The ability to gain strength from the presence of superhumans. Variation of Affinity. Technique of Superhuman Manipulation.
Also Called[]
- Ability/Power User Affinity/Empowerment
- Superhuman Affinity
- Superpower Affinity/Empowerment
Capabilities[]
The user becomes stronger, faster, more durable, etc. when they come into contact with superhumans, possibly unlocking abilities related to the affinity and enhancing the existing powers. Some users may be able draw sustenance from the connection or even slow or stop aging.
Applications[]
- Condition Augmentation
- Empowered State
- Enhancement Calling
- Metabolization
- Mode Switching
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Condition
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Body
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Agility
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Dexterity
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural Durability/Invulnerability
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Endurance
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Health
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Reflexes
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Senses
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Speed
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Stamina
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Strength
- Regenerative Healing Factor
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Mind
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Body
Associations[]
- Affinity
- Mimicry Empowerment - to gain strength from the beings that they gained their power from.
- Power Empowerment
- Superhuman Manipulation
Limitations[]
- May be only enhanced by powers similar to their own (i.e. Only be enhanced by fire and heat-based powers for Fire Manipulation).
- May require a large number of people for the enhancing to take effect.
Known Users[]
- Samuel Sullivan (Heroes); enhances his Terrakinesis
- Peter Petrelli (Heroes); briefly while replicating Samuel's power
- Aeorists (You Cast a Spell on Me); gains powers from those closest to her
- Sara Kane