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* The Wiki/SCPFoundation Documents several instances:

* A key trope/attribute for the various characters that have turned up in ''WebAnimation/DeathBattle'', especially when said characters come from ComicBooks (especially [[Franchise/TheDCU DC]] and [[Franchise/MarvelUniverse Marvel]]), {{Anime}} (especially ''Franchise/DragonBall'' and other [[ShonenDemographic Shōnen]]) and VideoGames. A lack in strength, speed and durability can often mean a brutal victory for the character who isn’t lacking in those traits comparatively. Even characters who are Lightning Bruisers by peak human standards (such as the [[Franchise/{{Batman}} Bat-Family]]) tend to have quite a high morality rate on the channel against characters who have genuine superhuman strength, speed and toughness.

* Most of the freelancers in ''Machinima/RedVsBlue'' qualify as this.

* A key trope/attribute for the [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters various characters]] that have turned up in ''WebAnimation/DeathBattle'', especially when said characters come from ComicBooks (especially [[Franchise/TheDCU DC]] and [[Franchise/MarvelUniverse Marvel]]), {{Anime}} (especially ''Franchise/DragonBall'' and other [[ShonenDemographic Shōnen]]) and VideoGames. A lack in strength, speed and durability can often mean a brutal victory for the character who isn’t lacking in those traits comparatively. Even characters who are Lightning Bruisers by peak human standards (such as the [[Franchise/{{Batman}} Bat-Family]]) tend to have quite a high morality rate on the channel against characters who have genuine superhuman strength, speed and toughness.

* Several characters from the fantasy crossover [=RPG=] ''Dark Clouds Gathering'' on Website/{{Rplegacy}}, but particularly [[VideoGame/FireEmblemAkaneia Marth]] of the [[DesignatedHero Legion of Light]]

** LightningBruiser/FireEmblem

** [[http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-058 SCP-58]] is a bovine heart with spiny legs, [[CombatTentacles spiny tentacles]] & a [[BewareMyStingerTail sharp tail]]. [[PintsizedPowerhouse He's small, but he can dish out the same amount of damage that he can take & he moves incredibly fast]].

* LightningBruiser/Webcomics

* LightningBruiser/WebComics

** [[http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-076 SCP-076-2,]] other wise known as "Able" can spawn blades out of thin air & go on a killing spree even under heavy gunfire. Also, he respawns after death...sometimes in just 6 hours.

** [[http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-096 SCP-096]], an invincible humanoid that's fast and strong, and can rip a minivan to shreds. It won't attack if you don't look at its face.
** [[http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-173 SCP-173]], an invincible statue that's just as fast as a [[Series/DoctorWho Weeping Angel]], but much, much more brutal. It can't act while being watched.
** [[http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-682 SCP-682]], a lizard the size of a small truck who's capable of rapidly slaughtering dozens of trained, experienced military personal, sometimes including tanks, during routine breakouts.
** [[http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-076 SCP-076-2]], other wise known as "Able" can spawn blades out of thin air & go on a killing spree even under heavy gunfire. Also, he respawns after death...sometimes in just 6 hours.

%% * Yuuto and Etrangers in general function as this in ''VisualNovel/EienNoAselia'' which is why they are valued so highly. While Yuuto has no skill in combat to start, he's still a match for all but the most skilled and powerful of spirits. [[spoiler:Also, Eternals.]]

To prevent the character from becoming a GameBreaker or StoryBreakerPower, the Lightning Bruiser may have [[NecessaryDrawback weaknesses]] beyond strength, speed, and toughness: a [[CloseRangeCombatant lack of range]], [[UnskilledButStrong technique]], [[DumbMuscle intelligence]], [[MagicallyIneptFighter magical capability]], or [[WeakToMagic magical resistance]] are some of the challenges these characters can face, as would be a high resource cost that prevents them from seeing much use. Sometimes, the Lightning Bruiser may be balanced by being [[BoringButPractical less interesting than its counterparts]]: it hits fast and hard, and it can take a punch, but it doesn't do much else. In fighting games, they are typically balanced by poor or situational approach options and inadequate or nonexistent defensive options; they struggle to actually get in, and they can take a hit, but they can't do much to keep themselves from getting hit. If it's a strategy or MOBA title, they typically either [[CrutchCharacter plateau at higher levels]] or [[MagikarpPower start out weak]]. If it's a game that incorporates CombatDiplomacyStealth, they [[CripplingOverspecialization may be locked into combat]] and rely on their teammates to fulfill the other niches. On the other hand, TheHero might be one of these, and is simply much more powerful than everyone else. Lightning Bruisers are relatively common as video game protagonists for this very reason - it explains why they're capable of taking down hordes of enemies single-handedly.

To prevent the character from becoming a GameBreaker or StoryBreakerPower, the Lightning Bruiser may have [[NecessaryDrawback weaknesses]] beyond strength, speed, and toughness: a [[CloseRangeCombatant lack of range]], [[UnskilledButStrong technique]], [[DumbMuscle intelligence]], [[MagicallyIneptFighter magical capability]], or [[WeakToMagic magical resistance]] are some of the challenges these characters can face, as would be a high resource cost that prevents them from seeing much use. Sometimes, the Lightning Bruiser may be balanced by being [[BoringButPractical less interesting than its counterparts]]: it hits fast and hard, and it can take a punch, but it doesn't do much else. In fighting games, they are typically balanced by unsafe, situational, or just generally poor approach options and inadequate or nonexistent defensive options; they can get in, but they have trouble actually capitalizing on it, and they can take a hit, but they can't do much to keep themselves from getting hit. If it's a strategy or MOBA title, they typically either [[CrutchCharacter plateau at higher levels]] or [[MagikarpPower start out weak]]. If it's a game that incorporates CombatDiplomacyStealth, they [[CripplingOverspecialization may be locked into combat]] and rely on their teammates to fulfill the other niches. On the other hand, TheHero might be one of these, and is simply much more powerful than everyone else. Lightning Bruisers are relatively common as video game protagonists for this very reason - it explains why they're capable of taking down hordes of enemies single-handedly.

StrongAndSkilled... and fast.

* In the {{Franchise/Nasuverse}} doujin game ''VideoGame/BattleMoonWars'', [[VisualNovel/{{Tsukihime}} Arcuied]] -- when she finally stops playing around as a MagicalGirl -- turns into this. With her innate [[{{Vampire}} True Ancestor]] ability and her ridiculous stats, she can laugh off enemy damage, dish out insane damage with criticals, and still dodge, despite being a nominal [[SuperRobot Super]]-type character.

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* Carey of ''Podcast/TheAdventureZoneBalance'' is amazingly fast and powerful.
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* In the {{Franchise/Nasuverse}} doujin game ''VideoGame/BattleMoonWars'', [[VisualNovel/{{Tsukihime}} Arcuied]] -- when she finally stops playing around as a MagicalGirl -- turns into this. With her innate [[{{Vampire}} True Ancestor]] ability and her ridiculous stats, she can laugh off enemy damage, dish out insane damage with criticals, and still dodge, despite being a nominal [[SuperRobot Super]]-type character.
%% * Yuuto and Etrangers in general function as this in ''VisualNovel/EienNoAselia'' which is why they are valued so highly. While Yuuto has no skill in combat to start, he's still a match for all but the most skilled and powerful of spirits. [[spoiler:Also, Eternals.]]
* ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight'':
** Berserker. Insane strength, surprisingly fast, and has natural armor that can't be penetrated by anything but the most powerful attacks. Not to mention that he also has twelve lives that all need to be claimed before he's offed. On top of that, he also gains immunity from whatever ''does'' manage to kill him the first time.
** Lancer. He's the fastest hero and also the best defender, thinking nothing of fighting over several other heroes at once (though Assassin unnerves him somewhat). Also has a cheap instant kill attack, powerful magic and a primary limitation of being unable to win the Grail War because not only is he not a protagonist, his Master won't let him win either.

-->-- ''Franchise/ConanTheBarbarian, "Literature/XuthalOfTheDusk"''

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The Lightning Bruiser is an {{Archetype}} that sets itself apart from the competition in that it is able to take and give a lot of damage and can move quickly. When considering strength, speed, agility, and toughness, the Lightning Bruiser does not trade off one advantage for another the way, say, the FragileSpeedster trades off durability for speed, the GlassCannon trades durability for power, the StoneWall trades offense for defense or the MightyGlacier trades mobility for power.

The Lightning Bruiser is an {{Archetype}} that sets itself apart from the competition in that it is able to take and give a lot of damage and can move quickly. When considering strength, speed, and toughness, the Lightning Bruiser does not trade off one advantage for another the way, say, the FragileSpeedster trades off durability for speed, the GlassCannon trades durability for power, the StoneWall trades offense for defense or the MightyGlacier trades mobility for power.

To prevent the character from becoming a GameBreaker or StoryBreakerPower, the Lightning Bruiser may have [[NecessaryDrawback weaknesses]] beyond strength, speed, and toughness: a [[CloseRangeCombatant lack of range]], [[UnskilledButStrong technique]], [[DumbMuscle intelligence]], [[MagicallyIneptFighter magical capability]], or [[WeakToMagic magical resistance]] are some of the challenges these characters can face, as would be a high resource cost that prevents them from seeing much use. Sometimes, the Lightning Bruiser may be balanced by being [[BoringButPractical less interesting than its counterparts]]: it hits fast and hard, and it can take a punch, but it doesn't do much else. In fighting games, they are typically balanced by unsafe, situational, or just generally poor approach options and inadequate or nonexistent defensive options; they can get in, but they have trouble actually capitalizing on it, and they can take a hit, but they can't do much to keep themselves from getting hit. If it's a game that incorporates CombatDiplomacyStealth, they [[CripplingOverspecialization may be locked into combat]] and rely on their teammates to fulfill the other niches. On the other hand, TheHero might be one of these, and is simply much more powerful than everyone else. Lightning Bruisers are relatively common as video game protagonists for this very reason - it explains why they're capable of taking down hordes of enemies single-handedly.

[[caption-width-right:350:He's just picking up steam!... and rubble, rebar, glass shards, a body count, groceries...]]

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