- "It's the fight that fuels me."
- ― Garmadon (Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu)
The power to gain strength from fighting. Technique of Combat Manipulation. Variation of Skill Empowerment.
Also Called[]
- Battle Affinity/Empowerment
- Fighting Absorbent
- Combat Affinity/Growth
- Fighting Affinity/Empowerment
Capabilities[]
Users become stronger, faster, more durable, etc. when they come in contact with battle/fight, possibly unlocking abilities related to the affinity and enhancing the existing powers. Some users may be able draw sustenance from the fighting or even slow or stop aging.
Applications[]
- Any/All Combat Powers
- Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Condition
- Enhanced/Supernatural Durability/Invulnerability/Absolute Invulnerability
- Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Endurance
- Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Intelligence
- Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Senses
- Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Speed
- Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Strength
- Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Regeneration
- Eternal Evolution/Endless Development/Eternal Transcendence
- Metabolization
- Self-Power Augmentation
- Self-Sustenance
- Speed Accumulation
Variations[]
Associations[]
- Affinity
- Aura Manipulation
- Chi Manipulation
- Combat Manipulation
- Combative Transcendence
- Indomitable Will
- Power Augmentation
- Reactive Adaptation
Limitations[]
- Any increase to power/strength/speed/etc., may only be temporary, fading after the conclusion of the fight.
- Increased attributes may be tied to a specific ability and may reset to their original parameters when said ability is deactivated or nullified.
- It may take a sufficient amount of time for the user's power to increase significantly during battle, leaving them at a disadvantage against anything capable of taking them down before or early on in a fight when they are at their base power.
- Lack of combat may cause decay in the user's strength.
Known Users[]
- Barlida (A.R.Hicks Series)
- Esdeath (Akame ga Kill)
- Discord (Angel Wars: Guardian Force)
- Asura (Asura's Wrath); via Anger Empowerment
- Augus (Asura's Wrath)
- Diane Foxington (The Bad Guys)
- Yuujiro Hanma (Baki the Grappler)
- Guts (Berserk)
- Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach)
- Ikkaku Madarame (Bleach)
- Cyber Bit-Beasts (Beyblade Original series)
- Spike (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Singham, Simmba & Sooryavanshi (Cop Universe)
- Hit (Dragon Ball series)
- Saiyans & Half-Saiyans (Dragon Ball series)
- Broly (DBS)
- Cabba
- Caulifla
- Goku Black
- Kale
- Son Gohan
- Son Goku
- Vegeta
- Kenshirō (Fist of the North Star)
- Berserkers (Folklore)
- Garagos (Forgotten Realms)
- Megagrem (Great Greed)
- Simon and Lagann (Gurren Lagann)
- Users of Tao (Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku)
- Viltrumites (Image Comics)
- Figaro (Infinite Dendrogram)
- Akaza (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
- Tryndamere (League of Legends)
- Malek (Legacy of Kain)
- Doom Slayer (Doom)
- Garmadon (Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu)
- Danny Rand/Iron Fist (Marvel Comics)
- Thor (Marvel Comics); when in Warrior's Madness
- X (Megaman X series); via Limitless Potential
- Fire God Liu Kang (Mortal Kombat)
- Derieri (Nanatsu no Taizai)
- Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto)
- Rock Lee (Naruto)
- Haki Users (One Piece)
- Garou (One Punch Man)
- Pokémon (Pokémon)
- Users of Power-Up Punch
- Many villains (Power Rangers series)
- The Pale Swordsman (Reaper)
- Nex (Runescape)
- Yang Xiao Long (RWBY)
- Usagi Tuskino/Sailor Moon (Sailor Moon)
- Cha Shi-Hun (Soul Cartel)
- Practitioners of the Hercules Method (The Strange Talent of Luther Strode)
- Meltlilith (TYPE-MOON)
- Ogron (Winx Club)
- Jack Atlas (Yu-Gi-Oh)
Known Objects[]
- Cursed Shield (Final Fantasy VI)
- Fighting God's Golden Armor (Mushoku Tensei)
Gallery[]
Esdeath's (Akame ga Kill) most terrifying trait is her absolute thirst for fighting and killing which drives her to be known as the strongest warrior of the Empire.
Guts (Berserk)
Ikkaku Madarame's (Bleach) Bankai, Ryūmon Hōzukimaru starts off asleep and slowly wakes up as it causes or receives damage, causing it to grow more powerful as the fight progresses
Spike (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) thrives on fighting and violence...
...to the extent that he was able to adapt to the strength of the godlike Illyria and fight her on even footing.
According to Vegeta, Saiyans (Dragon Ball series) become more powerful every time they fight a powerful opponent...
The more Garo/Garou (One-Punch Man) fought and defeated heroes, the stronger he became.
As a master of Hokuto Shin Ken/Big Dipper God Fist, Kenshiro (Fist of the North Star) thrives on the extensive knowledge of violent Martial Arts.
Lucario (Pokémon) uses Power-Up Punch to both deal damage to an opponent and raise its attack power.
Mega Man (Mega Man X) was designed with limitless potential, allowing him to adapt and grow stronger according to his battle experience.
After he is resurrected using Dark Magic of the Oni, Lord Garmadon's (Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu) powers become stronger when he is in or near a fight
Cyber Bit-Beast (Beyblade Origianl series)
As the Conflict Guardian, Malek (Legacy of Kain) draws power from battle and combat.
Videos[]
Goku VS Superman - DEATH BATTLE!
Mega Man VS Astro Boy - DEATH BATTLE!
Mega Man Battle Royale - DEATH BATTLE!
Omni-Man VS Homelander (Invincible VS The Boys) - DEATH BATTLE!
Thor VS Vegeta (Marvel VS Dragon Ball) - DEATH BATTLE!
Gray VS Esdeath (Fairy Tail VS Akame ga Kill!) - DEATH BATTLE!-2