Vanth Dreadstar - Powers and Abilities

Powers and Abilities

Vanth Dreadstar's powers went through significant modifications throughout his adventures. Initially, he possesses an enchanted sword that provides him with a number of superpowers. He can absorb the sword into his body, and retrieve it when needed. The sword can repel energy blasts, and even redirect them towards an enemy. The sword also gives Dreadstar the strength of twenty men, enhanced reactions, and allows him to rapidly heal from virtually any bodily wound. The sword also grants him immortality, and the ability to speak and understand any language he hears.

Dreadstar's sword would later be shattered in battle with his archenemy, Lord Papal. Syzygy Darklock mystically bonded Dreadstar to the fragments of the sword, directly infusing him with all of the abilities he originally derived from the blade. In addition, his strength was at least doubled, he gained the power of flight, and the ability to channel his energy into a devastating "power fist". The upgrade in power level was accompanied by a change from a dark, cowled garb to a bright blue-and-yellow skintight uninform, thus for a time Dreadstar resembled a traditional superhero.

Some months later when Dreadstar next engaged Lord Papal in direct battle, he suffered near-fatal wounds that cost him some of his power. His strength was reduced to that of fifteen men, and he lost his flight and power fist abilities.