Momentum Reflection

Abilities related to Reflection
Related Abilities	Attack Reflection - Momentum Reflection
Similar Abilities	Counter

Background

Momentum Reflection is the ability to redirect and use the momentum of an incoming attack or physical force against the attacker. Unlike typical forms of attack redirection, such as Attack Reflection, which involves returning the attack itself, Momentum Reflection focuses on the kinetic energy or force behind the attack, using the opponent's own momentum to harm them. This can include redirecting an opponent's physical momentum, allowing the user to take advantage of the opponent's speed, strength, or position to turn their attack against them.

Momentum Reflection can be applied in several ways: for example, a fighter may redirect the momentum of a punch or a projectile, using it to send the attacker into an obstacle or onto the ground. In more extreme cases, users can leverage the momentum of a larger object or attack, reflecting it with such force that the opponent experiences more damage than they would have if they had launched the attack themselves.

This ability requires not just strength, but keen awareness and timing. By understanding the attacker's speed and movement, the user can reflect momentum in ways that allow them to bypass traditional defense mechanisms. For example, the user might redirect the momentum of a charged-up opponent, causing them to fall forward or fly into a trap.

Types

• Physical Momentum Reflection: This form of reflection allows the user to redirect the momentum of physical attacks, such as strikes, throws, or direct physical confrontations. By understanding the angle, speed, and force of the attack, the user redirects the momentum back toward the attacker, potentially causing them harm.
• Projectile Momentum Reflection: With this variation, the user reflects the momentum of projectiles, such as arrows, bullets, or energy blasts. Instead of redirecting the object itself, the user manipulates the momentum, sending it off course or back at the attacker.
• Elemental Momentum Reflection: In rare cases, some users may be able to reflect the momentum of elemental forces, such as fireballs, water jets, or wind gusts. While the nature of the element is typically non-physical, its momentum can still be redirected in a way that causes the attack to backfire on the attacker.
• Gravitational Momentum Reflection: This advanced form involves the redirection of gravitational forces or effects, such as sudden shifts in gravity or gravitational pressure. By manipulating these forces, users can redirect the momentum of falling objects, alter trajectories, or even reverse gravitational effects on themselves or their opponents.

Possible Uses

• Counteracting Physical Attacks: The most common use of Momentum Reflection is against physical strikes, such as punches, kicks, or throws. By using the opponent’s force against them, the user can redirect the attack to cause harm or even turn it back on the attacker.
• Projectile Redirection: Users of Momentum Reflection can redirect fast-moving projectiles, such as arrows, bullets, or thrown objects, using the force behind them to turn them against the attacker.
• Breaking Holds: When held or restrained, the user can redirect their own momentum, using the force of their movement to break free from the hold or reposition themselves.
• Utilizing Opponent’s Speed: Some users can reflect the momentum of a fast-moving opponent, causing them to miss or crash into walls, obstacles, or traps.
• Deflecting Area Attacks: Advanced Momentum Reflection can be used to redirect broader area attacks, where multiple forces converge on the user. By focusing on the larger energies or forces involved, the user can manipulate them to avoid or counter the effects of the attack.
• Countering Charging Attacks: Against powerful charging moves, such as rush attacks or aggressive maneuvers, Momentum Reflection can be used to redirect the energy, sending the opponent flying or causing them to lose control over their offensive.

Possible Limitations

• Skill and Precision Requirement: The effectiveness of Momentum Reflection is often tied to the user's skill and timing. Less experienced users may find it difficult to reflect rapid or unpredictable attacks, and more complex attacks may overwhelm them.
• Speed of Attack: Momentum Reflection is most effective against attacks that rely on speed and physical force. Slower, more deliberate attacks or those that do not involve momentum may not be easily redirected.
• Limited by Force: Some users may only be able to reflect attacks that involve a certain amount of physical force or momentum. Extremely high-speed or high-powered attacks may be too much to redirect effectively, especially if they exceed the user’s physical or mental limits.
• Requires Knowledge of Attack Type: Understanding the nature of the attack is key to Momentum Reflection. Attacks that are not based on straightforward momentum (such as attacks with no physical force) may be more difficult to counteract or redirect.
• Vulnerability to Non-Physical Attacks: While Momentum Reflection is effective against physical or force-based attacks, users may struggle with attacks that do not rely on momentum, such as magical or mental assaults.

Users

• Maki Aikawa (Air Master): Maki can absorb the impact of strikes and redirect them on her opponents.

Potency

The potency of Momentum Reflection can vary based on several factors:

• Low Potency: Users with less experience or weaker physical abilities may only be able to redirect low-power or slow-moving attacks, such as simple punches or weak projectiles.
• Medium Potency: Users with more experience can reflect moderately powerful attacks, including stronger physical blows, rapid-moving projectiles, and some forms of elemental forces.
• High Potency: Skilled users can redirect powerful attacks, such as energy blasts, physical onslaughts, or fast-moving projectiles. They may be able to take advantage of high-speed attacks to redirect the opponent’s momentum in devastating ways.
• Ultimate Potency: At peak potency, users of Momentum Reflection can redirect nearly any attack, regardless of its size or speed, and may even be able to use the redirected force for offensive purposes, manipulating large-scale attacks or forces that would otherwise be beyond their control.