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The ability to self-amputate/sever appendages. Variation of Anatomical Liberation.

Also Called[]

  • Defensive Amputation
  • Reptilian Regeneration
  • Self-Severing
  • Willful Amputation

Capabilities[]

The user can self-amputate/sever their appendages (limb, finger, leg, tail, etc.), usually as a self-defense mechanism in order to escape an opponent or predator's grasp. The missing body parts regeneration can vary from a few minutes to a few days, possibly even longer depending on the circumstances, after self-severing.

Associations[]

Limitations[]

  • Body parts do not grow back automatically.
  • Will not help the user offensively.
  • May feel pain while using autotomy.
  • May not be able to regenerate anything other than limbs/tails (if the head were removed, the user may very well die.)
  • Limb may grow back differently than before.

Known Users[]

  • Spinnetods (Grimm)
  • Hsi Wu (Jackie Chan Adventures)
  • Daisy (Katekyo Hitman Reborn!)
  • Anole (Marvel Comics)
  • Setsuna Tokage/Lizardy (My Hero Academia)
  • Pokémon who can learn "Autotomize" (Pokémon)

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