DC Superpowers List
Every Superpower in the DC Universe
The DC Universe features the most diverse collection of superpowers in all of fiction. From the straightforward might of Kryptonian strength to the reality-warping abilities of fifth-dimensional imps, there is a power for every type of character you can imagine.
Physical Powers
Super strength, super speed, flight, invulnerability, enhanced senses, and regeneration form the foundation of many DC heroes and villains. These powers vary enormously in scale — street-level enhanced strength versus planet-moving Kryptonian power represent very different tiers.
Energy and Elemental Powers
Heat vision, lightning manipulation, fire control, ice powers, magnetism, and energy projection appear throughout the DC Universe. Characters like Firestorm can transmute matter at the atomic level, while Captain Atom manipulates the quantum field itself. Browse our full powers lexicon for details.
Mental and Mystical Abilities
Telepathy, telekinesis, mind control, precognition, and empathy represent the mental side. Magic users like Zatanna, Doctor Fate, and Constantine wield arcane forces that can rival any physical power. The DC Universe treats magic as a fundamental force equal to science.
Unique and Exotic Powers
The Speed Force, emotional spectrum rings, the power of Shazam, shape-shifting, size manipulation, and dimensional travel — DC constantly expands what superpowers can mean and how they shape stories.
Choose Your Powers
World of Metahumans lets you select from a wide range of abilities for your character. Mix and match powers, define their limits, and create a truly unique metahuman.