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It should be noted however, that overpowered characters doesn't necessarily mean that they are boring, as they can have their overall weaknesses in terms of their powers and abilities, personality, and among other things. An example of an overpowered character with weaknesses is Kal-El/Superman from DC Comics. He may have an incredible amount of powerful abilities, but in truth, he still has plenty of weaknesses to his powers and abilities according to his physiological stature as a Kryptonian. For instance, he is susceptible to not only psionics, chi and magic, but the most prominent one of all is kryptonite.

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It should be noted noted, however, that overpowered characters doesn't aren't necessarily mean that they are boring, as they can have their overall weaknesses in terms of their powers and powers, abilities, and personality, and among other things. An example of an overpowered character with weaknesses is Kal-El/Superman from DC Comics. He may have an incredible amount of powerful abilities, but in truth, he still has plenty of weaknesses to his powers and abilities according to his physiological stature as a Kryptonian. For instance, he is susceptible to not only psionics, chi and magic, but also the most prominent one of all is all: kryptonite.



* SemanticSuperpower: When it gives a access to many powers without restrictions.

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* SemanticSuperpower: When it gives a access to many powers without restrictions.
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* NotSoInvincibleAfterAll: A seemingly invincible character is shown to be vulnerable.
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* LightningBruiser: A fighter who is both physically strong and fast.

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* LightningBruiser: A fighter who is both physically strong and fast. strong, fast ''and'' resilient.
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It should be noted however, that overpowered characters doesn't necessarily mean that they are [[MarySue Mary Sues]]/[[MartyStu Marty Stues]], since they both differ from each other. This is in fact possible due to the fact that overpowered characters can have their overall weaknesses in terms of their powers and abilities, personality, and among other things. An example of an overpowered character with weaknesses is Kal-El/Superman from DC Comics. He may have an incredible amount of powerful abilities, but in truth, he still has plenty of weaknesses to his powers and abilities according to his physiological stature as a Kryptonian. For instance, he is susceptible to not only psionics, chi and magic, but the most prominent one of all is kryptonite.

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It should be noted however, that overpowered characters doesn't necessarily mean that they are [[MarySue Mary Sues]]/[[MartyStu Marty Stues]], since boring, as they both differ from each other. This is in fact possible due to the fact that overpowered characters can have their overall weaknesses in terms of their powers and abilities, personality, and among other things. An example of an overpowered character with weaknesses is Kal-El/Superman from DC Comics. He may have an incredible amount of powerful abilities, but in truth, he still has plenty of weaknesses to his powers and abilities according to his physiological stature as a Kryptonian. For instance, he is susceptible to not only psionics, chi and magic, but the most prominent one of all is kryptonite.
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* CheeseStrategy: A particular tactic in a game that requires little skill or game knowledge to implement but offers a very high success rate.%%page is currently awaiting a rewicking, but it has been launched as "YMMV Cheese Strategy." Remove comment once corrected.

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* TheAce
* BeginWithAFinisher
* ComicallyInvincibleHero
* CurbStompBattle
** SquashMatch
* DiscOneNuke
* GameBreaker
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* TheAce
TheAce: A character who is highly skilled or gifted in numerous different areas, and is often highly respected and popular to boot.
* BeginWithAFinisher
BeginWithAFinisher: A character begins a fight with another character by using their strongest move, often leading to an instant win, or alternatively the opponent proving to be strong enough to withstand it.
* ComicallyInvincibleHero
ComicallyInvincibleHero: The InvincibleHero's overpoweredness is PlayedForLaughs.
* CurbStompBattle
** SquashMatch
CurbStompBattle: An opponent is defeated with barely any effort.
* DiscOneNuke
DiscOneNuke: An item or ability that can be exploited early in a game to become a potential GameBreaker.
* GameBreaker
GameBreaker: A game mechanic that can be gained or exploited to greatly lower the game's difficulty.
* GodModeSueGodModeSue: A ludicrously overpowered and heavily idealized character.



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* InfinityPlusOneSwordInfinityPlusOneSword: A super powerful weapon, item or ability that the player can only obtain through a lot of blood, sweat and tears.



* InvincibleHero
* InvincibleVillain
* KeystoneSuperpower: When it gives a access to many powers without restrictions.

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* InvincibleHero
InvincibleHero: A hero that never loses or faces any truly significant setbacks (which can kill dramatic tension if handled badly).
* InvincibleVillain
* KeystoneSuperpower: When it gives a access
InvincibleVillain: A villain that never loses or cannot be fully defeated by the heroes due to many powers without restrictions.their immense abilities and/or cunning.



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* LightningBruiserLightningBruiser: A fighter who is both physically strong and fast.



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* {{Munchkin}}{{Munchkin}}: That one player who constantly tries to one-up everyone else in terms of powers, abilities and/or achievements, even if that's not the point of the game.


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* SemanticSuperpower: When it gives a access to many powers without restrictions.


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* SquashMatch
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* KeystoneSuperpower: When it gives a access to many powers without restrictions.


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* NewLifeInAnotherWorldBonus: When the bonus is a StoryBreakerPower.


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* SelfMadeSuperPowers: When the artificially created powers far outclass the natural ones.
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In general, conflict requires the heroes to be on the defensive, and have the possibility of losing. VideoGames also require a challenge, for the game to be fun. Some characters, however don't have any challenge at all. This can easily derail the story, and remove any drama. TropesAreNotBad, however. A powerful villain gives the heroes a credible threat, and a powerful hero can be fun to watch. Just don't overdo it.

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In general, conflict requires the heroes to be on the defensive, and have the possibility of losing. VideoGames also require a challenge, for the game to be fun. Some characters, however don't have any challenge at all. This can easily derail the story, and remove any drama. TropesAreNotBad, Administrivia/TropesAreNotBad, however. A powerful villain gives the heroes a credible threat, and a powerful hero can be fun to watch. Just don't overdo it.
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It should be noted however, that overpowered characters doesn't necessarily mean that they are [[MarySue Mary Sues]]/[[MartyStu Marty Stues]], since they both differ from each other. This is in fact possible due to the fact that overpowered characters can have their overall weaknesses in terms of their powers and abilities, personality, and among other things. An example of an overpowered character with weaknesses is Kal-El/Superman from DC Comics. He may have an incredible amount of powerful abilities, but in truth, he still has plenty of weaknesses to his powers and abilities according to his physiological stature as a Kryptonian. For instance, he is susceptible to not only psionics, chi and magic, but the most prominent one of all is kryptonite.
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Contrast WeaknessTropes, PowerAtAPrice and ThisIndexIsUseless. See PowerTropes for general information about powers. See also HowToStopTheDeusExMachina.

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Contrast WeaknessTropes, PowerAtAPrice and ThisIndexIsUseless. See PowerTropes for general information about powers. See also HowToStopTheDeusExMachina.JustForFun/HowToStopTheDeusExMachina.
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* TokenSuper
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* NoSavingThrow
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Contrast WeaknessTropes, PowerAtAPrice and ThisIndexIsUseless. See PowerTropes for general information about powers. See also HowToStopDeusExMachina.

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Contrast WeaknessTropes, PowerAtAPrice and ThisIndexIsUseless. See PowerTropes for general information about powers. See also HowToStopDeusExMachina.HowToStopTheDeusExMachina.
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Contrast WeaknessTropes, PowerAtAPrice and ThisIndexIsUseless. See PowerTropes for general information about powers. See also, SupermanStaysOutOfGotham for a way to keep overly powerful characters from solving problems that affect weaker characters.

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Contrast WeaknessTropes, PowerAtAPrice and ThisIndexIsUseless. See PowerTropes for general information about powers. See also, SupermanStaysOutOfGotham for a way to keep overly powerful characters from solving problems that affect weaker characters.also HowToStopDeusExMachina.
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* NoHoldsBarredBeatdown
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** SquashMatch
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Contrast WeaknessTropes, PowerAtAPrice and ThisIndexIsUseless. See PowerTropes for general information about powers. See also, SupermanStaysOutOfGotham for a way to keep overpowered characters from solving problems that affect weaker characters.

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Contrast WeaknessTropes, PowerAtAPrice and ThisIndexIsUseless. See PowerTropes for general information about powers. See also, SupermanStaysOutOfGotham for a way to keep overpowered overly powerful characters from solving problems that affect weaker characters.
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* OneHitKill
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In general, conflict requires the heroes to be on the defensive, and have the possibility of losing. VideoGames also require a challenge, for the game to be fun. Some characters, however don't have any challenge at all. This can easily derail the story, and remove any drama. TropesAreNotBad, however. A powerful villain gives the heroes a credible threat, and a powerful hero can be fun to watch. Just don't overdo it.

Contrast WeaknessTropes, PowerAtAPrice and ThisIndexIsUseless. See PowerTropes for general information about powers. See also, SupermanStaysOutOfGotham for a way to keep overpowered characters from solving problems that affect weaker characters.
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* TheAce
* ComicallyInvincibleHero
* CurbStompBattle
* DiscOneNuke
* GameBreaker
* GodModeSue
* InfinityPlusOneElement
* InfinityPlusOneSword
* InvincibleHero
* InvincibleVillain
* TheJuggernaut
* LightningBruiser
* MasterOfAll
* MinMaxing
* {{Munchkin}}
* OlympusMons
* TheOmnipotent
* PurposelyOverpowered
* RealityWarper
* ShowyInvincibleHero
* StoryBreakerPower
* StoryBreakerTeamUp
* SuperpowerLottery
* VillainSue

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