History Main / MagicEnhancement

* In Dave Duncan's ''A Man of His Word'' series, anyone who possesses a single word of power has their own natural talents enhanced to supernatural levels.

* The heart and soul of (the) ''{{Exalted}}''. Every single one of them started out as [[PunyEarthlings Puny Creationlings]], and their Exaltions enhances them to ([[SuperWeight varying degrees of]]) [[PhysicalGod god-like]] ability. They also get more powerful KiAttacks[=/=]FunctionalMagic, if they had some form of it before.
* In ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}}'' and ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}'', the [[EldritchAbomination Gods of Chaos]] give daemonic gifts to their servants that may enhance them to superhuman ability (or just increase their abilities for the [[EvilCounterpart Chaos]] {{Space|Marine}} [[SuperSoldier Marines]]), [[BodyHorror or they'll give your an extra leg or three]], [[EyesDoNotBelongThere or an eyeball in your mouth]]. Such is the way of Chaos...
* Probably the most common form of magic item in most ''DungeonsAndDragons'' settings are enhanced objects, like a "shield 1" or a "sword 2 vs undead". They give a bonus to their wielder to hit if a weapon, to block a parry if a shield, etc.

* GURPS 4th Edition introduces the idea that some superpowers are magical in origin, and gives some basic mechanics for characters who have them. (However, as of yet, it still doesn't include rules in any of its settings for how these powers are acquired in the first place.)

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** Soichiro Kuzuki. Caster made a spell that makes his body harder, able to [[BarehandedBladeBlock block saber's sword barehanded]]. However, the rest of his combat abilities that make him able to be a match even for a heroic spirit [[BadassNormal are completely natural]].

The who or what in question can have their physical, mental and magical attributes be enhanced from a minor to major degree. It has to be an attribute they had before though, as being able to suddenly breathe fire or do magic if you didn't do it before doesn't count. Having a shield become [[MadeOfIndestructium indestructable]] or having a [[BreathWeapon fire breathing]] dragon suddenly spitting super-hot plasma does. The enhancement(s) can either be permanent or [[StatusQuoIsGod temporary]].

Compare StatusBuff, which is this applied to [[GameplayAndStorySegregation gameplay]], and AmplifierArtifact, which is a magical item that enhances others (instead of being an item that is enhanced). Also compare SuperEmpowering and [[{{Transhuman}} Transhumanism]].

A person or thing that has been enhanced in someway by magic or [[MagicByAnyOtherName something like magic]]. The who or what in question can have their physical, mental and magical attributes be enhanced from a minor to major degree. It has to be an attribute they had before though, as being able to suddenly breathe fire or do magic if you didn't do it before doesn't count. Having a shield become [[MadeOfIndestructium indestructable]] or having a [[BreathWeapon fire breathing]] dragon suddenly spitting super-hot plasma does. The enhancement(s) can either be permanent or [[StatusQuoIsGod temporary]].

* In ''LightNovel/ZeroNoTsukaima'', there are several examples. A golem (already a magic item) is further enhanced by a magic force field that makes it nearly indestructable. A magic sword that is able to absorb magic has "dispel magic" cast on it (normally you'd expect dispel magic to weaken a magic item) and becomes [[BuffySpeak more able to cut through things protected by magic]]. An airplane with "gust of wind" cast on it takes off in a shorter distance.

* In ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}}'' and ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}'', the [[EldritchAbomination Gods of Chaos]] give daemonic gifts to their servants that may enhance them to superhuman ability (or just increase their abilities for the [[EvilCounterpart Chaos]] SpaceMarines), [[BodyHorror or they'll give your an extra leg or three]], [[EyesDoNotBelongThere or an eyeball in your mouth]]. Such is the way of Chaos...

Compare StatusBuff, which is this applied to [[GameplayAndStorySegregation gameplay]], and AmplifierArtifact, which is a magical item that enhances others (instead of being item that is enhanced). Also compare SuperEmpowering and [[{{Transhuman}} Transhumanism]].

* In ''FairyTail'', during the [[BizarroUniverse Edolas Arc]], it's revealed that the inhabitants of Edolas create magical items and weaponry by merging an enchanted "Lacrima" (a crystal full of magical energy) with said weapon, giving it magical powers. The regular mages of Earthland often use magic to power up vehicles and machines.

* ''{{Bleach}}'' has [[FullContactMagic Shunko]], an advanced form of combat used by Yoruichi and Soifon, which combines hakuda and kido. While in this state, their combat abilities are enhanced tremendously. They can even discharge the kido surrounding their bodies in [[KamehameHadoken concentrated bursts of energy]].

* In ''DragonBallZ'', Babidi's mind control not only allows him to control you, but also increases your power.

* In ''{{Warhammer}}'' and ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}'', the [[EldritchAbomination Gods of Chaos]] give daemonic gifts to their servants that may enhance them to superhuman ability (or just increase their abilities for the [[EvilCounterpart Chaos]] SpaceMarines), [[BodyHorror or they'll give your an extra leg or three]], [[EyesDoNotBelongThere or an eyeball in your mouth]]. Such is the way of Chaos...

* Reinforcement Magic from the [[FateStayNight Fate series]], which allows magi to sharpen blades, harden armors, or in the case higher level mastery, augment a living being with physical strength, speed and durability.

Compare {{Status Buff}}, which is this applied to [[GameplayAndStorySegregation gameplay]], and AmplifierArtifact, which is a magical item that enhances others (instead of being item that is enhanced). Also compare SuperEmpowering and [[{{Transhuman}} Transhumanism]].

* All magic in the ''KnightAndRogueSeries'' enhances a things properties, though it sometimes also adds and extra ability (such as rabbits being able to turn invisible.)
* In ''{{Mistborn}}'s'' primary magic system, allomancy, ingesting and "burning" tin and pewter cause this effect, enhancing the allomancer's senses and physical abilities, respectively. Duralumin (and alloy of aluminum) takes it a step farther, enhancing ''other allomancy''. The other allomantic metals don't count; they provide powers such as EmotionControl and CombatClairvoyance that the allomancer simply wouldn't have otherwise.

* In ''{{Warhammer}}'' and ''{{Warhammer 40000}}'', the [[EldritchAbomination Gods of Chaos]] give daemonic gifts to their servants that may enhance them to superhuman ability (or just increase their abilities for the [[EvilCounterpart Chaos]] SpaceMarines), [[BodyHorror or they'll give your an extra leg or three]], [[EyesDoNotBelongThere or an eyeball in your mouth]]. Such is the way of Chaos...

* In ''TheDresdenFiles'', Harry wears a magically reinforced [[BadassLongCoat black leather duster]] that can repel almost any physical attack.
* In the ''{{Xanth}}'' novels, Ivy has the magic talent of Enhancement, and it is considered Sorceress-level magic because it is so versatile. For example, she used it as self-defense once by enhancing an enemy's throwing strength for a moment so that it would overshoot its aim when throwing something at her.

** In the anime, Soifon has been shown using it defensively as well. During her fight with Gonryumaru and Tenkken, she uses it to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4U0P6Kk9Ik catch a lightning bolt in her hand and deflect it.]] And does the same with Tenkken's blade, without injury to herself.

* In ''{{Mistborn}}'s'' primary magic system, allomancy, ingesting and "burning" tin and pewter cause this effect, enhancing the allomancer's senses and physical abilities, respectively. The other allomantic metals don't count; they provide powers such as EmotionControl and CombatClairvoyance that the allomancer simply wouldn't have otherwise.

Compare {{Status Buff}}, which is this applied to [[GameplayAndStorySegregation gameplay]], and AmplifierArtifact, which is a magical item that enhances others (instead of being item that is enhanced). Also compare SuperEmpowering and [[{{Transhuman}} Transhumanism]], and StatusBuff.

Compare {{Status Buff}}, which is this applied to [[GameplayAndStorySegregation gameplay]], and AmplifierArtifact, which is a magical item that enhances others (instead of being item that is enhanced). Also compare SuperEmpowering and [[{{Transhuman}} Transhumanism]], and StatusBuffs.

Compare {{Status Buff}}, which is this applied to [[GameplayAndStorySegregation gameplay]], and AmplifierArtifact, which is a magical item that enhances others (instead of being item that is enhanced). Also compare SuperEmpowering and [[{{Transhuman}} Transhumanism]].

* In ''ZeroNoTsukaima'', there are several examples. A golem (already a magic item) is further enhanced by a magic force field that makes it nearly indestructable. A magic sword that is able to absorb magic has "dispel magic" cast on it (normally you'd expect dispel magic to weaken a magic item) and becomes [[BuffySpeak more able to cut through things protected by magic]]. An airplane with "gust of wind" cast on it takes off in a shorter distance.

Compare {{Status Buff}}, which is this applied to [[GameplayAndStorySegregation gameplay]], and AmplifierArtifact, which is a magical item that enhances others (instead of being item that is enhanced). Also compare SuperEmpowering and [[{{Transhuman}} Transhumansim]].

* In ''FairyTail'' during the [[BizarroUniverse Edolas Arc]], it's revealed that the inhabitants of Edolas create magical items and weaponry by merging an enchanted "Lacrima" (a crystal full of magical energy) with said weapon, giving it magical powers. The regular mages of Earthland often use magic to power up vehicles and machines.

* In ''ZeroNoTsukaima'', there are several examples. A golem (already a magic item) is further enhanced by a magic force field that makes it nearly indestructable. A magic sword that is able to absorb magic has "dispell magic" cast on it (normally you'd expect dispell magic to weaken a magic item) and becomes [[BuffySpeak more able to cut through things protected by magic]]. An airplane with "gust of wind" cast on it takes off in a shorter distance.

* In the ''{{Xanth}}'' novels, Ivy has the magic talent of Enhancement, and it is considered Sorceress-level magic because it is so versatile. For example, she used it as self-defense once by enhancing an enemy's throwing strength for a moment so that would overshoot its aim when throwing something at her.

* The heart and soul of (the) ''{{Exalted}}''. Every single one of them started out as [[PunyEarthlings Puny Creationlings]], and their Exaltions enhances them too ([[SuperWeight varying degrees of]]) [[PhysicalGod god-like]] ability. They also get more powerful KiAttacks[=/=]FunctionalMagic, if they had have some form of it before.
* In ''{{Warhammer}}'' and ''{{Warhammer 40000}}'', the [[EldritchAbomination Gods of Chaos]] give daemonic gits to their servants that may enhance them to superhuman ability (or just increase their abilities for the [[EvilCounterpart Chaos]] SpaceMarines), [[BodyHorror or they'll give your an extra leg or three]], [[EyesDoNotBelongThere or an eyeball in your mouth]]. Such is the way of Chaos...

A person or thing that has been enhanced in someway by magic or [[MagicByAnyOtherName something like magic]]. The who or what in question can have their physical, mental and magical attributes be enhanced from a minor to major degree. It has to be an attribute they had before though, as being able to suddenly breathe fire or do magic if you didn't do it before doesn't count. Having a shield become [[MadeOfIndestructium idestructiable]] or having a [[BreathWeapon fire breathing]] dragon suddenly spitting super-hot plasma does. The enhancement(s) can either be permanent or [[StatusQuoIsGod temporary]].

* Reinforcement Magic from the [[FateStayNight Fate series]], which allows magi sharpen blades, harden armors, or in the case higher level mastery, augmenting a living being with physical strength, speed and durability.

* Soichiro from ''{{Fate Stay Night}}''. Caster made a spell that makes his body harder, able to [[BarehandedBladeBlock block saber's sword barehanded]]. However, the rest of his combat abilities that make him able to be a match even for a heroic spirit [[BadassNormal are completely natural]].

MagicalEnhancement, MagicallyEnhanced, MagicAugmentation.