Strategic Genius: The Baron is a master of political, military, and subversive strategy, as well as a brilliant planner and organizer.
Scientific and Mechanical Genius: The Baron Smoke, at least in the CUA, also possessed a high-level of scientific aptitude, and was implied to have designed several of his vehicles and weapons, including the Valkyrie bomber.
Hand-to-Hand Combat: In his original body the Baron was a fine hand to hand combatant, although not to the level of Alexander Drake. He was also a brilliant fencer and skilled marksman.
Immortality: After becoming stranded on Giram, Baron Smoke is able to live for decades without aging.