Despair Empowerment

Despair Empowerment
Tridart the Despair (W.I.T.C.H.) received his power and vitality from the despair and fear of his opponents
Power/Ability to:	be strengthened by despair

The ability to be strengthened by despair. Sub-power of Despair Manipulation. Variation of Emotion Empowerment. Opposite to Hope Empowerment.

Also Called

• Despair Affinity

Capabilities

Users become stronger, faster, more durable, etc. by despair of oneself and others, possibly unlocking abilities related to the affinity and enhancing the existing powers. Some users may be able draw sustenance from the despair or even slow or stop aging.

Applications

• Decelerated Aging/Semi-Immortality
• Enhanced Condition or Supernatural Condition
  • Enhanced Durability
  • Enhanced/Supernatural Stamina
  • Enhanced/Supernatural Strength
  • Regenerative Healing Factor/Supernatural Regeneration
• Self-Power Augmentation
• Self-Sustenance

Associations

• Despair Manipulation
• Emotion Empowerment

Limitations

• Absorbing too much despair may cause the user to lose all motivation.

Known Users

• Kōga Kuchiki (Bleach)
• Junko Enoshima (Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc)
• Shinnō (Naruto)
• Tridart the Despair (W.I.T.C.H.)
• Lestion (Yumekui Merry)
• Witches (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
• H.N. Elly (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
• Oktavia von Seckendorff (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
• Walpurgisnacht (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
• Virginia (Puella Magi Oriko Magica)
• Banshees (Charmed)

Gallery

Kōga Kuchiki (Bleach) came to enjoy despair, claiming it unleashes his true power by making him realize there are no ideals in the world.

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Shinnō (Naruto) utilizes Dark Chakra, which is created from the despair and hatred of people.