This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for those who have not read the manga. Please be forewarned.
Background
Hunter x Hunter is home to a variety of characters with unique backgrounds. Killua, one of the main characters in the series, has the absolute strangest. The members of the Zoldyck family are all trained in the art of assassination. Because of their intense training, family members have developed a resistance against most poisons and have high an incredibly high tolerance for electricity.
Family Members
Maha
Maha is Zeno’s grandfather who once fought Netero. He is respnsible for the assassination of the Ten Dons.
Nen Type: Enhancement
Zzigg
Zzigg is speculated to be Maha’s son and Zeno’s father.
He is a friend of Netero who joined him in an expedition to the Dark Continent.
Nen Type: Unknown
Zeno
Zeno is the father of Silva. Similar to Zzigg, he is also shown to be on good terms with Netero. He has high hopes for Killua and favors him among his other grandchildren. Zeno has the ability to transmute his aura into the form of a dragon.
Nen Type: Transmutation
Silva
Silva is the current head of the Zoldyck family. In the past, he defeated a member of the Phantom Troupe and faced Chrollo Lucilfer in battle. He has the ability to transmute his aura into large orbs.
Nen Type: Transmutation
Kikyo
Kikyo is the wife of Silva. She is from Meteor City and is also an assassin. Although she has yet to use her Nen abilities during the series, she has proven to have incredible speed.
Nen Type: Manipulation
Illumi
Illumi is the eldest son of Silva and Kikyo. He disguised as Gittarackur and took the 287th Hunter Exam not only to obtain a hunter license, but also to watch over Killua. He has the ability to manipulate people by the use of his needles.
Nen Type: Manipulation
Milluki
Milluki is the second eldest son of Silva and Kikyo. He is an expert programmer and hacker, shown to be proficient in torture.
Nen Type: Manipulation
Killua
Killua is the third son of Silva and Kikyo and is heir to the deadly throne. However, he has no intention of inheriting the family business. He has the ability to transmute his aura into electricity.
Nen Type: Transmutation
Alluka
Alluka is the second youngest child of Silva and Kikyo. Illumi and Milluki refer to Alluka as their younger brother, while Killua states that Alluka is his sister. Alluka has the ability to grant wishes.
Nen Type: Specialization
Kalluto
Kalluto is the youngest son of Silva and Kikyo. He is also the newest member of the Phantom Troupe, joining as a replacement for Hisoka. He has the ability to manipulate paper.
Nen Type: Manipulation
