- "We can only acknowledge our existence on the battlefield!"
- ― Chang Wufei (Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz)
The power to gain strength from fighting. Variation of Affinity.
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
- Decelerated Aging/Semi-Immortality
- Enhanced Condition or Supernatural Condition
- Metabolization
- Self-Power Augmentation
- Self-Sustenance
Variations
Associations
- Affinity
- Aura Manipulation
- Chi 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.
Known Users
- Barlida (A.R.Hicks Series)
- Esdeath (Akame ga Kill)
- Discord (Angel Wars: Guardian Force)
- Asura (Asura's Wrath)
- Augus (Asura's Wrath)
- Guts (Berserk)
- Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach)
- Ikkaku Madarame (Bleach); via Bankai
- Kenpachi Zaraki (Bleach)
- Cyber Bit-Beasts (Beyblade)
- Spike (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Hit (Dragon Ball series)
- Saiyans & Half-Saiyans(Dragon Ball series)
- Broly (DBS)
- Cabba
- Caulifla
- Kale
- Son Gohan
- Son Goku
- Vegeta
- Kenshiro (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)
- Tryndamere (League of Legends)
- 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)
- Meltlilith (Nasuverse)
- Haki Users (One Piece)
- Monkey D. Luffy
- Roronoa Zoro
- Sanji
- Garo/Garou (One-Punch Man)
- Pokemon (Pokemon)
- 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)
- Ogron (Winx Club)
- Jack Atlas (Yu-Gi-Oh)
Known Objects
- Cursed Shield (Final Fantasy VI)
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)
Kenpachi Zaraki (Bleach)
Ikkaku Madarame's (Bleach) Bankai, Ryūmon Hōzukimaru.
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) using 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 being resurrected y using Dark Magic of the Oni,Lord Garmadon (Lego Ninjago) can enhances all of his powers to higher levels, when in contact in a fight
Videos
One Minute Melee - Akuma vs Kenpachi Zaraki (Street Fighter vs Bleach)
One Minute Melee - Oni vs Kenpachi (Street Fighter vs Bleach)
One Minute Melee S4 EP1 - Oni vs Kenpachi Round 3 (Street Fighter vs Bleach)