History Main / BreathWeapon

* [[BlowYouAway Wind]]: Making the "breath" part quite literal, this ability weaponizes [[SuperBreath exhalation]]. A creature need only take a deep breath before unleashing a gale-force blast of air that might as well be a localized tornado in form and/or destructive power or flurries of [[RazorWind cutting wind blades]]. Inhalation producing destructive or consuming [[VacuumMouth vortex]] is a less common alternative.

* [[BlowYouAway Wind]]: Making the "breath" part quite literal, this ability weaponizes [[SuperBreath exhalation]]. A creature need only take a deep breath before unleashing a gale-force blast of air that might as well be a localized tornado in form and/or destructive power or flurries of [[RazorWind cutting wind blades]]. Inhalation producing destructive or consuming vortex is a less common alternative.

* [[PureEnergy Energy]]: Breathing vaguely-defined "energy" is common in more exotic or mystical creatures. While [[PowerGlows glowing beams or balls]] are most common, this breath is such an esoteric idea that it can take on many forms, including those of other breath weapons. However it looks, it will always be noted as unique from any other breath and has no obligation to behave as what its current shape would suggest. Examples include [[TechnicolorFire "fire"]] that doesn't burn or "lightning" that can bend to chase down a target. Often said to be related to [[LifeEnergy lifeforce]], [[SoulPower spirit]], [[KiManipulation ki energy]], and/or [[{{Mana}} magical energy]] in some manner.

* [[BlowYouAway Wind]]: Making the "breath" part quite literal, this ability weaponizes exhalation itself. A creature need only take a deep breath before unleashing a gale-force blast of air that might as well be a localized tornado in form and/or destructive power. Blasts of [[RazorWind cutting wind blades]] are less common, but not unheard of.

* [[PureEnergy Energy]]: Breathing vaguely-defined "energy" is common in more exotic or mystical creatures. While [[PowerGlows glowing beams or balls]] are most common, this breath is such an esoteric idea that it can take on many forms, including those of other breath weapons. However it looks, it will always be noted as unique from any other breath and has no obligation to behave as what its current shape would suggest. Examples include [[TechnicolorFire "fire"]] that doesn't burn or "lightning" that can bend to chase down a target. Often said to be related to [[LifeEnergy lifeforce]], [[SoulPower spirit]], [[KiManipulation ki energy]], and/or [
[[{{Mana}} magical energy]] in some manner.

* [[PureEnergy Energy]]: Breathing vaguely-defined "energy" is common in more exotic or mystical creatures. While [[PowerGlows glowing beams or balls]] are most common, this breath is such an esoteric idea that it can take on many forms, including those of other breath weapons. However it looks, it will always be noted as unique from any other breath and has no obligation to behave as what its current shape would suggest. Examples include [[TechnicolorFire "fire"]] that doesn't burn or "lightning" that can bend to chase down a target. Often said to be related to [[LifeEnergy lifeforce]], [[SoulPower spirit]], [[KiManipulation ki energy]], and/or [[[{{Mana}} magical energy]] in some manner.

* [[PureEnergy Energy]]: Breathing vaguely-defined "energy" is common in more exotic or mystical creatures. While [[PowerGlows glowing beams or balls]] are most common, this breath is such an esoteric idea that it can take on many form, even those of other breath weapons. However it looks, it will always be noted as unique from any other breath and has no obligation to behave as what its current shape would suggest. Examples include [[TechnicolorFire "fire"]] that doesn't burn or "lightning" that can bend to chase down a target. Often said to be related to [[LifeEnergy lifeforce]], [[SoulPower spirit]], [[KiManipulation ki energy]], and/or [[[{{Mana}} magical energy]] in some manner.

* [[CastingAShadow Darkness]]: Common among traditionally evil creatures like demons, this breath weapon usually manifests as semi-solid shadows, dark clouds of smoke, [[TechnicolorFire unnaturally colored fire]], or, ironically, beams of dark "light". In cases of [[TheCorruption corrupted]] creatures, expect recolored variations of other breath weapons in the [[GoodColorsEvilColors designated "evil" colors]] of the setting.
* [[DishingOutDirt Earth]]: The ability to launch {{sand|Blaster}} or rock particulates with deadly force. Common for desert-dwelling or subterranean monsters. The blast can come in a large column that can crush or tear targets apart or a concentrated stream that carves through materials in its path. Shards of sharpened [[GemstoneAssault crystal]] or [[ExtraOreDinary metal]] are an occasional alternative. Sometimes combines with [[PlayingWithFire fire]] to produce blasts of [[MagmaMan lava]] breath. [[MakingASplash Water]] can also mix to make sticky mud or quick drying concrete as is a common ability for swamp monsters.
* [[PureEnergy Energy]]: Streams of undefined "energy" are common in more exotic or mystical creatures. In these cases, the breath is usually expressed as [[TechnicolorFire oddly colored flame]] or [[PowerGlow glowing]] beams of light or mist. While they may resemble other, more defined elements, they are usually said to be explicitly different and tend to not behave like what they resemble at all. Often said to be exclusive to the type of creatures that use them and usually [[InfinityPlusOneElement superior to others]] in some manner.

* [[AnIcePerson Ice]]: Another common breath weapon, ice is often included as a direct inversion of the popular fire breath. The most common form is a gale of icy air that freezes everything it touches, but volleys of icy shards are not unheard of. In rarer cases, the blast could be a beam of "coldness energy" that produces [[InstantIceJustAddCold mass volumes of ice on contact]].

* [[SuperSmoke Smoke]]: While commonly seen as just a byproduct of [[PlayingWithFire fire breath]], smoke can be an effective weapon in and of itself. As a support ability, smoke can expelled in large volumes to [[SmokeOut obscure the target's vision]] or suffocate those who can't escape the area in time. Less commonly, smoke itself can be directly damaging: either by burning the target with suspended superheated ash, poisoning with held toxic materials, or [[RuleOfCool somehow]] impact with concussive force.

* [[MakingASplash Water]]: An ability often suited to an aquatic creature; indeed, many [[OurDragonsAreDifferent Eastern dragons in particular]] will likely have one due to their association with water. It often takes the form of a water spray similar to that from a hose, or a concentrated blast similar to a high-pressure water cutter. A variant may even combine this with [[PlayingWithFire fire]] to launch ''boiling'' water or superheated steam.
* [[BlowYouAway Wind]]: Making the "breath" part quite literal, a creature need only take a deep breath before unleashing it as a gale-force blast of air that might as well be a tornado in form and/or destructive power. Blasts of [[RazorWind cutting wind blades]] are less common, but not unheard of.

* [[PlayingWithFire Fire]]: The archetypal and most iconic breath weapon, fire is almost obligatory for [[OurDragonsAreDifferent dragons and related creatures]], although anyone with well-developed fire powers may also demonstrate this ability. In particularly extreme cases, the breath may take the form of a beam or [[FireBalls explosive ball]] of plasma that is much more destructive than normal flame.

* [[AtomicSuperpower Radiation]]: Made famous by the [[Franchise/{{Godzilla}} King of the Monsters himself]], this is the ability to launch blasts of focused high-intensity radiation or radioactive plasma. As radiation is often poorly understood by the general public beyond being seen as dangerous and does not conform to the traditional elements, this ability is usually reserved for monsters with a particular "otherness" to them. Most common with artificially created monsters (especially those [[NuclearNasty mutated by exposure to radiation]]) or extraterrestrials.
* [[SuperSmoke Smoke]]: While commonly seen as just a byproduct of [[PlayingWithFire fire breath]], smoke can be an effective weapon in and of itself. As a support ability, smoke can expelled in large volumes to [[SmokeOut obscure the target's vision]] or suffocate those who can't escape the area in time. Less commonly, smoke itself can directly damaging: either by burning the target with suspended superheated ash, poisoning with held toxic materials, or having concussive force itself.

* [[CastingAShadow Darkness]]: Common among traditionally evil creatures like demons, this breath weapon usually manifests as semi-solid shadows, dark clouds of smoke, [[TechnicolorFire unnaturally colored fire]], or, ironically, beams of dark "light". In cases of [[TheCorruption corrupted]] creatures, expect recolored variations of other breath weapons in the [[GoodColorsEvilColor "evil" colors]] of the setting.

* [[CastingAShadow Darkness]]: Common among traditionally evil creatures like demons, this breath weapon usually manifests as semi-solid shadows, dark clouds of smoke, or, ironically, purple beams of "light". In cases of [[TheCorruption corrupted]] creatures, darkened versions of other breath weapons. Typically colored [[PurpleIsTheNewBlack purple and black]] to differentiate them from their "pure" counterparts.

* [[PlayingWithFire Fire]]: The archetypal and most iconic breath weapon, fire is almost obligatory for [[OurDragonsAreDifferent dragons and related creatures]], although anyone with well-developed fire powers may also demonstrate this ability. In particularly extreme cases, the breath may take the form of a beam of plasma that is much more destructive than normal flame.

* [[AtomicSuperpower Radiation]]: Made famous by the [[Franchise/{{Godzilla}} King of the Monsters himself]], this is the ability to launch blasts of concentrated high-intensity radiation or radioactive plasma. Being a well known as dangerous, but commonly misunderstood, factor that does not conform to more traditional elements, this ability is usually reserved for monsters with a particular "otherness" to them. Most common with artificially created monsters, usually those [[NuclearNasty mutated by exposure to radiation]], or extraterrestrials.

* [[AtomicSuperpower Radiation]]: Made famous by the [[Franchise/{{Godzilla}} King of the Monsters himself]], this is the ability to launch blasts of concentrated high-intensity radiation or radioactive plasma. Not conforming to more traditional elements, this ability is usually reserved for artificially created monsters, usually those [[NuclearNasty mutated by exposure to radiation]], or extraterrestrial creatures to emphasize the "otherness" of the monster.

* [[BlowYouAway Wind]]: Making the "breath" part quite literal, a creature need only take a deep breath before unleashing it as a gale-force blast of air that might as well be a tornado in form and/or destructive power. Blasts of [[RazorWind cutting wind blades]] are less common, but unheard of.

* [[DishingOutDirt Earth]]: The ability to launch {{sand|Blaster}} or rock particulates with deadly force. Common for desert-dwelling or subterranean monsters. The blast can come in a large column that can crush or tear targets apart or a concentrated stream that carves through materials in its path. Shards of sharpened [[GemstoneAssault crystal]] or [[ExtraOreDinary metal]] are an occasional alternative. Sticky mud is a common ability for swamp monsters.

* [[AtomicSuperpower Radiation]]: Made famous by the [[Franchise/Godzilla King of the Monsters himself]], this is the ability to launch blasts of concentrated high-intensity radiation or radioactive plasma. Not conforming to more traditional elements, this ability is usually reserved for artificially created monsters, usually those [[NuclearNasty mutated by exposure to radiation]], or extraterrestrial creatures to emphasize the "otherness" of the monster.

* [[AnIcePerson Ice]]: Another common breath weapon, ice is often included as a direct inversion of the popular fire breath. The most common form is a gale of icy air that freezes everything it touches, but volleys of icy shards are not unheard of. In rare cases, the blast could be a beam of [[ArtisticLicencsePhysics coldness energy]] that produces [[InstantIceJustAddCold mass volumes of ice on contact]].

* [[AtomicSuperpower Radiation]]: Made famous by the [[Franchise/Godzilla King of the Monsters himself]], this is the ability to launch blasts of concentrated high-intensity radiation or radioactive gases. Not conforming to more traditional elements, this ability is usually reserved for artificially created monsters, usually [[NuclearNasty mutants made by exposure to radiation]], or extraterrestrial creatures to emphasize the "otherness" of the monster.

* [[DishingOutDirt Earth]]: The ability to launch {{sand|Blaster}} or rock particulates with deadly force is common in desert-dwelling or subterranean monsters. The blast can come in a large column that can strip flesh from bone and wear down stone in seconds or a concentrated stream that carves through materials in its path like a blade. Shards of sharpened [[GemstoneAssault crystal]] or [[ExtraOreDinary metal]] are an occasional alternative. Sticky mud is a common ability for swamp monsters.

* [[DishingOutDirt Earth]]: The ability to launch {{sand|Blaster}} or rock particulates with deadly force is common in desert-dwelling monsters. The blast can come in a large column that can strip flesh from bone and wear down stone in seconds or a concentrated stream that carves through materials in its path like a blade. Shards of sharpened [[GemstoneAssault crystal]] or [[ExtraOreDinary metal]] are an occasional alternative.
* [[PlayingWithFire Fire]]: The archetypal and most iconic breath weapon, fire is almost obligatory for [[OurDragonsAreDifferent dragons and related creatures]], although anyone with well-developed fire powers may also demonstrate this ability.
* [[AnIcePerson Ice]]: Another common breath weapon, ice is often included as a direct inversion of the popular fire breath. The most common form is a gale of icy air that freezes everything it touches, but volleys of icy shards are not unheard of.

* [[BlowYouAway Wind]]: Making the "breath" part quite literal, a creature need only take a deep breath before unleashing it as a gale-force blast of air that might as well be a tornado in form and/or destructive power.

* In ''Fanfic/OriginStory'', Alex Harris (a Kryptonian trapped in the Franchise/MarvelUniverse) uses her “super-breath” on Reed Richards to freeze him, thus nullifying his stretching capabilities. He compliments her on her creative thinking.

* In ''Fanfic/TheSiphon'', the half-dragon girl Tia can breathe fire.
* In ''Fanfic/TalesOfTheEmperasque'' the Emperor, upon merging with a Tarrasque, gets its powerful kinetic/fiery roar which he combines with his own psyker powers, creating a weapon that can cause class 2 ApocalypseHow.

** In ''Fanfic/TheKeysStandAlone: The Soft World'', George does several dragons to take advantage of their breath weapons, including a red dragon again to wipe out most of the [[BatOutOfHell Laser Bats]], and a brass dragon to put a room full of giant centipedes to sleep. (He also puts John and Ringo to sleep because he talks nonstop while he's the brass dragon.)

* ''Fanfic/OSMUFanfictionFriction'': The dragon that attacked Orla and goes after Oswald in Chapter 8 has the typical fire-breathing ability that most dragons have.

* [[DishingOutDirt Earth]]: The ability to launch [[SandBlaster sand]] or rock particulate with deadly force is common in desert-dwelling monsters. The blast can come in a large column that can strip flesh from bone and wear down stone in seconds or a concentrated stream that carves through materials in its path like a blade. Shards of sharpened [[GemstoneAssault crystal]] or [[ExtraOreDinary metal]] are an occasional alternative.

* [[MakingASplash Water]]: An ability often suited to an aquatic creature; indeed, many [[OurDragonsAreDifferent Eastern dragons in particular]] will likely have one due to their association with water. It often takes the form of a water spray similar to that from a hose, or a concentrated blast similar to a high-pressure water cutter. A variant may even combine this with [[PlayingWithFire fire]] to launch ''boiling'' water.

* [[DishingOutDirt Earth]]: The ability to launch [[SandBlaster sand]] or [[DishingOutDirt rock]] particulate with deadly force is common in desert-dwelling monsters. The blast can come in a large column that can strip flesh from bone and wear down stone in seconds or a concentrated stream that carves through materials in its path like a blade. Shards of sharpened [[GemstoneAssault crystal]] or [[ExtraOreDinary metal]] are an occasional alternative.

* [[SandBlaster Sand]]: The ability to launch sand or [[DishingOutDirt rock]] particulate with deadly force is common in desert-dwelling monsters. The blast can come in a large column that can strip flesh from bone and wear down stone in seconds or a concentrated stream that carves through materials in its path like a blade. Shards of sharpened [[GemstoneAssault crystal]] or [[ExtraOreDinary metal]] are an occasional alternative.

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* ''Series/TheMuppetShow'': At the end of "A Nice Girl Like Me" in the Sandy Duncan episode, Duncan -- having downed an entire row of whiskies -- breaths on the Muppet monsters and they all collapse from alchohol fumes.