Also Called
- Magic Objects
- Mystic Items/Objects
- Power Items
- Powerful Items
Capabilities
These artifacts/relics of immense power grant power and ability to their wielder, often numerous powers/abilities. Some objects are sentient, or have an inherent intelligence and will of their own, and are capable of taking possession of those who claim and use them; either mentally or by full body possession. The conditions of possession, if applicable, vary from the wielder being in grave danger, or when s/he is angered or enraged. Sentient artifacts/objects can speak through their host when they take full control over the host's body and mind. Most items are accompanied by Powers Via Object.
Applications
The common abilities include:
- Ability Transcendence
- Attachment
- Physical Augmentation
- Power Augmentation
- Power Bestowal
- Power-Boosting Object
Variations
Associations
- User may deal with Powers via Object.
- Evolution due to enhancements.
- Some objects may possess unique Powers.
- Drug Usage: Drugs can count as powerful objects.
- Regulation/Dependency: some objects are used to regulate others' otherwise uncontrollable powers.
Limitations
- There is no telling how powerful objects will fare against each-other.
- Power is useless if the object is destroyed.
- If the creator is killed, the objects may not function.
- May require two or more powerful objects to function.
- Object(s) may need to recharge for different periods of time. (I.E Master Sword)
- Object(s) may require a person and/or people to be embodied with their power(s).
- Object(s) may control the free will of the user(s) if used for prolonged periods of time.
- Object(s) may have a risk towards or would cause dangerous side-effects upon the user if that object is used or used improperly.
Known Objects
Folklore/Mythology
- Ark of the Covenant (Abrahamic Mythology)
- Excalibur (Celtic Mythology)
- Ruyi Jingu Bang (Chinese Mythology)
- Spear of Destiny (Christianity)
- The Holy Grail (Christianity)
- Hade's/Pluto's Helm of Darkness (Greco-Roman Mythology)
- Heracle's Lion-Pelt (Greco-Roman Mythology)
- Poseidon's/Neptune's Trident (Greco-Roman Mythology)
- The Golden Fleece (Greco-Roman Mythology)
- Zeus's/Jupiter's Lightning Bolt (Greco-Roman Mythology)
- Andvaranaut (Norse Mythology)
- Barnstokkr (Norse Mythology)
- Gram (Norse Mythology)
- Mjölnir (Norse Mythology)
Literature
- Escafil Device (Animorphs)
- Bellanax (Arkwell Academy)
- Ingrid's Magical Knots (Beauchamp Family series)
- Joanna, Ingrid and Freya Beauchamp Wands (Beauchamp Family series)
- Mardi and Molly's Ring, the Rhinegold (Beauchamp Family series)
- Odin's Ring (Beauchamp Family series)
- Trident (Beauchamp Family series)
- The Twelve Swords of Power (The Book of Swords series)
- The Donkey Pelt (Donkeyskin)
- Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter)
- Cloak of Invisibility
- Elder Wand
- Resurrection Stone
- The One Ring (The Hobbit/The Lord of the Rings)
- The Seven Keys (Keys to the Kingdom)
- Loki's Arrow (Krampus: The Yule Lord)
- Loki's Bag (Krampus: The Yule Lord)
- Crusader Sword (Shadow Falls)
Movies
- Power Rings of Inspiron (Air Buddies)
- Book of Life (The Book of Life)
- The Medal of Everlasting Life (The Book of Life)
- Necronomicon Ex-Mortis (The Evil Dead)
- Mother Box (DC Extended Universe)
- Talisman of Merlin (Halloweentown)
- Stormbreaker (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- The Caset of Forever-Winter (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- HYDRA Pistol (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Infinity Gauntlet (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- The Infinity Gems/Stones (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- The Tesseract
- The Aether
- The Orb
- Loki's Staff; via the mind stone
- The Eye of Agamotto; via the time stone
- Golden Ninja Warrior (Ninja Terminator)
- The Gift (Return to Halloweentown)
- The Golden Flower (Tangled)
Television
- Berserker Staff (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
- Centipede Serum (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
- GH.325 (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
- The Obelisk/Diviner (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
- Darkhold (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
- Gem of Amara (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Slayer Scythe (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Book of Shadows (Charmed)
- Objects (The Lost Room)
- Moon Rings (Mako Mermaids)
- The Trident (Mako Mermaids)
- Sword of Shannara (The Shannara Chronicles)
- Death's Scythe (Supernatural)
- First Blade (Supernatural)
- The Colt (Supernatural)
- Holy Grail (Once Upon a Time)
- Pandora's Box (Once Upon a Time)
- The Sorcerer's Hat (Once Upon a Time)
- The Wardrobe (Once Upon a Time)
- Olympian Crystal (Once Upon A Time)
- Artifacts (Warehouse 13)
Cartoons
- Omnitrix (Ben 10 series)
- Ultimatrix (Ben 10 series)
- Nemetrix (Ben 10 series)
- Naljian Destructor (Ben 10 series)
- Anihilaarg (Ben 10 series)
- Planeteer rings (Captain Planet)
- Rings of Destruction (Captain Planet)
- Crown of Fire (Danny Phantom)
- Reality Gauntlet (Danny Phantom)
- Ring of Rage (Danny Phantom)
- Bronze Boots of Truth (El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera)
- El Tigre Belt (El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera)
- Golden Sombrero of Chaos (El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera)
- Plata Peligrosa's Glove (El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera)
- Sartana's Mystic Guitar (El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera)
- Eye of Odin (Gargoyles)
- Grimorum Arcanorum (Gargoyles)
- Phoenix Gate (Gargoyles)
- Omega-1 Nanite (Generator Rex)
- Sword of Grayskull/Power Sword (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe)
- The 12 Talismans (Jackie Chan Adventures)
- Golden Armor/Golden Weapons (Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu)
- Rock of Kissteria (Scooby-Doo and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery)
- Diamond of Pantheos (South Park)
- Triangle of Zinthar
- Triangle of Krewluck
- Shen Gong Wu (Xiaolin Showdown/Chronicles)
Comics
- Seed of Wonder (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Empyreal Sword (Charmed)
- Anti-Life Equation (DC Comics)
- Cosmic Treadmill (DC Comics)
- Dream's Gemstones (DC Comics/Vertigo)
- Lantern Rings (DC Comics)
- Lasso of Truth (DC Comics)
- Mother Box (DC Comics)
- Venom (DC Comics)
- The Witching Cloak (Fables)
- Right Hand of Doom (Hellboy/BPRD)
- Cosmic Cubes (Marvel Comics)
- Crimson Gem of Cyttorak (Marvel Comics)
- Ebony Blade (Marvel Comics)
- Heart of the Universe (Marvel Comics)
- Infinity Gauntlet (Marvel Comics); with the Infinity Gems
- Infinity Gems (Marvel Comics)
- Muramasa Sword (Marvel Comics)
- Iron Man's Armor (Marvel Comics)
- Mjolnir (Marvel Comics)
- Nega Bands (Marvel Comics)
- Quantum Bands (Marvel Comics)
- Silver Surfer's Board (Marvel Comics)
- Star Brand (Marvel Comics)
- Mask of Loki (The Mask)
Manga/Anime
- Hōgyoku (Bleach)
- Clow Cards (Cardcaptor Sakura)
- Death Note (Death Note)
- Dragon Balls (Dragon Ball)
- Potara Earrings (Dragon Ball)
- Philosopher's Stone (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Longinus Sacred Gears (High School DxD)
- Sacred Gears (High School DxD)
- Shikon Jewel (Inuyasha)
- Tessaiga (Inuyasha)
- ÄRMs (Marchen Awakens Romance)
- The Treasures (Nanana's Buried Treasure)
- Treasured Tools of the Sage of Six Paths (Naruto)
- Devil Fruits (One Piece)
- Energy Steroids (One Piece)
- Silver Crystal (Sailor Moon)
- The Book of Eibon (Soul Eater)
- Demon Tools (Soul Eater)
- Lilith's Mirror (Rosario + Vampire)
- Belmont (Rosario + Vampire)
- Sacred Treasures (The Seven Deadly Sins)
- Cyber Planet Keys (Transformers Cybertron)
- Millennium Items (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Video Games
- Pieces of Eden (Assassin's Creed)
- Titan (Batman: Arkham series)
- Altered Items/Objects of Power (Control)
- Death's Scythe (Dante's Inferno)
- Beatrice's Cross (Dante's Inferno)
- Daedric Artifacts (The Elder Scrolls series)
- Staff of Magnus (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)
- Auriel's Bow (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)
- Black Materia (Final Fantasy VII)
- White Materia (Final Fantasy VII)
- Blade of Olympus (God of War)
- Ray Sphere (inFAMOUS)
- Blast Shards (inFAMOUS)
- Blast Cores (inFAMOUS)
- Three Sacred Treasures (Kid Icarus)
- Keyblade (Kingdom Hearts)
- X-blade (Kingdom Hearts)
- Soul Reaver (Legacy of Kain)
- Master Sword (The Legend of Zelda)
- Triforce (The Legend of Zelda)
- Mega Stones (Pokémon)
- Z-Crystals (Pokémon)
- Power Stones (Power Stone series)
- Chaos Crystals (Sonic Boom)
- Chaos Emeralds (Sonic the Hedgehog)
- Master Emerald (Sonic the Hedgehog)
- Sol Emeralds (Sonic the Hedgehog)
- Worlds Ring (Sonic the Hedgehog)
- Tablet of Order and Chaos (Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions)
Other
- The Grand Relics (The Adventure Zone: Balance)
- Lucille (Channel Awesome)
- Linkara's Magic Gun (Channel Awesome)
- Malachite's Hand (Channel Awesome - Suburban Knights)
- Aeon's Ring (Channel Awesome - Suburban Knights)
Gallery
Literature
Excalibur (Arthurian Legends/Celtic Mythology)
The One Ring (The Lord of the Rings)
The Monkey King (Chinese Mythology) with Ruyi Jingu Bang.
The Elder Wand (Harry Potter)
Add a photo to this galleryComics
The Seed of Wonder (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), the source of all magic on Earth.
Leo Wyatt holding the Empyreal Sword (Charmed)
The Lantern Rings (DC Comics)
The Cosmic Treadmill (DC Comics)
Wonder Woman holding the Lasso of Truth (DC Comics)
A Mother Box (DC Comics)
Lex Luthor (DC Comics) presenting the Anti-Life Equation.
The Right Hand of Doom (Hellboy) is a catalyst that will bring about the apocalypse.
The Infinity Gems/Stones (Marvel Comics)
The Crimson Gem of Cyttorak (Marvel Comics)
Iron Man Armor (Marvel Comics)
The Iron Spider armor (Marvel Comics)
The Ring of The Nebulas (Marvel Comics) is able to amplify the power output of all mechanical systems.
Mjolnir (Marvel Comics), Thor's signature weapon.
The Quantum Bands (Marvel Comics) are able to augment the wearer's physical strength and durability, and bend light in order to turn them invisible.
The Nega-Bands (Marvel Comics)
The Ebony Blade (Marvel Comics)
The 10 Makluan Rings (Marvel Comics)
Anime/Manga
The Philosopher's Stone (Fullmetal Alchemist)
The Shikon Jewel (Inuyasha)
Tessaiga (Inuyasha), Inuyasha's traditional weapon.
The Hōgyoku (Bleach) can manifest a person's greatest desires, granting them unimaginable powers.
Devil Fruits (One Piece) grant the eater special powers and abilities, at the cost of the user being rendered permanently unable to swim.
The Death Note (Death Note)
The Dragon Balls (Dragon Ball series)
The planet sized Super Dragon Balls (Dragon Ball Super), which can summon the Dragon of the Gods.
The Potara (Dragon Ball series) can not only fuse any two beings together, but the resulting fusion will have the full, maximum potential of the two multiplied tenfold, resulting in a being of incomparable power.
The Cyber Planet Keys (Transformers: Cybertron)
The Skyboom Shield (Transformers: Armada). Strongest defensive force in the universe. Capable of withstanding the Star saber and the Requiem Blaster
The Star Saber (Transformers Armada) is one of the three most powerful weapons in the known galaxy. Not only does it posses incredible cutting power, but its Mini-Con power enhancing technology allows it to increase the strength and combat prowess of any Cybertronian who wields it, allowing them to battle on par with better skilled soldiers.
The Requiem Blaster (Transformer: Amarda) is the most powerful energy weapon in the galaxy. Being able to draw power from celestial bodies, the weapon can harness the power of a supernova and unleash it with the intense gravity of a black hole.
The Millennium Items (Yu-Gi-Oh)
The Clow Cards (Cardcaptor Sakura)
ÄRMs (Marchen Awakens Romance)
The Legendary Silver Crystal (Sailor Moon) can revive entire world and all of its inhabitants from ruin.
Cartoons
The Gauntlet of Billy (Adventure Time)
The Omnitrix (Ben 10)
Recalibrated Omnitrix (Ben 10: Alien Force)
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Ultimatrix (Ben 10: Ultimate Alien)
The Charms of Bezel. (Ben 10)
Ascalon (Ben 10)
The Alpha Rune (Ben 10) holds the secret true name of magic, allowing the wearer control over magic itself.
Crown of Fire & Ring of Rage (Danny Phantom) Pariah Dark possess.
The Reality Gauntlet (Danny Phantom)
The Phoenix Gate (Gargoyles)
The Eye of Odin (Gargoyles)
Omega-1 Nanite (Generator Rex)
The 12 Talismans of Shendu (Jackie Chan Adventures)
The 12 Powerbands (Legend of the Dragon)
Pip Crystals (My Life as a Teenage Robot)
Elements of Harmony (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
Alicorn Amulet (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
Hard Drive's Surge Coat (S.W.A.T. Kats: The Radical Squadron)
Jack's sword (Samurai Jack), the only weapon that can truly harm the demon Aku.
The Four Power Stones (Thundercats 2011)
The Heart of Kandrakar (W.I.T.C.H.)
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Several examples of the Shen Gong Wu (Xiaolin Showdown)
Universe (Star Wars) contains a number of stones, crystals, and minerals that used in the construction of light-sabers that yield a variety of results.
Rock of Kissteria (Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery)
Live Television/Movies
Power Rings of Inspiron (Air Buddies)
The Gem of Amara (Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel) renders any vampire who wears it immune to his/her conventional weaknesses.
The Scythe (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
The Book of Shadows (Charmed)
The Eleventh Doctor (Doctor Who) holding the Sonic Screwdriver
The proton packs (Ghostbusters) are the signature weapons of the Ghostbusters.
The Good Samaritan (Hellboy)
Infinity Gems/Stones (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Stormbreaker (Marvel Cinematic Universe) is divine weapon that rivals and even surpasses the completed Infinity Gauntlet in raw power.
The Devo Chamber (Super Mario Bros. film) forces Devolution…
…President Koopa later adapted the technology into the portable Devolution Gun.
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Death's Scythe (Supernatural) is capable of reaping anyone & anything. Angels, demons, reapers,deities, and even Death himself.
The Colt (Supernatural) can kill any supernatural creature with one shot with the exception of five.
The First Blade (Supernatural) can kill anything, and is the only known weapon able to kill the Knights of Hell, but is completely useless unless the wielder also possesses the Mark of Cain.
The Mask of Loki (The Mask) brings the wearer's innermost desires to the surface while granting them supernatural powers.
Family Wand (Wizards of Waverly Place)
Power Rings of Inspiron (Air Buddies)
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The Objects (The Lost Room) are ordinary items from the Room with supernatural powers. The Key, for example, can turn any door with a pin tumbler lock into a portal to any other door.
Video Games
An Apple of Eden (Assassins Creed)
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The Staff of Hermes Trismegistus (Assassin's Creed), one of the Staves of Eden.
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The Sword of Damocles (Assassin's Creed), one of the Swords of Eden.
The Mantra Reactor (Asura's Wrath)
The Wailing Dark (Asura's Wrath) is Augus' favored weapon. It is capable of delivering energy slashes, slicing part of the moon, and even extending to miles that seem endless.
The Vampire Killer (Castlevania), the Belmont clan's legendary whip, is able to harm any vampiric or demonic entity, even divine beings such as Death himself.
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Altered Items (Control) have been acted upon by forces that fit no known scientific paradigm. As a result, they each possess unique supernatural properties.
The Swords of Sparda (Devil May Cry)
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The Paintbrush. (Epic Mickey)
The Blade of Olympus (God of War)
The Blades of Chaos (God of War)
The Blades of Exile (God of War)
The Ray Sphere (inFAMOUS)
The Precursor Stone (Jak and Daxter)
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Keyblade (Kingdom Hearts)
The Star Rod (Kirby/Mario)
The Soul Reaver (Legacy of Kain)
The sacred golden power of the gods, The Triforce. (The Legend of Zelda series)
The Master Sword (The Legend of Zelda series)
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Heart Container (The Legend of Zelda series)
The Ocarina of Time (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
The Phantom Sword The (Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass) was forged by protectors of the Ocean King with the power to destroy phantoms as well as slow down time.
The Lokomo Sword (The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks' is infused with sacred energy that is capable of stunning phantoms.
The Magic Armor (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) makes the wearer invincible.
The Magic Armor (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker) grants an invincible defense.
Super Mushroom (Mario)
1-UP Mushroom (Mario)
Mega Mushroom (Mario)
Samus Aran's Power Suit (Metroid)
The Dragon Blade (Naruto Shippūden: Dragon Blade Chronicles).
The Dragon Sword] (Ninja Gaiden) is Ryu Hayabusa's signature weapon.
Mega Stone and Key Stone (Pokemon)
Z-Ring and Z-Crystal (Pokemon)
The Power Stones (Power Stone series) are legendary stones of mysterious power that are said to make dreams come true. When three are collected, the collector is able to access a Power Change to become a more powerful version of himself/herself…
…In the Power Stone anime, there are seven Power Stones, each able to grant its bearer incredible power. When the seven stones are united, they are able to create the Light Stone and bring about an age of miracles and wonder.
Clank holding the Chronoscepter (Ratchet & Clank)
Chaos Emeralds (Sonic the Hedgehog)
Master Emerald (Sonic the Hedgehog)
Sol Emeralds (Sonic the Hedgehog)
Worlds Ring (Sonic the Hedgehog)
Chaos Crystals (Sonic Boom)
Power Sneakers (Sonic the Hedgehog), Sonic's iconic footwear, help reduce friction on Sonic's feet to allow him to run at his full potential.
The Soul Edge (Soul Calibur)
The Soul Calibur (Soul Calibur)
Mysterio standing before the Tablet of Order and Chaos (Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions)
The Pandora (Street Fighter X Tekken)
Other
Lucille (Channel Awesome), also known as the "Hammer of Power", is an ancient artifact disguised as a regular claw-hammer that grants those who are worthy the powers and title of the Blockbuster Buster.
Linkara's Magic Gun (Channel Awesome) is a toy gun that is imbued with powerful magics. Such power comes from the soul of a tortured girl grafted into it by a cult from Silent Hill.
Malachite's Hand (Channel Awesome) was a powerful artifact that grants the user limitless magical power. Because the original gauntlet was old and unfashionable, the stone that powers it was grafted onto a Nintendo Power Glove.
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