Killing Instinct

The power to have an extreme urge and ability/instinct to kill.

Also Called

 * Bloodlust
 * Killer Instinct
 * Killing Addiction
 * Murder Instinct
 * Thirst for Blood
 * The Hunger (Heroes)
 * The Dark Passenger (Dexter)

Capabilities
User possesses a deadly power that enables them to be the "ultimate killing machine". They have instincts to kill with any means and the most effective ways possible, use anything at hand to do so and have no mental problems either before, during or after the deed. They are, in short, cold and merciless killers. They can also give off a murderous aura, inducing fear into their opponents.

Applications

 * Enhanced Assassination
 * Fear Inducement
 * Killing Intent
 * Predator Instinct
 * Weapon Proficiency
 * Because the user is so skilled at killing, they are able to avoid a deathblow.

Associations

 * Berserker Physiology
 * Enhanced Condition/Supernatural Condition
 * Killing Intuition
 * Violence Embodiment
 * Violence Inducement

Limitations

 * Could emerge/activate involuntarily.
 * Could activate in certain situations (e.g. feeling emotions of anger).
 * Could be a force for good and constantly fights their urge to kill each day.
 * Extented suppression of their urge might result in a mental/emotional/psychological meltdown.

Literature

 * Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter)
 * Bellatrix Lestrange (Harry Potter)
 * Vampires (Folklore)
 * Werewolves (Folklore)
 * Brick Baxter/Cyber Shadow (The Young Guardians)

Comics

 * Sabretooth (Marvel Comics)
 * Wolverine (Marvel Comics)
 * The Joker (DC Comics)
 * Zsasz (DC Comics)

Video Games

 * Ein, Zwei and Drei (Phantom of Inferno)
 * Zahlenschwestern (Phantom of Inferno)}}

Known Objects

 * Mark of Cain (Supernatural)