All Powers & Abilities in Hunter x Hunter (2011)

Complete list of 12 special powers and abilities. Updated 2026.

HatsuHatsu

Bungee Gum

Hisoka's Hatsu — his Nen has the properties of both rubber and gum simultaneously. He can attach it to himself or others to pull, push, retract, or bind. The name was deliberately chosen to confuse (bungee cord is elastic; bubblegum is sticky). Used in all his major fights.

Emperor Time

Kurapika's Hatsu that activates when his Scarlet Eyes appear (when angered by the Phantom Troupe). In Emperor Time, Kurapika gains 100% efficiency in ALL Nen types simultaneously — normally impossible. The cost: one hour of Emperor Time = one hour of his lifespan.

Godspeed

Killua's advanced Hatsu using lightning Nen. Godspeed has two components: Speed of Lightning (reflexes automatically dodge at electrical speed) and Whirlwind (body movements become automatic). Killua moves faster than conscious thought can process. First used against Youpi.

Jajanken

Gon's Rock-Paper-Scissors Nen technique. Rock (Ja) is an Enhancer attack concentrating all Nen into a fist. Scissors (Jan) is a two-finger Transmutation blade of compressed Nen. Paper (Ken) is an Emission-based Nen blast. The charge time varies — Rock takes the longest.

Judgment Chain

Kurapika's Conjured chain with a stake. He inserts it into a target's heart and sets a rule — if they break it, the stake pierces their heart and kills them. He used it to prevent Chrollo from using his Nen and to force Uvogin into confessing before killing him.

Skill Hunter

Chrollo Lucilfer's Specialist Hatsu — a book (Bandit's Secret) that steals other people's Nen abilities. Requirements: seeing the ability with both eyes, the target touching the book cover, and asking Chrollo a question he answers correctly within one hour. Stolen abilities persist until Chrollo opens the book or dies.

Nen TypeNen Type

Conjurer

Conjurers manifest real physical objects from their Nen. Conjured objects have real mass and properties and persist until dismissed. They tend to be nervous and high-strung. Notable Conjurers: Kurapika (chains), Shizuku (Blinky the vacuum), Neon Nostrade.

Emitter

Emitters fire or project Nen away from their body, maintaining its properties at a distance. They tend to be impatient and short-tempered. Notable Emitters: Leorio Paradinight (medical punch), Razor, Franklin (Phantom Troupe).

Enhancer

Enhancers strengthen their own physical abilities — strength, speed, and toughness — to their absolute limit. The most straightforward Nen type in combat. Notable Enhancers: Gon Freecss, Uvogin (Phantom Troupe), Rammot.

Manipulator

Manipulators control other living things or objects using Nen. The degree of control depends on their rules and conditions. They tend to be logical and methodical. Notable Manipulators: Illumi Zoldyck (needles), Nobunaga (En), Morel Mackernasey.

Specialist

Specialists have unique Nen abilities that do not fit any other category. Specialist abilities are often the most powerful and unpredictable. Notable Specialists: Chrollo Lucilfer (Skill Hunter — steals others' abilities), Kurapika in Emperor Time mode, Neon Nostrade (prophecy).

Transmuter

Transmuters alter the properties of their Nen, making it behave like electricity, rubber, or any other substance. They tend to be whimsical and dishonest. Notable Transmuters: Killua Zoldyck (lightning), Hisoka (gum/rubber), Zeno Zoldyck (dragon shapes).