Shanks is known for his friendly and charismatic personality, which has earned him the respect of the other pirate crews, as well as the other Yonko. He is often seen engaging in playful banter, but when it comes to protecting his friends and crew, he is a force to be reckoned with Shanks possesses the ability to use Kenbunshoku Haki as revealed in his vivre card and has almost unrivalled mastery over it. He is known for being the Killer of Observation Haki.