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*** Although they're both incredibly powerful speedsters, traditionally [[Characters/TheFlashBarryAllen Barry Allen]] has been the finesse and ComicBook/WallyWest has been the force. Wally is faster than Barry and has a unique connection to the [[BackgroundMagicField Speed Force]] which allows him to instinctively do things that other speedsters either can't do easily or can't do at all. Meanwhile, although Barry is slower he's a highly intelligent man who supplements his powers with [[ScienceHero scientific brilliance]].

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*** Although they're both incredibly powerful speedsters, traditionally [[Characters/TheFlashBarryAllen Barry Allen]] has been the finesse and ComicBook/WallyWest [[Characters/TheFlashWallyWest Wally West]] has been the force. Wally is faster than Barry and has a unique connection to the [[BackgroundMagicField Speed Force]] which allows him to instinctively do things that other speedsters either can't do easily or can't do at all. Meanwhile, although Barry is slower he's a highly intelligent man who supplements his powers with [[ScienceHero scientific brilliance]].

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* ''{{Manga/Claymore}}'' has "Muscular Sophia" and "Stormwind Noel", the No. 4 and 5 of Teresa and Priscilla's generation. As their title implies, Sophia relies on her brute strength to fight, while Noel relies on acrobatics. The two are apparently rivals, and would frequently mock each other's fighting style.

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* ''{{Manga/Claymore}}'' ''Manga/{{Claymore}}'' has "Muscular Sophia" and "Stormwind Noel", the No. 4 and 5 of Teresa and Priscilla's generation. As their title implies, Sophia relies on her brute strength to fight, while Noel relies on acrobatics. The two are apparently rivals, and would frequently mock each other's fighting style.



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* ''Fanfic/BrocktonsCelestialForge'': Fleet serves as the Force to Survey's Finesse. Fleet wishes to build up as much as they can in order to ensure that they'll be prepared to handle ''anything''; Survey, by contrast, would prefer calculating the ''precise'' forces required to counter a given threat.



* This is one of the themes of ''Franchise/SailorMoon'' fanfic ''FanFic/MarsVsJupiterAsToldByMina'', where Raye is finesse, due to her martial arts training. Lita is force, due to her raw strength, though she isn't terribly lacking in technique.

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* ''Fanfic/TheDarkLordsOfNerima'': {{Discussed|Trope}} in ''The Dark Lords Strike Back'' when the protagonists find themselves pinned down by heavy fire. Ranma can't figure out how to break through, as their attacks are far too numerous for them to dodge and weave their way through. Ryouga chides him for "Always thinking about martial arts like it's only about speed," and proceeds to brute force his way through the barrier, [[spoiler:at the cost of [[DyingMomentOfAwesome his life]]]].
* ''Fanfic/{{Dekugate}}'': All Might and Parakeet have this dynamic: Toshinori uses his raw strength to tackle major villains and high-level disasters, while his wife Inko uses her skills to handle small-level crimes and dealing with the aftermath of disasters.
* This is one of the themes of ''Franchise/SailorMoon'' fanfic ''FanFic/MarsVsJupiterAsToldByMina'', ''Fanfic/MarsVsJupiterAsToldByMina'', where Raye is finesse, due to her martial arts training. Lita is force, due to her raw strength, though she isn't terribly lacking in technique.



* The ''Franchise/StarWars''/''Franchise/StarTrek'' crossover "[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13573406/7/Star-Ablaze-Episode-1-Destinies-Entwined Stars Ablaze Episode 1: Destinies Entwined]]" and the subsequent series essentially establish the ''Star Wars'' galaxy as the "Force" (in terms of raw power) to the "Finesse" of ''Star Trek''; ships from the ''Star Wars'' galaxy are faster and generally have more powerful weapons, but ''Star Trek'' ships have a greater variety of technology and ways to get around the raw power of their opponents, such as the ''Enterprise'' basically disrupting the Trade Federation's droid control signal during the Battle of Naboo.

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* The ''Franchise/StarWars''/''Franchise/StarTrek'' crossover "[[https://www.''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13573406/7/Star-Ablaze-Episode-1-Destinies-Entwined Stars Ablaze Episode 1: Destinies Entwined]]" Entwined]]'' and the subsequent series essentially establish the ''Star Wars'' galaxy as the "Force" (in terms of raw power) to the "Finesse" of ''Star Trek''; ships from the ''Star Wars'' galaxy are faster and generally have more powerful weapons, but ''Star Trek'' ships have a greater variety of technology and ways to get around the raw power of their opponents, such as the ''Enterprise'' basically disrupting the Trade Federation's droid control signal during the Battle of Naboo.
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* ''Manga/SpyXFamily'': While the nature of the story means that they never really fought side-by-side, both Loid Forger aka <WISE> agent Twilight and his wife, Yor aka Garden's "Thorn Princess", follow this power dynamic; Twilight, despite being at the higher end of human physical condition, is still average at best when it comes to strength, but he is a highly-trained spy with top-tier intelligence and a plethora of other skills that he puts to good use. Yor, on the other hand, only has a few basic skills and tools at best, but they more than serve their purpose when she goes to work; She is one of - if not ''the'' - most physically powerful characters in the entire story and tends to be very direct and efficient when put against an opponent.
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* ''WesternAnimation/Mulan1998'': Mulan and Shan Yu during the final battle. Mulan used strategy, her thought processes and the skills she has learned in order to defeat Shan Yu (finesse) while [[EvilIsBigger Shan]] [[LightningBruiser Yu]] is much more blood-thirsty, vengeful and relies on his StoutStrength to overpower her (force).

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* ''WesternAnimation/Mulan1998'': ''WesternAnimation/{{Mulan}}'': Mulan and Shan Yu during the final battle. Mulan used strategy, her thought processes and the skills she has learned in order to defeat Shan Yu (finesse) while [[EvilIsBigger Shan]] [[LightningBruiser Yu]] is much more blood-thirsty, vengeful and relies on his StoutStrength to overpower her (force).
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* ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'': Between the four turtles in almost every incarnation whether it be in comics, movies or shows, the dynamic is divided pretty evenly.

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** Finesse: Leonardo who takes his role as TheLeader and as a ninja the most seriously and is usually the one most dedicated in becoming a true ninja and Donatello who is the one who is [[TheSmartGuy the most strategic and brainy of his brothers]] and could qualify as a GeniusBruiser.

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** Finesse: Leonardo who takes his role as TheLeader and as a ninja the most seriously and is usually the one most strong-willed and dedicated in becoming a true ninja and Donatello who is the one who is [[TheSmartGuy the most strategic and brainy of his brothers]] and could qualify as a GeniusBruiser.
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* ''VideoGame/BladeMaster'': Of the two playable characters, Roy is the fast but weak one that wields a pair of thin-appearing swords, whereas Arnold is the strong but slow one that wields a more brutish poleax and flail.
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* The ''Franchise/StarWars''/''Franchise/StarTrek'' crossover "[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13573406/7/Star-Ablaze-Episode-1-Destinies-Entwined Stars Ablaze Episode 1: Destinies Entwined]]" and the subsequent series essentially establish the ''Star Wars'' galaxy as the "Force" (in terms of raw power) to the "Finesse" of ''Star Trek''; ships from the ''Star Wars'' galaxy are faster and generally have more powerful weapons, but ''Star Trek'' ships have a greater variety of technology and ways to get around the raw power of their opponents, such as the ''Enterprise'' basically disrupting the Trade Federation's droid control signal during the Battle of Naboo.
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* ''Series/DeadliestWarrior'': Many episodes feature some variation on this trope.
** Season 1
*** ‘‘Apache vs. Gladiator’’: The apache is an unarmored guerilla fighter who blends into the land; the gladiator is heavily armored and who faces the opposition head-on (no running away in a circular arena).
*** ‘‘Viking vs. Samurai’’: Both are skilled fighters, but the former relies more on brute force, while the latter’s training is more developed/disciplined.
*** ‘‘Spartan vs. Ninja’’: Spartans are covered in bronze, carry a huge shield, and would rather die than flee; ninjas have no armor and their victory is dependent on stealth, fast strikes, and slipping away.
*** ‘‘Yakuza vs. Mafia’’: Not a ton of difference between the two gangs, but the former have the higher skill level (martial arts and weapons), while the latter rely on bigger weapons and intimidation.
*** ‘‘Shaolin Monk vs. Maori’’: Although strictly defensive fighters, the monks have an insane level of training and skill (plus metal weapons); the Maori are much more aggressive/intimidating but can be impulsive.
*** ‘‘William Wallace vs. Shaka Zulu’’: Wallace wields big, heavy weapons and bowls over anything in his path; Shaka relies on extreme agility and has a more diverse and precise arsenal.
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* ''WesternAnimation/Mulan1998'': Mulan and Shan Yu during the final battle. Mulan used strategy, her thought processes and the skills she has learned in order to defeat Shan Yu (finesse) while [[EvilIsBigger Shan]] [[LightningBruiser Yu]] is much more blood-thirsty, vengeful and relies on his StoutStrength to overpower her (force).
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** Sanakan and Hugh is an obvious duo. Sanakan is the [[ScreamingWarrior screaming]] powerhouse with the [[DropTheHammer giant hammer]] or {{BFS}}, while Hugh is the graceful fighter with the [[WhipSword whip]]-[[CaneFu cane]], [[KatanasAreJustBetter katana]], or the [[BowAndSwordInAccord bow-blade]].

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** Sanakan and Hugh is an obvious duo. Sanakan is the [[ScreamingWarrior screaming]] powerhouse with the [[DropTheHammer [[CarryABigStick giant hammer]] or {{BFS}}, while Hugh is the graceful fighter with the [[WhipSword whip]]-[[CaneFu cane]], [[KatanasAreJustBetter katana]], or the [[BowAndSwordInAccord bow-blade]].

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