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* In ''[[Fanfic/StormwolfAdventures]]'' it happens all the time between experienced magic users, who can shape their attacks into birds, hounds, lions, spears, hammers and swords, among other things. Usually, the ability to do so indicates skill.

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* In ''[[Fanfic/StormwolfAdventures]]'' ''Fanfic/StormwolfAdventures'' it happens all the time between experienced magic users, who can shape their attacks into birds, hounds, lions, spears, hammers and swords, among other things. Usually, the ability to do so indicates skill.



** In the [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry1 first game]], Dante [[spoiler:with the Sparda Devil Trigger]] can toss a ''dragon'' made of crimson energy at Mundus.

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** In the [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry1 first game]], Dante [[spoiler:with the Sparda Devil Trigger]] can toss a ''dragon'' made of crimson energy at Mundus. In the same battle, Mundus can do the same to him, or make his dragons spit fireballs.



* The ''VideoGame/EpicBattleFantasy'' series has Seiken and Light Blade, a pair of [[HolyHandGrenade holy-elemental]] spells which hit a single foe with a sword-shaped blast. Both spells are exclusive to Matt.

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* The ''VideoGame/EpicBattleFantasy'' series has Seiken and Light Blade, a pair of [[HolyHandGrenade holy-elemental]] spells which hit a single foe with a sword-shaped blast. Both spells are exclusive to Matt. In ''VideoGame/BulletHeaven'', he can shoot energy swords as a BoringButPractical HomingProjectile.
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* In ''[[Fanfic/StormwolfAdventures]]'' it happens all the time between experienced magic users, who can shape their attacks into birds, hounds, lions, spears, hammers and swords, among other things. Usually, the ability to do so indicates skill.


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* ''VideoGame/DarkSouls'' has a few such abilities, like the Fire Whip and the Lightning Spear, which are exactly what they say they are.
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* ''WesternAnimation/RandyCunninghamNinthGradeNinja'': The Ninja has the "[[BlowYouAway Ninja Air Fist]]", which isn't really a choice by Randy; it's the only way he can manifest air powers. Randy later learns the [[MakingASplash Ninja Hydro Hand]], after discovering its existence when [[HerosEvilPredecessor Mac Antfee]] uses it against him. The First Ninja has dragon shape attack that is a stronger variation of Randy's Tengu Fire Ball.

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* ''WesternAnimation/RandyCunninghamNinthGradeNinja'': The Ninja has the "[[BlowYouAway Ninja Air Fist]]", which isn't really a choice by Randy; it's the only way he can manifest air powers. Randy later learns the [[MakingASplash Ninja Hydro Hand]], after discovering its existence when [[HerosEvilPredecessor Mac Antfee]] uses it against him. The First Ninja has dragon shape dragon-shaped attack that is a stronger variation of Randy's Tengu Fire Ball.

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* ''WesternAnimation/Ben10'': As [[CrystallineCreature Diamondhead]], Ben can shape the crystals he creates in any way he wants, such as in "Perfect Day", where he forms a giant hand to catch a school bus.
** ''WesternAnimation/Ben102016'': As [[ShockAndAwe Shock Rock]], Ben can make weapons out of electricity such as his "[[{{Portmanteau}} bluemerang]]".

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''WesternAnimation/Ben10'': As [[CrystallineCreature Diamondhead]], Ben can shape the crystals he creates in any way he wants, such as in "Perfect Day", where he forms a giant hand to catch a school bus.
** ''WesternAnimation/Ben102016'': As [[ShockAndAwe Shock Rock]], Ben can make weapons out of electricity such as his "[[{{Portmanteau}} "[[{{Pun}} bluemerang]]".
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* The Ghost units in ''[[VideoGame/BattleForWesnoth Wesnoth]]'' can send [[MakeMeWannaShout "wails"]] in the form of purple face-shaped attacks.

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* The Ghost units in ''[[VideoGame/BattleForWesnoth Wesnoth]]'' can send [[MakeMeWannaShout "wails"]] "wails" in the form of purple face-shaped attacks.
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** ''WesternAnimation/Ben102016'': As [[ShockAndAwe Shock Rock]], Ben can make weapons out of electricity such as his "[[{{Portmanteau}} bluemerang]]".
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* In ''ComicBook/XMen'', ComicBook/JeanGrey can unleash her "[[SuperpoweredEvilSide Phoenix Force]]" in the form of a phoenix made of fire and psychic energy. Another mutant, ComicBook/{{Psylocke}}, can create a literal psychic knife. And the young Jean Grey from an alternate past gains the ability to create a psychic [[DropTheHammer hammer]].

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* In ''ComicBook/XMen'', ComicBook/JeanGrey can unleash her "[[SuperpoweredEvilSide Phoenix Force]]" in the form of a phoenix made of fire and psychic energy. Another mutant, ComicBook/{{Psylocke}}, can create a literal psychic knife. And the young Jean Grey from an alternate past gains the ability to create a psychic [[DropTheHammer hammer]].hammer.



* In ''VideoGame/BravelySecond'', there is the Spellcraft ability, which allows you to change magic according to certain parameters (such as hitting all enemies of a particular type, taking effect over consecutive turns, or being set up as a counterattack). One of those is turning it into a [[DropTheHammer hammer]] that deals physical damage rather than magical damage.

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* In ''VideoGame/BravelySecond'', there is the Spellcraft ability, which allows you to change magic according to certain parameters (such as hitting all enemies of a particular type, taking effect over consecutive turns, or being set up as a counterattack). One of those is turning it into a [[DropTheHammer hammer]] hammer that deals physical damage rather than magical damage.

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