Sherlock

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Sherlock Flamel (夏洛克) 7
Alias(es)	Charles; Sherlock the Impaler; Black Egg; “Kizaru” (heist disguise) 33 43 68
Species/Race	Human; transmigrator 1
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Independent alchemist; Continental Hotel VIP; commissioned by Odin to maintain Asgard 43 107
Occupation/Role	Alchemist, artifact engineer, investigator, occasional assassin
Status	Active 143
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Sherlock transmigrated into a wealthy household and spent five years studying an alchemical grimoire that arrived alongside an inexhaustible Philosopher’s Stone. Ancient One appeared on his first day in this world and repeatedly invited him to become the next Sorcerer Supreme; Sherlock consistently refused, unwilling to bind his soul to cosmic entities after death. 1 3

His attempt at forbidden Human Transmutation cost him an arm and an eye. The act also resulted in Doro, a life-form Sherlock considers his pet but treats as his child. His left eye was replaced with a prosthetic concealing the Philosopher’s Stone, while his lost arm became an alchemical mechanical limb. 1 3 4

Sherlock’s closest early connections were John Wick and Helen, neighbors who cared for him after his arrival. He later aided John’s retirement with alchemical items and cured Helen’s illness with a trace of the Philosopher’s Stone’s power. 4

Ancient One entrusted him with the damaged Holy Lance of Longinus, which he repaired and subsequently used to disguise his alchemy as magic. The Lance’s restoration brought him to S.H.I.E.L.D.’s attention and drew him into Tony Stark’s kidnapping, his parents’ murder investigation, and wider supernatural conflicts. 2 6 9

Appearance

Sherlock is a tall young man, approximately 1.9 meters in height. His most notable features are a prosthetic left eye containing the Philosopher’s Stone and a detachable mechanical left arm, which can conceal or deploy alchemical tools and armor. 3 73 72

• His ordinary-looking left arm can separate into alchemical mechanisms and tool-limbs. 3
• His prosthetic left eye conceals a blood-red Philosopher’s Stone. 3
• He can reshape his appearance through Human Transmutation, including disguising himself as “Kizaru” during the Destroyer Armor heist. 68
• His advanced armor can be stored within his mechanical arm and deployed across his body almost instantly. 73

Personality

Sherlock’s defining goal is a quiet, comfortable life spent studying alchemy, drinking coffee, and avoiding heroic responsibility. He dislikes organizations attempting to recruit or control him, particularly S.H.I.E.L.D., Hydra, and the High Table. His curiosity toward divine artifacts and unfamiliar systems of alchemy, however, repeatedly overrides his reluctance to become involved. 3 38 61 96

He is calculating, prideful, and highly competitive—especially around Tony Stark’s technology. Sherlock often relies on deception, intimidation, and overwhelming displays of power to prevent future threats rather than confronting them repeatedly. His actions against the Ten Rings earned him the “Impaler” reputation, but the resulting carnage also left him physically sickened. 19 20 27

Despite his selfish presentation and ruthless methods, Sherlock is fiercely protective of those he considers family. Threats to John, Helen, Doro, Tony, or Anna can make him abandon restraint entirely. He particularly values irreplaceable memories, recognizing that even his alchemy cannot restore photographs whose images were destroyed. 44 75 90

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy

Sherlock practices true alchemy through a grimoire and his connection to Truth. He can analyze, deconstruct, transmute, and reconstruct matter through transmutation circles, clapping, or specialized artifacts. 1 3

• Creates structures and shelter from surrounding material, including desert houses and underground spaces. 16 68
• Transforms weapons, ammunition, vehicles, and industrial machinery. 19 27
• Produces specialized items, artificial life, armor, and magical technology. 2 4 120
• Can restore damaged objects, demonstrated by reconstructing the destroyed Los Angeles Continental Hotel counter. 40
• His strongest material transmutations are constrained by calculation load and mental strain. 20 72

Analysis of All Things

Sherlock uses alchemical analysis to inspect materials, observe distant activity through connected terrain, and decipher artifact systems. 18 65

• Monitored Tony Stark and the Ten Rings through the earth before entering their base. 18
• Analyzed Mjolnir’s layered runes and Asgardian alchemical principles. 65
• Helped erase Loki’s and Odin’s control imprints from the Destroyer Armor. 72
• Cannot fully analyze systems for which he lacks foundational knowledge, such as the Destroyer Armor’s sun-like energy core. 73

Decomposition and Universal Disassembly

Sherlock developed composite alchemy combining analysis with decomposition, allowing him to break down incoming matter into its basic components or erase it entirely. 20

• Converts bullets into harmless petals. 19 20
• Disassembles shells and explosives before detonation. 20
• Stopped Iron Monger gunfire with a finger using Alchemy: Universal Disassembly. 54
• Sustained use places escalating strain on his brain; prolonged activation risks failure and severe backlash. 20

Life and Human Transmutation

Sherlock can alter living bodies and create artificial life, though such practices carry major risks and costs. 1 99

• Created Doro through an alchemical experiment involving his own body and soul. 1 49
• Restored the Adjudicator’s disfigured face as both payment and a warning to the High Table. 43
• Performs physical enhancement transmutation and can reinforce his own combat ability. 54 95
• His own forbidden transmutation resulted in the loss of an arm and an eye. 1

Artifact Engineering

Sherlock excels at repairing, reverse-engineering, and modifying magical artifacts from multiple civilizations. 2 73 111

• Repaired the Holy Lance of Longinus, allowing it to amplify and simplify his alchemy. 3 6
• Altered Mjolnir’s appearance and studied its underlying system of Asgardian magical technology. 65 67
• Stole, neutralized, and rebuilt the Destroyer Armor into a deployable inner armor. 71 72 73
• Maintained Asgard’s core and magical circuits while training Asgardian and dwarven personnel to continue the work. 111 112

Combat and Infiltration

Sherlock combines alchemy with firearms, improvised tactics, and later physical training under John Wick. 19 95

• Uses alchemy to infiltrate secured locations, bypassing Obadiah Stane’s security and safe. 36
• Fights with customized firearms, spear weapons, armor, terrain manipulation, and transmuted defenses. 19 79 82
• Improved from poor baseline fitness to completing five-kilometer runs, exchanging blows with Anna, and shooting accurately after a month of training. 95
• Uses manipulation and information asymmetry against adversaries, including the Director of the Ruska Roma. 86 87

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Philosopher’s Stone — An inexhaustible blood-red stone hidden beneath Sherlock’s prosthetic left eye; described as the pinnacle of alchemy and capable of ignoring rules to grant wishes. 3
• Holy Lance of Longinus / Gungnir fusion — His principal artifact weapon. It amplifies alchemy, can activate transmutation through direct contact, recalls itself, levitates, and later transforms into other weapons. 3 111
• Mechanical Left Arm — Detachable alchemical prosthesis containing tools, an Arc Reactor, armor storage, and the Seven Deadly Sins external computing systems. 73 111
• Destroyer Armor — Uru-based inner armor stolen from Asgard and rebuilt into a fluid, liquid-metal-like combat suit. 72 73 111
• Fourth-Dimensional Pocket — Spatial storage pouch used to carry tools, weapons, vehicles, capsules, and supplies. 30 81
• Anywhere Door — A portable door based on portal magic that enables long-distance travel; Sherlock avoids exposing it to Hydra because of its strategic value. 30 61
• Raptor 6×6 — A heavily modified pickup truck with armored, off-road, and mobile-home functions. 27 59
• Customized Glock 34 — A Glock configured to fire 5.7×28mm ammunition. 26
• Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation — Four demonic swords—Fire’s Delight, Frostmourne, Thunder’s Frenzy, and Earth’s Lying Flat—used to clear Asgard’s arena. 120

Equipment Development

Development	Chapter	Result
Holy Lance of Longinus repaired	6	Restored a divine artifact that amplifies Sherlock’s alchemy and serves as his primary weapon. 3 6
Destroyer Armor neutralized	72	Erased Loki’s intelligence imprint and Odin’s control imprint, leaving the armor responsive to Sherlock. 72
Armor, arm, and Lance modified with Uru	73	Created inner armor, added an Arc Reactor to the mechanical arm, and upgraded the Lance to fire destructive beams. 73
Nidavellir upgrades completed	111	Fused the Lance with Gungnir, evolved the armor into fluid metal, and added the Seven Deadly Sins computing systems. 111

Relationships

• Doro — Sherlock’s alchemical creation and adopted child. He is deeply protective of her, while Doro supports his experiments and schemes. 4 71 72
• John Wick — Neighbor, closest friend, and combat partner. Sherlock helped John retire; John later trained Sherlock physically and fought alongside him against the Tarasov Family. 4 79 95
• Helen Wick — A close friend who cared for Sherlock after his transmigration. Sherlock cured her illness and prioritizes her safety during underworld conflicts. 4 75
• Tony Stark — Sherlock’s legal father and technological rival. Their relationship mixes hostility, family obligation, cooperation, and escalating competition between science and alchemy. 24 27 33
• Ancient One — Persistent would-be mentor and occasional manipulator. She gave Sherlock the Holy Lance, offers access to Kamar-Taj’s knowledge, and looks after Doro when needed. 2 48 49
• Thor — Friend, admirer, employee, and self-proclaimed student. Sherlock mentors Thor’s growth while frequently exploiting or teasing him. 67 107 110
• Odin — Initially the victim of Sherlock’s Destroyer Armor theft, then a patron who entrusted him with Asgard’s maintenance and resources. 97 107
• Anna (Eve / Ana de Armas) — A girl Sherlock and John Wick took from the Ruska Roma. Sherlock gave her a new name and acts protectively toward her. 90 126
• Phil Coulson — Sherlock’s designated S.H.I.E.L.D. contact. Sherlock will assist Coulson personally but resists being treated as a S.H.I.E.L.D. asset. 63 84
• Eitri — Dwarf King and fellow craftsman who collaborates with Sherlock on advanced Asgardian equipment. 109 111

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Holy Lance incident — Repairs Ancient One’s damaged Holy Lance of Longinus, gaining a weapon capable of amplifying and concealing his alchemy. 2 3 6
• Tony Stark rescue — Cooperates with Coulson to locate Tony, infiltrates the Ten Rings base, activates Tony’s Mark One armor, and massacres the terrorists to deter Hydra. 8 18 19 20
• Obadiah investigation — Learns that Tony is his legal father, investigates his parents’ suspicious deaths, infiltrates Obadiah’s estate, and uncovers the weapon-smuggling operation. 24 33 36
• High Table conflict — Forces the Continental Hotel and High Table to negotiate, accepts VIP status, and obtains proof that Obadiah arranged his parents’ assassination. 43 44
• Destroyer Armor heist — Studies Mjolnir, befriends Thor, then uses Doro and a prepared spatial trap to steal and neutralize the Destroyer Armor. 65 67 71 72
• Tarasov war and Ruska Roma affair — Joins John Wick’s war against Viggo and Iosef Tarasov, travels to Russia, defeats the Director’s schemes, and helps bring Anna into their household. 79 86 90
• Asgard maintenance — Travels to Asgard, earns Odin’s trust as an alchemist, works at Nidavellir, upgrades his equipment, and repairs Asgard’s core and magical circuits. 99 107 111 112
• China visit — Meets September, Ao Lie, Dashi, and Taishang Laojun, receives alchemical guidance, and gains a Pill Refining category in his grimoire. 141 143

Notable Quotes

“No one could disturb his peaceful life! No one!” 3

“War has nothing to do with stance or identity.” 86

“Sherlock Flamel, John Wick’s neighbor and best friend. An ordinary alchemist who just wants to live a peaceful life.” 86

Trivia

• Sherlock spent five years studying the grimoire’s introductory periodic table before the story begins. 1
• He considers the Holy Lance of Longinus more useful as an alchemical staff than as a conventional spear. 3
• He named his Asgardian arena business Kelly’s Enhancement Shop and accepted unusual items rather than money. 120
• Sherlock cannot restore the lost images from burned photographs, identifying memories as a fundamental weakness of his alchemy. 75