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{{Infobox
 
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|Box title = Supernatural Hunter Physiology
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|Box title = Supernatural Hunter
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|image = Bloodstone, the Hunter of evil.jpg
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|caption = Elsa Bloodstone (Marvel Comics) comes from a line of near-immortal monster hunters, and has been trained by her father and an android nanny called 'Hate Mother' to fight supernatural evils.
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|caption = Elsa Bloodstone (Marvel Comics) comes from a line of near-immortal monster hunters and has been trained by her father and an android nanny called 'Hate Mother' to fight supernatural evils.
|Row 1 title = Power/Ability to:
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|Row 1 title = The Archetype of:
|Row 1 info = Possess powers of a supernatural hunter.}}
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|Row 1 info = The supernatural hunter, archetype dealing with the hunting down of supernatural creatures.}}
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{{Quote|So, it begins again...Moving, always moving, never knowing, following impulses...Then they appear. The Monsters, the creatures, pitiful misfits in the schemes of nature. And again I am here...For such is my destiny...the destiny of Ulysses Bloodstone!|Ulysses Bloodstone (Marvel Presents #1)}}
{{Quote|In the absence of light, darkness prevails. There are things that go bump in the night; make no mistake about that. And we are the ones who bump back.|Professor Broom about the BPRD (Hellboy)|}}
 
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{{Quote|In the absence of light, darkness prevails. There are things that go bump in the night; make no mistake about that. And we are the ones who bump back.|Professor Broom about the B.P.R.D. (Hellboy)}}
{{Quote|Saving people, hunting things. The family business.|Dean Winchester (Supernatural)}}
 
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{{Quote|Saving people, hunting things. The family business.|Dean Winchester to his brother, Sam (Supernatural)}}
{{Quote|I am the thing that monsters have nightmares about. And right now you and me are gonna show 'em why. It's time.|Buffy Summers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)}}
 
{{Quote|So, how many times do I have to put you in the ground?|Blade (Marvel Comics)}}
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{{Quote|So, how many times do I have to put you in the ground?|Eric Brooks/Blade (Marvel Comics)}}
The ability to '''possess the traits and powers of a supernatural hunter'''. Not to be confused with [[Paranormal Expertise]].
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The archetype to '''possess the traits and powers of a supernatural hunter'''. An advanced form of [[Archetype:Horror Survivor|Horror Survivor]]. Not to be confused with [[Paranormal Mastery]].
   
==Also Called==
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== Also Called==
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*Supernatural Huntsman/Huntswoman
*Champion of Mankind/Humanity
 
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*Supernatural Monster Hunter/Huntress
*Grimm Physiology (''Grimm series'')
 
*Monster Hunter Physiology
 
*Slayer Physiology (''Buffyverse'')
 
*The Huntsman/Huntress
 
   
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== Fiction-Specific Terms ==
==Capabilities==
 
The user possesses the powers of a supernatural hunter, having the innate ability to hunt down supernatural creatures. They are able to physically match and fight off most of the creatures they hunt, have innate combat abilities and information about the paranormal world, ability to detect supernatural creatures and know how to kill and trap them. They may have immunity towards the creatures they hunt (immune to vampire's compulsion, werebeast's infection, demon's possession, witch's magic, divine influences, etc.).
 
   
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* Grimm Physiology (''Grimm series'')
==Applications==
 
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* Slayer Physiology (''Buffyverse'')
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==Properties==
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The user possesses the powers of a supernatural hunter, having the innate ability to hunt down supernatural creatures. They are able to physically match and fight off most of the creatures they hunt, have innate combat abilities and information about the paranormal world, ability to detect supernatural creatures, and know how to kill and trap them. They may have immunity towards the creatures they hunt (immune to [[Vampire Physiology|vampire]]'s compulsion, werebeast's infection, [[Demon Physiology|demon]]'s [[possession]], [[Elbow Witch Physiology|witch]]'s [[magic]], divine influences, etc.).
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==Associated Powers==
 
*[[Combat Perception]]
 
*[[Combat Perception]]
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*[[Combat Specialism]]
*[[Enhanced Condition|Enhanced]]/[[Supernatural Condition]]
 
**[[Enhanced Combat|Enhanced]]/[[Supernatural Combat]]
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*[[Peak Human Condition/Enhanced|Enhanced]]/[[Peak Human Condition/Supernatural|Supernatural Condition]]
**[[Enhanced Tracking|Enhanced]]/[[Supernatural Tracking]]
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**[[Combat Mastery/Enhanced|Enhanced]]/[[Combat Mastery/Supernatural|Supernatural Combat Mastery]]
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**[[Tracking Mastery/Enhanced|Enhanced]]/[[Tracking Mastery/Supernatural|Supernatural Tracking]]
*[[Hunting Intuition]]
 
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*[[Archetype:Horror Survivor|Horror Survivor]]: Driven to survive and kill the monster or killer that threatens their lives by any means; not a few such hunters are survivors of supernatural horrors that claimed less fortunate friends and loved ones.
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*[[Humanization]]/[[Conversion Negation]]: May be able to transform or cure a being of their supernatural traits while either trying to defeat or save them.
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*[[Hunting Mastery]]
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**[[Slaying Mastery]]
 
*[[Indomitable Will]]
 
*[[Indomitable Will]]
**[[Fearlessness]]
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**[[Fear Immunity]]
 
**[[High Resistance]]
 
**[[High Resistance]]
*[[Killing Intuition]]
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*[[Killing Mastery]]
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*[[Linguistics Mastery]]
*[[Martial Arts Intuition]]
 
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**[[Fantasylingualism]]
*[[Paranormal Expertise]]
 
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*[[Martial Arts Mastery]]
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*[[Paranormal Mastery]]
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**[[Occultism]]
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*[[Preternatural Studies Mastery]]
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**[[Monster Studies Mastery]]
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**[[Supernatural Arts]]
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*[[Predator Instinct]]
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*[[Supernatural Detection]]: Can sense the presence of supernatural beings and identify them.
 
*[[Tactical Analysis]]
 
*[[Tactical Analysis]]
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*[[Tactical Genius]]
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*[[Tranquil Fear]]: Can control their fear while retaining tranquility and are able to face what they're afraid of with the relentless courage of a warrior while gaining the vigilance and precaution of a survivor.
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**[[Enhanced Caution]]
 
**[[Enhanced Preparedness]]
 
**[[Enhanced Preparedness]]
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*[[Trapping Mastery]]: Can create many different types of traps that are effective in different ways while combating the supernatural.
*[[Trapping Intuition]]
 
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*[[Weapon Proficiency|Weapon]]/[[Weapon Proficiency/Supernatural|Supernatural Weapon Proficiency]]
*[[Supernatural Detection]]
 
*[[Weapon Proficiency]]
 
   
 
==Variations==
 
==Variations==
*[[Anti-Magic]]
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*[[Ninjutsu Mastery]]
*[[Intuitive Aptitude]]
 
*[[Ninjutsu]]
 
*[[Power Erasure]]
 
*[[Power Immunity]]
 
*[[Power Negation]]
 
*[[Power Opposition]]
 
 
*[[Power Weaponry]]
 
*[[Power Weaponry]]
 
**[[Anti-Power Weaponry]]
 
**[[Anti-Power Weaponry]]
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***[[Power Erasure]]
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***[[Power Opposition]]
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***[[Superpower Immunity]]
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***[[Superpower Negation]]
 
**[[Demonic Weaponry]]
 
**[[Demonic Weaponry]]
 
**[[Divine Weaponry]]
 
**[[Divine Weaponry]]
 
**[[Spiritual Weaponry]]
 
**[[Spiritual Weaponry]]
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*[[Archetype:Slayer|Slayer]]
*[[Special Ops Mastery]]
 
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*[[Special Operations Mastery]]
*[[Strong Heart]]
 
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**[[Improvised Weapon Proficiency]]
*[[Strong Soul]]
 
*[[Supernatural Priest Physiology]]
 
*[[Supernatural Shrine Maiden Physiology]]
 
*[[Tactical Genius]]
 
 
===Types of Hunter:===
 
*[[Alien Slayer]]
 
*[[Demonic Slayer]]
 
*[[Divine Slayer]]
 
*[[Monster Slayer]]
 
*[[Undead Slayer]]
 
**[[Vampire Slayer]]
 
   
==Associations==
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==Relationships==
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*[[Absolute Learning]]/[[Pedagogy Mastery/Absolute|Pedagogy Mastery]]
 
*[[Almighty Object]]
 
*[[Almighty Object]]
*[[Ancestral Evocation]]/[[Descendant Evocation]]
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*[[Ancestral Evocation|Ancestral]]/[[Descendant Evocation]]
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*[[Archetype:Badass|Badass]]
*[[Badassery]]
 
*[[Destiny Chosen]]
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*[[Archetype:Chosen One|Chosen One]]/[[Usurp Worth]]
*[[Divinity]]
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*[[Demonic Source]]/[[Divinity]]
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*[[Archetype:Exorcist|Exorcist]]
 
*[[Hybrid Physiology]]
 
*[[Hybrid Physiology]]
 
*[[Instant Learning]]
 
*[[Instant Learning]]
 
*[[Kresnik Physiology]]
 
*[[Kresnik Physiology]]
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*[[Archetype:One Man Army|One Man Army]]
*[[Meta-Teaching]]
 
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*[[Past Life Awareness|Past]]/[[Future Life Awareness]]
*[[One-Man Army]]
 
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*[[Past Life Power Access|Past]]/[[Future Life Power Access]]
*[[Omnislayer]]
 
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*[[Archetype:Supernatural Detective|Supernatural Detective]]
*[[Past Life Awareness]]/[[Future Life Awareness]]
 
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*[[Trait:Training Regimen|Training Regimen]]
*[[Past Life Power Access]]/[[Future Life Power Access]]
 
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*[[Archetype:Transcendent Slayer|Transcendent Slayer]]
*[[Training Regimen]]
 
   
 
==Limitations==
 
==Limitations==
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*May be unable to hunt [[Transcendent Physiology|transcendent]] supernatural creatures without the aid of [[Divine Weaponry|divine]], [[Demonic Weaponry|demonic]] or [[Supernatural Weapon Proficiency|supernatural weaponry]].
 
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*May be unable to hunt [[Transcendent Physiology|transcendent]] supernatural creatures without the aid of [[Divine Weaponry|divine]], [[Demonic Weaponry|demonic]] or any other [[Enhanced Weaponry|supernatural weaponry]].
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*If users are empowered by supernatural forces they may be bound to [[Supernatural Law Manipulation|supernatural laws and rules]].
 
*May only be a hunter of a specific supernatural creature (vampire, demons, spirits, etc.)
 
*May only be a hunter of a specific supernatural creature (vampire, demons, spirits, etc.)
 
*Powers may be dormant until the user has an encounter with the supernatural.
 
*Powers may be dormant until the user has an encounter with the supernatural.
   
==Known Users==
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==Example Characters==
 
''See Also: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HunterOfMonsters Hunter of Monsters]''.
 
''See Also: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HunterOfMonsters Hunter of Monsters]''.
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===Anime/Manga/Manhwa===
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*[[w:c:attackontitan:Ackerman family|Ackerman Family]] (''Attack on Titan'')
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**[[w:c:attackontitan:Levi Ackerman|Levi Ackerman]]
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**[[w:c:attackontitan:Mikasa Ackerman|Mikasa Ackerman]]
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*[[w:c:bleach:Quincy|Quincy]] (''Bleach'')
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*[[w:c:berserk:Guts|Guts]] (''Berserk'')
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*Devil Hunters (''Chainsaw Man'')
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*[[w:c:claymore:Claymore|Claymore]] (''Claymores'')
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**[[w:c:claymore:Clare|Clare]]
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**[[w:c:claymore:Irene|Irene]]
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**[[w:c:claymore:Miria|Miria]]
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**[[w:c:claymore:Teresa|Teresa]]
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*[[w:c:codegeass:Jeremiah Gottwald|Jeremiah Gottwald]] (''Code Geass'')
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*[[w:c:Dragon Team|Z-Fighters]] (''Dragon Ball series'')
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*[[w:c:fairytail:Mage|Wizards]] (''Fairy Tail'')
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**[[w:c:fairytail:Dragon Slayer|Dragon Slayers]]; via Dragon Slayer Magic
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**[[w:c:fairytail:God Slayer|God Slayers]]; via God Slayer Magic
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**[[w:c:fairytail:Devil Slayer|Devil Slayers]]; via Demon Slayer Magic
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*[http://goblin-slayer.wikia.com/wiki/Adventurer Adventurers] (''Goblin Slayer'')
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**[http://goblin-slayer.wikia.com/wiki/Goblin_Slayer Goblin Slayer]
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*[[w:c:hellsing:Hellsing Organization|Hellsing Organization]] (''Hellsing'')
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**[[w:c:hellsing:Alucard|Alucard]]; via [[Vampire Physiology]]
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**[[w:c:hellsing:Seras Victoria|Seras Victoria]]; via [[Vampire Physiology]]
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**[[w:c:hellsing:Walter C. Dornez|Walter C. Dornez]]
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*[[w:c:hellsing:Iscariot (Vatican Section XIII)|Iscariot, Vatican Section XIII]] (''Hellsing'')
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**[[w:c:hellsing:Alexander Anderson|Alexander Anderson]]
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**[[w:c:hellsing:Heinkel Wolfe|Heinkel Wolfe]]
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**[[w:c:hellsing:Yumiko Takagi|Yumiko Takagi]]
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*[[w:c:highschooldxd:Exorcists|Exorcists]] (''Highschool DxD'')
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*[[w:c:hunterxhunter:Hunter Organization|Hunter Organization]] (''Hunter X Hunter'')
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*[[w:c:shinmaimaou:Hero Tribe|Hero Tribe]] (''Testament of Sister New Devil'')
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**[[w:c:shinmaimaou:Takashi Hayase|Takashi Hayase]]
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**[[w:c:shinmaimaou:Shiba Kyouichi|Shiba Kyouichi]]
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**[[w:c:shinmaimaou:Kurumi Nonaka|Kurumi Nonaka]]
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**[[w:c:shinmaimaou:Yuki Nonaka|Yuki Nonaka]]
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**[[w:c:shinmaimaou:Jin Toujou|Jin Toujou]]
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*[[w:c:tokyoghoul:Kishou Arima|Kishou Arima]] (''Tokyo Ghoul''); via [[Hybrid Physiology]]
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*Gourmet Hunters (''Toriko'')
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*Awakened Beings (''Solo Leveling'')
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*[[w:c:vampireknight:Vampire Hunter|Vampire Hunters]] (''Vampire Knight'')
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*Hunters (''The Hunter's Guild: Red Hood'')
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**Grimm}}
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===Cartoons===
 
===Cartoons===
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*[[w:c:grimadventures:Hoss Delgado|Hoss Delgado]] (''The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy'')
 
*[[w:c:grimadventures:Hoss Delgado|Hoss Delgado]] (''The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy'')
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*Belmont Clan (''Castlevania'')
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*[[w:c:dannyphantom:Ghost hunter|Ghost Hunters]] (''Danny Phantom'')
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**Danny Fenton/Phantom
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**Skulker
 
*[[w:c:thedailybugle:Blood Spider|Blood Spider]] (''Ultimate Spider-Man'')
 
*[[w:c:thedailybugle:Blood Spider|Blood Spider]] (''Ultimate Spider-Man'')
 
*[[w:c:venturebrothers:Jefferson Twilight|Jefferson Twilight]] (''The Venture Bros.'')
 
*[[w:c:venturebrothers:Jefferson Twilight|Jefferson Twilight]] (''The Venture Bros.'')
   
 
===Comics===
 
===Comics===
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*[[w:c:dc:Atsuo Uchida (Prime Earth)|Silver (Atsuo Uchida)]] (''DC Comics'')
 
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*[[w:c:dc:Atsuo Uchida (Prime Earth)|Atuso Uchida/Silver]] (''DC Comics'')
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*[[w:c:dc:Miranda Shrieve (Flashpoint Timeline)|Miranda Shrieve]] (''DC Comics'')
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*Liesel Van Helsing (''Grimm Fairy Tales Comics'')
 
*[[w:c:hackslash:Cassie Hack|Cassie Hack]] (''Hack/Slash'')
 
*[[w:c:hackslash:Cassie Hack|Cassie Hack]] (''Hack/Slash'')
 
*[[w:c:hellboy:Hellboy (character)|Hellboy]] (''Hellboy/B.P.R.D.'') via [[Cambion Physiology]]
 
*[[w:c:hellboy:Hellboy (character)|Hellboy]] (''Hellboy/B.P.R.D.'') via [[Cambion Physiology]]
 
*[[w:c:hellboy:Edward Grey|Sir Edward Grey]] (''Hellboy/BRPD/Witchfinder'')
 
*[[w:c:hellboy:Edward Grey|Sir Edward Grey]] (''Hellboy/BRPD/Witchfinder'')
*[[w:c:marvel:Eric Brooks (Earth-616)|Blade]] (''Marvel Comics''); via [[Dhampir Physiology]]
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*[[w:c:marvel:Eric Brooks (Earth-616)|Eric Brooks/Blade]] (''Marvel Comics''); via [[Dhampir Physiology]]
 
*[[w:c:marvel:Elsa Bloodstone (Earth-616)|Elsa Bloodstone]] (''Marvel Comics''); via the [[w:c:marvel:Bloodstone|Bloodstone]]
 
*[[w:c:marvel:Elsa Bloodstone (Earth-616)|Elsa Bloodstone]] (''Marvel Comics''); via the [[w:c:marvel:Bloodstone|Bloodstone]]
 
*[[w:c:marvel:Ulysses Bloodstone (Earth-616)|Ulysses Bloodstone]] (''Marvel Comics''); via the [[w:c:marvel:Bloodstone|Bloodstone]]
 
*[[w:c:marvel:Ulysses Bloodstone (Earth-616)|Ulysses Bloodstone]] (''Marvel Comics''); via the [[w:c:marvel:Bloodstone|Bloodstone]]
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**[[w:c:marvel:Robert Hellsgaard (Earth-616)|Robert Hellsgaard]]
 
**[[w:c:marvel:Robert Hellsgaard (Earth-616)|Robert Hellsgaard]]
 
*[[w:c:thedarkness:Eva|Eva]] (''Top Cow'')
 
*[[w:c:thedarkness:Eva|Eva]] (''Top Cow'')
*Shadowmen (''Valiant Entertainment'')
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*Shadowmen (''Valiant Entertainment Comics'')
 
**Maxim "Max" Boniface
 
**Maxim "Max" Boniface
 
**Josiah Boniface
 
**Josiah Boniface
 
**Jack Boniface
 
**Jack Boniface
*Abettors (''Valiant Entertainment'')
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* Abettors (''Valiant Entertainment Comics'')
*Vampirella (''Vampirella''); via [[Vampire Physiology]]
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*Vampirella (''Vampirella''); via [[Vampire Physiology]]}}
   
 
===Movies===
 
===Movies===
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*[[w:c:hansel-gretel-witch-hunters:Hansel|Hansel]] (''Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters'')
 
*[[w:c:hansel-gretel-witch-hunters:Hansel|Hansel]] (''Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters'')
 
*[[w:c:the-last-witch-hunter:Kaulder|Kaulder]] (''The Last Witch Hunter'')
 
*[[w:c:the-last-witch-hunter:Kaulder|Kaulder]] (''The Last Witch Hunter'')
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*Gabriel Van Helsing (''Van Helsing'')
   
 
===Literature===
 
===Literature===
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*Professor Abraham Van Helsing (''Bram Stoker's Dracula'')
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*Hunters of Artemis (''Percy Jackson & the Olympians'')
 
*[[w:c:bartimaeus:Verroq|Verroq/The Mercenary]] (''The Bartimaeus Sequence'')
 
*[[w:c:bartimaeus:Verroq|Verroq/The Mercenary]] (''The Bartimaeus Sequence'')
*Abraham Van Helsing (''Bram Stoker's Dracula'')
 
 
*[[w:c:shadowhunters:Shadowhunters|Shadowhunters]] (''The Shadowhunter Chronicles''); via [[Nephilim Physiology]]
 
*[[w:c:shadowhunters:Shadowhunters|Shadowhunters]] (''The Shadowhunter Chronicles''); via [[Nephilim Physiology]]
   
 
===Live Television===
 
===Live Television===
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*[[w:c:buffy:Slayer|Slayers]] (''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'')
 
*[[w:c:buffy:Slayer|Slayers]] (''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'')
 
**[[w:c:buffy:Buffy Summers|Buffy Summers]]
 
**[[w:c:buffy:Buffy Summers|Buffy Summers]]
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*Monster Warriors (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Warriors Monster Warriors]'')
 
*Monster Warriors (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Warriors Monster Warriors]'')
 
*[[w:c:supernatural:Hunter|Hunters]] (''Supernatural'')
 
*[[w:c:supernatural:Hunter|Hunters]] (''Supernatural'')
**[[w:c:supernatural:Dean Winchester|Dean Winchester]] (''Supernatural'')
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**[[w:c:supernatural:Dean Winchester|Dean Winchester]]
**[[w:C:supernatural:Sam Winchester|Sam Winchester]] (''Supernatural'')
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**[[w:C:supernatural:Sam Winchester|Sam Winchester]]
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**[[w:C:supernatural:Mary Winchester|Mary Winchester]]
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**[[w:C:supernatural:John Winchester|Jonh Winchester]]
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**[[w:C:supernatural:Bobby Singer|Bobby Singer]]
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**[[w:C:supernatural:Rufus Turner|Rufus Turner]]
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**[[w:C:supernatural:Campbell Family|The Campbell Family]]
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*[https://teen-wolf-pack.fandom.com/wiki/Hunter Hunters] (''Teen Wolf'')
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**[https://teen-wolf-pack.fandom.com/wiki/Allison_Argent Allison Argent]
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**[https://teen-wolf-pack.fandom.com/wiki/Chris_Argent Chris Argent]
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**[https://teen-wolf-pack.fandom.com/wiki/Gerard_Argent Gerard Argent]
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**[https://teen-wolf-pack.fandom.com/wiki/Kate_Argent Kate Argent]
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**[https://teen-wolf-pack.fandom.com/wiki/Victoria_Argent Victoria Argent]
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**[https://teen-wolf-pack.fandom.com/wiki/Araya_Calavera Araya Calavera]
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**[https://teen-wolf-pack.fandom.com/wiki/Severo_Calavera Severo Calavera]
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*Monster Hunters (''The Fungus Among Us'')
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**Cain
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**Keyna
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**Ria
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**All had the common goal of hunting and killing the Warden/Mirabel, a monster with the ability to control the Sculk, sense vibrations, and take a human form.
 
*[[w:c:vampirediaries:Supernatural Hunter|Supernatural Hunters]] (''The Vampire Diaries/Originals'')
 
*[[w:c:vampirediaries:Supernatural Hunter|Supernatural Hunters]] (''The Vampire Diaries/Originals'')
 
**[[w:c:vampirediaries:Brotherhood of the Five|Brotherhood of the Five]]
 
**[[w:c:vampirediaries:Brotherhood of the Five|Brotherhood of the Five]]
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*[[w:c:vanhelsing-syfy:Van Helsings|Van Helsings]] (''Van Helsing TV series'')
 
*[[w:c:vanhelsing-syfy:Van Helsings|Van Helsings]] (''Van Helsing TV series'')
 
**[[w:c:vanhelsing-syfy:Vanessa Helsing|Vanessa Van Helsing]]}}
 
**[[w:c:vanhelsing-syfy:Vanessa Helsing|Vanessa Van Helsing]]}}
 
===Anime/Manga===
 
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*[[w:c:attackontitan:Ackerman family|Ackerman Family]] (''Attack on Titan'')
 
**[[w:c:attackontitan:Levi Ackerman|Levi Ackerman]]
 
**[[w:c:attackontitan:Mikasa Ackerman|Mikasa Ackerman]]
 
*[[w:c:bleach:Quincy|Quincy]] (''Bleach'')
 
*[[w:c:berserk:Guts|Guts]] (''Berserk'')
 
*[[w:c:claymore:Claymore|Claymore]] (''Claymores'')
 
**[[w:c:claymore:Clare|Clare]]
 
**[[w:c:claymore:Irene|Irene]]
 
**[[w:c:claymore:Miria|Miria]]
 
**[[w:c:claymore:Teresa|Teresa]]
 
*[[w:c:codegeass:Jeremiah Gottwald|Jeremiah Gottwald]] (''Code Geass'')
 
*[http://goblin-slayer.wikia.com/wiki/Adventurer Adventurers] (''Goblin Slayer'')
 
**[http://goblin-slayer.wikia.com/wiki/Goblin_Slayer Goblin Slayer]
 
*[[w:c:hellsing:Hellsing Organization|Hellsing Organization]] (''Hellsing'')
 
**[[w:c:hellsing:Alucard|Alucard]]; via [[Vampire Physiology]]
 
**[[w:c:hellsing:Seras Victoria|Seras Victoria]]; via [[Vampire Physiology]]
 
**[[w:c:hellsing:Walter C. Dornez|Walter C. Dornez]]
 
*[[w:c:hellsing:Iscariot (Vatican Section XIII)|Iscariot, Vatican Section XIII]] (''Hellsing'')
 
**[[w:c:hellsing:Alexander Anderson|Alexander Anderson]]
 
**[[w:c:hellsing:Heinkel Wolfe|Heinkel Wolfe]]
 
**[[w:c:hellsing:Yumiko Takagi|Yumiko Takagi]]
 
*[[w:c:highschooldxd:Exorcists|Exorcists]] (''Highschool DxD'')
 
*[[w:c:hunterxhunter:Hunter Organization|Hunter Organization]] (''Hunter X Hunter'')
 
*[[w:c:shinmaimaou:Hero Tribe|Hero Tribe]] (''Testament of Sister New Devil'')
 
**[[w:c:shinmaimaou:Takashi Hayase|Takashi Hayase]]
 
**[[w:c:shinmaimaou:Shiba Kyouichi|Shiba Kyouichi]]
 
**[[w:c:shinmaimaou:Kurumi Nonaka|Kurumi Nonaka]]
 
**[[w:c:shinmaimaou:Yuki Nonaka|Yuki Nonaka]]
 
**[[w:c:shinmaimaou:Jin Toujou|Jin Toujou]]
 
*[[w:c:tokyoghoul:Kishou Arima|Kishou Arima]] (''Tokyo Ghoul''); via [[Hybrid Physiology]]
 
*Gourmet Hunters (''Toriko'')
 
*[[w:c:vampireknight:Vampire Hunter|Vampire Hunters]] (''Vampire Knight'')
 
   
 
===RPGs===
 
===RPGs===
  +
*Inquisitors (''Anima: Beyond Fantasy'')
  +
*Nightmare Hunters (''Anima: Beyond Fantasy'')
 
*[[w:c:whitewolf:Hero (BTP)|Heroes]] (''Chronicles of Darkness/Beast: The Primordial'')
 
*[[w:c:whitewolf:Hero (BTP)|Heroes]] (''Chronicles of Darkness/Beast: The Primordial'')
 
*[[w:c:whitewolf:Hunter (CofD)|Hunters]] in [[w:c:whitewolf:Conspiracy (HTV)|Conspiracies]] (''Chronicles of Darkness/Hunter: The Vigil''); via [[w:c:whitewolf:Endowment (HTV)|Endowments]]
 
*[[w:c:whitewolf:Hunter (CofD)|Hunters]] in [[w:c:whitewolf:Conspiracy (HTV)|Conspiracies]] (''Chronicles of Darkness/Hunter: The Vigil''); via [[w:c:whitewolf:Endowment (HTV)|Endowments]]
 
*[http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger Rangers] (''Pathfinder'')
 
*[http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger Rangers] (''Pathfinder'')
 
*[http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/hybrid-classes/slayer Slayers] (''Pathfinder'')
 
*[http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/hybrid-classes/slayer Slayers] (''Pathfinder'')
  +
*Anti-Monsters (''Rifts'')
  +
*[[w:c:whitewolf:Celestial Chorus|Celestial Chorus]] (''World of Darkness/Mage: The Ascension'')
 
*[[w:c:whitewolf:Imbued (cWOD)|Imbued]] (''World of Darkness/Hunter: The Reckoning'')
 
*[[w:c:whitewolf:Imbued (cWOD)|Imbued]] (''World of Darkness/Hunter: The Reckoning'')
 
*[[w:c:whitewolf:Shih|Shih]] (''World of Darkness/Kindred of the East'')
 
*[[w:c:whitewolf:Shih|Shih]] (''World of Darkness/Kindred of the East'')
   
 
===Video Games===
 
===Video Games===
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*Becky Belmont (''#Blud'')
 
*[[w:c:bloodborne:Hunter (Enemy)|Yharnam Hunters]] (''Bloodborne'')
 
*[[w:c:bloodborne:Hunter (Enemy)|Yharnam Hunters]] (''Bloodborne'')
**[[w:c:bloodborne:Alfred|Alfred]]
 
**[[w:c:bloodborne:Bloody Crow of Cainhurst|Bloody Crow of Cainhurst]]
 
**[[w:c:bloodborne:Djura|Djura]]
 
**[[w:c:bloodborne:Eileen the Crow|Eileen the Crow]]
 
**[[w:c:bloodborne:Father Gascoigne|Father Gascoigne]]
 
**[[w:c:bloodborne:Gehrman, the First Hunter (Character)|Gehrman, the First Hunter]]
 
**[[w:c:bloodborne:The Hunter|The Hunter]]
 
**[[w:c:bloodborne:Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower|Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower]]
 
**[[w:c:bloodborne:Henriett|Henriett]]
 
**[[w:c:bloodborne:Queen Killer|Queen Killer]]
 
**[[w:c:bloodborne:Vitus|Vitus]]
 
**[[w:c:bloodborne:Yahar'gul Hunters|Yahar'gul Hunters]]
 
 
*[[w:c:castlevania:Victor Belmont (Lords of Shadow)|Victor Belmont]] (''Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2'')
 
*[[w:c:castlevania:Victor Belmont (Lords of Shadow)|Victor Belmont]] (''Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2'')
 
*[[w:c:devilmaycry:Dante|Dante]] (''Devil May Cry''); via [[Cambion Physiology]]
 
*[[w:c:devilmaycry:Dante|Dante]] (''Devil May Cry''); via [[Cambion Physiology]]
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*[[w:c:diablo:Demon Hunter|Demon Hunters]] (''Diablo'')
 
*[[w:c:diablo:Demon Hunter|Demon Hunters]] (''Diablo'')
 
*[[w:c:dragonage:Templar Order|Templar Order]] (''Dragon Age'')
 
*[[w:c:dragonage:Templar Order|Templar Order]] (''Dragon Age'')
  +
*[[w:c:airdorf:John Ward|John Thomas Ward]] (''FAITH: The Unholy Trinity'')
  +
*[https://honkaiimpact3.gamepedia.com/Valkyries Valkyries] (''Honkai Impact 3rd'')
  +
*[[w:c:huntshowdown:Hunter|Hunters]] (''Hunt: Showdown''); via [[w:c:huntshowdown:Dark Sight|Dark Sight]]
  +
*[[w:c:leagueoflegends:Vayne|Vayne, the Night Hunter]] (''League of Legends'')
 
*[[w:c:lollipopchainsaw:Juliet Starling|Juliet Starling]] (''Lollipop Chainsaw''); via her "Star Power"
 
*[[w:c:lollipopchainsaw:Juliet Starling|Juliet Starling]] (''Lollipop Chainsaw''); via her "Star Power"
  +
*Dawnguard (''Skyrim'')
  +
*Silverhand (''Skyrim'')
  +
*Dragonborn / Dovahkiin (''Elder Scrolls'')
  +
**Last Dragonborn (''Skyrim'')
  +
**Tiber Septim (''Elder Scrolls'')
  +
**Miraak (''Skyrim'')
  +
*Aaravi Mishra (''Monster Prom'')
 
*[[w:c:ninjagaiden:Ryu Haybusa|Ryu Hayabusa]] (''Ninja Gaiden series'')
 
*[[w:c:ninjagaiden:Ryu Haybusa|Ryu Hayabusa]] (''Ninja Gaiden series'')
 
*[[w:c:theorder1886:Knights of the Round Table|Knights of the Round Table]] (''The Order: 1886''); via [[w:c:theorder1886:Blackwater|Blackwater]]
 
*[[w:c:theorder1886:Knights of the Round Table|Knights of the Round Table]] (''The Order: 1886''); via [[w:c:theorder1886:Blackwater|Blackwater]]
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**[[w:c:tekken:Claudio Serafino|Claudio Serafino]]
 
**[[w:c:tekken:Claudio Serafino|Claudio Serafino]]
 
*[[w:c:tekken:Kazama Clan|Kazama Clan]] (''Tekken'')
 
*[[w:c:tekken:Kazama Clan|Kazama Clan]] (''Tekken'')
**[[w:c:tekken:Azuka Kazama|Azuka Kazama]]
+
**[[w:c:tekken:Asuka Kazama|Asuka Kazama]]
 
*Hunters (''Valkyrie Crusade'')
 
*Hunters (''Valkyrie Crusade'')
 
**[[w:c:valkyriecrusade:Devil Hunter|Devil Hunter]]
 
**[[w:c:valkyriecrusade:Devil Hunter|Devil Hunter]]
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*[[w:c:wowwiki:Demon Hunter|Demon Hunters]] (''World of Warcraft'')
 
*[[w:c:wowwiki:Demon Hunter|Demon Hunters]] (''World of Warcraft'')
 
**[[w:c:wowwiki:Illidan Stormrage|Illidan Stormrage]]
 
**[[w:c:wowwiki:Illidan Stormrage|Illidan Stormrage]]
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**[[w:c:wowwiki:Deathstalker Rexxar|Deathstalker Rexxar]]}}
   
===Web Series===
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===Web Animations/Comics/Originals===
  +
*[https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/blood-hunter Blood Hunters] (''Critical Role'')
*[[w:c:rwby:Huntsmen|Huntsmen and Huntresses]] (''RWBY'')}}
 
  +
**[[w:c:criticalrole:Benicio Lorelei|Benicio Lorelei]]
  +
**[[w:c:criticalrole:Jorick LaMensh|Jorick LaMensh]]
  +
**[[w:c:criticalrole:Lawrence Lorelei|Lawrence Lorelei]]
  +
**[[w:c:criticalrole:Mollymauk Tealeaf|Mollymauk Tealeaf]]
  +
**[[w:c:criticalrole:Otis Brunkel|Otis Brunkel]]
  +
**[[w:c:criticalrole:Portia Lorelei|Portia Lorelei]]
  +
**[[w:c:criticalrole:Tyffial Wase|Tyffial Wase]]
  +
**[[w:c:criticalrole:Zoran Kluthidol|Zoran Kluthidol]]
  +
*[[w:c:rwby:Huntsmen|Huntsmen and Huntresses]] (''RWBY'')
   
 
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===Adult Animation===
 
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Belmont5.gif|Trevor Belmont (Castlevania), the last of his family & has trained for years to fight supernatural beings.
Supernatural Hunter Physiology by Guts, the Black Swordsman.jpg|Guts, ''the Black Swordsman'' (Berserk) wanders between the darkness and ''Interstice'' hunting down Apostles, demonic beings that serve under the God Hand.
 
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Richter Belmont (Castlevania Nocturne).jpeg|Richter Belmont (Castlevania: Nocturne)
Bloodborne_Protagonist.png|The Hunter (Bloodborne) is a hunter bounded and sustained by the Hunter's Dream to hunt beasts and Great Ones. The Hunter gains strength from consuming blood echoes and inhuman knowledge.
 
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Jefferson Twilight.png|After his mother was killed by them, Jefferson Twilight (The Venture Bros.) dedicated his life to hunting down and killing African American variant of vampires known as Blackulas.
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===Anime/Manga/Manhwa===
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V38-Guts-Manga.png|Since being marked by the Brand of Sacrifice during the Eclipse, Guts (Berserk) has wandered between the darkness of night and ''Interstice''...
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Undead Slayer by Guts.png|...fighting the unnatural forces that haunt him as they try to kill him...
  +
Supernatural Hunter Physiology by Guts, the Black Swordsman.jpg|...and hunts down the Apostles, demonic beings that serve under the God Hand since becoming the ''Black Swordsman''.
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File:Denji rip and tear.gif|Devil Hunters (Chainsaw Man)
  +
Claymores.png|The Claymores (Claymore) are an order of augmented hunter-killers dedicated to the elimination of Yomas and Awakened Beings...
  +
File:Clare speed.gif|...Clare one of the strongest Claymore to brought up among their ranks...
  +
Teresa Hunting.gif|...and Teresa of the ''Faint Smile'' who was the strongest claymore to ever have existed. As such she could effortlessly detect and kill Youma posing as humans...
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File:The trio decapitates Gyutaro and Daki.gif|Demon Slayers (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) hunt and execute demons for a living no matter how insanely powerful said demons are.
  +
File:Goku Kamehmameha kill.gif|Throughout his adventures Son Goku (Dragon Ball series) has killed countless demons and other supernatural forces.
  +
File:Seras rampage.gif|Seras Victoria (Hellsing)
  +
Hunters HunterXHunter.gif|Hunters (Hunter X Hunter) are humans that can use ''Nen'' to track down and fight against all kinds of natural and supernatural creature.
  +
Jin Toujou.gif|Jin Toujou (Testament of Sister New Devil) is a powerful supernatural hunter who can take on the current demon lord. His nickname is the ''God of War''.
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Toriko-Large.jpg|Gourmet Hunters (Toriko) have the Gourmet cells to hunt down dangerous and supernatural beasts that no mere human can hunt and takedown.
  +
Goblin Slayer glowing red eye.png|The Goblin Slayer (Goblin Slayer) is very skilled and highly intelligent in hunting down and killing all kinds of goblins.
  +
Hunters Solo Leveling.png|Possessing mysterious magical abilities, Awakened Beings or simply Hunters (Solo Leveling) are humans who hunt, fight and kill hostile magic beast found in Dungeons across the world.
  +
Sung Jin-Woo, the One Man Player.jpg|Sung Jinwoo (Solo Leveling)
  +
File:Grimm reveals her adult form.png|Hunters like Grimm (The Hunters Guild: Red Hood) travel around to hunt down werewolves.
  +
File:Yuji Itadori (JUJUTSU KAISEN).jpg|Yuji Itadori (Jujutsu Kaisen)
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File:Yuta Okkotsu 29.webp|Yuta Okkotsu (Jujutsu Kaisen)
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===Comics/Graphic Novels===
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
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File:Sangerye Family.jpg|Sangerye Family (Bitter Root)
  +
2ECC77B9-E7AC-4FED-944D-FF95371DBA87.jpeg|The quintessential final girl, Cassie Hack (Hack/Slash) has made it her life mission to slay the killers of the world after she was traumatized by a Slasher.
  +
Hellboy v4-125.jpg|Hellboy (Hellboy/BPRD) is adept in many supernatural and paranormal subjects such as possession, haunting, exorcism, enchantments, holy amulets, and sacred artifacts.
  +
Eric Brooks (Earth-616) from Deadpool Vol 4 28 001.jpg|Eric Brooks/Blade (Marvel Comics) is commonly known as one of the world's greatest vampire hunters...
  +
Shadowman.jpg|Jack Boniface (Valiant Entertainment Comics) latest inheritor of the Shadowman linage, protectors of the world of the living from the unworldly ''Deadside''.
  +
Vampirella.jpg|Despite being a vampire herself, Vampirella (Vampirella) was raised to be good by her mother Lilith and has dedicated her life to protecting humans from vampires, demons, and all other monsters.
  +
File:Rogue-Sun-Fire.jpeg|Dylan Siegel/Rogue Sun (Image Comics)
  +
File:Moon Knight Vol 1 189 Textless.jpg|Marc Spector/Moon Knight (Marvel Comics)
  +
File:Ghost Rider army.jpg|The Spirits of Vengeance (Marvel Comics) were a team of benevolent beings who protected mankind during ancient times. Their exact origins are a mystery, as some have claimed that they were the vestiges of "God's power" bonded to human hosts and calling themselves Ghost Riders while others have claimed them to be demons in the service of Mephisto. There have been different sorts of Spirits of Vengeance around the world....
  +
File:Johnny Blaze.jpg|...Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider (Marvel Comics)...
  +
File:Danny ketch dual Wielding.jpeg|...His brother, Danny Ketch/Ghost Rider...
  +
File:Robbie reyes Ghost Rider.webp|...And the most recent one, Robbie Reyes/Ghost Rider.
  +
File:Black knight 9.webp|Dane Whitman/Black Knight (Marvel Comics)
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  +
===Cartoons===
  +
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
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<gallery>
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File:Danny Phantom DP going ghost S01e11 going ghost on school steps.gif|Danny Fenton/Phantom (Danny Phantom) is a superhero who is half human and ghost.
  +
File:Skulker (Danny Phantom) new armor.png|Skulker (Danny Phantom) is the Ghost Zone's greatest hunter.
  +
File:Bloodspider.jpg|Blood Spider (Ultimate Spider-Man) became a vampire hunter after his friends became vampires and his New York was overtaken by the Lizard King.
  +
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  +
  +
===Live Television/Movies===
  +
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
  +
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  +
File:Blade film Marvel.gif|Eric Brooks/Blade (Blade)
  +
File:Ash groovy.gif|Ash Williams (Evil Dead series) though bumbling is an incredible slayer of supernatural terrors such as Deadites...
  +
File:Ash-Willaims.gif|...and has even slain demons that have incredible god-like powers.
 
Buffy slaying.gif|Buffy Summers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) is a Slayer, a supernatural hunter who can slay any supernatural creature.
 
Buffy slaying.gif|Buffy Summers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) is a Slayer, a supernatural hunter who can slay any supernatural creature.
  +
File:Angel Stake Bracers.gif|Liam/Angel (Angel) though a vampire himself has killed countless other supernatural forces as a soul-infused champion.
Victor Belmont Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2.jpg|Unlike the rest of his bloodline, Victor Belmont (Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2) has the strength to fight with the [[Transcendent Vampire Physiology|vampiric god]] Dracula with his bare hands, not even taking into account his hunting prowess.
 
  +
File:Constantine holy shotgun.gif|John Constantine (Constantine)
Claymores.png|The Claymores (Claymore) are an order of augmented hunter-killers dedicated to the elimination of Yomas and Awakened Beings.
 
  +
Strength of the Grimm's Blood.png|A clan of humans who possess the power to see the true form of Wesen, A Grimms (Grimm) is capable...
Teresa Hunting.gif|Teresa of the Faint Smile (Claymore) was the strongest claymore to ever have existed. As such she could effortlessly detect and kill Youma posing as humans.
 
Dante DMC4.png|Dante (Devil May Cry series) is the second son of the Dark Knight Sparda, and a professional Devil Hunter dedicated to exterminating evil demons and other malevolent supernatural forces.
 
Nero DMC4.png|Nero (Devil May Cry series) was once a Holy Knight in the Order of the Sword, which granted him great skills in combat and weaponry to fight against demons and with his own demonic bloodline helping even more.
 
Goblin Slayer glowing red eye.png|Goblin Slayer (Goblin Slayer) is very skilled and highly intelligent in hunting down and killing all kinds of goblins.
 
Strength of the Grimm's Blood.png|Grimms (Grimm) are clan of humans who posses the power to see the true form of Wesen even when the Wesen don't want them to...
 
 
Nick Grimm.jpg|...Nick Burkhardt is the latest descendant born with the ability but only awakened them later during his adult life.
 
Nick Grimm.jpg|...Nick Burkhardt is the latest descendant born with the ability but only awakened them later during his adult life.
Hellboy v4-125.jpg|Hellboy (Hellboy/BPRD) is adept in many supernatural and paranormal subjects such as possession, haunting, exorcism, enchantments, holy amulets, and sacred artifacts.
 
Hunters HunterXHunter.gif|Hunters (Hunter X Hunter) are humans that can use ''Nen'' to track down and fight against all kinds of natural and supernatural creature.
 
Blade Marvel.jpg|Eric Brooks (Marvel Comics) commonly known as Blade.
 
Ryu Hayabusa.jpg|Ryu Hayabusa (Ninja Gaiden series) is the last descendent of the Dragon Lineage, a bloodline of elite ninja warriors sworn to safeguard the world from the forces of the Fiends.
 
RWBY Huntsmen and Huntress.png|Huntsmen and Huntresses (RWBY) are super-powered and licensed elite warriors who use their "Semblance" skills, custom weapons, the Dusts and Aura to protecting the world from the creatures of Grimm.
 
 
Sam and Dean Hunters.jpg|Sam and Dean Winchester (Supernatural) are hunters who have over the years become [[Demonic Physiology|demons]], gained immunity to [[Tracking Evasion|direct tracking by angels]], etc., abilities that have greatly helped them in protecting humanity from the supernatural and vice versa.
 
Sam and Dean Hunters.jpg|Sam and Dean Winchester (Supernatural) are hunters who have over the years become [[Demonic Physiology|demons]], gained immunity to [[Tracking Evasion|direct tracking by angels]], etc., abilities that have greatly helped them in protecting humanity from the supernatural and vice versa.
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File:Selene Underworld.jpg|Selene (Underworld)
Jin Toujou.gif|Jin Toujou (Testament of Sister New Devil) is a powerful supernatural hunter who can take on the current demon lord. His nickname is the ''God of War''.
 
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Toriko-Large.jpg|Gourmet Hunters (Toriko) have the Gourmet cells to hunt down dangerous and supernatural beasts that no mere human can hunt and take down.
 
  +
bloodspider.jpg|Blood Spider (Ultimate Spider-Man) became a vampire hunter after his friends became vampires and his New York was overtaken by the Lizard King.
 
  +
===Video Games===
Shadowman.jpg|Jack Boniface (Valiant Entertainment) latest inheritor of the Shadowman linage, protectors of the world of the living from the unworldly ''Deadside''.
 
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File:Bayonetta - Bayo2 render.png|Cereza/Bayonetta (Bayonetta) is superb hunter of supernatural forces as she slays both angels and demons for a living.
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Bloodborne Protagonist by David Rapoza.jpg|The Hunter (Bloodborne) is a hunter bounded and sustained by Hunter's Dream to hunt beasts and Great Ones. The Hunter gains strength from consuming blood echoes and inhuman knowledge.
  +
File:Rayne Bloodrayne.jpg|Rayne (Bloodrayne)
  +
File:Miriam Bloodstained Ritual-of-the-Night-.jpg|Miriam (Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night)
  +
File:The Belmonts.jpg|The Belmont family (Castlevania) are a pheromonal clan of supernatural slayers having slain Dracula and his forces of darkness many times.
  +
Victor Belmont Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2.jpg|Unlike the rest of his bloodline, Victor Belmont (Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2) has the strength to fight with the [[Transcendent Vampire Physiology|vampiric god]] Dracula with his bare hands, not even taking into account his hunting prowess.
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Devil Sword Dante Summon.gif|The second son of the Dark Knight Sparda, Dante (Devil May Cry series) is a professional Devil Hunter dedicated to exterminating evil demons and other malevolent supernatural forces.
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Nero Gunslinger Style Onef.gif|Once a Holy Knight in the Order of the Sword, Nero (Devil May Cry series) was granted great skills in combat and weaponry to fight against demons and with his own demonic bloodline helping even more.
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File:Dark Souls Chosen Undead.png|Chosen Undead (Dark Souls) is powerful slayer of supernatural forces having killed beasts, demons, undead and gods.
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File:Darkstalkers Resurrection BBHood.png|BB Hood (Darkstalkers) is a Darkhunter who is able to keep up with even the likes of Morrigan Aensland and Demitri Maximoff because of her own wickedness.
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File:Donovan Baine.jpg|Donovan Baine (Darkstalkers) though he has Darkstalker blood inside him is determined to slay every other Darkstalker or demon in existence.
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File:Doom Marine (Doom Slayer).jpg|Doomguy/Doom Slayer (DOOM series) is a devasting hunter of demon having ravaged hell numerous times and taken down the most powerful of infernal beings to point where he is the only thing they fear.
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File:Dragonborn absorbs dragon soul (Elder Scrolls).jpg|Dovahkiin/Dragonborn (The Elders Scrolls)
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File:Kratos- GOW Ragnarok.png|Kratos (God of War)
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File:Cloudstrength2.gif|Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII) has slain numerous supernatural beasts and beings.
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File:Clive Final Fantasy.jpg|Clive Rosfield (Final Fantasy XVI)
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Vayne OriginalCentered.jpg|Vayne, the Night Hunter (League of Legends)
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File:Link jump attack.gif|Link (The Legend of Zelda) has slayed countless of demons and other forces of evil in his many incarnations.
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Slayer-default (monster prom).png|Aaravi Mishra (Monster Prom)
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Ninja gaiden sigma keyart render png by vigooriandesigns deb64ec.png|Ryu Hayabusa (Ninja Gaiden series) is the last descendent of the Dragon Lineage, a bloodline of elite ninja warriors sworn to safeguard the world from the forces of the Fiends.
 
Devil Hunter.png|This Devil Hunter (Valkyrie Crusade) hunts devils that bewilder people.
 
Devil Hunter.png|This Devil Hunter (Valkyrie Crusade) hunts devils that bewilder people.
 
Vampire Slayer.png|This Vampire Slayer (Valkyrie Crusade) is confident because of her past successes.
 
Vampire Slayer.png|This Vampire Slayer (Valkyrie Crusade) is confident because of her past successes.
Vampirella.jpg|Despite being a vampire herself, Vampirella (Vampirella) was raised to be good by her mother Lilith and has dedicated her life to protecting humans from vampires, demons, and all other monsters.
 
Jefferson_Twilight.png|Jefferson Twilight, (The Venture Bros.) blackula hunter.
 
 
Geralt of Rivia.jpg|Like all Witchers, Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher) is a superhuman monster hunter, who received extreme training since childhood and was augmented beyond ordinary human limits through mutagenetic alchemy.
 
Geralt of Rivia.jpg|Like all Witchers, Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher) is a superhuman monster hunter, who received extreme training since childhood and was augmented beyond ordinary human limits through mutagenetic alchemy.
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===Web Animations/Comics/Originals===
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RWBY Huntsmen and Huntress.png|Huntsmen and Huntresses (RWBY) are super-powered and licensed elite warriors who use their "Semblance" skills, custom weapons, the Dusts and Aura to protecting the world from the creatures of Grimm.
  +
File:Team Sleuth.jpg|Team Sleuth (Problem Sleuth) have slain countless demons and god-beings with their special brand of diplomacy.
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==Videos==
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Blade vs Vampires Club Fight Scene 4K-2
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File:Berserk Guts vs Snake Master - DUB ENGLISH-2
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File:Evil Dead 2- Groovy HD.-2
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File:Army of Darkness (HD) - This is my boomstick!-2
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File:Army of Darkness (10-10) Movie CLIP - Hail to the King, Baby (1992) HD
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File:Ash vs Kandar-2
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File:The Witcher Netflix l Geralt vs Striga l Epic Action Fight Scene (S01S03)-2
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Supernatural - Dean Kills The Shapeshifter 1x6-2
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File:Bobby's day-2
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Paris Hilton Fight - Supernatural - TNT-2
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Sam & Dean - "Dragons Like Nice Hotels" S6E12-2
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Supernatural - Showdown between Dean and Elias Finch - S6E18 - Logoless
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Supernatural - Dean Kills Azazel - S2E22 - Logoless-2
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7. A Fight With Anna - Supernatural 5.13. The Song Remains the Same-2
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Supernatural - Dean and Crowley fight demons - S9E11 - Logoless
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File:DAKI and Gyutaro Defeated - Demon Slayer Season 2 Episode 10-2
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File:Mitsuri vs Hantengu (Upper Moon 4) Full Fight All Scene -Zohakuten-2
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File:Devil May Cry 3 HD - (PS4) Dante & Vergil VS Arkham (Remaster)-2
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File:Devil May Cry 2 HD - Ending & Final Boss (Argosax The Chaos)-2
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File:Devil May Cry Anime- Dante vs. Abigail-Sid - Full Fight (English Dub)-2
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File:Devil May Cry 5 Dante Vs Urizen (Final Form) - S-Rank - Devil Hunter-2
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File:Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition New Ending Cutscene-2
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File:Jeanne and Bayonetta Save Earth from the Creator's Corpse (Bayonetta 1 - Epilogue)-2
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File:Castlevania Netflix Anime TV Show- Alucard Vs Trevor
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File:Blood Relations - Trevor Versus Minotaur and Demon Priest
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File:Alucard, Trevor & Sypha vs. Dragan - Castlevania Season 4-2
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"So, it begins again...Moving, always moving, never knowing, following impulses...Then they appear. The Monsters, the creatures, pitiful misfits in the schemes of nature. And again I am here...For such is my destiny...the destiny of Ulysses Bloodstone!"
― Ulysses Bloodstone (Marvel Presents #1)
"In the absence of light, darkness prevails. There are things that go bump in the night; make no mistake about that. And we are the ones who bump back."
― Professor Broom about the B.P.R.D. (Hellboy)
"Saving people, hunting things. The family business."
― Dean Winchester to his brother, Sam (Supernatural)
"So, how many times do I have to put you in the ground?"
― Eric Brooks/Blade (Marvel Comics)

The archetype to possess the traits and powers of a supernatural hunter. An advanced form of Horror Survivor. Not to be confused with Paranormal Mastery.

Also Called

  • Supernatural Huntsman/Huntswoman
  • Supernatural Monster Hunter/Huntress

Fiction-Specific Terms

  • Grimm Physiology (Grimm series)
  • Slayer Physiology (Buffyverse)

Properties

The user possesses the powers of a supernatural hunter, having the innate ability to hunt down supernatural creatures. They are able to physically match and fight off most of the creatures they hunt, have innate combat abilities and information about the paranormal world, ability to detect supernatural creatures, and know how to kill and trap them. They may have immunity towards the creatures they hunt (immune to vampire's compulsion, werebeast's infection, demon's possession, witch's magic, divine influences, etc.).

Associated Powers

Variations

Relationships

Limitations

  • May be unable to hunt transcendent supernatural creatures without the aid of divine, demonic or any other supernatural weaponry.
  • If users are empowered by supernatural forces they may be bound to supernatural laws and rules.
  • May only be a hunter of a specific supernatural creature (vampire, demons, spirits, etc.)
  • Powers may be dormant until the user has an encounter with the supernatural.

Example Characters

See Also: Hunter of Monsters.

Anime/Manga/Manhwa

Cartoons

Comics

Movies

  • Gretel (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters)
  • Hansel (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters)
  • Kaulder (The Last Witch Hunter)
  • Gabriel Van Helsing (Van Helsing)

Literature

Live Television

RPGs

  • Inquisitors (Anima: Beyond Fantasy)
  • Nightmare Hunters (Anima: Beyond Fantasy)
  • Heroes (Chronicles of Darkness/Beast: The Primordial)
  • Hunters in Conspiracies (Chronicles of Darkness/Hunter: The Vigil); via Endowments
  • Rangers (Pathfinder)
  • Slayers (Pathfinder)
  • Anti-Monsters (Rifts)
  • Celestial Chorus (World of Darkness/Mage: The Ascension)
  • Imbued (World of Darkness/Hunter: The Reckoning)
  • Shih (World of Darkness/Kindred of the East)

Video Games

Web Animations/Comics/Originals

Gallery

Adult Animation

Anime/Manga/Manhwa

Comics/Graphic Novels

Cartoons

Live Television/Movies

Video Games

Web Animations/Comics/Originals

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