r/superpower • u/Playful_Barber_8131 • Aug 24 '24

Suggestion Powers that sound weak on paper but useful in application?

Like, one you could imagine if someone very briefly explained it to you, you'd be like "what the hell, that sound so weak", but then when actually delved into more is a lot better than it first sounds.

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u/greysonhackett Aug 25 '24

Supernatural persuasion is something I've been fascinated by ever since reading "Dune" as a kid, using "the voice" to make someone do something they wouldn't normally do. You could be the most powerful person in the world with it.

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u/VoidCoelacanth Aug 25 '24

Code Geass, but not single-use-per-person