The ability to manipulate the headspace of oneself and/or others. Sub-power of Mental Manipulation.
Also Called[]
- Mental State Manipulation
- Mindset Manipulation
- State of Mind Manipulation
Capabilities[]
The user is able to manipulate the headspace; mindset and state of mind, of themselves and/or others, influencing them into a new headspace out of their current one, or intensifying their current headspace. Manipulating a person’s headspace isn’t as specific as manipulating emotions, but rather their general mood and state; their general calmness, excitement, ferality, nervousness, focus, etc..
Applications[]
- Calm State
- Despair Inducement
- Excitement Inducement
- Feral Mind
- Serenity Inducement
- State of Mind
- Tranquil State
Associations[]
- Clouded Mind
- Clear Mind
- Emotion Regulation
- Consciousness State Manipulation
- Emotion Manipulation
- Thought Focusing
Limitations[]
- May be limited to oneself or others.
- Since user can’t affect emotions specifically, unless the effect is strong enough, those feeling intense or indomitable emotions may be unaffected, or not affected enough to make a meaningful difference.
- Does not work on mindless beings (Zombie Physiology, Bionic Physiology, etc.).
- Users of Indomitable Will/Mental.
- May be limited to a certain range to work, including touch only.
- May be limited to a certain number of targets at a time.
- May not work with users of Brainlessness or Fathomless Mind.
Known Users[]
- Apathy (RWBY)
- Wolverine (Marvel Comics)
- Sannyo Komakusa (Touhou Project); via her smoke.
Gallery[]
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The mere presence of the Apathy (RWBY) places those around them in a negative headspace, sinking them into depression and draining their will to live.
Wolverine (Marvel Comics) can control his own state of mind, allowing him to actively restrain his berserker rage and enter it at will.