Trait:Powers Via Object

"Go on. Take it. Taste the power."

― Jakob to Dusk Dude, persuading him to take the Serum of Blistering Heat. (New Blood Interactive's DUSK)

The ability to obtain supernatural powers through objects. Variation of Power Source. Not to be confused with Object Power Link.

Also Called

Artifact/Object Magic
Object-Based Powers
Object of Power

Capabilities

The user has access to an object that grants them supernatural powers, these can be magical objects of great or destructive power, or technological weaponry. If the user already possesses supernatural abilities, the objects are mostly meant for letting them access and/or enhance their powers, or grant them new abilities.

Applications

Variations

Associations

Limitations

If the object is taken away, or destroyed, the user will lose their power.
Object Negation can negate any/all objects and object-using powers, undoing the targets existence at least on temporary/local scale.
There is no telling how a powerful object will fare if pinned against another.
May need to be in constant contact with the object to keep the gained powers.
Might not function if dealt with possible interference.
The object may break or be rendered useless if too much power is used.

Known Users

Television/Movies

Marissa Electricidad (Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl); via the Ice Princess's Crystal Heart pendant
The Buddies (Air Buddies); via Power Rings of Inspiron
Khushu Idol Users (Arrowverse)
- Damien Darhk
Fairies (Balala Fairies)
Lili (Balala Fairies)
Meichi & Meixue (Balala Fairies)
Xiaolan (Balala Fairies)
Vengeance Demons (Buffy, the Vampire Slayer); via their Pendants
- Anya Jenkins
- Halfrek
Cole Turner (Charmed); via the Hollow, and once the Nexus
The Charmed Ones (Charmed); via the Hollow, the Nexus and/or the Book of Shadows
Zankou (Charmed); via the Nexus
Cupids (Charmed); via Cupid rings
Devlin (Charmed); via the Ring of Inspiration
Wyatt Halliwell (Charmed); via Excalibur
Tuatha and Kyle Gwydion (Charmed); via Magic Wand
Leprechauns (Charmed); via Shillelaghs and pots of gold
Rennek (Charmed); via the All
Prue Halliwell/Patience (Charmed); via the Nexus/Emphyreal Sword/the All
Valen (Charmed); via Shillelagh
Time Lords (Doctor Who); via TARDISes
The Mask (The Mask); via the mask of Loki
All Power Rangers (Power Rangers); via their morphers
Jefferson (Once Upon a Time); via his magic hat
Sara Pezzini (WitchBlade); via her WitchBlade
Some super-humans (Heroes); via the Red Formula.
Hiro Nakamura (Heroes); via the Kensei sword.
Most Modern-day Kamen Riders (Kamen Rider franchise); the original Kamen Riders were mostly cyborgs, thus their devices were already a part of them
Wizards (Wizards of Waverly Place); via magic Wand and Family Wand
Felix (Wizards of Waverly Place); via Reinaldi's Magic Wand
Harper Finkle (Wizards of Waverly Place); via a Training Wand to open objects
Mason Greyback (Wizards of Waverly Place); via a Training Wand to open objects
Zac Blakely (Mako: Island of Secrets); via the Trident
Cam (Mako: Island of Secrets); via the Trident
Mermaids and mermen (Mako: Island of Secrets); via Moon Rings
Mermaids (H₂O: Just Add Water); via Moon Crystal Necklaces
Nanny McPhee (Nanny McPhee); via her walking stick
Billie/The Wicked Witch of the West (Witches of Oz); via an umbrella
Val Mudrap (My Babysitter's a Vampire); via her Key-staff
Fairies (Once Upon a Time); via wands and fairy dust
Zelena (Once Upon a Time); her Oz Pendant
Glinda (Once Upon a Time); her Oz Pendant
Witch of the North (Once Upon a Time); her Oz Pendant
Witch of the East (Once Upon a Time); her Oz Pendant
Jafar (Once Upon a Time in Wonderland); via Amara's staff form
Glinda (Oz, the Great and Powerful); via her magic wand
Evanora (Oz, the Great and Powerful); via her Emerald Pendant
Sorcerers and witches (The Sorcerer's Apprentice); via Rings/Pendants
Streetfighter-alike cops (Future Cops); via data-chips stored in their brains
Cupid (Xena: Warrior Princess/Hercules: The Legendary Journeys); Love Inducement via his crossbow
Baby Bliss (Xena: Warrior Princess/Hercules: The Legendary Journeys); Love Inducement via his bow

Anime/Manga/Manhwa

Yo-kai Watch Ogre (Yo-kai Watch Shadowside)
Quatre Knights (Cardfight Vanguard); via talismans
Second Generation Dragon Slayers (Fairy Tail); via Dragon Slayer Lacrima
Natsu Dragneel (Fairy Tail); via eating the Etherion Lacrima
Holder-Type Mages (Fairy Tail)
Sosuke Aizen (Bleach); via the Orb Of Disruption/Hogyoku
Bakutou Users (Bleach)
Excorsists (D. Gray-man); via their Innocence
Users of the Death Note (Death Note)
Doraemon (Doraemon)
Valkyrie (Ikusa Otome Valkyrie); via her Ring
Users of the shards of Shikon no Tama/Jewel of the Four Souls (InuYasha)
Dio Brando (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure); via the Stone Mask
Vongola Guardians (Katekyo Hitman Reborn); via Vongola Rings
Kilala Reno (Kilala Princess); her Princess Tiara
Kahoko Hino (La Corda d'Oro); uses the Magic Violin to make professional music
Majin Cards (Majin Bones)
Mermaid Princesses (Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch); their respective pearls/mics
Users of the Mutastones (Mutant Turtles: Superman Legends)
Seven Deadly Sins (Nanatsu no Taizai); via Sacred Treasures
Sailor soldiers (Sailor Moon); via enchanted weapons and Sailor Crystals
Charioce XVII (Shingeki no Bahamut); via Charioce XVII's Bracelet
Noah/Grimoire (Soul Eater); via the Book of Eibon
Vector Prime (Transformers); via his sword
Bearers of the Matrix of Leadership (Transformers)
Midoriya Izuku, after eating a hair from All Might's head (Boku No Hero Academia)
Various Characters (𝘛𝘰𝘮𝘣 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨)
Orlichos Stone duelists (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Millennium Item users/duelists (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Grisor and Dr. Hakase (Zatch Bell); via the Magic Mirror

Cartoons/Comics

Amulet Users (Amulet)
Ben Tennyson (Ben 10 reboot) via the Omnitrix s1-3
Ben Tennyson (Ben 10); via the Omnitrix/Ultimatrix
Gwen Tennyson (Ben 10); via Bezel’s Charm of Luck and Probability
Hex (Ben 10); via Charms of Bezel
Toa (BIONICLE); via Kanohi
Bondi Band (Bondi Band); via Hexarocks
Dale (Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers); temporary, via contact from a meteorite fragment.
Vixens(DC Comics); via Anansi Totem
- Mari MCcabe
- Amaya Jiwe
Nora Darhk (DC Comics); via Anansi Totem (Formerly)
Esi (DC Comics); via Anansi Totem (Formerly)
Kuasa (DC Comics); via Anansi Totem
Zari Tomaz (DC Comics); Air Totem
Nora Darhk (DC Comics); via Air Totem (Formerly)
Behrad Tomaz (DC Comics); via Air Totem (Formerly; Deceased)
Ray Palmer (DC Comics); via Water Totem (Formerly)
Nora Darhk (DC Comics); via Water Totem (Formerly)
Wally West (DC Comics); via Water Totem (Formerly)
Kuasa (DC Comics); via Water Totem (Formerly)
Benatu Eshu (DC Comics); via Fire Totem (former timeline)
Mick Rory (DC Comics); via Fire Totem (Formerly)
Nate Heywood (DC Comics); via Earth Totem (Formerly)
Anne Queen (DC Comics); via Earth Totem (Formerly; Deceased)
Robert Johnson (DC Comics); via Death Totem (Formerly; Deceased)
Sara Lance (DC Comics); via Death Totem (Formerly)
Damien Darhk (DC Comics); via Death Totem (Formerly; Deceased)
Elvis Presley (DC Comics); via Death Totem (Formerly)
Scarecrow (DC Comics); via his mask
Various Lantern Corps (DC Comics); each have rings that provide various themed abilities.
Alan Scott (DC Comics); via magical power ring and lantern.
Amazo (DC Comics); via copying Green Lantern's Power Ring.
Star Girl (DC Comics)
Star Man (DC Comics) (2nd)
Atlas (DC Comics)
Di-Gata Warriors (Di-Gata Defenders); via Di-Gata Stones
Crimson Chin, Nega Chin, and Cleft (Fairly OddParents); via their "chins"
Rex Salazar (Generator Rex); via the five Meta Nanites
Glitch Techs (Glitch Techs); via Glitch Techs Gauntlets
Union (Wildstorm Universe); via the Justice Stone
Eliya (Wildstorm Universe); via the Justice Stone
Juggernaut (Marvel Comics); had to touch the Gem of Cyttorak to initially receive his powers, not needed afterwards.
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 Comics); flight via his wing harness
Captain America (Marvel Comics); via the Super Soldier Serum
Black Cat (Spider-Man: The Animated Series); via Super Soldier Serum
Black Knight (Marvel Comics); via Ebony Blade
Nico Minoru (Marvel Comics); via the Staff of One
Temple Guardians (Legend of the Dragon); via Powerbands
Thor (Marvel Comics); via Mjolnir.
Moonstone (Marvel Comics); via Moonstone
The Sphinx (Anath-Na Mut) (Marvel Comics); via Ka Stone
Captain Marvel (Marvel Comics); via Kree Nega-Bands
Rhino, Scorpion, Shocker, Dr. Octopus, Venom, Carnage, and Vulture (Spider-Man, Marvel Comics); via their costumes
Thanos, then Adam Warlock (Marvel Comics); via the Infinity Gauntlet.
Mandarin (Marvel Comics); via his 10 magical rings.
Trixie Lulamoon (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic); via The Alicorn Amulet
Guy Eli Hamdon/SheZow (SheZow); via Power Ring
Star Butterfly (Star vs. the Forces of Evil); via royal magic wand
Ms. Fortune (Skullgirls); via The Life Gem
Supernoobs (Supernoobs); via Battle Balls
Shaman (Winx Club); via magic stones
Will Vandom (W.I.T.C.H.); via the Heart of Kandracar
Mala Mala Jong (Xiaolin Showdown)
Saranoia (Yin Yang Yo); via her wands
Spellbinder (Batman Beyond/DCAU)

Literature

Witchkinds (Arkwell Academy); via wands
- Lance Rathbone
- Lady Elaine
- Titus Kirkwood
- Captain Gargrave
Conductors (Arkwell Academy); via magical objects
- Elijah Booker
Wizards and Witches (Harry Potter)
Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter); via the Elder Wand
Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter); via the Elder Wand
Harry Potter (Harry Potter); via the Elder Wand
Lyra Belaqua (His Dark Materials); via Alethiometer
Will Parry (His Dark Materials); via Subtle Knife
Shadowhunters (The Shadowhunter Chronicles); via steles and holy weapons
When Caryn Clay (Fly Girl series) has a Thunderbird feather on her, she has limited control over the weather and can fly.

Video Game

Kratos (God of War); 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.
Shinnok (Mortal Kombat); via his amulet
Link (Legend of Zelda); via Triforce of Courage
Princess Zelda (Legend of Zelda); via Triforce of Wisdom
Ganondorf (Legend of Zelda); via Triforce of Power
Keyblade wielders (Kingdom Hearts); via respective Keyblades
Samus Aaran (Metroid); via her Power Suit
Potions (Minecraft)
Mega Pokemon (Pokémon); via Mega Stones
Z-Moves users (Pokémon); via Z-Crystals
Double Trouble (Skylanders); via eating Whispering Water Lily
Sheep Mage (Skylanders); via magic staff
Nefarion (Skylanders); via Mask of Power
Ignitor (Skylanders); via cursed armor
Pop Fizz (Skylanders); via beast potion
Flameslinger (Skylanders); via magic fire boots
Blastermind (Skylanders); via Psionic Crystal Helmet
Kaos (Skylanders); via Iron Fist of Arkus
Ryu (Power Rangers Legacy Wars)
Jewel Girl (Valkyrie Crusade); via jewels.

Other

Linkara (Channel Awesome)
Angry Video Game Nerd (Cinemassacre)
Armlets (Jeanne D'Arc)
- The Spirit Orb without the armlet.
Rick Taylor (SplatterHouse); via the Terror Mask
All Sentai Rangers (Super Sentai); via their henshin (transformation) devices
The members of Wetworks (Wetworks); via their symbiotic suits.
Adam (Surf Ninjas); can see the future on his game console.
Halo/Sydney Scoville (Grrl Power)

Known Objects

Comics

Six Totems Of Zembesi (DC Comics)
Lantern Rings (DC Comics)
Infinity Gauntlet (Marvel Comics)
Star Brand (Marvel Comics)
Quantum Bands (Marvel Comics)
Moonstone (Marvel Comics)
Ka Stone (Marvel Comics)
Crimson Gem of Cyttorak (Marvel Comics)
Mask of Loki (The Mask)
WitchBlade (WitchBlade)
Justice Stone (Wildstorm Universe)

Cartoons

Alpha Rune (Ben 10)
Charms of Bezel (Ben 10)
Omnitrix/Ultimatrix (Ben 10)
Planeteer rings (Captain Planet)
Rings of Destruction (Captain Planet)
Crown of Fire (Danny Phantom)
Reality Gauntlet (Danny Phantom)
Ring of Rage (Danny Phantom)
Glitch Tech Gauntlets (Glitch Techs)
Talisman (Jackie Chan Adventures)
Miraculouses (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
Akumatized objects (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
Alicorn Amulet (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic)
Elements of Harmony (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic)
Swords of Power (World of Quest)
Shen Gong Wu (Xiaolin Showdown)

Anime/Manga/Manhwa

Medallion (Bleach)
Hōgyoku (Bleach)
Death Note (Death Note)
Lacrima (Fairy Tail)
Madōgu (Flame of Recca)
Stand Arrows (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
Holy Corpse Parts (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run)
ÄRMs (Marchen Awakens Romance)
Charioce XVII's Bracelet (Shingeki no Bahamut)
Relic's (𝘛𝘰𝘮𝘣 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨)
Mystic Code (TYPE-MOON)
Magic Mirror (Zatch Bell!)

Television/Film

Promicin Neurotransmitter (4400)
Power Rings of Inspiron (Air Buddies)
Shillelaghs (Charmed)
Fairy Godmother's Wand (Disney’s Cinderella)
TARDISes (Doctor Who)
Elder Wand (Harry Potter)
Genetic Modification Formula (Heroes)
One Ring (Hobbit/The Lord of the Rings)
Moon Crystal Necklaces (H₂O: Just Add Water)
Moon Rings (Mako: Island of Secrets)
Trident (Mako: Island of Secrets)
Trilsttum Coronis Flower/Plant (No Ordinary Family)
Oz Pendants (Once Upon a Time)
Balcoin Medallion (The Secret Circle)

Video Games

Keyblade (Kingdom Hearts)
Triforce (Legend of Zelda)
The Life Gem (Skullgirls)
Chaos Crystals (Sonic Boom)
Lost Crystal of Power (Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal)
Chaos Emeralds (Sonic The Hedgehog)
Master Emerald (Sonic The Hedgehog)
Sol Emeralds (Sonic the Hedgehog)
Phantom Ruby ("Sonic the Hedgehog")

Literature

Alethiometer (His Dark Materials)
Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials)
Four Talismans (Return to the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel)
Training Wand (Wizards of Waverly Place)

Others

Malachite's Hand (Channel Awesome: Suburban Knights)
Aeon's Ring (Channel Awesome: Suburban Knights)
Dust (RWBY)
Light Orbs (Grrl Power)
Golden Cartridges and the Dark Cartridges (Colonia Strikes Back!)