Please note: This name is Chinese; "Feng" is a family name, not a given name; the given name of this character is "Wei".
Feng Wei (Chinese: 馮威 Féng Wēi; Japanese: フェン・ウェイ Fen Wei; It may be written with given name first as Wei Feng) is a fictional Chinese character from the Tekken franchise of fighting games. He was introduced in Tekken 5 as one of the three new characters (the other two being Asuka Kazama and Raven) and has returned for all subsequent games.
Biography[]
Feng Wei is a Kenpo master. As a young boy, Feng began training under a highly skilled Kenpo master, Wu Zihao. He matured into the strongest fighter at his dojo. At some point before the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5, Feng broke the dojo’s rule forbidding its practitioners from fighting martial artists of other styles; he went on rampages in several dojos in China, and also attacked Mr. Kazama’s dojo in Japan.[5][6] One night, Feng’s master confronted him over this, leading Feng to kill him. During this confrontation, Feng learned that he needed the Shinken scrolls if he was to truly master his art. These scrolls had been stolen at some point in the past by the Mishima Clan, so Feng entered the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5, determined to recover the scrolls.[7] He successfully broke into the Mishima Zaibatsu’s vault and retrieved the scrolls, but was surprised to find they only contained one teaching: ‘The one who destroys all other fighting styles and makes them his own shall become a warrior superior to all men, the Dragon God.’
Feng became fixated with becoming the Dragon God. After the tournament, Feng traveled the world to fight against masters of different fighting styles. When he heard rumors of the King of Iron Fist Tournament 6, he traveled to Japan to enter so that he could further expand his power.[8] When the tournament was cancelled due to the disappearance of the Mishima Zaibatsu’s leader, Feng returned to his childhood training ground to continue his intense training regime. One day, he was approached by Marshall Law, who was looking for a new master to run his dojo whilst he sought solutions to his cash flow problems.[9][10] Feng refused the position.[11]
Feng entered the King of Iron Fist Tournament 7 and was defeated in a fight by Leroy Smith, a Wing Chun master. Leroy told Feng that his heartless approach to fighting was holding him back. Furious at having been defeated, Feng began targeting masters who excelled in styles that prioritized self-defense, believing this would allow him to best combat Leroy’s Wing Chun.
Six months after the seventh tournament, Feng was contacted by Nina Williams on behalf of G Corporation. Nina offered him a deal: if he lent his support to G Corporation in a battle against Yggdrasil and the United Nations’ forces, they would provide him with an opportunity to avenge himself against Leroy.[3] Feng accepted, and went on to rematch Leroy on the battlefield.[12]
Personality[]
A ruthless and merciless martial artist. Feng has a lust for power and fighting, which can be seen as both a strength and weakness, as while he was skilled enough to be the best in his class, his greatest flaw is that his addiction and impulsive urge to start fighting eventually got the better of him, causing him to murder his master after he scolded him for fighting outside the dojo. He seeks to become the strongest fighter in the world, and is not afraid to show his full power against any opponent that gets in his way, and has destroyed many dojos and hurt many innocents in his wake to obtain what he desires. He also seems to loathe weak people, as he says to Asuka, "the weak don't deserve to live", when responding to why he attacked her father.
Despite this, Feng does have a vague sense of honor, as he accepts defeat, when Wang defeats him in the Arcade Story Mode. Rather than recovering and trying to kill him as he did to his master, Feng bowed down before him as a sign of respect, and acceptance of the fact that he was defeated by him. Although Feng is prone to malicious acts, he is not strictly diabolical, as he simply wishes to be the strongest; those who do not stand directly between him and his goal are usually of no concern to him, and he has no desire for world domination.
Feng likely lived in fairly remote rural areas until he began traveling the world seeking to prove his strength. He appears to have little knowledge of the corporations warring against one another, and seems unfamiliar with the concept of robotics, suggesting that technological knowledge is not his forte.[13] In his Scenario Campaign dialogues, he also frequently mentions how large corporate facilities are and how impressive their towers are up close, further suggesting he is not used to city living.[14]
Feng also seems to be inclined towards some form of superstition or spirituality, as can be seen when he suggests that a "wicked enchantment" could be behind the disappearing ruins in Tekken 6,[15] and in his assumption that Azazel must be some kind of demon, where many other characters instead express only confused horror on seeing the creature.[16]
Appearance[]
Feng is a muscular man of Chinese origin. He has long black hair braided at the back of his head and black eyebrows that are forked at the ends. In his outfits he is usually topless and wearing traditional Chinese martial arts pants. He also wears monks' training rings on his forearms.
Outfits[]
- Main article: Feng Wei/Outfits
Story[]
Tekken 5[]
Manual, NTSC
Feng Wei wants to be the most powerful fighter ever. Ambitious without reason, he broke the rules of his dojo forbidding contests with martial artists of other styles. When his master intervened, Feng Wei killed him. Now, he seeks to recover the secret scroll and perfect his art of the "God Fist".[17]
Manual, PAL
Ambitious without reason, Feng Wei broke the rules of his dojo that forbade him from fighting martial artists of other styles. When his master intervened, Feng Wei mercilessly killed him. Now, seeking to perfect his art of the "God Fist" and recover the secret scroll, Feng Wei enters the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5 and will let nothing stand in his way of victory.[18]
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Manual, PAL
Feng Wei continues training on his path to become the strongest fighter alive. As a young boy, he trained under a Kenpo master who was so skilled he was known as Shinken, or one who possesses 'divine fists'.[19]
Official Strategy Guide
Master of Chinese Kenpo, Feng Wei continues training on his path to become the strongest fighter alive.
As a young boy, Feng Wei began training under a Kenpo master who was so skilled he was known as Shinken, or one who possesses 'Divine Fists'. As he matured Feng Wei became, without a doubt, the strongest fighter at his dojo.
In his quest to be the strongest however, he broke the dojo's rules forbidding contests with martial artist of other styles. When his master tried to interfere, Feng Wei killed him. It is during this confrontation Feng Wei learns that, in order to truly master the art, he must learn the secrets hidden in the Shinken scrolls that were stolen by the Mishima clan.
Feng Wei enters the King of Iron Fist Tournament intent on recovering the secret scrolls.[7]
Prologue
Feng Wei. A Chinese Kenpo master. As a disciple of the 'God Fist' style, by 20, he was the top student in his dojo. When his master scolded him for fighting outside the school, Feng killed him. To retrieve the 'Secrets of God Fist' scrolls stolen by the Mishimas he joins the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5.[20]
Ending Description
Feng manages to retrieve the God Fist scroll in the fifth King of Iron Fist Tournament and, after reading and studying the vague scroll, he is seen practicing his new powers, and manages to destroy an entire mountain with a single strike.
Tekken 6[]
Official Strategy Guide
Feng Wei joined The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5 to recover from the Mishima Zaibatsu the Shinken scrolls, secret records of the mystical Art of the Divine Fist. He broke into the Mishima Zaibatsu's secret vault and retrieved them. Rather than secret techniques, Feng was surprised to find out the scrolls were devoid of detailed fighting instruction; but, rather, contained only one teaching: The one who destroys all other fighting styles and makes them his own shall become a warrior superior to all men, the Dragon God.
After the Tournament, Feng spent his days traveling the globe and fighting against warriors of various martial arts styles. One day he heard rumors of The King of Iron Fist Tournament 6. Seeking to expand his power, he headed for Japan to join the competition once again.[8]
Prologue
Feng Wei entered The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5 in order to recover the 'Shinken' scrolls, secret records of the mystical art of the God Fist, from the Mishima Zaibatsu. He broke into the Mishima Zaibatsu's hidden vault and successfully retrieved them. However, he found that the scrolls contained no secret technique. Rather, they contained only one teaching. "He who destroys all other fighting styles and makes them his own shall become a warrior superior to all men, the Dragon God." After the tournament, Feng spent his days traveling the globe and fighting against warriors of various martial arts styles. One day, he heard rumors of The King of Iron Fist Tournament 6. Seeking even greater power, he heads for Japan once again.[21]
Version 3
Feng Wei was successful in retrieving the treasured "God Fist" scroll from the Mishima Zaibatsu during the fifth King of Iron Fist Tournament. The scroll merely stated, "Destroyer of all styles, the one true ultimate style, it transcends the power of The Dragon God, which exceeds all human ability.".
Dumbfounded, Feng receives information about the sixth King of Iron Fist Tournament, and, seeking more information, he once again looks towards Japan.[citation needed]
Ending Description
Feng Wei is standing on top of an active volcano when a large, flaming boulder is fired from the volcano towards him. After seeing it, Feng focuses and simply punches it, cooling the rock and scattering molten rock all around him. Feng puts his hands together, nods and opens his eyes.
Tekken 7[]
Official Website Profile (English)
Under the training of a "God Fist" Chinese kenpo master, Feng Wei strives to be considered the strongest amongst his peers. He now continues his training, aiming to achieve the "Dragon God" as written within the Secrets of the God Fist scrolls, stolen from the Mishima Zaibatsu.
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Prologue
Feng Wei had always abided by what was written on the God Fist scroll: "Defeat all other masters and conquer their styles; the perfect warrior transcends all to become the Dragon God." Having fought masters of many different styles, Feng returned to his childhood training ground to continue his intense training regime. Then, one day, an unexpected visitor appeared before Feng: a mysterious man who exuded strength. When the man made it clear that his desire was to fight, Feng had no reason to refuse.
He accepted his opponent's challenge in silence, and prepared to battle.[9]
Ending Description
After Feng's victory, Law flips back up and challenges him again. Even though Law manages to deliver a powerful strike to the abdomen, Feng delivers an even more powerful blow that knocks Law out cold.
Tekken 8[]
Official Website Profile (English)
Feng Wei is a master of Taijiquan who, guided by the teachings of the God Fist scrolls, aims to become the perfect warrior who transcends all — the Dragon God. However, at the most recent King of Iron Fist Tournament, Feng suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Wing Chun master Leroy Smith.
"You will never reach the height of true martial arts with that heartless technique of yours. You are unworthy of even being compared to your master."
The master to which Leroy refers is Wu Zihao, a martial artist who was known as the "God Fist" and under whose guidance Feng trained. In contrast to Feng, who believes that true martial arts reside in pure and unyielding power, his master Wu Zihao had always preached that it is essential for one's heart to be in line with one's technique.
Whose belief holds the truth? Feng thought he had found the answer on the stormy night he killed his own master...yet his fight with Leroy seemed to say otherwise. (Wing Chun as a martial art is nearly invulnerable. Users turn their opponents' own power against them to control them. Even still, if one can just break through their defenses with overwhelming power, then...!)
Feng uses his rage as fuel for his training, and travels to every corner of the globe, destroying masters who excel in self-defense as he grows even more powerful. Six months pass, and Nina Williams visits Feng with a proposal: she promises him that if he lends his support to G Corp, they will provide him with an opportunity to avenge himself against Leroy.
Although he knows that such an offer means he will become an accomplice to G Corp, Feng gives his assent. Feng scoffs at the ridiculous concept of "heart" that his dead master and Leroy value so much, continuing down the path he must take to become the Dragon God.[3]
Character Episode Prologue
In his quest to become all-powerful, Feng Wei followed the teachings of the Shinken scrolls, overcoming masters of various styles.
Despite his intensive studies, he lost to the Wing Chun master Leroy Smith in the previous The King of Iron Fist Tournament.
There would be no progress until he managed to defeat Leroy. This, Feng entered the new tournament when it was announced.
"Defeat all other masters and conquer their styles; the perfect warrior transcends all to become the Dragon God." So say the Shinken scrolls.
"I shall not face the same disgrace again. Just you wait, Leroy Smith."
Character Episode Ending
Feng uses the Mishima Zaibatsu's resources to continue furthering his training. Standing atop the wing of a jet into a storm, Feng leaps off of the aircraft and kicks into the eye of the storm, successfully stopping the rain and landing safely in a park. As he triumphantly meditates, however, he is passed by Sugar, who ends up urinating on Feng's leg. Leroy calls Sugar back and begins scolding her, while Feng's anger reaches a breaking point and he lets out a loud shout.
Summary of In-Game Events
Feng is revealed to be among the fighters scouted by Nina for G Corporation's invasion of Yakushima. Feng seeks out Leroy, who asks why his opponent was bent on his own destruction. In response, Feng replies that he still believes only in the supremacy of strength, and the pair continue to clash. During the bad ending, it is revealed that Feng had finally attained his vengeance and defeated Leroy.
Other Appearances[]
Tekken Tag Tournament 2[]
Feng returns in Tekken Tag Tournament 2 as a playable character. He retains his moveset from Tekken 6, with a few new moves added.
Profile:
Under the training of a "God Fist" Chinese kenpo master, Feng Wei strives to be considered the strongest amongst his peers. He now continues his training, aiming to achieve the "Dragon God" as written within the Secrets of the God Fist scrolls, stolen from the Mishima Zaibatsu.[23]
Ending Description: Feng is seen meditating in his dojo, with several bowls of sake balanced on his head, arm joints and knees. Asuka Kazama suddenly appears and challenges Feng to a battle in order to get her dojo's sign back. Feng, engrossed in his meditation, takes no notice of her, and Asuka attacks him in order to show him she is serious, only for him to dodge her attacks and counterattack effortlessly, sending Asuka flying into a nearby building. After she recovers, she smirks and stomps the ground lightly. This causes the bowls to shatter, soaking Feng and finally breaking his concentration. The scene cuts to Asuka heading home with her sign in hand, only to bump straight into Feng, and fall backward. A very much displeased Feng advances on the helpless Asuka, who screams in fear as the cutscene fades out.
Tekken Revolution[]
Feng appears in Tekken Revolution as a playable character.
Tekken: Bloodline[]
Feng appears as one of the competitors in the third King of Iron Fist Tournament, where he defeats Lei Wulong in the opening matches, but is later defeated by Jin Kazama off-screen.
Gameplay[]
Feng is a character known to be amongst the strongest in the cast, earning him spots high on tier lists almost universally. He has many lows which can be used with low risk and the chance of high reward. One example of this is his Piercing Arrow. Though this move is launch punishable on block, it is very fast and evasive, and as of Tekken 7 Season 4, will transition to Bullseye on Counter Hit to deal additional damage. Feng also has strong mid pokes such as his Stunning Palm and WS+1.[24]
Fighting Style[]
Feng Wei fights using God Fist Style Chinese Martial Arts, a highly devastating and aggressive style that is equally athletic as it is powerful. The style emphasizes on palm-striking techniques, versatile kicks and erratic whirling strikes. Though fictional, the style is primarily based on the Cantonese martial art Hung Gar.
Moves[]
- Feng Wei/Tekken 5 Movelist
- Feng Wei/Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Movelist
- Feng Wei/Tekken 6 Movelist
- Feng Wei/Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Movelist
- Feng Wei/Tekken 7 Movelist
- Feng Wei/Tekken 8 Movelist
Quotes[]
Character Relationships[]
- Wu Zihao - Feng's master, whom he killed when the latter scolded him for fighting outside the dojo.
- Lei Wulong - Lei tries to arrest him in Tekken 5 and Tekken 6 for destroying dojos throughout China. Feng knew Lei beforehand as the "master of the five form Kung Fu."
- Mr. Kazama - Feng severely injured Mr. Kazama and put him in the hospital, as well as destroying his dojo.
- Asuka Kazama - His enemy. Asuka was hunting Feng down for severely injuring her father.
- Wang Jinrei - Feng respects Wang after fighting him in Tekken 5. They have a long discussion in Wang's (non-canonical) Scenario Campaign playthrough, where he forgives Feng Wei on behalf of Feng's master. Feng is extremely grateful to Wang for this.[25]
- Heihachi Mishima - The one who stole the "God Fist" scrolls. Feng managed to retrieve the scrolls after breaking into the Mishima Zaibatsu's secret vault during the fifth tournament.
- Mokujin - In the Scenario Campaign story while playing as Mokujin in Feng's stage, it is revealed that his master told him about the wooden warrior.
- Paul Phoenix - Feng fought against him in Marshall Law's ending in Tekken 7, but was defeated by him. However, Feng refuses to accept his defeat, which causes him to release his aura. After seeing how dangerous Feng is, both Paul and Law ran away.
- Marshall Law - His opponent in Tekken 7.
- Leroy Smith - Feng lost to him in the seventh tournament and now seeks vengeance.
- Nina Williams - Nina approached Feng to ask him to work with G Corporation, just prior to the events of Tekken 8.
Trivia[]
General:
- Feng Wei's name written in Chinese as (馮威/冯威 Féng Wēi), where in (馮/冯 Féng) is the surname, and (威 Wēi) is his given name. He is currently the only Chinese character (with a Chinese name) in the Tekken series who does not have a double character given name.
- Feng Wei wears iron rings around his wrists. This is most likely to add weight to his arms to increase resistance as well as providing defense against opponents. These are mainly used in Hung Gar and Yau Kung Mun styles of martial arts. They have also appeared in various popular cultures such as Jackie Chan's film Drunken Master and Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Hustle.
- Feng's style of meditation in his Tekken Tag Tournament 2 ending is a direct reference to the Chinese martial arts film Drunken Master, in which the character Wong Fei-hung (played by Jackie Chan) is forced to do a similar technique in his training.
- Feng's story of beating up martial artists and destroying their martial arts schools is likely a homage to Chinese martial arts movies where antagonists are depicted as seeking renown and proving their superiority as martial artists by defeating martial arts schools this way.
- Feng Wei could possibly be based on Chinese martial arts star Gordon Liu, namely his portrayal as historical martial artist and folk hero Wong Fei-hung in the film Challenge of the Masters, wherein he bears an extremely strong resemblance to Feng in terms of both hairstyle and outfit. The name "Feng Wei" itself may also be a play on the first two syllables of "Wong Fei-hung".
- His sub-bosses Are Lei Wulong and Asuka Kazama.
- Feng Wei can be Customized to resemble Guan Yu (關 羽/关 羽 Guān Yǔ) from the Three Kingdoms period during Imperial China and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel by Luo Guanzhong.
- In Tekken 5's first trailer, Feng's voice was significantly different from his released version. The reason for this change is unknown.
- Feng's item move has causes his forehead to shine when he Ki Charges. His second item move has him pull out a staff and extends it to strike the opponent.
- Feng Wei's second item move is a reference to Sun Wukong's staff which is fabled to be about twenty feet at full length, but can be shortened or extended at the will of its user.
- In Wang Jinrei's Tekken 6 Scenario Campaign dialogues, he states that he has spoken to Lei Wulong on Feng's behalf and that he will no longer be hunted for his master's death. Feng's master is not mentioned after this game and neither do the police seem to be hunting Feng any more, so it is likely that this interaction is canon.[26]
- In Ghost Battle, there is a Feng ghost named after professional Japanese player Yuu.
- Feng's item move has him fly into the fight on a cloud.
- Feng's item move creates a dragon effect that swirls around Feng whenever he enters Rage.
- Prior to his reveal, Feng was among the characters that had been leaked during the July Closed Network Test.
- Alongside Ling Xiaoyu, Feng's character gameplay trailer was revealed ahead of beta testing versions of the game.
- Feng's eyes will change like the ones which was seen in his Tekken 5 ending, when he is about to unleash a final attack of his Rage Art.
- The characters on Feng's chest are "鬼神" (Guǐshén), while literally translated as "Spirit God", it is more abstractly interpreted as deities or other types of heavenly or earthly rulers.
- On his belt is "天翔霸王" (Tiānxiáng bàwáng), which translates roughly to "Heavenly Overlord". "天翔" literally translates to "Heaven-soaring", but "霸王" is more famously used as "Hegemon" or "General" depending on the context, and was used by notable historical figures such as Xiang Yu and King Goujian.
- Tekken 8 is the first time since Tekken 5 that Feng has been given multiple lines of spoken dialogue, and the first time Feng has had win-pose dialogue.
Other:
- In Tekken: Blood Vengeance, Feng's dossier is briefly seen (incorrectly identified as Nina Williams) when Anna Williams opens a file containing dossiers of various persons of interest.
Gallery[]
- Main article: Feng Wei/Gallery
References[]
- ^ Tekken 8 Feng Gameplay Reveal Trailer
- ^ a b In-game Tekken 8 profile
- ^ a b c Official Tekken 8 Profile
- ^ Katsuhiro Harada @Harada_TEKKEN, Twitter, 4:21 PM Jun 13, 2024. Note that information is not stated in-game and only comes from a database of information provided by series developer Katsuhiro Harada.
- ^ Tekken 5 PlayStation NTSC Manual, p.42.
- ^ Tekken 5 PlayStation PAL Manual, p.17.
- ^ a b Tekken 5 Official Strategy Guide, Brady Games (2004) p.68.
- ^ a b Tekken 6 Official Strategy Guide, Brady Games (2009), p.108; transcribed on Tekken Zaibatsu.
- ^ a b Tekken 7 Character Prologue.
- ^ Marshall Law's Tekken 7 Character Episode prologue.
- ^ Marshall Law's Tekken 8 Official English Website Profile.
- ^ Tekken 8: The Dark Awakens Story Mode, Chapter 10: All-Out Assault.
- ^ See Feng Wei/Scenario Campaign Dialogues#Lee Chaolan
- ^ E.g. Feng Wei/Scenario Campaign Dialogues#Anna Williams
- ^ Feng Wei/Scenario Campaign Dialogues#Zafina and Tekken Force
- ^ Feng Wei/Scenario Campaign Dialogues#Azazel and Kazuya Mishima
- ^ Tekken 5 Manual, p.34
- ^ Tekken 5 PlayStation PAL Manual, p.16.
- ^ Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection PlayStation PAL Manual, p..
- ^ Tekken 5 In-Game Prologue.
- ^ Tekken 6 In-Game Prologue.
- ^ Tekken 7 Official English Website Profile.
- ^ Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U profile.
- ^ Tekken 7 Feng Wei Guide (unofficial)
- ^ Wang Jinrei/Scenario Campaign Dialogues#Feng
- ^ Wang Jinrei/Scenario Campaign Dialogues#Feng Wei