"killer" and "BEAST" redirect here. For the stick figure tentatively known as "killer" and "BEAST", see The Chosen One.
In the Animator vs. Animation Series prior to the fourth installment, any stick figure created in Flash by at least Alan or an unknown person associated with programmer021 needs to be converted to a symbol in order for it to gain life. programmer021 refers to the "symbol" as a level; the various levels define the power and strength of a stick figure. In other words, the stick figure's name can determine its strength.
According to programmer021, naming a stick figure with a title such as The Chosen One is "suicide," implying that's one of the most dangerous titles, which can represent a high risk to the computer, like a malware. Creating two or more high titles can cause crashing of various apps and even death of the PC (although automatic hostility is not confirmed, given the behavior of victim).
Known Levels (by appearance)[]
The Fighting Stick Figures and others who were not created in Flash or were created after Animator vs. Animation III do not apply to this hierarchy. The stick figures of some levels never appear in animations, often having simply a non-canonical appearance. The know levels are stated from top (weakest) to bottom (strongest):
- victim
- killer
- BEAST
- The Chosen One/The Dark Lord
- The Second Coming (unknown)
"victim" appears to be a very basic stick figure, as the Fighting Stick Figures have similar ability such as having no superpowers but above-average fighting skills and are more known for being creative in a fight.
"killer" and "BEAST" are likely intermediate power levels, with capabilities somewhere between the levels of "victim" and "The Chosen One".
"The Chosen One" is the second highest power level explicitly referred to, with superhuman abilities in raw strength, speed, durability, stamina and complete with a whole set of superpowers, such as flight, laser vision and elemental control over fire, wind, ice and lightning.
"The Dark Lord" is a power level equal to to "The Chosen One" as it has the same basic powers as latter, until The Dark Lord artificially enhanced his power using virus wristbands to overcome his enemy. "The Dark Lord" might not be a power level itself as The Dark Lord's behavior before being given the mission to "Destroy The Chosen One" was extremely similar to victim's behavior and The Dark Lord did not act hostile. It could be possible that giving a mission to a creation will make it nearly equal to its enemy.
"The Second Coming" is an unknown level given how it was never shown to be a "symbol" that was converted onto the orange stick figure that is named this title, but if it is a level than it appears to be the highest, eclipsing even "The Chosen One" in raw power, with completely different powers such as becoming an anti-virus and generating a divine green energy. However, unlike the other two titles, this power can't be controlled at will and a catalyst must awaken this dormant power for it to manifest. What may be a title seemingly made The Second Coming an unparalleled genius, as he can master concepts and quickly learn in a day at worst and seconds at best.
All levels seemingly display extraordinary learning capabilities and intelligence, being able to expertly operate within mere seconds of existence.