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[[File:Quirks Infobox.png|thumb|350px|link=My Hero Academia|Just your average Quirks.]]
Superpowers within a setting which all derive from a shared trait or discipline.
There are many ways for a person to gain
* These powers are usually unique to individuals, but some can be common.
* A setting can have characters with [[One Person, One Power|one superpower]] or a [[Combo-Platter Powers|combo platter of powers]].
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* The powers can be put under categories, types, classes, and the like.
Sure signs that you're dealing with this kind of power-driven link are as follows:
*There is a clear divide between those with powers and those without, possibly leading to the [[Fantastic Racism|persecution of one or both groups]].
*There is a shared name for your abilities or people, like Blessing, Chosen, or Unclean.
*Those with powers
Exclusivity in powers
{{examples}}
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* From ''[[Hunter X Hunter]]'', [[Supernatural Martial Arts|Nen]], is a technique to use one's [[Battle Aura|aura]] for different applications. Depending on what Nen Category a person is born under, [[Combo-Platter Powers|they can access diverse abilities]].
* 80% of the population is born with a [[Superpowerful Genetics|Quirk]] in ''[[My Hero Academia]]'', a superhuman power based on genetics. Quirks fall into three types: Emitter, Transformation, and Mutant, plus [[One Person, One Power|one person has one Quirk]].
* On the vast seas of ''[[One Piece]]'', Devil Fruits gives specific powers to whatever eats it and falls into three types: [[Stock Super Powers|Paramecia]], [[Animorphism|Zoans]], and [[Elemental Powers|Logia]]. A person who can only consume one Devil Fruit or they disintegrate.
** There is also Haki, which is a mysterious power within every living being. Haki falls into three types: [[Supernatural Sensitivity |Observation]], [[Supernatural Martial Arts|Armament]], and [[Mind Control|Conqueror's Haki]]. Everyone can awaken the first two, but few people are born with Conqueror's Haki.
* ''[[Darwin's Game]]'' gives its players Sigils, supernatural powers granted by the titular app. The app provides a [[Superpower Lottery|unique yet randomized ability to]] a player. Each player can [[One Person, One Power|only have one Sigil.]] Each that fall into one of five types.
* From ''[[Jojo's Bizarre Adventure]]'', [[Guardian Entity|Stands]] are humanoid beings or other forms with [[Combo-Platter Powers|unique powers]] [[Personality Powers|related to the user's personality]].
* Players known as Masters are granted [[Personality Powers|Embryos]] when they create their character in the VRMMO of ''[[Infinite Dendrogram]]''. Embryos fall into one of
** [[RPG Mechanics Verse|Skills]] are abilities that [[NPC|Tians]], Masters, and monsters gain in the VRMMO. Tians and Masters can gain Skills from equipment and jobs, but Masters can also gain Skills from their Embryos.
* Ninjas like ''[[Naruto]]'' utilize Justu, magical arts they use in combat from their [[Ki|chakra]]. Jutsu comes into three categories: [[Supernatural Martial Arts|Taijutsu]], [[Master of Illusion|Genjutsu]], and [[Stock Super Powers|Ninjutsu]].
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* Abnormalities are superhuman abilities possessed by a few humans called Abnormals in the world of ''[[Medaka Box]]''. These superpowers are based on Abnormals' mental development and [[One Person, One Power|each Abnormal would only have one Abnormality]].
** Minuses are Abnormalities corrupted by the mental negativity of the users. Unlike regular Abnormalities, these powers are based on the mental environment involved in the person's development.
** [[Semantic Superpower|Styles]] are the manipulation of language for different effects, created to fight on par with Abnormalities. The superpowers are not exclusive like Abnormalities where everyone can gain one or more, [[Combo-Platter Powers|even an Abnormal]].
* [[The Power of Blood|Branches of Sin]] are powers that people called Deadmen wield in ''[[Deadman Wonderland]]''. [[One Person, One Power|Each Deadman has one Branch of Sin]] whose blood turns into a weapon or attack.
* In the ''[[Book of Bantorra]]'', Magical Rights are individual magic that a person can possess. [[One Person, One Power|
* The Demon Slaying Corp uses forms of swordsmanship called [[Charles Atlas Superpower|Breath Styles]] to slay Demons during post-World War II Japan in ''[[Demon Slayer Yaiba|Demon Slayer]]''. The swordsmanship uses specific and concentrated breath patterns that increase oxygen in the blood for a unique physical superhuman ability but with [[Necessary Drawback|drawbacks]].
**[[Power Tattoo|Demon Slayer Marks]] are markings that can appear on a strong Demon Slayer's body. These marks can give improved physical abilities and upgrades Breath Styles.
** Blood Demon Arts are unique spells that Demons can develop through different means. Most of these monsters have [[One Person, One Power|one Blood Demon Art]], but some can have more.
* [[Personality Powers|Powers]] are mysterious abilities based on their will, beliefs, and experience that people can awaken in the world of ''[[The Seven Deadly Sins]]''.[[One Person, One Power| Each person has one superpower]] but can develop [[Swiss Army Superpower|different techniques
** [[Curse|Commandments]] are ten curses with an absolute function based on a rule that can affect anyone who breaks it, even its user. There is also how a warrior with a Commandment gains [[Combo-Platter Powers|demonic abilities]].
** Graces are four blessings made by the Supreme Deity of the Goddess Clan. These powers give their user a unique ability while also [[Combo-Platter Powers|passively
* In ''[[Edens Zero]]'', some people have Ether Gears, which are individual superpowers made by having [[Background Magic Field|Ether]] flowing through the body.
* In ''[[Problem Children are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?|Mondaiji]]'', people in the world of Little Garden have Gifts that are special abilities to participate in Gift Games. A person can gain[[Combo-Platter Powers| an unlimited number of them]] by going through various games as rewards.
* From ''[[
* Aliens have [[Potent Pheromones|Space Pheromones or SPH]], natural chemicals secreted by aliens in ''[[ēlDLIVE]]''. Space Pheromones grant [[Combo-Platter Powers|different abilities]] based on the species.
* [[Personality Powers|Minimums]], from ''[[Hamatora]]'', are unique abilities that a small percentage of the population has called Minimum Holders. The Minimum Holder's ego determines their superpower and can only hold [[One Person, One Power|one Minimum]].
* The world of ''[[Black God]]'' has Exceeds, abilities granted to Tera Guardians through a human contract. Each Exceed is unique to a Tera Guardian and [[One Person, One Power|each
* In ''[[Fire Force]]'', [[Playing with Fire|Ignition Abilities]] allow Third Generations to produce fire from their body. Some Ignition Abilities can even make plasma, [[Shock and Awe|electricity]], and [[Selective Magnetism|electromagnetism]].
** Adolla Burst is another ability that certain Third Generations can awaken
* In ''[[Gate Keepers]]'', Gates are doors that give extra-dimensional energy to a person and manifest as a unique superpower.
* Authorities are divine powers of Gods, Heretic Gods, and ''[[Campione!|Campiones.]]'' Gods can hold [[Combo-Platter Powers|multiple Authorities]] but Campiones would need to slay different Heretic Gods to have more than one.
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* People on the scattered islands of'' [[Esprit]]'' have [[Personality Powers|Jinxes]]; special abilities brought out by a person's faith. [[One Person, One Power|One person can have only one Jinx]].
*''[[NEEDLESS|Needless]]'' have Fragments, which are unique superpowers and their sources. [[One Person, One Power|Each one has one Fragment]] but also [[Combo-Platter Powers|passive physical superpowers]].
* From ''[[Re:Zero]]'', Divine Protections are blessings that people are born with and given by the Od Laguna. A person is usually born with one Divine Protection,
** Authorities are supernatural abilities wielded by a compatible host and the [[Combo-Platter Powers|powers]] are shaped by their desires. {{Spoiler|They are also considered the antithesis of the Od Laguna, meaning a person born with a Divine Protection can't gain an Authority.}}
== [[Comic Books]] ==
* Miracles, from the manfra,<ref>''Manfra'' are French comic books inspired by and styled after [[Manga]].</ref> ''[[Radiant]]'', are holy powers granted to the Thaumaturges of the [[The Church|Inquisition]]. Each person has [[One Person, One Power|one Miracle]], but all of them are [[Swiss Army Superpower|versatile in combat]], especially against magic.
* The Dom, from Monster Allergy, are special powers used by Tamers and are inherited from parent to child, which falls into five abilities, giving them [[Combo-Platter Powers|various powers]].
* Mutants from the ''[[X
== [[Fan Works]] ==
== [[Film]] ==
* Powers within the ''[[Star Wars]]'' universe derive from the Force. While some powers are fairly universal, such as hyper-awareness and telekinesis, others,
== [[Literature]] ==
* From ''[[Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children]]'', Peculiarities are special powers that manifest in Peculiars. Each [[One Person, One Power|Peculiar has one Peculiarity]] and falls into one of five categories.
* In ''[[Graceling]]'', Graces are unique and strange skills owned by people known as Gracelings. Graces vary for each person, and [[One Person, One Power|each has one ability]].
* The Power are supernatural abilities teenagers gained from living in barrier-sealed Perdido Beach in ''[[Gone (novel)|Gone]]''. [[One Person, One Power|Each teenager has one superpower]]
** Morphs are superpowers similar but different from The Power. They are called Morphs due to how they can [[Animorphism|transform]] [[Animorphism|into an animal or alien creature]] and [[Combo-Platter Powers|other superpowers]].
* In the ''[[Alcatraz Series]]'', [[Semantic Superpower|Talents]] are supernatural abilities that the Smedry Family is biologically born with one to fight evil librarians. Talents sound mundane but have semantic effects where [[One Person, One Power|each member has one Talent]] but shows [[Swiss Army Superpower|versatility]].
* In ''[[Vampire Academy]]'', [[Elemental Powers|Elements]] are magic that allows Moroi to manipulate five elements and each can use [[Combo-Platter Powers|all of the elemental powers]] but [[Crippling Overspecialization|specialize in one of them]].
* In ''[[The True Game]]'' trilogy, Talents are magical powers that humans possess in the Land of True Game.
* [[Extra Ore Dinary|Allomancy]] is a magic people can use by 'burning' metal for physical and mental applications. [[One Person, One Power|A person can usually burn one metal]] is called a Misting, while one who can [[Combo-Platter Powers|burn all the metals]] is a ''[[Mistborn]]''.
* Talents are magical abilities humans can have if born in ''[[Xanth]]''. There is a myriad of Talents and no two people have the same one.
* From the ''[[Wheel of Time]]'', Talents are special abilities people have when they use [[Magic by Any Other Name|the Channeling]]. They cannot be learned and are a natural way of using a Weave.
* ''[[I Am Number Four|Lorien Legacies]]'': [[Superpowerful Genetics|Legacies]] are superhuman powers that Loric Gardes inherit and develop when they have matured. All Gardes have the shared Legacy of [[Telekinesis]] and gain [[Combo-Platter Powers|other unique Legacies]] later on.
* "Gifts" are powers possessed by the rare few in ''[[The Black Saint]]''. Those gifted only possess one power
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* From the ''[[Blazblue]] series'', [[Soul Power|Drives]] are the manifestation of a soul's power using a force known as Blue that comes from another dimension.
* In ''[[Digital Devil Saga]]'', Atma is a virus that can cause humans to transform into an [[Our Demons Are Different|Atma Avatar]], a monstrous form with magical powers.
* [[Guardian Entity|Persona]], from the ''[[Persona (video game)|Persona]]'' series, are manifestations of a person's personality as a "mask" to help face difficulties in life. Personas come from the Collective Unconscious and are based on mythological archetypes. Personas grant unique powers
* Evilities, introduced in the ''[[Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice]]'' series, are passive abilities that a character can equip two at a time. There are two kinds which are Unique and Generic. Unique Evilities depend on the classes, while anyone can access Generic Evilities.
**[[Limit Break|Overloads]], introduced in ''[[Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance]]'', are exclusive secret skills held by Overlords or a being with Overlord-class power.
* Fighting Spirits, introduced in ''[[Inazuma Eleven]] GO'', are users' spirits manifested in a physical form. Fightings Spirits are used to perform powerful [[Signature Move|Special Moves]] and fight other Fighting Spirits.
**[[Fusion Dance|Mix n' Match]] is a technique to fuse a person's aura with another individual. Mix n' Matches activation causes a person's appearance changes while gaining their stats and a new Special Move.
** [[Animorphism|Totems]] introduced in ''GO Galaxy'' is an ability that allows a user to transform into an animal. The transformation is temporary and gains another Special Move plus particular Totems also
* EXS Abilities, from ''[[Under Night In-Birth]]'', are powers that allow In-Births to manifest EXS (energy found in all earthly matter) as a unique ability. The use of these
* In the ''[[Suikoden]]'' series, [[Instant Runes|Runes]] are used to summon magical spells and come into four types: Common Runes, Unique Runes, True Runes, and a fourth class that doesn't fit in with the others.
* The ''[[Azure Striker Gunvolt]]'' series has [[Psychic Powers|Septima]], ESP that humans known as Adepts can use in the form of different superpowers. Some Adepts have common Septima, but others may have more varied powers.
* Characters in ''[[Genshin Impact]]'' may find themselves in possession of a "Vision", a glowing gem that resonates with one of the seven elements of the world and allows for magical powers. These Visions are granted by a celestial force to those meeting some unknown criteria
== [[Visual Novel]]s ==
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== [[Web Animation]] ==
* From ''[[RWBY]]'', Aura is the manifestation of one's soul that allows for different abilities. An activated Aura by itself provides physical protection and limited regeneration. Every Aura user ''also'' eventually gains a personal ability known as a Semblance. Each Semblance is effectively unique, although different persons' Semblances can resemble each other. For example, Harriet of the Ace Ops in V7 makes it clear she's met other people besides Ruby with a [[Super Speed]] Semblance like her own, and that there's something ''different'' about Ruby's speed.<ref>It's later revealed that Ruby's "super speed" is actually a form of teleportation.</ref> A person can have [[One Person, One Power|one Semblance]] but most have [[Swiss Army Superpower|versatile applications]]. In combination with what Aura can do, a person can have [[Combo-Platter Powers|a mix of powers]].
* [[Semantic Superpower|Epithets]] from ''[[Epithet Erased]]'' are powers that people called Inscribed have attached to their souls. An Epithet comes from [[One Person, One Power|a single word
== [[Web Comics]] ==
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