| 1 | TheWorfEffect can be a powerful tool for showing how powerful a new character is, but there are multiple pitfalls. These pitfalls are common, even in the originators of the trope. However, they can severely compromise the effectiveness of the trope |
| 2 | !! Overusing it on the same character. |
| 3 | With rare exception, overuse of the Worf Effect on a singular character is less likely to make the opposition seem powerful, and more likely to make the character seem weak. Take WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic for instance. The princesses [[PhysicalGods Celestia and Luna]] get defeated too often by the season's antagonist. The end result is that they are said to be so powerful, but [[InformedAbility never get to show it off]], which could make some wonder if they really are that powerful. |
| 4 | !! Consistent use of TheWorfEffect on the heroes |
| 5 | Similar to the above example, consistently using the Worf Effect on the heroes not only can make them look weak, but it also makes them look like [[AesopAmnesia they never learn anything]]. If the heroes received a powerup and learned new tricks, and suddenly [[SoLastSeason they won't work]], it feels as if all the effort made to attain them didn't really amount to anything. This is a mistake made by Manga/{{Bleach}}. When introduced, the soul reapers (Especially captains and their lieutenants) were able to flat out ''floor'' the cast - but once they were allied with them, they ''consistently'' lose fights, or their powers that are surprisingly powerful (ie Rojuro's Bankai or Ichibei's powers) end up simply being [[NoSell no selled]]. |
| 6 | !! Use of the Worf Effect too early |
| 7 | The Worf Effect needs to be used on characters whose power is well established. If a character gets worfed before their power can be properly established, it seems less like the character's opposition is strong, and more like the character is a wimp. This is a mistake Franchise/Ben10 makes multiple times. One example is [[TheBigGuy Humungousaur]] getting worfed by a Highbreed, in the former's first appearance. Not as bad as [[SuperMode Ultimate]] [[OurGiantsAreDifferent Waybig's]] first appearance. His only appearance in the franchise is him getting worfed by [[EldritchAbomination Dagon]]. |
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