Relative Strength Perception

The ability to become as powerful as another perceives oneself as being. Not be confused with Belief Dependent Physiology.

Also Called

• Perception Dependent Strength
• Psychological Metaphysical Conversion

Capabilities

The user can become as powerful as another perceives them as being. If their opponent perceives the user as being strong or threatening, they will become so. If the user is perceived as some all powerful evil monster that is what they will become.

Applications

• Nigh Invulnerability; if perceived as physically implacable.
• Physical Augmentation; if perceived as physically powerful.
• Shapeshifting; the user becomes what they are perceived to be.

Associations

• Belief Dependent Physiology
• Relative Appearance Alteration

Limitations

• If the user is perceived as weak by their opponent or themselves, they will become weaker as a result.
• Switching forms may be involuntary.

Known Users

• Brian Banner (Marvel Comics)