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A {{Voluntary Shapeshift|ing}}er is never without a weapon, because they ''are'' a weapon. When nothing else is within reach, they can form their body or ArtificialLimbs into [[WolverineClaws claws]], [[BladeBelowTheShoulder blades]], guns, [[DropTheHammer hammers]]... their arsenal is limited only by their [[ImaginationBasedSuperpower imagination]]! (And possibly the story's [[MagicAIsMagicA internal logic]].) Others who are "limited" to only one alternate shape will use a PartialTransformation to unsheathe their claws (or [[CombatTentacles tentacles!]]) while still in human form.

** ''VideoGame/{{Xenogears}}'': Emeralda's attacks include turning her legs into a drill, turning her arms into [[PrecisionGuidedBoomerang boomerangs]], turning her body into a [[DropTheHammer hammer]], and splitting herself into several thin discs to slice her opponent with. And most unusual of all, transforming herself into an ''energy beam''.

* ''Film/{{Transformers}}'': Pretty much every weapon used by the titular species is formed from their limbs (except, for some reason, Optimus's gun). Other exceptions include Brawlvastator's over-shoulder missile launchers (his tank [[KibblesAndBits kibble]]) and Blackout's ChestBlaster.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Transformers}}'' has delved into this on the small screen as well as the big screen. While the original cartoon and other series only gave this ability to ''some'' characters, ''WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime'' made it almost ''mandatory'' for the robot cast; almost every Cybertronian in the series has a weapon of some form transform from their arms, with the only exceptions being the Decepticon twins Skyquake and Dreadwing, who exclusively used handheld weapons. For most others, the robot cast either had permanent weapon arms, exclusively used handheld weapons, or their arsenal was mounted on other parts of their bodies.

A {{Voluntary Shapeshift|ing}}er is never without a weapon, because they ''are'' a weapon. When nothing else is within reach, they can form their body or ArtificialLimbs into [[WolverineClaws claws]], [[BladeBelowTheShoulder blades]], [[CoolGuns guns]], [[DropTheHammer hammers]]... their arsenal is limited only by their [[ImaginationBasedSuperpower imagination]]! (And possibly the story's [[MagicAIsMagicA internal logic]].) Others who are "limited" to only one alternate shape will use a PartialTransformation to unsheathe their claws (or [[CombatTentacles tentacles!]]) while still in human form.

** [[http://imageshack.us/a/img854/9449/fatherhandgun1234.png Father once formed his hand into a gun]]... [[IncrediblyLamePun A handgun, so to speak]]

A VoluntaryShapeshifter is never without a weapon, because they ''are'' a weapon. When nothing else is within reach, they can form their body or ArtificialLimbs into [[WolverineClaws claws]], [[BladeBelowTheShoulder blades]], [[CoolGuns guns]], [[DropTheHammer hammers]]... their arsenal is limited only by their [[ImaginationBasedSuperpower imagination]]! (And possibly the story's [[MagicAIsMagicA internal logic]].) Others who are "limited" to only one alternate shape will use a PartialTransformation to unsheathe their claws (or [[CombatTentacles tentacles!]]) while still in human form.

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*** While Carnage and his ilk are seen most often using symbiote-weapons, ComicBook/{{Venom}} has been using one since it first bonded to Spider-Man: the [[ProjectileWebbing web-shooting]]. This ability is mostly limited by imagination; ''ComicBook/WhatIf'' and crossovers have shown other options, such as ComicBook/{{the Punisher}} getting the Venom symbiote and making ''guns'' with bullets of symbiote-stuff. Of course, he also has a tremendous appetite, [[RequiredSecondaryPowers since the ammo has to come from somewhere]]...

* ''WesternAnimation/Transformers'' has delved into this on the small screen as well as the big screen. While the original cartoon and other series only gave this ability to ''some'' characters, ''WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime'' made it almost ''mandatory'' for the robot cast; almost every Cybertronian in the series has a weapon of some form transform from their arms, with the only exceptions being the Decepticon twins Skyquake and Dreadwing, who exclusively used handheld weapons. For most others, the robot cast either had permanent weapon arms, exclusively used handheld weapons, or their arsenal was mounted on other parts of their bodies.

* ''Franchise/Transformers'' has delved into this on the small screen as well as the big screen. While the original cartoon and other series only gave this ability to ''some'' characters, ''WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime'' made it almost ''mandatory'' for the robot cast; almost every Cybertronian in the series has a weapon of some form transform from their arms, with the only exceptions being the Decepticon twins Skyquake and Dreadwing, who exclusively used handheld weapons. For most others, the robot cast either had permanent weapon arms, exclusively used handheld weapons, or their arsenal was mounted on other parts of their bodies.

* Diamondhead from ''WesternAnimation/{{Ben 10}}'' can turn his arm into a pointy crystal. The {{nanomachine}} [[BlobMonster blob]] Upgrade from the original series and the green-slime blob Goop from ''WesternAnimation/Ben10AlienForce'' have been seen molding their fists into various weapons as well.
** [[PunnyName Kevin E. Levin,]] [[spoiler:after another Omnitrix-induced mega-mutation,]] is capable of turning his limbs into weapons, a la ComicBook/{{Metamorpho}}.

* The animated version of the ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans'' character Plasmus is basically the poor man's Clayface. He eventually gains the power to spew acid sludge as well.
** Madam Rouge, a member of the QuirkyMinibossSquad in the final season, also uses this- her powers are a combination [[RubberMan rubber woman]] and more general VoluntaryShapeshifting, so doing things like turning her fingers into talons or elongating her whole body like a snake to strangle enemies are well-documented techniques.
* In ''WesternAnimation/StaticShock'', there is a recurring minor minion named Shiv, who can turn his arms into almost anything he can imagine, almost like a ComicBook/GreenLantern (but without the need for a ring.) As per his name, he prefers sharp things.
* WesternAnimation/GeneratorRex can do this, as he's full of {{nanomachines}}.
** [[spoiler: Black Knight]] turns out to be a [[IAmNotLeftHanded left-handed]] example, as well as Rex's EvilCounterpart.

* Yaksha from ''WesternAnimation/{{Hero 108}}''.
* Jake of ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'' has incredible control over the size and density of every part of him, and utilises this to a great extent. At least once he even uses his ''jowls'' to beat on an unsuspecting foe (because seriously, who expects jowls to be used as a weapon?).
* In ''[[WesternAnimation/JusticeLeague Justice League Unlimited]]'' several characters use this, including Martian Manhunter, Clayface, and Metamorpho
* Miss Martian from ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'', though she doesn't use them as often as her psychic powers.

* Being shapeshifters by nature, Hordak, Modulok, and Imp all exhibited this power in ''WesternAnimation/SheRaPrincessOfPower''. Hordak was particularly fond of becoming a full sized tank to fight as.

* ''Manga/FullmetalAlchemist''

* In ''Anime/FullmetalAlchemist2003'':

* Naraku from ''Manga/InuYasha'' spontaneusly sprouts CombatTentacles whenever he needs them, or morphs his hands into those to impale his enemies.

* Auton Mickey, in the ''Series/DoctorWho'' episode "Rose," morphs his hands into, well, crude clubs. The other Autons get more prep time, and create much more effective weapons.

* Alex Mercer, protagonist of ''VideoGame/{{Prototype}}'', is a good example. Whips, blades, claws, spikes that shoot up from the ground, tentacles, all this and more! Plus he can fly and [[ImAHumanitarian ''eat'' people]]! The same goes for [[VideoGame/Prototype2 James Heller]].

* Edward Elric in ''Manga/FullmetalAlchemist'' frequently uses his abilities to turn his [[ArtificialLimbs prosthetic arm]] into a sword.

*** In [[Anime/FullmetalAlchemist the 2003 anime version]], Envy turns his arm into a black spike near the end. At another time, he copies Ed's arm and the sword trick.
*** Wrath in the 2003 animé had the ability to transmute ''his own body''.

Could be a LovecraftianSuperpower if it is Squicky enough.

* In ''Manga/TokyoGhoul'', the titular creatures possess the ability to generate a Kagune, predatory limb(s) made from liquid muscle stronger than steel. Most ghouls have a default shape for their kagune, and each RC Type possesses inherit cellular characteristics.....but skilled ghouls are capable of manipulating the shape to adapt to their needs. The most skilled characters can do things like generate armored plating, sword-like blades, realistic humanoid limbs, and tentacles capable of ''speech''.

** ''ComicBook/XMen'' villain ComicBook/{{Apocalypse}} can make anything from {{Battering Ram}}s and saw blades to EnergyWeapons from his arms. He uses his MasterOfYourDomain mutant ability to create them, but they get that techno-organic look thanks to his highly advanced Celestial PoweredArmor.
** The X-Men's own Random can also turn his arms into guns. Like, [[{{BFG}} really huge ones]]. It's pretty weird-looking when he does it.
** Also in X-Men, Cessily Kincaid, Mercury III, forms blades, maces, and hammers among other things. At least once, she's also done a variant where she's acted as armor for another character.
** Garrison Kane of ''ComicBook/XForce'' is essentially a cross between Apocalypse and Random here, as he uses the same space-age technomorphing tech as Apocalypse... to make mostly guns like Random. Hey, he ''is'' a NinetiesAntiHero, endless guns are practically in the job description.
** The villain Bushwhacker can turn his right arm into a gun. He has to swallow bullets to load it, though. It's pretty weird, too.
** The Fury is a Borg-style adaptive robot who can turn his arms into weapons. He was so effective that, in his home universe, he killed everyone on Earth, including all the superheroes.
** The ComicBook/FantasticFour's Mr. Fantastic.
** Sandman, from Franchise/SpiderMan's rogues gallery. Particularly fond of sand-hammers. Also Carnage, who is quite fond of axes.

*** Hulkling from the ComicBook/YoungAvengers, who is half-Kree and half-Skrull. He often gives himself armor, claws, and wings.
*** In Marvel's ''[=MC2=]'' setting, [[GreenSkinnedSpaceBabe Lyja]] is shown transforming her lower arms into long machetes. She uses them to chop undergrowth, however, and not people, since she is that setting's [[TokenHeroicOrc Token Heroic]] [[ScaryDogmaticAliens Skrull]].
*** The Super-Skrull possesses all of the abilities of the Fantastic Four. He once used Mr Fantastic's power of elasticity to stretch his arm so thin it became like razor wire and used it to slice enemies in half.
** ComicBook/GhostRider2099's left hand was a "morphable nanomer alloy" with "monomolecular" edges, capable of shredding pretty much anything it came into contact with when he shifted it into battle mode.
** ComicBook/{{Mystique}} can do this with some effort, but usually doesn't because she still has organs and needs to remember where they are. Instead, for example, she'll shift most of the muscles of her upper body into her right arm just as she delivers a punch, thereby increasing its power. She's also been known to hide guns ''inside herself''. At one point she even gave herself two heads and four arms to fight on two fronts at once.
** ComicBook/{{Carnage}} (and to a lesser degree, the other symbiotes) is a perfect example, as he's famous for morphing his body into weapons, especially axes and other blades.
** While Carnage and his ilk are seen most often using symbiote-weapons, ComicBook/{{Venom}} has been using one since it first bonded to Spider-Man: the web shooting. This ability is mostly limited by imagination; What-If and crossovers have shown other options, such as the Punisher getting the Venom symbiote and making ''guns'' with bullets of symbiote-stuff. Of course he also had a tremendous appetite, [[RequiredSecondaryPowers since the ammo had to come from SOMEwhere]]...

** Franchise/GreenLantern Guy Gardner, when he was Warrior. A bit of a step down from a GreenLanternRing (''especially'' since he had the yellow ring before).

** Warblade of ''ComicBook/WildCATSWildStorm''.
** Franchise/{{Batman}} villain Clayface. When he's not suffering degradation, he can make axes that chop through sturdy metal.

Some Shapeshifters use this as their primary WeaponOfChoice, while others favor conventional weapons and only [[IAmNotLeftHanded reveal this power after being otherwise disarmed]].

** Sandman, from Franchise/SpiderMan's rogues gallery. Particularly fond of sand-hammers. Also Carnage, who is quite fond of [[AnAxeToGrind axes]].

* ''VideoGame/{{Darkstalkers}}'': Huitzil has the rather unexplained ability to transform his arms and legs into various weapons and tools in combat. Also Rikuo, Lord Raptor, and Q-Bee, for reasons equally unexplained. [[VideoGame/MegaManLegends Tron Bonne]] in ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom2'' has the same ability.