The archetype of a handicapped person at the peak of physical/mental performance. Related to Old Prime.
Also Called[]
- Crippled Master
- Handicap Transcendence
- Handicapability
- Handicapped Badass
Properties[]
The user is at the peak of physical and mental performance despite being handicapped in some way. Some users experience an improvement in their abilities after becoming disabled, as they are compelled to find innovative ways to overcome their limitations. Certain users may even discover new talents or strengths due to their handicaps.
Applications[]
- Artificial Body Parts
- Condition Retention
- Determined Strength
- Disability-Based Immunity
- Disability Compensation
- Enhanced Weakness due to disability
- Locomotion Compensation
Variations[]
- Amputee Prime
- Blind Prime
- Deaf Prime
- Fat Prime
- Illness Prime
- Old Prime
- Pregnant Prime
- Psychiatric Prime
- Wheelchair-Bound Prime
Relationships[]
Flaws/Weaknesses[]
- May have physical limits.
- May still require certain medicines, objects, substances or resources.
Example Characters[]
See also: Handicapped Badass, Good Scars Evil Scars, An Arm and a Leg, and Eyepatch of Power.
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
- Shinobu (Abyss Rage)
- Ichikawa (Akagi)
- Ramiel (Ange Vierge)
- Doppo Orochi (Baki)
- Guts (Berserk)
- Kukaku Shiba (Bleach)
- Kaname Tōsen (Bleach)
- Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto (Bleach)
- Girge G. Ledo Le Albatross (Broken Blade)
- Tsukuyo Inaba (Busou Shoujo Machiavellianism)
- Tsukiyotake/Tsukiyo (Doku Doku Mori Mori)
- Future Son Gohan (Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks)
- Majora (Dragon Ball Super)
- Son Goku (Dragon Ball series); temporarily
- Son Gohan (Dragon Ball Super); temporarily
- Mariko (Elfen Lied)
- Gildarts Clive (Fairy Tail)
- Erza Scarlet (Fairy Tail)
- Acnologia (Fairy Tail)
- Dam-Ho (Fist Demon of Mount Hua)
- Shu (Fist of the North Star)
- Toki (Fist of the North Star)
- Falco (Fist of the North Star)
- King Bradley (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Izumi Curtis (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Shinsuke Takasugi (Gintama)
- Kyuubei Yagyu (Gintama)
- Oboro (Gintama)
- Ayase Shinomiya (Guilty Crown)
- Sesshomaru (InuYasha)
- Kaede (InuYasha)
- The Executioner (Hero Killer)
- Yushin (Hero Killer); formerly
- Chaos (Hero Killer); formerly
- Yamada Asaemon Shion (Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku)
- Seiichi Samura (Kagurabachi)
- Ikoma (Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress)
- Muteba Gizenga (Kenganverse)
- Kou Son Ryuu (Kingdom)
- Suu Gen (Kingdom)
- Rin Ko (Kingdom)
- Mou Gou (Kingdom)
- Ba Nan Ji (Kingdom)
- Gyomei Himejima (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
- Uzu Sanageyama (Kill la Kill)
- Joseph Joestar (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)
- N'Doul (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part III: Stardust Crusaders)
- Johngalli A (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part VI: Stone Ocean)
- Daiya Higashikata (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part VIII: JoJolion)
- Johnny Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part VII: Steel Ball Run)
- Mu Am (Legend of Asura – The Venom Dragon)
- Nobara Kugisaki (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- Alexandra Alshavin/Sasha (Lord Marksman and Vanadis)
- Hajime Nagumo (From Commonplace to the World's Strongest)
- Nanoha Takamachi (Lyrical Nanoha)
- Lee Geon (Return of the Disaster-Class Hero); formerly
- Doom (Mashle: Magic and Muscles)
- Ryo Shimazaki (Mob Psycho 100)
- Jeok Cheongang (Murim Login)
- A/Ay (Naruto)
- Deidara (Naruto)
- Madara Uchiha (Naruto)
- Itachi Uchiha (Naruto)
- Kimimaro Kaguya (Naruto)
- Might Guy (Naruto); at the end of the series
- Nagato/Pain (Naruto)
- Zabuza Momochi (Naruto)
- Obito Uchiha (Naruto)
- Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto)
- Crocodile (One Piece)
- Kyros (One Piece)
- Shanks (One Piece)
- Zeff (One Piece)
- Roronoa Zoro (One Piece); After time skip
- Kuzan (One Piece); After time skip
- Eustass Captain Kid (One Piece); After time skip
- Issho/Fujitora (One Piece)
- Gol D. "Gold" Roger (One Piece)
- Edward Newgate/Whitebeard (One Piece)
- Chiwa Harusaki (Oreshura)
- Starlia Lese (Ragna Crimson)
- Atlas (Rising of the Shield Hero)
- Shishio Makoto (Rurouni Kenshin)
- Usui Uonuma (Rurouni Kenshin)
- Hokuto Kaneshiro (Rosario + Vampire)
- Sailor Saturn (Sailor Moon)
- Daven (Standard of Reincarnation)
- Nagi Taira (Tank Chair)
- Kurogane (Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle)
- Mamoru Hijikata (Until Death Do Us Part)
- Yomi (Yu Yu Hakusho)
- Thorkell (Vinland Saga)
Cartoons/Comics[]
- Various Cyborg Mobians (Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog)
- Bunnie D'Coolette
- Toph Beifong (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Ming-Hua (The Legend of Korra)
- Bruce Wayne (Batman Beyond)
- Danger Mouse (Danger Mouse)
- Armless Sensei (DC Comics)
- Legless Sensei (DC Comics)
- Doctor Mid-Nite (DC Comics)
- Barbara Gordon/Oracle (DC Comics); formerly
- Slade Wilson/Deathstroke (DC Comics)
- King Snake (DC Comics)
- Aquaman (DC Comics)
- Harvey Dent/Two-Face (DC Comics)
- Cassandra Cain (DC Comics)
- Stuart "Stu-Pot" Pot/2-D (Gorillaz)
- Joe Swanson (Family Guy)
- Hudson (Gargoyles)
- Charles Xavier/Professor X (Marvel Comics); formerly
- Maya Lopez/Echo (Marvel Comics)
- Quincy Harker (Marvel Comics)
- Wade Wilson/Deadpool (Marvel Comics)
- Matt Murdock/Daredevil (Marvel Comics)
- Stick (Marvel Comics)
- Izo (Marvel Comics)
- Clint Barton/Hawkeye (Marvel Comics)
- Chimi (Maya and the Three)
- Conquest (Invincible/Image Comics)
- Fizzlepop Berrytwist/Tempest Shadow (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
- Darth Maul (Star Wars)
- Hattori Tatsu (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2012 TV series)
- Rick Grimes (The Walking Dead)
- Carl Grimes (The Walking Dead)
- Roy Harper/Arsenal (Young Justice)
- Popeye (Popeye)
- Buck (Ice Age)
- Katsuichi (Usagi Yojimbo)
Literature[]
- Roland Deschain (The Dark Tower)
- Alastor Moody (Harry Potter)
Live Television/Movies[]
- Vanessa Brewer (Angel)
- Xander Harris (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Wesley Wyndam Pryce (Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel)
- Eli (The Book of Eli)
- Peyton Westlake (Darkman)
- Davros (Doctor Who)
- The Doctor (Doctor Who); formerly
- Norman Nordstrom (Don't Breathe)
- Bride (Kill Bill)
- Snake Plissken (Escape from New York)
- Ashley J. "Ash" Williams (The Evil Dead)
- River Tam (Firefly)
- Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th)
- Toothless (How To Train Your Dragon)
- Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (How To Train Your Dragon)
- Gobber the Belch (How To Train Your Dragon)
- Viper (Kung Fu Panda)
- Wolf Boss (Kung Fu Panda)
- Gazelle (Kingsman: The Secret Service)
- Thor Odinson (Marvel Cinematic Universe); formerly
- Garrett (Quest for Camelot)
- John Kramer (Saw)
- General Grievous (Star Wars)
- Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader (Star Wars)
- Luke Skywalker (Star Wars)
- Neo (The Matrix)
- Zatoichi (The Tale of Zatoichi)
- Hector Barbossa (Pirates of the Caribbean)
- Neo (The Matrix); formerly
- Dewey Riley (Scream)
- Eddie (The Human Race)
- Jack Brewer (Kickin' it)
Mythology[]
- Odin (Norse Mythology)
Tabletop Games[]
- Montolio Debrouchee/Mooshie (Forgotten Realms)
Video Games[]
- Augus (Asura's Wrath)
- Asura (Asura's Wrath)
- Abramovici Twins (Batman: Arkham City)
- Artorias the Abysswalker (Dark Souls)
- Nero (Devil May Cry)
- Vergil (Devil May Cry)
- Lorian, Elder Prince (Dark Souls III)
- Lothric, Younger Prince (Dark Souls III)
- Ignis Scientia (Final Fantasy XV)
- Saizo and Niles (Fire Emblem Fates)
- Baiken (Guilty Gear)
- Xigbar/Luxu (Kingdom Hearts)
- Heidern (The King of Fighters)
- Samira (League of Legends)
- Thane Krios (Mass Effect)
- Jeff "Joker" Moreau (Mass Effect)
- Various characters (Metal Gear)
- Kenshi Takahashi (Mortal Kombat)
- Goro (Mortal Kombat)
- Ana Amari (Overwatch)
- John Marston (Red Dead Redemption II)
- Arthur Morgan (Red Dead Redemption II)
- Ethan Winters (Resident Evil)
- Buzz (Skylanders)
- Sagat (Street Fighter)
- Gen (Street Fighter)
- Dunban (Xenoblade Chronicles)
- Bentley (Sly Cooper)
- Maria Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog)
- Kazuma Kiryu (Yakuza series)
Web Animation/Comics/Series[]
- Percival de Rolo (Critical Role)
- Dominic Deegan (Dominic Deegan: Oracle For Hire)
- Redcloak (The Order of the Stick)
- Haley Starshine (The Order of the Stick); temporarily
- Cho Teko (No Need For Bushido)
- Ryoku (No Need For Bushido)
- Yang Xiao Long (RWBY)
- Maria Calavera (RWBY)
- Cinder Fall (RWBY)
Gallery[]
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto (Bleach) after sacrificing his left arm, was still able to fight against even the strongest beings.
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.
Even after his arm was crippled, Son Gohan (Dragon Ball series) was able to overwhelm and destroy Cell...
At various points in his life, Son Goku (Dragon Ball series) has been able to continue fighting despite being physically handicapped or crippled in some way, easily handling Android 19 despite suffering from a heart virus that claimed his life in an alternative future and only losing because of 19's Energy Absorption...
Born with a congenital limb defect, The Executioner of the Silver Forest (Hero Killer) went on to become one of the greatest swordsmen in the world not letting his disability get in his way or hampered him.
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, a leg, and some internal organs to Acnologia, Gildarts Clive (Fairy Tail) is still one of the Fairy Tail Guild's strongest members.
Erza Scarlet (Fairy Tail) was still able to fight and defeat Kyôka despite being deprived of all five senses.
While slowly dying from radiation poising, Toki (Fist of the North Star) was still an immensely powerful martial artist, his techniques remaining unaffected before his sickness reached its peak.
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.
Izumi Curtis (Fullmetal Alchemist) remains a capable martial artist and alchemist despite losing her reproductive organs and part of her digestive tract to the Truth.
Despite being mortally wounded, damage to his Ultimate Eye, and already being out of his prime, King Bradley (Fullmetal Alchemist) was able to put up a fierce battle against Scar.
Even when his arms were incapacitated, Zabuza Momochi (Naruto) killed most of Gato's thugs and Gato, as well, with only a kunai in his mouth.
Despite suffering a fatal illness and nearly blinded due to his over usage of the Mangekyō Sharingan, Itachi Uchiha (Naruto) was an incredibly powerful ninja, only losing to Sasuke in their final battle due to his disease catching up to him in mid-fight.
Despite being revived blind, Madara Uchiha (Naruto) remained a powerful ninja, easily defeating the nine Tailed Beasts and Allied Shinobi Forces.
Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto), even after losing his left arm, was still considered one of the strongest Shinobi in history and can still fight on par with Godlike beings.
Before retiring, Kou Son Ryuu, the All Rounder (Kingdom) was an incredible General of the Zhao Military despite being blind in his left eye.
Despite the loss of his right eye years ago, Suu Gen (Kingdom) is still an incredibly skilled master swordsman...
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.
Even with a lethal disease, Gol D. "Gold" Roger (One Piece) was able to become the Pirate King, conquering the Grand Line and clashing evenly with his longtime rival, Edward Newgate/Whitebeard, who possessed a Devil Fruit power that could destroy the world.
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...
Despite his advanced age and failing health, Edward Newgate/Whitebeard (One Piece) was renowned as the strongest man in the world...
...being able to continue fighting with no less might after suffering over 400 grievous injuries, including a hole burned through his chest and having half of his face burned off until he died standing.
While he lost his right eye in the span of two years, Roronoa Zoro (One Piece) still remains one of the world's most powerful master swordsmen...
By his own admission, Sesshomaru (InuYasha) actually became stronger after losing his left arm to his brother InuYasha.
Despite her advanced age and missing right eye, Kaede (InuYasha) is a competent and powerful miko and archer.
Though covered in third-degree burns and having no sweat glands, Shishio Makoto (Rurouni Kenshin) is still a deadly opponent...
...only being defeated when he surpassed his bodily limits while fighting Kenshin and spontaneously combusted.
Despite having a lame leg, Dam-Ho (Fist Demon of Mount Hua) had beaten the odds by becoming a powerful martial artist.
Even after being nearly crippled at age twelve, Nanoha Takamachi (Lyrical Nanoha) is a powerful mage.
Hokuto Kaneshiro (Rosario + Vampire) is able to fight Tsukune and defeat him even while wheelchair bound.
Despite being frail and seizure-prone, Sailor Saturn (Sailor Moon) is the most powerful of the Sailor Senshi.
Despite being born with only one arm, Daven (Standard of Reincarnation) trained in swordsmanship to the point where he could beat Kajin, who was hailed as a genius.
Cartoons/Comics[]
Though she was born blind, Toph Beifong (Avatar: The Last Airbender) is one of the greatest Earthbenders in the world, and was even on par with Bumi.
Despite his advanced age and heart condition, the Bruce Wayne of the DCAU (Batman Beyond) retains a measure of his old crimefighting skills, once helping Terry McGinnis fight off a gang of Jokerz with relative ease.
Slade Wilson/Deathstroke (DC Comics) is one of the deadliest combatants in the DC universe, even with one missing eye.
Having been deliberately raised to interpret body language as a first language, Cassandra Cain (DC Comics) is illiterate and barely able to speak, but as a trade-off, she can intuitively read body language and predict her opponents' attacks.
Barbara Gordon (DC Comics) retained her peak human condition despite being paralyzed from the waist down. And went on to become a superb hacker and guide to Batman Family and other superheroes as Oracle.
Roy Harper/Arsenal (Young Justice) remains a force to be reckoned with despite having his right arm amputated.
Even with a missing eye, Popeye (Popeye) is a deadly and powerful combatant, especially when eating his spinach.
Despite his old age and partial blindness, Hudson (Gargoyles) remains a skilled and resourceful warrior.
While he lost his left eye and losing his right arm to a Rognarr, Conquest (Invincible/Image Comics) was completely...
...unhindered in his pursuit of utter violence.
Despite both his hands being crippled by severe nerve damage, Doctor Stephen Strange (Marvel Comics) is the Sorcerer Supreme of Earth 616 and a capable martial artist.
While he was born blind, Stick (Marvel Comics) was one of the greatest ninjutsu masters of the modern age.
On top of the radar sense and enhanced senses that compensate for his blindness, Matt Murdock/Daredevil (Marvel Comics) is...
...with peak conditioning like his perfect accuracy.
Despite his blindness, Hattori Tatsu (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2012 TV series) is a powerful ninja on par with the likes of Splinter and the Shredder.
Though paraplegic, Joe Swanson (Family Guy) is a capable police officer who compensates with considerable upper body strength.
Literature[]
Live Television/Movies[]
Despite severe physical and mental handicaps, Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th) is a deadly and powerful opponent...
Though blind and past his prime, Norman Nordstrom (Don't Breathe) is still a powerfully built man with years of military experience...
The Bride (Kill Bill) is a powerful fighter and assassin even while paralyzed from the waist down due to muscular atrophy.
Wesley Wyndam-Pryce (Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel) continued to fight demons and lead Angel Investigations even after being temporarily wheelchair-bound by a gunshot wound...
...and in one alternate universe, was a capable demon hunter and swordsman despite losing his left arm.
Even after losing his left eye, Xander Harris (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) remained a capable fighter and demon hunter.
Despite missing a leg, Hiccup Haddock (How To Train Your Dragon) is skilled in hand-to-hand combat capable of taking on the strongest Vikings without any strain.
Despite missing an arm and leg, Gobber the Belch (How To Train Your Dragon) 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 losing a tailfin and being unable to fly, Toothless (How To Train Your Dragon) 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.
Despite being born without fangs, Viper (Kung Fu Panda) was still a capable fighter as she took down many foes without using her father's Poison Fang Technique, which required fangs to preform it.
Despite having his right arm cut off by Count Dooku, Anakin Skywalker (Star Wars) spent the following years of the Clone Wars developing his skills in its many pitched battles...
...and after having most of his limbs severed and being terrible scarred, forcing him to wear a life support suit that helped him regain a small percent of his original strength, he was still strong enough effortlessly slaughter countless jedi and any unfortunate victims of his in minutes...
....managing to defeat his old former master Obi-Wan Kenobi in their final duel by being more cautious in his offense.
Despite his advanced age and suffering from terminal cancer, John Kramer (Saw) was a genius planner, inventor, and skilled fighter, able to get the drop on Detective Tapp with a hidden blade...
Though crippled by nerve damage and chronic pain, Dewey Riley (Scream) was regardless one of the first responders to any Ghostface attack, even managing to nearly end the fifth Ghostface's rampage by himself.
Video Games[]
Despite only having one arm each, the Abramovici Twins (Batman: Arkham City) possess monstrous physical strength and are deadly threats to Batman.
After being infected with the Joker's Titan poisoning, Batman (Batman: Arkham) was still able to fight off the inmates of Arkham City and thwart Hugo Strange's plan despite becoming so sick from said poisoning that he coughed up blood and suffered a near-death experience.
After being blinded by the Ring of the Lucii, Ignis Scientia (Final Fantasy XV) spent ten years retraining himself, eventually becoming just as capable a fighter and chef as he was before losing his sight.
Even while deathly ill and literally falling apart from numerous battles, Vergil (Devil May Cry) was able to easily overpower Nero, ripping his Devil Bringer off...
...and slay demons with his trademark quick-draw swordplay.
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.
Despite losing his eye in his fight with Terra, Xigbar/Luxu (Kingdom Hearts) was still able to use his Arrow guns in battle and still use them as a sniper rifle.
After being blinded in one eye, John/Big Boss (Metal Gear) remained a capable marksman and was considered the greatest soldier of the 20th century.
Despite losing his right eye and 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 after losing his left eye, Solidus Snake (Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty) remained a capable soldier, swordsman, and marksman.
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...
Though terminally ill, Thane Krios (Mass Effect) remained a capable assassin and combatant, even fighting off Kai Leng when he attempted to assassinate the Citadel Council.
Born with severe Vrolik's syndrome, leaving him with brittle bones in his legs, Jeff "Joker" Moreau (Mass Effect) is nonetheless one of the best pilots in the Systems Alliance fleet.
Despite losing all four arms to Kotal Kahn, Goro (Mortal Kombat) is a powerful combatant, easily defeating several Red Dragon thugs...
While he was nearly blind in his left eye, John Marston (Red Dead Redemption) was a deadly sharpshooter.
Even while literally dying from tuberculosis, Arthur Morgan (Red Dead Redemption II) remained a competent fighter and gunslinger, fighting the healthy Micah Bell to a stalemate.
Despite losing two fingers and a chunk of his left hand, Ethan Winters (Resident Evil) was able to competently handle weapons and firearms...
Web Animation/Comics/Series/Original[]
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 and managed to defeat him.
Despite losing her left eye and arm to Ruby's silver eyes, Cinder Fall (RWBY) remains a master fighter and manipulator.
Despite her elderly age, loss of her silver eyes, and years of retirement from active duty as a Huntress, Maria Calavera (RWBY) retains enough of her old skills to hold her own against the much younger Neo.