History FragileSpeedster / VideoGames

* Destroyers in ''[[VideoGame/PacificFleet Atlantic Fleet]]''. Just like their RealLife prototypes, they aren't meant to directly engage heavier enemies, lacking any armor to speak of. However, they're also the fastest ships in the game (depending on the class), with some able to go as fast as 36 knots. When facing larger ships, they can either try to run away (ships have to be at least 25,000 yards away from the nearest enemy in order to be able to flee a battle) or try to get close enough to launch broadside torpedoes, while jinking and using smoke to throw off the enemy's aim. Even a near-miss with a large enough caliber can ruin a destroyer's day.

* In ''VideoGame/{{Nectaris}}'', the CBX-1 Panther is the fastest land unit in the game. Unfortunately, being motorized infantry doesn't make its attack or defense ratings better than the infantry average, which is rather pathetic. Their most effective use is not in fighting land or air units (though they can do both) but to seize neutral factories before the other side's infantry can capture them.

* In general, Real Robot types in ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' tend to be these. Unit types like [[Franchise/{{Gundam Mobile Suits]], [[Anime/AuraBattlerDunbine Aura Battlers]] and [[Franchise/{{Macross}} Valkyries]] tend to be incredibly agile, accurate and their pilots equipped with abilities and command skills that let them kick ass. However, they tend to be very weak defense-wise, allowing one or two good hits on a poorly upgraded unit to go down.

* ''VideoGame/NoMoreHeroes'' actually has a Fragile Speedster as a ''Boss'': [[spoiler:Jeane]] has remarkably low health for a boss, but can counter your grabs, dodge almost all of your attacks, and moves incredibly fast.

* In ''VideoGame/LunarSilverStarStoryComplete'', Nash is the archetypal SquishyMage mage who only utilizes one element (Lightning) and the typical slew of useless status-inflicting spells. His speed is ridiculously high though, which gives him considerable merit as a support character - give him some revive items and Star/Silver Lights to restore MP and he'll go a long way in keeping the party in tbe fight.

* ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong94'': Mario is faster, more nimble and resists falls better than he did in the [[VideoGame/DonkeyKong original iteration]], but still defenseless against enemies without [[DropTheHammer a hammer]] to hit them or without any barrel or key to throw on them, and because this game doesn't have any powerups, touching these enemies or failing to dodge one of their projectiles [[OneHitPointWonder steals him a life]].

* [[Anime/CrossAnge Vilkiss]] has the highest base mobility of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsV'', coupled with it's special ability "Ariel Mode"[[note]]At 130 will, 40% chance to completely evade an enemy attack[[/note]] and Ange having one of the highest evasion stats in the game with a high leveled "Prevail". Unfortunately, one good solid hit and she goes down quite easily.

* ''VideoGame/ValkyriaChronicles'' has Scouts, who have by far the longest move range of any unit type but also mediocre health and attack power. That said, they're still rather overpowered in the first game, as in conjunction with defense boosting Orders they can tank quite a lot of gunfire, pick off any unit you need dead with one well placed salvo or grenade, and dash straight to the enemy base for a quick capture and win. In IV they're more in line with what you'd expect, serving a supportive role by picking off isolated enemies, exploiting holes in their defensive lines and dying quickly if caught in all but the lightest of crossfire. They can still be very effective though, especially with the new Command ability; essentially this allows them to carry another, slower unit a Scout's full movement range once per turn.

** ''VideoGame/{{Titanfall 2}}'' brings Northstar and Ronin, both based off of the Stryder chassis from the prequel.

* ''VideoGame/TheSimpsonsHitAndRun'': The secret Speed Rocket is the fastest vehicle ''and'' has the best acceleration in the entire game, but has exceptionally poor toughness. It can give off smoke after just one hit, and it would only take a few more before it explodes.

* The Wing Diver class in the ''VideoGame/EarthDefenseForce'' series is the quickest and most mobile unit; they're equipped with a jetpack, after all. However, they can only carry energy-based weaponry (most of which is powered from the same generator as their jetpack) and wear light armor, so you have to plan your movement and attacks carefully lest you overheat your generator and get left a very fragile sitting duck.

* ''VideoGame/ValkyriaChronicles'' has Scouts, who have by far the longest move range of any unit type but also mediocre health and attack power. That said, they're still rather overpowered in the first game, as in conjunction with defense boosting Orders they can tank quite a lot of gunfire, pick off any unit you need dead with one well placed salvo or grenade, and dash straight to the enemy base for a quick capture and win. In IV they're more in line with what you'd expect, serving a supportive role by picking off isolated enemies and exploiting holes in their defensive lines and dying quickly if caught in all but the lightest of crossfire. They can still be very effective though, especially with the new Command ability; essentially this allows them to carry another, slower unit a Scout's full movement range once per turn.