The power to gain strength from survival. Variation of Affinity.
Also Called
- Survival Affinity
Capabilities
Users become stronger, faster, more durable, etc. when they survive, possibly unlocking abilities related to the affinity and enhancing the existing powers. Some users may be able draw sustenance from their affinity or even slow or stop aging.
In short, what doesn't kill the user simply makes them stronger.
Applications
- Decelerated Aging/Semi-Immortality
- Enhanced Condition or Supernatural Condition
- Metabolization
- Self-Power Augmentation
- Self-Sustenance
Associations
Limitations
- May be limited to the survival of others, or oneself.
Known Users
- Oliver Queen (Arrow)
- Guts (Berserk)
- Saiyans (Dragon Ball franchise)
- Gintoki Sakata (Gintama)
- Neothelid (Forgotten Realms)
- Allen the Alien (Image Comics)
- Viltrumites (Image Comics)
- Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)
Gallery
Since the Saiyans (Dragon Ball series) are a warrior race, they have in their genetic code the Zenkai, an ability to become stronger after surviving fatal wounds or near death events. This ability also applies to Saiyan hybrids, like Son Gohan.
Son Goku (Dragon Ball Z: Revenge of Cooler) receiving a Zenkai boost.
Viltrumites (Image Comics)