Corrosion Manipulation

Background

Corrosion Manipulation is the ability to induce, control, and accelerate corrosion in matter. This power allows the user to cause rapid decay, oxidation, or degradation of substances such as metal, stone, or organic material. The effect can vary in intensity, ranging from gradual surface wear to instant disintegration. In biological targets, this often manifests as flesh and bone deterioration, effectively weakening or destroying the victim’s body.

This ability is often tied to the concept of entropy and destruction, enabling users to break down both inorganic and organic structures. While it is commonly viewed as a subset of Acid Manipulation, some users may derive their corrosion through chemical, elemental, or even supernatural means. In certain cases, it may also relate to Water Manipulation (through oxidation processes) or Age Manipulation (through accelerated decay).

Also Called

• Decay Inducement
• Decomposition Manipulation
• Rust Manipulation
• Oxidation Control
• Material Breakdown

Possible Applications

• Inducing rust or decay on metal, stone, or other solid materials.
• Causing organic matter to rot or deteriorate rapidly.
• Weakening or destroying weapons, armor, or barriers through corrosion.
• Creating corrosive zones or substances to restrict enemy movement.
• Purging or eroding energy constructs or magical barriers that rely on material stability.
• Spreading corrosion across surfaces or enemies to inflict continuous degradation.

Practical Uses

• Used in combat to weaken opponents’ defenses or dissolve their weapons.
• Can serve a tactical role in sabotage, allowing the user to destroy machinery, locks, or infrastructure.
• In biological or horror-themed contexts, may function as a means of inflicting fear through visible decay.
• Potentially used for purification, by removing harmful or unwanted materials via controlled degradation.
• When refined, it can aid in scientific or industrial processes that require precise erosion or aging of materials.

Potential Types

• Chemical Corrosion: The user corrodes substances through chemical reactions, typically using acids or oxidation.
• Elemental Corrosion: The corrosion is caused by elemental control, such as water, air, or darkness-based decay.
• Biological Corrosion: The ability to corrode living matter, leading to decomposition or necrotic effects.
• Spiritual Corrosion: The user can erode spiritual or metaphysical entities, breaking down souls or energy-based beings.
• Absolute Corrosion: A higher-level form capable of corroding anything on a fundamental level, bypassing material resistance.

Possible Limitations

• May require proximity or direct contact to take effect.
• Resistant or corrosion-proof materials may be unaffected.
• Overuse may weaken the user’s control or unintentionally spread the corrosion.
• Environments lacking moisture or oxygen may reduce effectiveness.
• May fail against targets with Regeneration or those that lack physical composition.
• Some users may be vulnerable to their own corrosive effects if not controlled properly.

Users

• Neptune (Mega Man)
• Zora Salazar (Epithet Erased)