Spike Manipulation

Ikuro Hashizawa (Baoh: The Visitor) can turn his hair into spike-like needle projectiles.

Background

Spike Manipulation, sometimes referred to as Needle Manipulation, is the ability to create, control, or transform objects and matter into spike-like protrusions or projectiles. This ability can manifest in various forms—from generating spikes from the user’s own body, summoning them from the ground or surroundings, or shaping existing objects into sharp, piercing weapons.

Users often employ this power for both offensive and defensive purposes. Offensively, spikes can be fired as projectiles, sprouted at close range to skewer enemies, or formed inside a target’s body as a form of internal attack, making it an effective method of Durability Negation. Defensively, spikes may be used to create barriers, traps, or armor that impales attackers on contact.

Depending on the user’s versatility, spike manipulation can be applied to biological spikes (bones, quills, thorns), inorganic spikes (crystals, metal), or even energy-based spikes, expanding its destructive potential in various combat scenarios.

Also Called

• Needle Generation
• Thorn Creation
• Quill Manipulation
• Spicule Control

Possible Applications

• Generate spikes or needles from one’s own body for close-range attacks.
• Fire spike projectiles at targets for long-range offense.
• Summon spikes from the ground or environment to impale or block foes.
• Trap or contain opponents within a field of protruding spikes.
• Create defensive barriers or armor lined with spikes to deter attackers.
• Inflict internal damage by manifesting spikes inside an opponent’s body.
• Shape spikes into weapons such as lances, stakes, or spears.

Practical Uses

• Useful for area control, creating hazardous zones for enemies.
• Effective for piercing armor or defenses that resist blunt or slashing attacks.
• Can be combined with Summoning for generating spikes anywhere on the battlefield.
• Spikes made of durable material may bypass physical resistance.
• Flexible for surprise attacks—spikes can appear suddenly from unexpected angles.

Possible Limitations

• May require direct contact with surfaces or materials to form spikes.
• Excessive or large spike creation may drain stamina or energy.
• Internal spike attacks might be resisted by characters with Regeneration or unique physiology.
• Defensive spike barriers could be bypassed by ranged or intangible opponents.
• Poor control could risk harming allies or self.