Archetype:Physical Powerhouse

The character is a physical powerhouse. Variation of One Trick Wonder. Not to be confused with Muscle-Based Condition.

Also Called[]

The Brute
The Heavy
The Gorilla
The Meatshield

Properties[]

The character is a physical powerhouse, a being in possession of a body suited for immense strength, often displayed as a hulking mass of muscular might. The muscles of the users are many times more efficient than that of a normal human being. Their skeleton will most likely be many times harder than a normal human's so that they can operate at immense physical strength. The chemical process of their musculature is also highly enhanced so that their body does not generate fatigue poisons, the normal by-product of physical stress, which forces the body to rest.

Associated Powers[]

Anger Empowerment - Often the case.
Dense Muscles
- Enhanced/Supernatural Muscle Usage
  - Exertion Defiance - When powerful enough.
    - Immobility
  - Irresistible Self to Juggernaut Momentum - Depends on the users' strength level.
  - Situational Strength - Possible
    - Raw Power
  - Strength-Based Speed -Possible
- Muscle Armor
- Unnatural Weight
Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Stamina
- Overexertion Immunity
Gravitation Adaptation - Depends on the users' strength level.
Large/Unnatural Size
Thick/Unbreakable Bones
Thick Skin
Top-Heavy Body - Often

Techniques[]

Variations[]

Energy-Beam Powerhouse - a powerhouse with energy beams/blasts.
Fat Powerhouse - a powerhouse who has a fat body.
Fragile Powerhouse - a powerhouse who lacks defense.
Regenerative Powerhouse - a powerhouse with regenerative abilities.
Robot Powerhouse - a powerhouse with a robotic body.
Team Strong - The user is likely the physically strongest on the group.
Unbreakable Powerhouse (AKA: The Bruiser) - a powerhouse with super durability or invulnerability.
- Dimwitted Bruiser - A Bruiser of limited intellect.
- Genius Bruiser - A Bruiser with genius intellect.
- Lightning Bruiser (AKA: The Tank)- A Bruiser who uses speed.
  - Flying Tank - A Tank who can fly.
- Lumbering Bruiser - A Bruiser who lacks speed.

Associations[]

Bodily Mass Manipulation
Heavyworlder Physiology
Power Compensation - Powerhouses often use brute force rather than skill.
Self-Muscle Manipulation
- Accelerated Muscle Development/Muscle Mass Enhancement
Strength Embodiment
- Strength-Based Enhancement
Strength Mode - If the user gains this power via a transformation.
Super Bodybuilding

Limitations[]

May not be very smart.
- Such a lack of wits is likely to cause anger management problems.
The user may be slow due to their bulky body.
May rely solely on strength in combat.
Likely needs to regulate their strength to prevent unwanted damage.

Example Characters[]

Mythology

Heracles (Greek Mythology)
Samson (Judeo-Christianity)

Anime/Manga/Manhwa

Maruo Kaido (Ayashimon)
Various Characters (Baki the Grappler)
- Pickle
- Yuuichiro Hanma
- Yuujiro Hanma
- Biscuit Oliva
- Ryuji Tokura
Aaron Tide (The Boxer)
Yami Sukehiro (Black Clover)
Asta (Black Clover)
Kenpachi Zaraki (Bleach)
Users of Power Stressed forms (Dragon Ball series)
Shizuo Heiwajima (Durarara!)
Members of the Yato tribe (Gintama)
- Abuto
- Housen
- Umibouzu
- Kagura
- Kamui
Various Characters (Hero Killer)
Park Hanjun (Hectopascal)
Grendel (Highschool DxD)
Sairaorg Bael (Highschool DxD)
Vasco Strada (Highschool DxD)
Various Characters (Kingdom)
- Bajio
- Ba Nan Ji
- Earl Shi
- Gai Mou
- Gyou'Un
- Hou Ken
- Kai Shi Bou
- Kan Mei
- Kou Yoku
- Man'U
- Mou Bu
- Ou Hon
- Ou Ki
- Ran Bi Haku
- Ren Pa
- Ri Shin
- Rin Bun Kun
- Rozo
- Ryuu Sen
- Sen To Un
- Shi Ryu
- Tajifu
Yuji Itadori (Jujutsu Kaisen)
Aoi Todo (JujuTsu Kaisen)
Yuri (Magic? Muscle is Stronger!)
Mash Burnedead (Mashle: Magic and Muscles)
All Might (My Hero Academia)
Izuku Midoryia (My Hero Academia)
Various Characters (One Piece)
Blackstar (Soul Eater)
Toriko (Toriko)
Zebra (Toriko)

Comics

Various Characters (DC Comics)
- Superman: originally
- Doomsday
- Bane; when using Venom
- Strength Force conduits
  - The Flash; temporarily
Various Characters (Marvel Comics)
- Bruce Banner/Hulk
- Ben Grimm/Thing
- Guido Carosella/Strong Guy
- Cain Marko/Juggernaut
Kurr/Savage Dragon (Image Comics)
Griddex (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
The Immortal (Image Comics)
Kevin Greene/Prime (Malibu Comics)
Tom Hawke/Hardcase (Malibu Comics)
Piotyr Rasputin/Ferro Man (Amalgam Comics)
Sheldon Sampson/Utopian (Image Comics)
Grace Sampson/Lady Liberty (Image Comics)
Bendora/Nuggets (Spoof Comics Presents)
Amanda/Monster Girl (Image Comics)
Oliver Grayson/Omni-Boy/Kid-Omni Man (Image Comics)
Kevin Trueblood/Maximum Man (Wildstorm Comics)
Simon Pooni/Superior (Icon Comics)
Practitioners of the Hercules Method (The Strange Talent of Luther Strode)
Molly Wilson/Thunder Girl (Big Bang Comics)
Enteng/Captain Barbell (Graphic Arts Service, Inc.)
Leonard Williams/Tyrone Cash (Ultimate Marvel Comics)

Live Action TV

The Beast (Angel)
Niki Sanders (Heroes)
Ben Hargreeves/Number Six/The Horror (The Umbrella Academy); Original Timeline
- Ben Hargreeves/Number Two/The Horror (The Umbrella Academy)
Ultraman Titas (Ultraman series)
Marvelous Man (The Guardians of Justice)