- For a gallery of examples for Life-Force Manipulation, see here.
The ability to manipulate the essence of Life, which is present in all living beings throughout the universe. A sub-power of Energy Manipulation, opposing power of Death-Force Manipulation, and the lesser version of Aether Manipulation.
Also Called
The names below include only the basic names for this ability, for a full list see "Other Terms for Life-Force".
- Energybending
- Gamakinesis
- Life-Force Control
- Quintekinesis
- Quintessence Manipulation
- Reiki Manipulation
- Senjutsu
- Spiritual Energy Manipulation
- The Fifth Element
- The Force
- The Heart
- The Main Element
- The Prime Element
- Vitality Manipulation
- Zoëkinesis
Other terms for Life-Force
- Adur
- Animus
- Appetite Energy (Toriko)
- Asha
- Ashe
- Awen
- Ba (Ancient Egyptian Yu-Gi-Oh)
- Chakra
- Chi (Jackie Chan Adventures)
- Eco (Jak and Daxter)
- Endless Magic (Umineko No Naku Koro Ni)
- The Force (Star Wars)
- Haki (One Piece)
- Hamon
- Ichor
- Inua
- Ka
- Ki (Dragonball, Z, and GT)
- Life Energy
- Light Force (Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap)
- Maban
- Manetuwak
- Manitou
- Megbe
- Mulungu
- Nen
- Numen
- Od
- Orenda
- Prana
- The Pulse (Luke Lyre)
- Qi (Avatar: the Last Airbender)
- Quintessence (W.I.T.C.H)
- Reiki
- Reiryoku (Bleach)
- Reishi (Bleach)
- Ripple
- Seid
- Sila
- Sumesh
- Teotl
- Väki
- Vortessence (by the Vortigaunts)
Capabilities
A connection of multiple life-forces.
Users can sense, generate and manipulate the fundamental force that allows life to appear/exist, grow and flourish throughout the universe. They are able to control their own personal life-force that dwells within them, allowing them to achieve untold power and great abilities considered to be beyond that of normal beings. Users use physical, spiritual, and mental powers to control their life force.
Applications
Controlling and manipulating Life-Force may include other powers such as:
- Age Manipulation
- Animation
- Aura Implanting
- Aura Reading
- Chi Augmentation
- Death Sense
- Elemental Energy Manipulation
- Empathy
- Energy Attacks
- Essence Manipulation
- Ki Sense
- Life-Force Absorption
- Life-Force Attacks
- Life-Force Aura
- Life-Force Constructs
- Life-Force Conversion
- Life-Force Empowerment
- Life-Force Generation
- Life-Force Merging
- Life-Force Transferal
- Mediumship
- Nature Manipulation
- Power Activation
- Power Augmentation
- Power Erasure
- Regenerative Healing Factor
- Resurrection
- Soul Manipulation
- Spiritual Flight
- Spiritual Force Manipulation
- Spiritual Healing
Techniques
Variations
- Aura Manipulation: Deals with the concentration of spiritual energy.
- Bio-Energy Manipulation: Biological form of life-force
- Chi Manipulation: Deals with controlling the body's physical energy.
- Life Embodiment
- Life-Force Factor Manipulation
- Life Magic
Associations
- Ambition Manipulation
- Death-Force Manipulation - The opposing force of this power.
- Energy Manipulation
- Esoteric Energy Manipulation
- Life and Death Manipulation
- Mana Manipulation: Combines the essence of both life-energy and magic.
- Materialized Guardian
- Mysticism
- Psychic Energy Manipulation
- Quintessence Force
- Samsara Manipulation
- Spiritual Energy Conversion
Limitations
- May require a genetic connector to the source.
- Using too much life force may cause one to become exhausted, shorten one's lifespan, or die.
- User may be required to absorb life energy from others in order to sustain life after natural death.
Known Users
Comic Book
- White Lantern Corps (DC Comics)
- Meggan (Marvel Comics)
- Triage (Marvel Comics)
Manga/Anime
- Dark Schneider (Bastard!!)
- Taoists (Black Cat)
- Soul Reapers (Bleach)
- Sakurako Sakurakouji (Code:Breaker)
- Z Fighters (Dragon Ball/Z/GT)
- The Black King (Drifters)
- Jonathan Joestar (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure)
- Joseph Joestar (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure)
- Shinobi (Naruto)
- Haki users (One Piece)
- Taeka (Needless Zero)
- Ranma Saotome (Ranma ½)
- Ryouga Hibiki (Ranma ½)
- Ryoko Hakubi (Tenchi Muyo!)
- Appetite Energy users (Toriko)
- Beatrice (Umineko: When They Cry)
- Eva-Beatrice (Umineko: When They Cry)
- Eunryu/Palgeuk (Witch Hunter)
- Lee Bairong (Witch Hunter)
- Visul (Witch Hunter)
- Xing Bairong (Witch Hunter)
- Yue Bairong (Witch Hunter)
- Shinobu Sensui (Yu Yu Hakusho)
- Yusuke Urameshi (Yu Yu Hakusho)
- Kanda Yuu (D.Gray-Man)
TV Series
- Aang (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Lion turtle (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Korra (Avatar: The Legend of Korra)
- Adwaita (Ben 10)
- Anodites (Ben 10)
- Charmcaster (Ben 10)
- Gwen Tennyson (Ben 10)
- Hex (Ben 10)
- Verdona Tennyson (Ben 10)
- Nerissa (W.I.T.C.H.)
- Will Vandom (W.I.T.C.H.)
Literature
- Harry Dresden (Dresden Files)
- The Boxes of Orden (Sword of Truth)
- Richard Rahl (Sword of Truth)
- Spirit Users (Vampire Academy)
- Lissa Dragomir
- Adrian Ivashkov
- Avery Lazar
- Oksana
- Sonya Karp
- Robert Doru
- Nina Sinclair
Tabletop Games
- Defilers (Dark Sun)
- Preservers (Dark Sun)
Video Games
- Mithra (Asura's Wrath)
- Toa Ignika (Bionicle)
- Toa Mata Nui (Bionicle)
- Seraph (Digital Devil Saga)
- Lisa Pacifist (Final Fantasy: Unlimited)
- Vortigaunts (Half-Life)
- Johnny Cage (Mortal Kombat)
- Chun Li (Street Fighter)
- Gouken (Street Fighter)
- Ken (Street Fighter)
- Kuma (Street Fighter)
- Ryu (Street Fighter)
- Sakura (Street Fighter)
- Reimu Hakurei (Touhou Project)
- Alexstrasza (Warcraft)
Mythology
- Phanes (Greek Mythology)