- "When the mind is enlightened, the spirit is freed, and the body matters not."
- ― Oma Desala (Stargate SG-1)
- "Eternal. Infinite. Immortal. The man I was knew these words. But only now do I truly understand them. Just as now I understand the full extent of his sacrifice. Through his death, I was created. Through my birth, his thoughts were freed."
- ― Commander Shepard, "Control" ending (Mass Effect 3)
- "Goodbye! Have a good time evolving past the need for physical existence!"
- ― Phineas Flynn (Phineas and Ferb)
The character has received increased divine power as a reward for good. Opposite to Fallen.
Also Called[]
- The Ascended/Redeemed
- Ascendant Physiology
- Ascension
- Purified Physiology
Capabilities[]
The user has or can leave their body, enter a plane of higher existence, and become pure energy gaining various powers, the most obvious would be an intelligence that surpasses nearly every form of physical life that would give the user the ability to create incredibly advanced technology. The users still contain their bodies and can choose to switch between them when they want to.
Forms[]
Spiritual Ascension[]
A form of ascension involving leaving the physical body and existing as ethereal energy or spirit. This could be accomplished with the use of techniques such as meditation or sudden enlightenment.
Evolutionary Ascension[]
A form involving leaving the body and becoming pure energy through the use of advanced technology or a stage in the evolutionary process.
Nigh-Ascension[]
This is the ability to ascend but not completely. People who have this ability still have incredible powers but are still tied to the physical plane. These beings come in two different levels of power and although they are not fully ascended, they can still be considered powerful metahumans.
Applications[]
Ascension[]
- Adaptive Possession
- Dual Impregnability
- Experience Manipulation
- Form/Essence Manipulation
- Omni-Element Manipulation
- Pinnacle Meta Physiology
- Resurrection/Self-Resurrection
- Self Supremacy (Varies)
- Universal Force/Essence Physiology
- Omnifarious (Varies)
Nigh-Ascension[]
- Anima Manipulation
- Biological Manipulation
- Cosmic Manipulation
- Empathic Creation
- Force-Field Generation
- Invulnerability
- Material Astral Projection
- Psionics
- Reactive/Preemptive Adaptation
- Superpowered Physiology
- Technology Manipulation
- Uplifting
Variations[]
- Ascended Cambion
- Ascended Demon
- Ascended Human
- Ascended Spirit
- Ascended Vampire
- Patron Saint
- Prayer/Worship Empowerment: Users gain power from the prayer and worship of mortals.
- Supernatural/Absolute Condition
Associations[]
- Almighty Ascension
- Angel Deity
- Angel Physiology
- Death Inducement
- Demigod Physiology
- Evolution Manipulation
- Fairy Physiology
- Holy Power Induced Mutation
- Soul Materialization: The user's soul can exist at a higher plane and interact with the world even without a body.
- Spiritual Elevation
- Spiritual Meditation
- Transcendent Physiology
Known Users[]
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
- Willful Masters (HANJUNG WOLYA Universe)
- Sosuke Aizen (Bleach); via the Hogyoku
- Shibai Ōtsutsuki (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)
- Infinite Zamasu (Dragon Ball Super)
- Fu (Dragon Ball Heroes); after absorbing Dogidogi
- Zeref Dragneel (Fairy Tail); via the Fairy Heart
- Madoka Kaname (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
- Akemi Homura (Puella Magi Madoka Magica); more than Madoka or any existence
Cartoons/Comics[]
- Avatars (Avatar series)
- Roku
- Aang
- Korra
- Kyle Rayner (DC Comics); via Ion entity
- Daniel Hall (DC Comics/Sandman)
- Ancient One (Marvel Comics)
- Celestials (Marvel Comics)
- Kid Omega (Marvel Comics)
- Lilith (Marvel Comics)
Folklore/Mythology[]
- Metatron (Abrahamic Mythology)
- Sandalphon (Abrahamic Mythology)
- Buddah (Buddhism)
- Dionysus (Greco-Roman Mythology)
- Heracles/Hercules (Greco-Roman Mythology)
- Santa Muerte (Mexican Folklore)
Literature[]
- Arthur Penhaligon/The New Architect (The Keys to the Kingdom)
Live Televions/Movies[]
- Khione (Arrowverse)
- Cordelia Chase (Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel)
- Future whitelighters (Charmed)
- Time Lords (Doctor Who)
- The Great Leader (Kamen Rider)
- Takeru Tenkuuji (Kamen Rider Ghost)
- Adria (Stargate SG-1)
- Ancients (Stargate SG-1)
- Ori (Stargate SG-1)
- Dr. Daniel Jackson (Stargate SG-1); formerly
- Anubis (Stargate SG-1); half-ascension
- Shifu (Stargate SG-1)
Video Games[]
- Ebudan (Anima: Beyond Fantasy)
- Helena Walker (Ark Survival Evolved)
- Yūki Terumi (BlazBlue)
- "Unknown" Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII Remake); from the Edge of Creation
- Athena (God of War)
- Palutena (Kid Icarus)
- Xerath (League of Legends)
- Esther (Mr. Hopp's Playhouse)
- Celestials (My Singing Monsters); via Celestial Ascension
- The Black Signal/John (The Secret World)
- Tao Isonokami (Shin Megami Tensei V)
- Hadou Gods (Shinza Banshou series)
- Amaterasu
- Mara/Hajun
- Marie
- Mithra
- Mercurius
- Muzan
- Nerose Satanael
- Reinhard Heydrich
- Ren Fuji
- Gouken (Street Fighter); via Power Of Nothingness
- Lion King (TYPE-MOON)
- Nero Claudius (TYPE-MOON); as Saber Venus
- Romulus-Quirinus (TYPE-MOON)
- Tenshi Hinanawi (Touhou Project)
- Oracle Ascendant (Valkyrie Crusade)
Other[]
- Toa Inika Matoro (Bionicle)
- Godtier Players (Homestuck)
- Church (Red vs Blue)
- SCP-3396 - The Empyrean Parasite (SCP Foundation)
- Monica Pinkston (SCP Foundation)
Known Objects[]
- Pancresta (Family Guy)