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These effects usually have some [[Necessary Drawback]] to explain why, if such a capability exists, everyone isn't simply running around with buffed powers all the time. Perhaps the effects are only temporary, especially if potency or range is involved, and need to be refreshed periodically. Perhaps too strong or frequent buffing can induce [[Power Incontinence]]. Perhaps the buffing demands a ritual that is lengthy or requires rare ingredients, limiting its reusability. Perhaps the drawbacks harm the buffer, like if they involve [[Cast from Hit Points]] or [[Cast From Lifespan]]. Or perhaps there are no direct downsides, but the rarity and value of such turns buffers into [[Living MacGuffin]]s sought for capture or assassination by enemies.
Inversion/opposite of [[Power Limiter]], which limits a person's power. Contrast [[Super Empowering]], which is about giving powers, whether to those who originally had none or even more to those who already had, although it's not impossible for a granter of powers to also alter its gifts, and sufficiently divergent new aspects gained through Power Buffing can blur the line.
The trope in the form of items is [[Amplifier Artifact]].
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* ''[[Naruto]]'' later finds a way to give Kyuubi's Chakra to others, which can empower the army's Jutsus.
* ''[[Dragon Knights]]'' has Cesia, who can enhance the powers of others sought out by both the Demon army and Dragon Tribe.
* ''[[The Jack-of-all-trades Kicked Out of the Hero’s Party]]'': Orn has on-paper inferior potential, which is what results in the eponymous expulsion, but his ability to use Power Buffing lets him and anyone he buffs push their powers beyond their initially apparent limits. As his former teammates eventually learn, he does it [[Weak but Skilled|better and more efficiently than even the theoretically stronger person who replaced him.]]
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