"Men who had lost a leg could still ride and swing a sword. One useless arm still meant that the knight could use his other. A Knight of Solamnia did not quit until he was either triumphant or slain."
― The Legend of Huma
"Gotta love modern weapons tech. Easier for a one-armed man to fire a missile launcher than pull on his pants!"
― Arsenal to Lex Luthor (Young Justice)
The archetype of an amputee person at the peak of physical/mental performance. Variation of Handicapped Prime.
The user is at the peak of physical and mental performance despite having a limb or more been amputated after an accident. The user's performance may even be improved after being losing a limb as they are forced to compromise and work around their handicap.
While he lost his left forearm during the Eclipse, Guts (Berserk) retained his masterful skill...
...in swordsmanship and superhuman condition...
...having grown stronger with his handicaps.
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto (Bleach)
Tien (Dragon Ball Z)
Future Son Gohan (Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks) remained a powerful fighter even after losing his left arm, managing to hold his own against the Androids before being killed.
Though wheelchair bound and missing an arm, Mariko (Elfen Lied) is a powerful diclonius, easily defeating Lucy, the Diclonius Queen, in their first encounter.
Even after losing an arm and a leg to Acnologia, Gildarts Clive (Fairy Tail) is still one of the Fairy Tail Guild's strongest members.
Even after offering his leg to Raoh/Ken-Oh, Falco (Fist of the North Star) remained an immensely powerful martial artist and successor of Gento Kō Ken/Imperial Fist of the Original Dipper.
Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto) after losing his arm.
While he lost his fingers during a duel with Shin, Rin Ko (Kingdom) was still an incredibly powerful General as he relied on his mastery of powerful tactics and remained a deadly force in swordsmanship with one hand.
As a member of the Four Emperors of the New World, Red-Haired Shanks (One Piece) is one of the strongest men in the world...
..., the loss of his left arm not hindering him in any way.
Even after cutting his own leg, Kyros (One Piece) remains the most powerful warrior of Dressrosa.
Mugino Shizuri (Toaru Majutsu no Index/A Certain Magical Index) accidentally blew her own left arm and right eye off, so she created a makeshift one out of her Meltdowner energy before replacing it with a robotic one.
By his own admission, Sesshomaru (Inuyasha) actually became stronger after losing his left arm to his brother InuYasha.
Despite being born with only one arm, Daven (Standard of Reincarnation) trained in swordsmanship to the point where he became one of the world's greatest warriors and could beat his cousin Kajin, who was hailed as a genius.
Thorkell (Vinland Saga) remains as one of the most powerful Vikings in the world, his prowess and strength not dismissing in the slightness even after losing his fingers to his nephew Thorfinn.
Cartoons[]
Despite missing an arm and leg, Gobber the Belch (HTTYD) is a veteran combatant, which is shown when he overpowered multiple Outcasts, Berserkers, and Dragon Hunters. He also went toe-to-toe with Ryker Grimborn with only losing a hook.
Despite missing a leg, Hiccup Haddock (HTTYD) is skilled in hand-to-hand combat capable of taking on the strongest Vikings without any strain.
Despite losing a tailfin and being unable to fly, Toothless (HTTYD) is still extremely strong and fast to hold and defeat several formidable dragon species that are said to go toe-to-toe with a flightless Night Fury. But he is shown to hold back multiple times.
Roy Harper/Arsenal (Young Justice) remains a force to be reckoned with despite having his right arm amputated.
Comics[]
While he lost his right arm over a century ago, Conquest (Invincible/Image Comics) was completely unhindered in his pursuits of utter violence.
Despite losing his left arm, the Green Arrow of Earth-43 (DC Comics) remains a capable archer.
Despite being unworthy of Mjolnir and losing his right arm to Malekieth, Thor (Marvel Comics) can still an expert combatant and warrior with godly strength to prove it.
Roy Harper/Arsenal (DC Comics) is still an expert marksman with a bow and combatant, despite losing his right arm to Prometheus.
Despite losing his arm during WWll, Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Marvel Comics) is still a capable soldier with excellent marksmanship and combative abilities.
Literature[]
Roland Deschain (The Dark Tower) is a competent fighter and gunslinger despite losing two fingers.
Despite losing a leg, Alastor Moody (Harry Potter) was the most skilled Auror in the British Ministry of Magic.
Live TV[]
Ash Williams, the Godfather of Chainsaw Combat (The Evil Dead)
Davros (Doctor Who)
Video Games[]
Oro (Street Fighter series) is a master of Senjutsu.
Even when missing his arms, Asura (Asura's Wrath) is a deadly and powerful opponent.
Baiken (Guilty Gear) is a deadly swordsman despite the loss of her right arm.
Despite losing his left arm, and recovering from muscle atrophy from a nine-year coma, Venom Snake (Metal Gear) was a master soldier working well as Big Boss's equal and body double, helping build up his legend and reputation.
Even after losing his right arm and left foot, Kazuhira Miller (Metal Gear) remained a competent soldier and commander, leading Diamond Dogs and becoming FOXHOUND's survival trainer.
Even with both arms missing, Raiden (Metal Gear) is a deadly swordsman able to wield his sword with his mouth and feet.
Even with his right arm severed, Revolver Ocelot (Metal Gear) is a competent soldier and gunslinger...
...and a master of CQC able to fight Solid Snake on even footing.
Despite losing all four arms to Kotal Kahn, Goro (Mortal Kombat) is a powerful combatant, easily defeating several Red Dragon thugs...
...and Kenshi.
Despite losing two fingers and a chunk of his left hand, Ethan Winters (Resident Evil) was able to competently handle weapons and firearms...
...even defeating Miranda and saving his daughter Rose while his body was literally falling apart.
After having his right arm ripped off by his father Vergil, Nero (Devil May Cry) remained a competent demon hunter and swordsman with or without the usage of Nico Goldstein's Devil Breaker prosthetics.
Web Animation[]
Despite losing her dominant right arm and not training for months, Yang Xiao Long (RWBY) has learned to go along with her usual routines using her left arm since then. And then soon being re-trained by her father, she has returned as strong as before, but with a more flexible fighting style and new robotic arm...
...later putting up more of a fight against Adam Taurus, the same person who cut off her arm and left her with PTSD.
Cinder Fall (RWBY) remains a master fighter and manipulator despite losing her left arm to Ruby's silver eyes.
Videos[]
LOTR The Return of the King - Homeward Bound-2
Aquaman gets a new arm - Justice League-2
Davros' First Appearance - Genesis of the Daleks - Doctor Who-2
The Power to End All Life? - Genesis of the Daleks - Doctor Who-2
Davros Interrogates the Doctor - Genesis of the Daleks - Doctor Who-2
The Daleks Turn on Davros! - Genesis of the Daleks - Doctor Who-2
Davros the Great Healer - Revelation of the Daleks - Doctor Who-2
Davros Opens His Eyes - The Witch's Familiar - Doctor Who-2
A Fox in Space - Episode Two - "Fixing a Hole" -4K-
Fights[]
EVIL DEAD 2 DEAD BY DAWN 1987 FINAL FIGHT SCENE HD-2
Army of Darkness (HD) - This is my boomstick!-2
Army of Darkness (10-10) Movie CLIP - Hail to the King, Baby (1992) HD