intensive training. 78 663 1600

Development of Chaos Magic

Through training, exposure to cosmic energy, and repeated crises, Wanda gains greater control over telepathy, Scarlet Energy, shielding, tracking, and large-scale object manipulation. Her potential is recognized as exceptional even by cosmic standards. 298 663 1575

Notable Quotes

“I absolutely will not let such a thing happen. I absolutely will not allow Pietro to be in danger.” 1270

“I also won't let Ultron be born. That kind of guy shouldn't exist!!” 1270