- "Alright! Our own Peace Maker! Now we're rockin'!"
- ― Daxter after he and Jak acquired the Peace Maker. (Jak and Daxter series)
The ability to scientifically or supernaturally enhance existing weapons. Sub-power of Weapon Manipulation. Variation of Object Refinement.
Also Called[]
- Upgraded Weaponry
- Weapon Advancement/Augmentation/Modification/Upgrading
- Weaponry Advancement/Augmentation/Modification/Refinement/Upgrading
Capabilities[]
The user is capable of enhancing the performance of any weapon by supernatural or scientific means in order to make them stronger and give the new and/or greater attributes and abilities. The weapon may have added material to make it less fragile and more durable, or enhanced features to make them more powerful.
Applications[]
- Customization
- Power Bestowal
- Powers Via Weapon
- Weapon Combination
- Weapon Creation
- Weapon Enhancement
Variations[]
Associations[]
- Those who are a master at crafting or inventing weapons are able to refine them in order to increase the power and strength.
- Demonic Weaponry
- Divine Weaponry
- Magic Weaponry
- Object Refinement
- Scientific Weaponry
- Upgraded Form if technological/mechanical.
- Upgrading
- Weapon Manipulation
Limitations[]
- Takes time for weapon to be upgraded.
- May need to have rare items or spells for an upgrade.
- May be heavier than previous version of weapon.
- Takes time to get used to weapon.
- May lose advantage of previous weapon before upgrade (ex. new gun has more power and range but has less ammo and accuracy than previous one).
- May not be downgraded again.
- May be stolen by enemies and used against you.
- Refined Weapon may only be used for certain people.
Known Users[]
- Miles "Tails" Prower (Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog)
- Godot (Berserk)
- Hermit Gunsmith (Cave Story)
- Adele von Ascham/Mile (Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!)
- Link (The Legend of Zelda series); via various weapons
- Ghost Rider (Marvel Comics); via Hellfire
- Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic the Hedgehog series); via Ancient Lights
- Tim Drake/Robin (DC Comics)
- Slade Wilson/Deathstroke (DC Comics)
- Bunnie D'Coolette (Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog); via robotic limbs
- Mario (Super Mario Bros.); via Hammer
- Luigi (Super Mario Bros.); via Hammer
- Nami (One Piece); via Clima-Tact
- Usopp (One Piece); via Kabuto
- Brook (One Piece); via Soul Solid
- Franky (One Piece); via Vegapunk's technology
- Sango (InuYasha); via Boomerang
- Tōtōsai (InuYasha)
- Samus Aran (Metroid); via upgrades to her Power Suit weapons
- Various RPG game characters (Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire, Legend of Dragoon etc.)
- Ryu Hayabusa (Ninja Gaiden); via various weapons
- Power Rangers (Power Rangers)
- Sentai Rangers (Super Sentai)
- X (Mega Man X); via his variable weapons system, armor, and limitless potential
- Zero (Mega Man X); via his techniques, variable weapons, and black armor.
- Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist); via switching automail limbs with a cold climate model
- Buccaneer (Fullmetal Alchemist); via switching automail arm with different types
- Kang-lim Choi (The Haunted House/Shinbi Apartment); via Golden Dragon Exorcism Sword
- Xenovia (Highschool DxD); via Ex-Durandal
- Malga Naruse (Horizon In The Middle of Nowhere); via Weiss Fräulein
- Margot Naito (Horizon In The Middle of Nowhere); via Schwarz Fräulein
- Eizo (Kajiya De Hajimeru Isekai Slow Life)
- All Zanpakutō users (Bleach); via transformation of Zanpakutō into Shikai and then Bankai form
- Dante (Devil May Cry); via devil arms
- Gods (God of War); via holding the weapon
- Jax (Mortal Kombat); via Cybernetic Arms
- Haru Glory (Rave Master); via Ten Commandments
- Pit (Kid Icarus); via Bow upgrades
- Jak (Jak series); via Morph Gun upgrades
- Hammerhead Bros (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)
- Matt Murdock/Daredevil (Marvel Comics); via improvements to his Billy Club
- Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Marvel Comics); via modifications to his web formula for special situations.
- Steve Rogers/Captain America (Marvel Comics); via enhancements to his shield
- Misty Knight (Marvel Comics); via bionic arm
- Tony Stark/Iron Man (Marvel Comics)
- Forge (Marvel Comics)
- Marc Spector/Moon Knight (Marvel Comics); via Truncheron
- Chuck Greene (Dead Rising)
- Frank West (Dead Rising)
- Kankuro (Naruto); via Sasori Puppet
- Sora (Naruto: Shippuden); via Chakra Enhanced Triple-Bladed Claw
- Haru Glory (Rave Master); via reforging of his Ten Commandment sword by Musica to unlock its final form.
- Angeloids (Sora no Otoshimono); via Pandora
- Nightmare (Soul Series); via Soul Edge
- Satsuki (Starbiter Satsuki)
- Lion-O (ThunderCats 2011); via Sword and Gauntlet of Omens
- Slim Cognito (Ratchet & Clank Series)
- Spyke (Splatoon)
- Many Power Ranger characters (Power Rangers Series)
- Many Super Sentai characters (Super Sentai franchise)
- Weisz Steiner (Edens Zero); via Ether Gear
Known Items[]
- The Travelers Sword (Brave Story); via goddess stones
- The Pack-a-Punch (Call of Duty series)
- The Onikiri/Kien (Darkstalkers)
- Tessaiga (InuYasha)
- The Light Capsules (Mega Man X series)
- The Nanotech (Ratchet & Clank Series)
- Various Weapon' Vendors (Ratchet & Clank Series)
- The Dispersion Pistol Powerup (Unreal Series)
- The Batour (Wild Arms: Twilight Venom)
Gallery[]
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist) had his automail limbs upgrade to survive cold temperatures, be more durable, and faster against foes.
Buccaneer (Fullmetal Alchemist) gets new automail limbs put in…
…for a cooler and stronger design
The Tessaiga (InuYasha) is capable of absorbing demonic energy and powers from an opponent in order to obtain new and powerful abilities.
Kankuro (Naruto series) added a few weapons to Sasori's body before adding it to his puppet collection
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Franky (One Piece) used Vegapunk's military technology to vastly upgrade all the artillery installed in his bionic body.
Haru Glory (Rave Master) had the Ten Commandments reforged by the swordsmith, Musica when it was broken to make it more durable. Also, it changes shapes when different powers were used.
Kang-lim Choi (The Haunted House/Shinbi Apartment)
Comics/Cartoons[]
In order to survive a disease, Bunnie D'Coolette (Sonic SatAM/Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog) must have her robotic limbs upgraded with a cooler design.
Miles "Tails" Prower (Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog) modifies Mega Man's Mega Buster, allowing him to fire a Sonic Shot that can reverse Roboticization.
Whenever his regular formula for his web-fluid is not enough, Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Marvel) can create different versions of his formula for dealing with the situation, such as a type that can resist fire....
...acidic webs...
...and a magnetic variant that blocks radio frequencies.
Moon Knight (Marvel Comics) upgraded his trademark weapon, the Truncheron
After it was destroyed by the Serpent, Tony Stark (Marvel Comics) used Uru an Asgardian metal, to repair the shield of Captain America and made it stronger than ever.
The Sword of Omens (ThunderCats 2011) repels Mumm-Ra when the Eye of Thundera/War Stone was inserted into it.
Lion-O (ThunderCats 2011) used the Spirit Stone to power up his gauntlet and added a laser beam to it.
Robin (Teen Titans)
Live Television/Movies[]
Various Rangers (Power Rangers/Super Sentai franchise) are able to use enhancement modes such as the Lights of Orion/Lights of Ginga to upgrade their weapons.
Video Games[]
The Pack-a-Punch (Call of Duty series) allows weapons to be upgraded to better versions of themselves, giving them attachments, increasing damage output/magazine capacity, grating added effects, and/or more reserve ammo, etc.
Frank West (Dead Rising/Dead Rising 2) can make some weapons to kill enemies more efficiently
Chuck Greene (Dead Rising 2) can invent some deadly weapons so he could kill his enemies more easily
But neither Frank nor Chuck had made some crazy weapons as Nick Ramos (Dead Rising 3). His mechanical skills can turn even the most harmless toys into deadly weapons.
Jak's Morph Gun (Jak and Daxter series) is capable of being outfitted with numerous upgrades that allow it to possess several eco mods with weapons for each, as well as increased ammo capacity, damage output, and rate of fire.
Mario & Luigi (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga) had their hammers reforged to break harder rocks.
Mega Man X's (Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite) X-Buster was upgraded by Iron Man into the Infinity Buster, a massive cannon powered by the Infinity Stones, in order to destroy Ultron-Sigma.
The Light Capsules (Mega Man X series) are inventions of Dr. Light that give X a part of his many armors that upgrade his abilities. Some capsules also give X a full armor, chips that enhance the power of the current armor, or a secret technique.
For example, X's (Mega Man X series) First Armor allows him to dash on the ground and in their air, increase his resistance to damage, and fire a more powerful Charge Shot.
X's Fourth Armor increase the power of his body and weaponry, and also grants him the Nova Strike ability.
In his Ultimate Armor, X possesses all of the enhancements provided by the Fourth Armor with much greater power and can use the Nova Strike for an unlimited amount of time.
The Dragon Sword (Ninja Gaiden) can be upgraded as wellbeing infused with the Eye of the Dragon.
Racthet (Ratchet and Clank series) is able to use the Nanomites he gathers from defeated enemies in order to upgrade the strength of his weapons.
E-102 Gamma's (Sonic the Hedgehog) upgrades include a laser blaster to lock onto more enemies and a jet booster for hovering.
The Ancient Light (Sonic the Hedgehog) allows the characters to possess various power-ups for certain levels.
Nightmare (Soul Calibur) wields Soul Edge which was a normal sword before bathing it in the blood of countless victims. Because of this it becomes stronger when it comes in contact with blood. It can also restore its strength with every shard of Soul Edge found.
Spyke (Splatoon) can increase the amount of sub-ability slots a piece of gear has in exchange for gold or Super Sea Snails (sitting next to him in this
The Master Sword (The Legend of Zelda series) is Link's most trusted weapon. Even in its final form, its power can be increased by smithing or magical means…
…in some cases, resulting in the Tempered Sword, and the Golden Sword, doubling and eventually quadrupling its power.
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