Defense Mechanism

"The Avatar State is a defense mechanism, designed to empower you with all the skills and knowledge of all the past Avatars."

- Avatar Roku, Avatar: The Last Airbender

The circumstance of gaining power when in danger. Variation of Conditional Power.

Capabilities
The users of this ability can gain tremendous power(s) when in danger.

Applications

 * Situational Strength

Associations

 * Conditional Power
 * Reactive Adaptation

Limitations

 * Powers may fade when the danger passes.

Known Users
See also: Defence Mechanism Superpower
 * Avatars (Avatar: The Last Airbender/The Legend of Korra)
 * Gohan (Dragon Ball Z); formerly
 * Inuyasha (InuYasha)
 * Hulk (Marvel Cinematic Universe)