Tennessee Kid Cooper

Lore & Background

Tennessee Kid Cooper is one of Sly Cooper's ancestors from the 19th-century American frontier. A skilled gunslinger and thief, he's famous for his lightning-fast draw and pinpoint sharpshooting. Like all Coopers, he has a signature move: his 'Sly Slingshot' lets him ricochet revolver shots off surfaces to hit enemies or trigger switches. His unique 'Ride the Rail' ability lets him grind along wires and rails with his spurred boots, moving like a desert wind. In *Thieves in Time*, Tennessee's era is under siege by the villain Le Paradox, who is stealing pages from the Thievius Raccoonus to rewrite history. Sly and his team ride into the Old West to help Tennessee protect his legacy. At first, Tennessee is a cocky, boastful cowboy who laughs off Sly's claims of being his descendant—until Sly proves his Cooper blood. Over time, Tennessee grows from a lone wolf into a grudgingly respectful partner, learning that family is the greatest treasure. His design screams classic Western: a wide-brimmed hat, red bandana, and boots with jangling spurs. His revolver—a gleaming Colt Single Action Army—is never far from his hand, used for everything from blasting locks to shooting the buttons off a rival's vest. Tennessee embodies the Cooper Clan's knack for adapting thieving skills to any era, trading stealth for swagger and a six-shooter's bark.

In Their Own Story

The dust of the Arizona Territory swirled around Tennessee Kid Cooper as he tipped his hat against the setting sun. He grinned, spinning his revolver. 'Let 'em come,' he muttered. But when a stranger in a blue hat appeared, claiming to be his descendant, Tennessee laughed. 'A raccoon from the future? You've been in the sun too long, partner.' Yet when the stranger pulled out the Thievius Raccoonus, Tennessee's eyes widened. 'Well, I'll be... Looks like the Cooper blood runs true.' Together, they faced Le Paradox's gang, Tennessee's six-shooter blazing as he slid under a table, shooting the sheriff's badge clean off. 'Now that's how a Cooper does it,' he said, tipping his hat to his future kin.

Reader's Guide

Tennessee Kid Cooper is a playable character in Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, unlocked in the '40 Thieves' episode set in the Old West. He is one of Sly's ancestors, and his gameplay focuses on ranged combat and mobility. His primary weapon is his revolver, which he uses to shoot enemies, break objects, and hit distant switches. He can also perform a 'Sly Slingshot' to ricochet bullets off surfaces, solving puzzles or hitting enemies behind cover. His 'Ride the Rail' ability lets him grind on wires and rails, allowing for quick traversal across large gaps or high areas. Tennessee's playstyle is more combat-oriented than Sly's, emphasizing gunplay over stealth. However, he still has stealth takedowns and can hide in barrels or behind cover. His health is moderate, and his revolver has unlimited ammo but requires a short cooldown between shots. In boss fights, his ranged attacks are crucial for hitting weak points from a distance. Players control Tennessee in his home level, '40 Thieves,' where they must help him reclaim his stolen pages from the Thievius Raccoonus. His sections often involve shooting targets, riding mine carts, and dueling with enemies. He is a fan-favorite character for his cowboy aesthetic and satisfying gunplay.

Did You Know?

• Tennessee Kid Cooper is one of Sly Cooper's ancestors from the 19th-century American frontier.
• His signature move is the 'Sly Slingshot,' which lets him ricochet revolver shots off surfaces.
• His 'Ride the Rail' ability lets him grind along wires and rails with his spurred boots.
• Tennessee is a playable character in *Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time*, set in the '40 Thieves' episode.
• He initially laughs off Sly's claim of being his descendant until Sly proves his Cooper blood with the Thievius Raccoonus.