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7	A SubTrope of InstantArmor and SisterTrope of ElementalArmor, this trope utilizes elemental forces as a form of (instantaneous) protection in a shape of a usually spherical barrier that covers the user. It can be a ball of flame, sand, lightning, or any elemental manifestation.
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9	Characters who use this trope are a combination of BarrierWarrior and ElementalPowers. This trope is the reason why the BarrierChangeBoss exists.
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11	See InstantArmor for worn armor that appears instantaneously and ElementalArmor for an elemental variation of the former.
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14	!!Examples
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16	[[AC: {{Anime}} and {{Manga}}]]
17	* Noelle from ''Manga/BlackClover'' can create [[MakingASplash water barriers]], both in stationary and mobile varieties, with the latter having the extra bonus of able to fly.
18	* Gajeel from ''Manga/FairyTail'' uses his iron-based abilities as a source of NighInvulnerability. He is quite literally MadeOfIron.
19	* ''Manga/HoshinEngi'':
20	** Taikobou can use his wind paope to form a defensive barrier of whirlwinds.
21	** One of the Shisei of Kuryuu Island can use the water of his paope to form giant dome-shaped barriers (which are sticky enough to trap anyone who touches the water).
22	* Gaara from ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' has, outside from his sand ElementalArmor, a sand barrier that serves as his first line of defense. He even uses one as a form of a transportation/protection hybrid in the Deidara fight.
23	* Some Logia (and Paramecia) Devil Fruit eaters from ''Manga/OnePiece'' can use their powers defensively this way, such as Galdino's Candle Wall (a wall of hardened wax) or Monet's Kamakura (basically an igloo).
24	* ''Manga/SamuraiDeeperKyo'', Chinmei can use his "Chiyuuki" (Earthen Friendly Aura) to give himself a shield of rotating rocks to protect himself, as a nod to Saturn (the Planet of Earth).
25	* ''Manga/{{Toriko}}'':
26	** Zebra can create "[[MakeSomeNoise Sound]] Walls".
27	** Setsuno can make a "Wall of [[BlowYouAway Air Pressure]]".
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29	[[AC: ComicBooks]]
30	* Similarly to Magneto above, ComicBook/{{Static}} also tends surround himself with electromagnetic shields.
31	* ComicBook/{{Magneto}} from ''ComicBook/XMen'' can create electromagnetic forcefields as a form of defense.
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33	[[AC: FanWorks]]
34	* The favorite maneuver of any kind by John in ''Fanfic/WithStringsAttached'' is to create a water “force field” around himself (and often others as well). Besides being physically protective, it also contains air and protects against noxious smells, can be extended under water so he can carry people along with him, and (as shown in ''Fanfic/TheKeysStandAlone''), it helps lubricate his way through tight spaces.
35	* ''Fanfic/VowOfNudity'': During a chariot chase with demons, Haara orders her water elemental to form a barrier around the back of their chariot to shield it from the fireballs being thrown by their pursuers.
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37	[[AC: {{Literature}}]]
38	* ''Literature/TheGhostsOfSleath'': When the hauntings escalate, an uncannily dense fog descends to enclose the titular village.
39	* The villain of ''Literature/TheQuestOfTheUnaligned'' uses a lighting barrier to protect his McGuffin. The heroine uses another barrier, this one made of fire, to block the first one from hitting her.
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41	[[AC: LiveActionTelevision]]
42	* Series/KamenRiderWizard's Defend [[RingOfPower Ring]] generates an Elemental Barrier linked to his current [[MultiformBalance Style]]: [[PlayingWithFire a dome of fire]], [[MakingASplash a veil of water]], [[BlowYouAway a stationary tornado]], or [[DishingOutDirt a wall of earth]].
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44	[[AC: TabletopGames]]
45	* ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' has wall spells for every kind of element under the sun, such as [[SomeKindOfForceField wall of force]] and [[PlayingWithFire wall of fire]].
46	* The Circles of Protection from ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering''. There is one for each "color" (equivalent to elements in ''Magic'') and each of them can prevent damage to their controller from any cards of the corresponding color.
47	* ''TabletopGame/Warhammer40000'':
48	** [[MachineWorship Adeptus Mechanicus]] [[ShockAndAwe Electro-Priests]] are surrounded by a voltagheist field that resembles will-o-the-wisps of electromagnetic force. This high voltage electric field protects the Priest by dispersing the energy of an attack in a puff of ozone and discharges as powerful electric shocks against the Priest’s enemies. In the 8th Edition rules, the voltagheist field gives the Electro-Priest a 5+ invulnerable save and a chance of causing [[UnblockableAttack mortal wounds]] against his enemies.
49	** The [[MechanicalLifeform Necron]] Artefact known as the Lightning Field uses the same technology as the race's [[LightningGun tesla weaponry]] to surround its wearer with a defensive shield of emerald lightning. Not only does this field protect the Necron from harm, but it also electrocutes any foe attacking them. The 8th Edition version of the rules represents this by giving the wearer a 4+ invulnerable save, as well as a 50% chance of causing [[UnblockableAttack mortal wounds]] against nearby enemy units.
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51	[[AC: VideoGames]]
52	* ''VideoGame/AzureStrikerGunvolt'': GV's basic ability Flashfield is him creating a sphere of electricity around him that blocks physical projectiles (but not energy ones).
53	* Kelvin from ''VideoGame/{{Battleborn}}'' can erect a temporary impassible Ice Wall that will stun nearby enemies upon creation and block movement.
54	* ''VideoGame/ChampionsOnline'' has blocking powers made from such diverse things as [[AnIcePerson ice]], [[PlayingWithFire fire]], [[ShockAndAwe electricity]] ([[LightningCanDoAnything somehow]]), [[CastingAShadow darkness]], [[PsychicPowers psionic projections]], [[ProtectiveCharm magic]], and even kinetic energy ([[FridgeLogic however that works]]).
55	* ''VideoGame/ChronoTrigger'': Magus (the TropeNamer for BarrierChangeBoss) uses these during his bossfight, being immune to all but one element when one is active.
56	* The Tornado Shield from ''VideoGame/GridWarrior'' creates a tornado around the player that damages nearby enemies, blocks weak bullets and sucks in any homing missiles. When fully upgraded, the shield will also gain fire- or ice- based properties if it sucks in fire- or ice- based attacks respectively.
57	* ''Franchise/MegaMan'':
58	** When Mega Man uses Wood Man's powers in ''VideoGame/MegaMan2'', he would have a flurry of leaves used as a shield as long as he remained stationary. Other barrier weapons in the series that are elemental include the [[PlayingWithFire Fire Storm]], [[PetalPower Plant Barrier]], [[GemstoneAssault Jewel Satellite]] and [[MakingASplash Water Shield]].
59	** Storm Owl from ''VideoGame/MegaManX4'' gets a [[BlowYouAway wind-elemental]] one every time you activate his MercyInvincibility.
60	* ''VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles'' uses three shields: Fire, Water, and Electric. The fire shield protects from [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin fire-based attacks as well as lava]], and allows you to dash forward. The water shield allows you to [[SuperNotDrowningSkills breathe]] [[BatmanCanBreatheInSpace underwater]] and has a bouncing double jump. The lightning shield allows you to magnetically attract loose rings (so no, the ones in the item boxes don't count), but not the ones you lose as a result of hitting a badnik, as well as a double jump. The three of them reappeared in ''VideoGame/SonicGenerations'', but only if you unlock them in the challenges.
61	* The Sith Sorceror in ''VideoGame/StarWarsTheOldRepublic'' can create shields made of lightning, whereas the Jedi Sage uses Force kinesis or levitating rocks.
62	* ''VideoGame/WarcraftIII'':
63	** Frost Armor manifests as a glowing circle of ice above the affected unit. It increases their resistance to attacks and melee units attacking them are slowed.
64	** Despite the name, Lightning Shield doesn't protect the target, instead surrounding it with ball lightning that damage all nearby units (and thus can be cast on both allied and enemy units).
65	* ''VideoGame/TheWorldEndsWithYou'' has three [[PsychicPowers Psychs]] in the form of [[PlayingWithFire fire]], [[MakingASplash water]], and [[CastingAShadow darkness.]] The fire psych protects you from foes while damaging anybody that comes near, the water psych shields you while restoring your health at the same time, and the darkness psych does both at the same time, but only when you’re in contact with the enemy at all.
66	* ''VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft'' has a vast number of these, and most caster classes have at least one. Although many of them, while called "armor" or "shield" don't actually protect the user, but provide different buffs.
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68	[[AC: WesternAnimation]]
69	* ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'':
70	** Benders, especially [[DishingOutDirt Earthbenders]], can create protective shields from their elements. Ba Sing Se is a fortified city that's been holding out for years because repairing damage to the walls is trivially easy.
71	** During the GrandFinale, when Aang finally masters the power of the Avatar he forms a SphereOfPower around himself from each of the four elements, one by one.

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