The ability to gain strength from the presence of superhumans. Variation of Affinity. Technique of Superhuman Manipulation.
Also Called[]
- Ability/Power User Affinity/Empowerment
- Superhuman Affinity
- Superpower Affinity/Empowerment
Capabilities[]
The user becomes stronger, faster, more durable, etc. when they come into contact with superhumans, possibly unlocking abilities related to the affinity and enhancing the existing powers. Some users may be able draw sustenance from the connection or even slow or stop aging.
Applications[]
- Decelerated Aging/Semi-Immortality
- Enhanced Condition or Supernatural Condition
- Metabolization
- Self-Power Augmentation
- Self-Sustenance
Variations[]
- Mimicry Empowerment - to gain strength from the beings that they gained their power from.
Associations[]
Limitations[]
- May be only enhanced by powers similar to their own (i.e. Only be enhanced by fire and heat-based powers for Fire Manipulation).
- May require a large number of people for the enhancing to take effect.
Known Users[]
- Samuel Sullivan (Heroes); enhances his Terrakinesis
- Peter Petrelli (Heroes); briefly while replicating Samuel's power
- Aeorists (You Cast a Spell on Me); gains powers from those closest to her
- Sara Kane