Trait:Powers Via Object

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The power in which one can obtain supernatural powers through objects. A variation of Affinity.

Also Called

Artifact Magic
Object Magic
Artifact Affinity
Object Affinity

Capabilities

The power continues as long as the user touches the object, but can last temporarily if the user loses touch.

Several users have powers that given via magical objects of great or destructive power, or technological weaponary.

Personal Weaponry is a form of Power Via Objects

Applications

Associations

Trivia

An example of a character that loses their powers instantly when their sacred objects are removed is Wonder Woman. During an episode her Golden Belt of Strength was removed and instantly she had the strength of her natural body mass.
Some characters gain permanent powers based on a single interaction with a powerful object or artifact. One example of this is Captain America's permanent long-life, super-strength, and endurance based on his one-time use of the Super-Soldier Serum, or the Hulk's permanent strength and endurance based on his exposure to gamma radiation.

Limitations

If the object is taken away, or destroyed, the use will lose their power.
There is telling how a powerful object will fare if pinned against another.
May no function if dealt with possible interference.

Known Users

Toa via Kanohi (BIONICLE)
The Mask (The Mask) via the mask of Loki
Scarecrow (DC Comics) via his mask
Time Lords via TARDISes (Doctor Who)
Death Gods and Arrancar (Bleach) via their swords
Aizen via the Orb Of Disruption/Hogyoku (Bleach, has such control of it that taking it from him does not weaken him)
Bakutou users (Bleach)
X-cution members (Bleach, via their respective Fullbring weapon)
Juggernaut (Marvel Comics) Only had to touch the Gem of Cytorrak to initially recieve his powers, not needed afterwards.
All Green Lanterns (DC Comics) Powers derived from rings that must occasionally be recharged by the Green Battery.
Various other Lantern Corps (DC comics) each have rings similar to the Green lanterns that provide various themed abilities.
Kratos (God of War universe) via various weapons and accessories (most notably the Blades of Chaos/Athena/Exile). It should be noted that Kratos is also granted innate, magical powers over the course of his storyline by various gods and other entities.
Shocker (Marvel Comics), via his gauntlets
Mysterio (Marvel Comics), via his tech and special effects
Dr. Octopus (Marvel Comics), via his tentacles
Green Goblin (Marvel Comics), via his tech.
Falcon (Marvel) flight via his wing harness
Iron Man, War Machine, Iron Monger, Crimson Dynamo, Titanium Man, & Box via their armor (Marvel)
Captain America (Marvel) via the Super Soldier Serum
Star Girl (DC Comics)
Star Man (DC Comics) (2nd)
Ben Tennyson (Ben 10) via the Omnitrix
Thor (Marvel) via Mjolnir. It should be noted that Thor also posesses innate, godlike powers that his hammer augments. In some continuities his hammer provides additional powers rather than augmenting his innate powers.
Captain Marvel (Marvel) via Kree Nega-Bands
Rick Taylor (SplatterHouse) via the Terror Mask
All Power Rangers (Power Rangers) via their morphers
Rhino, Scorpion, Shocker, Dr. Octopus, Venom, Carnage, and Vulture (Spider-Man, Marvel) via their costumes
All Excorsists (D. Gray-man) via their Innocence)
Thanos, then Adam Warlock (Marvel) via the Infinity Gauntlet. It should be noted that each of these characters also posessed innate powers, and that the Infinity Gauntlet provided additional powers.
Those who have eaten the Devil Fruit in One Piece series
Usopp/Sogeking (One Piece, via Kabuto/Dials/Pop Greens)
Nami (One Piece, via Clima-Tacts)
Dio Brando (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) via the Stone Mask
Crimson Chin,Nega Chin, and Cleft (Fairly Odd Parents) via their "chins"
Shinnok via his amulet (Mortal Kombat)
Sonic characters via the seven Chaos Emeralds (Sonic The Hedgehog)
Mandarin (Marvel) via his 10 magical rings.
Harry Potter and other wizards (Harry Potter Universe). Users must have innate, magical prowess, but most must use a wand to channel those powers, with very rare exceptions.
The members of Wetworks (Wetworks) via their symbiotic suits.
Noah/Grimoire (Soul Eater, through the Book of Eibon)
Angry Video Game Nerd (Cinemassacre)
Linkara (Channel Awesome)
Mala Mala Jong (Xiaolin Showdown)
Samus Aaran via her Power Suit (Metroid)
Link via his Triforce of Courage (Legend of Zelda)
Zelda via her Triforce of Wisdom (Legend of Zelda)
Ganondorf Dragmire via his Triforce of Power (Legend of Zelda)
Sara Pezzini via her WitchBlade (WitchBlade)
Users of the Death Note (Death Note)
Vector Prime (Transformers) via his sword
Bearers of the Matrix of Leadership (Transformers)
Some heroes (Heroes) via the Red Formula.
Hiro Nakamura (Heroes) via the Kensei sword (temporary).
Vongola Guardians (Katekyo Hitman Reborn) via Vongola Rings

The Swell via his walking stick (Runaways (Marvel))