- "I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’But like mortals you will die, and like rulers you will fall."
- ― God (Psalm 82:6-7)
- "For millennia, we have survived. Made others sacrifice in the name of our prosperity - so that they may in turn find redemption. Who are you, a human, once a mortal, to defy our traditions!?"
- ― Khan Maykr to the Doom Slayer (Doom Eternal)
- "He is part of me. Bound to my soul. He made me a god. For now, at least."
- ― Fire Thunder God Liu Kang (Mortal Kombat 11)
- ""Hairless Simians." Yes. Playthings of Angels and Demons. The Forgotten Class... but they were meant for so much more. Humans were always meant to embody the Universal Balance. They were created to evolve."
- ― Lord of the Hollows (Darksiders 3)
- ""I was a slave until I died. Then I was reborn a god. I kneel before no one."- "
- ― Teth-Adam (Black Adam)
The archetype of a character who was a normal then gained godly power.
Also Called[]
- Apotheosized Mortal
- Deified Mortalis/Mortal
- Perfected Mortal
- The God Who Is Not
- Transcendent Mortal
- Mortal Deity Physiology
- Mortal God/Goddess Physiology
Fiction-Specific Terms[]
- Breaking the Limiter (One-Punch Man)
Properties[]
The character was a Normal who gained the ability to wield transcendent superpowers and may even have gained a transcendent physiology. The powers may be the result of a power inducing event/incident, Advanced Technology, Exotic Technology, Magic Objects, mystic relics, powerful objects, divine blessings, some other empowerment, or a combination of sources. The path to transcendence may also be achieved through years of study and practice in Magic and other Supernatural Arts.
The characters have become sufficiently powerful enough in their own right to be considered a god. They have enough raw power to rival even the most prominent godly individuals across worlds and time. They possess access to unparalleled capabilities despite their origins without considerable powers and abilities tied to their source. Their newfound divinity enhances their natural characteristics to godlike levels, making them nearly all-powerful and virtually unstoppable beings.
The trick to being a god of mortal descent is due to lacking any superior qualities (no genetic enhancements, no astonishing ancestral background, no latent genetic abnormalities for power potential).
Due in part to this, the various means for mortals to become gods are limitless. The physical/emotional/mental and relational means of such grounded change gives options for many forms of divine admiration. Many mortals undergo remarkable transformations from their baseline racial standpoint to become something else in its entirety. The transcended mortal has the one quality that many divines in their stagnant ways generally lack: the power of ever-constant change. While most gods and their legions are set in their ways, mortals continue to grow and deviate and evolve. Thus, they can learn new, unprecedented methods which they share with one another.
Associated Powers[]
Powers that users may possess, but are not limited to:
- Almighty Ascension/Almighty Mode
- Absolute Power Derivation
- Boundless Influence
- Forbidden Knowledge
- Quantum Perception
- Genetic Perfection
- Infinite Experience
- Nexus Manipulation
- Omni-Element Manipulation
- Quantum Uncertainty
- Retroactive Immortality
- Spiritual Perfection
- Super-Powered Mortal
- Talent Embodiment
- Ultimate Power
Techniques[]
- Afterlife Border
- Legendary Status
- Regulation Manipulation
- Transcendent Enhancement
- Science-Magic Transcendence
Variations[]
Types of Archetype[]
- Ascended Human
- Norse Deity
- Patron Saint
- Transcendent Esper
- Transcendent Mage
- Transcendent Scientist
- Transcendent Slayer
- Transcendent Warrior
Types of Transcended Mortals[]
Associations[]
Associated Archetypes, Traits and Physiologies[]
Archetypes[]
- Apex Predator
- Demiurge
- Omnislayer
- Omicron
- Legendary Status
- Primordial Entity
- Super-Powered Mortal
- Ultimate Being
Traits[]
Physiologies[]
Flaws/Weaknesses[]
- May be vulnerable to the effects of Divine Power Absorption, Divine Power Negation, Divine Energy Absorption, Divinity Nullification, or Transcendent Negation.
- May be slain by users of Transcendent Weaponry, Divine Slayer, or Omnislayer.
- Godly Mortals may earn the ire of many jealous petty gods.
- Due to their more human origins, transcendent hominids may not be truly immortal.
- However, with their transcendence they may have the potential to obtain true immortality.
Known Users[]
See Also: A God, I Am Not
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
- Yuujiro Hanma (Baki the Grappler)
- Guts (Berserk)
- Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach); after realizing his full potential
- Various Characters (Dragon Ball series)
- Kenshiro (Fist of the North Star)
- Kurodo Akabane (Getbackers)
- Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- Ryomen Sukuna (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- Yuji Itadori (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- One For All users (My Hero Academia)
- All For One users (My Hero Academia)
- Cathleen Bate/Star and Stripe (My Hero Academia)
- Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki (Naruto)
- Hamura Ōtsutsuki (Naruto)
- Asura Ōtsutsuki (Naruto)
- Indra Ōtsutsuki (Naruto)
- Hashirama Senju (Naruto)
- Madara Uchiha (Naruto)
- Might Guy (Naruto)
- Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto)
- Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto)
- Users of Kama (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)
- Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece); via the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika
- Various Characters (Record of Ragnarok)
- Users of Kamui (Saint Seiya)
- Aries Shion (Saint Seiya)
- Libra Dohko (Saint Seiya)
- Users of Omega Cosmo (Saint Seiya)
- Ban (The Seven Deadly Sins)
- Escanor (The Seven Deadly Sins); via "The One" or "The One Ultimate"
- Hao Asakura (Shaman King)
- Acacia (Toriko)
- Acacia’s Three Disciples (Toriko)
- Ichiryu
- Jirou
- Midora
- The Four Heavenly Kings (Toriko)
- Toriko
- Coco
- Sunny
- Zebra
- Starjun (Toriko)
- Kim Yun Seong (Trace)
- Morrienoah Jin (Trace)
- Sa Ghang Gwoon (Trace)
- Yusuke Urameshi (Yu Yu Hakusho)
- Kazuma Kuwabara (Yu Yu Hakusho)
- Shinobu Sensui (Yu Yu Hakusho)
- Yami Yugi/Atem (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
- Yusei Fudo (Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's); through Crimson Dragon Tattoo
Cartoons[]
- Avatars (Avatar series); via Raava
- Unalaq (The Legend of Korra); via Vaatu
- Professor Paradox (Ben 10: Alien Force)
- Vilgax (Ben 10: Ultimate Alien); Diagon's Power (formerly)
- Dewey Duck (Ducktales 2017); temporarily
- Tan Zung (Samurai Jack)
- The Scotsman (Samurai Jack)
- Prince Adam/He-Man (He-Man); via Power of Greyskull
- Jack (Samurai Jack); via the sword and his own righteousness
- The Ninja Tribunal (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 TV series)
Comics[]
- Danila the Demon Slayer (Bubble Comic); via Symbiotic Tattoos
- Alexander "Lex" Luthor (DC Comics); occasionally
- Brainiac (DC Comics); Futures End
- The Cheetah (DC Comics)
- Clark Kent/Superman (DC Comics); sources vary
- Clifford Zmek/Major Force (DC Comics)
- The Flash (DC Comics)
- Wally West
- Barry Allen
- Bart Allen (temporarily)
- Green Lantern (DC Comics); sources vary
- Hal Jordan
- Kyle Rayner
- John Stewart
- Joshua Saunders/Takion (DC Comics)
- Mitchell Shelly/Resurrection Man (DC Comics); via Tektites
- Nathaniel Adam/Captain Atom (DC Comics)
- Relic (DC Comics)
- Shazam Family (DC Comics)
- Billy Batson/Shazam
- Thaal Sinestro (DC Comics); sources vary
- Teth Adam/Black Adam (DC Comics)
- Vandal Savage (DC Comics); rarely
- Victor Stone/Cyborg (DC Comics)
- Announcer/Angelique Pending (Hannah Barbara)
- Rex Mundy (Malibu Comics)
- Tom Hawke/Hardcase (Malibu Comics)
- Adam Brashear/Blue Marvel (Marvel Comics)
- Cletus Kasady/Carnage (Marvel Comics); via Grendel Symbiote
- Desak the Godslayer (Marvel Comics); via Amulet
- Arthur Douglas/Drax the Destroyer (Marvel Comics); occasionally
- Elders of the Universe (Marvel Comics)
- Erik Josten/Atlas (Marvel Comics)
- Erik Masterson/Thunderstrike (Marvel Comics); via Mjolnir
- Gorr the God Butcher (Marvel Comics); via All-Black Symbiote
- Heather Douglas/Moondragon (Marvel Comics)
- Herbert Wyndham/The High Evolutionary (Marvel Comics)
- Heralds of Galactus (Marvel Comics)
- Mike/Praeter
- Norrin Radd/The Silver Surfer
- Pyreus Kril/Firelord
- Jane Foster/Valkyrie (Marvel Comics); via Undrjarn
- Count Luchino Nefaria (Marvel Comics); Formerly
- Mar-Vell/Captain Marvel (Marvel Comics)
- Nick Fury/The Unseen (Marvel Comics); via Watchers Eye
- N'Jadaka/Erik Killmonger (Marvel Comics); via Emperor's Symbiote
- Robert Reynolds/The Sentry (Marvel Comics); via Enhanced SS Serum
- Simon Williams/Wonder Man (Marvel Comics)
- Steve Rogers/Captain America (Marvel Comics); sources vary
- Suzi Endo/The Seeker (Marvel Comics); Formerly
- Victor Von Doom/Doctor Doom (Marvel Comics); occasionally
- Owen Reece/Molecule Man (Marvel Comics)
- Various Mutants (Marvel Comics)
- The Saint of Killers (Preacher)
- Luke Skywalker (Star Wars Legends)
- Emperor Palpatine (Star Wars Legends)
- The Geomancers (Valiant Comics)
- Kay McHenry/Deathmate (Valiant Entertainment Comics)
- Ray Garrison/Bloodshot (Valiant Entertainment Comics)
- Jack Boniface/Shadowman (Valiant Entertainment Comics); via Bosou Koblamin
- Mr. Black (Top Cow Productions)
- Cole Cash/Grifter (Wildstorm Comics); various
- Jackson Dane (Wildstorm Comics); numerous variables
- Micheal Cray/Deathblow (Wildstorm Comics); via Gen-Factor
- The Doctors (Wildstorm Comics)
- Habib Ben Hassan
- Jeron Thorndike
- Shen Li-Men
- Majestros of Khera/Mister Majestic (Wildstorm Comics)
- Max Faraday (Wildstorm Comics); via Creation Equation
Live Television/Movies[]
- Bruce (Bruce Almighty)
- Teth-Adam (Black Adam)
- Lucy (Lucy)
- Ivo Shandor (Ghostbusters)
- Rowan North (Ghostbusters: Answer the Call)
- Po (Kung Fu Panda)
- Captain Marvel (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Will Caster (Transcendence)
- Velasca (Xena: Warrior Princess); via Ambrosia
Video Games[]
- Gideon Wyeth (Advent Rising)
- The Hunter (Bloodborne); via Eldritch Surgery
- The Great Ones (Bloodborne)
- Carnilla (Castlevania: Lords of Shadow)
- Cornell (Castlevania: Lords of Shadow)
- Zobek (Castlevania: Lords of Shadow)
- Anita (Darkstalkers)
- Doom Slayer (Doom (2016)/Doom Eternal)
- Cecil Harvey (Final Fantasy IV)
- Terra Brandford (Final Fantasy VI)
- Celes Chere (Final Fantasy VI); as a Magitek Knight
- Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII series); via Mako enhancements
- First Class SOLDIERs (Final Fantasy VII series); via Jenova cell infusion and/or Mako enhancing
- Vincent Valentine (Final Fantasy VII series); via Chaos
- Tsviets (Final Fantasy VII series); via mako enhancing
- Squall Leonhart (Final Fantasy VIII)
- Lightning Farron (Final Fantasy XIII Trilogy); as the Savior
- The Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy XIV)
- Zenos yae Galvus (Final Fantasy XIV)
- Clive Rosfield (Final Fantasy XVI); after absorbing all the Eikons
- Various Characters (Fire Emblem series)
- Mickey Mouse (Kingdom Hearts)
- Master Xehanort (Kingdom Hearts)
- Aspects (League of Legends)
- Liu Kang (Mortal Kombat)
- Keepers of Time (Mortal Kombat)
- Dagra Dai (Ninja Gaiden II)
- Samanosuke Akechi (Onimusha series); via Ogres Gauntlet
- Segata Sanshiro (Sega)
- Sonic The Hedgehog (Sonic the Hedgehog); sources vary
- Shadow The Hedgehog (Sonic the Hedgehog)
- Silver The Hedgehog (Sonic the Hedgehog)
- Revan (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic)
- Emperor Vitiate (Star Wars: The Old Republic)
- The Hero of Tython (Star Wars: The Old Republic)
- Akuma (Street Fighter)
- Ryu (Street Fighter)
- Ken (Street Fighter)
- Gouken (Street Fighter)
- Mario (Super Mario Bros.)
- Luigi (Super Mario Bros.)
- Asuka Kazama (Tekken)
- Heihachi Mishima (Tekken)
- Jinpachi Mishima (Tekken)
- Jun Kazama (Tekken)
- Paul Phoenix (Tekken)
- Sanae Kochiya (Touhou Project)
- The G-Man (Hλlf-Life series)
- Lambert/Lamb (Cult of The Lamb)
Folklore/Mythology[]
- Gautama Buddha (Hindu/Buddhist Mythology)
- Rama (Hindu Mythology)
- Krishna (Hindu Mythology)
- Kaguya-Hime (Japanese Mythology)
Known Powers/Objects[]
- Cosmic Sword Ascalon (Ben 10)
- Anti-Life Equation (DC Comics)
- Emotional/Invisible Electromagnetic Spectrum (DC Comics)
- Firestorm Matrix (DC Comics)
- The Forever Force (DC Comics)
- Sage Force
- Speed Force
- Still Force
- Strength Force
- Life Equation (DC Comics)
- Sword of Superman (DC Comics)
- Tektites (DC Comics)
- Mother/Father Boxes (DC Comics)
- Quantum Field (DC Comics)
- Ultra Instinct (Dragon Ball Super)
- Dominion Code (Generator Rex)
- Power of Grayskull (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe)
- The Star Brand (Marvel/Newuniversal)
- Cosmic Cube (Marvel Comics)
- Power Cosmic (Marvel Comics)
- Power Primordial (Marvel Comics)
- Uni Power (Marvel Comics)
- Word of God (Marvel Comics)
- The Angelus (Top Cow Comics)
- The Darkness (Top Cow Comics)
- The Rapture (Top Cow Comics)
- Creation Equation (Wildstorm Comics)
- Gen-Factor (Wildstorm Comics)