For the most part, Scarecrow was physically unimposing, with a thin, lanky build. However, his psychiatric genius and expertise in chemistry often proved a deadly combination for his adversaries. He usually employed some form of fear-inducing compound (most often a gas) in his schemes.

In the battle following Batman's "kangaroo trial" at Arkham Asylum, Scarecrow was briefly seen wielding a scythe, which he used to attempt to kill Batman and Janet Van Dorn as they escaped the asylum. After adopt