Hook Proficiency

The ability to be a master of wielding hooks, either innately or through training. Sub-power of Hook Manipulation. Variation of Weapon Proficiency.
==Also Called==
*Hook Aptitude/Combat/Expertise/Intuition/Mastery/Skill/Specialism/Talent
==Capabilities==
The user is a master of wielding hooks, tools consisting of a length of material, typically metal, that contains a portion that is curved or indented, such that it can be used to grab onto, connect, or otherwise attach itself onto another object. Normally, users would be able to perform great feats and tasks with hooks, for almost any purpose, be it harvesting, exploring, parkouring or combat. In terms of combat use, they are able to wield them with great skill and brute power in both close and ranged combat situations, being able to use it for a myriad of purposes. For example, using hooks to pull enemies within striking distance and using a combo with another weapon or pierce enemies with sharp hooks. Some users may opt to use variants of hooks, like fishing hooks, chained hooks or grappling hooks. More advanced users would harbor extensive knowledge of hooks, knowing them inside out or being able to wield and utilize esoteric or supernatural variants of hooks as well.
==Applications==
*Air Cutting
*Enhanced Precision
**Precise Strike
*Fishing Pole Proficiency
*Grapnel Proficiency
**Enhanced Accuracy
**Hyper Climbing
**Wallcrawling
*Impale
*Pressure Strike
*Severing
==Variations==
*Wrist-Mounted Hook Proficiency
==Associations==
*Blade Retraction
*Claw Retraction
*Grapnel Proficiency
*Hook Manipulation
==Limitations==
*May require a degree of training or exposure.
*May take time to achieve mastery.
==Known Users==
==Gallery==
Urashiki Fishing Rod.gif|Urashiki Ōtsutsuki's (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations) main weapon is a fishing rod that has a hook at the edge of it which he is able to manipulate it such as homing attacks...
Urashiki Fishing Rod hook ability.gif|...and his hook can steal others chakra leaving them weakened.
Candyman-still.jpg|Candyman (Candyman)
Hookmon.jpg|Hookmon (Digimon)
Pudge.jpg|Pudge (Dota)
Coud van giruet.webp|Coud "Cou" Van Giruet (Elemental Gelade)
Pesci's Beach Boy.gif|Pesci (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) using his Stand, Beach Boy, with masterful manipulation.
KR-Riderman Rope Arm.jpg|Joji Yugi/Riderman (Kamen Rider Showa Era) wielding his Rope Arm with the signature Hook Arm attachment.
KRO-Birthcranearm.png|Kamen Rider Birth (Kamen Rider OOO) wielding the Crane Arm.
KRFo-Fourzebase (With Winch Module).png|Gentaro Kisaragi/Kamen Rider Fourze (Kamen Rider Fourze) wielding his Winch Module, a left forearm-mounted grappling hook whose Boost Hooker shoots out at high speed and can pull objects with up to 5 tons.
Grimgrin.jpg|Grimgrin (Magic the Gathering)
Maui.png|Maui (Moana)
Crocodile Hook.jpg|Crocodile (One Piece) is highly formidable in hand-to-hand combat, often using his hook with his physical prowess and Suna Suna no Mi abilities. 
Roadhog.png|Roadhog (Overwatch)
CaptHook-PP.png|Captain Hook (Disney's Peter Pan)
Captain Hook (2003 film).jpg|Captain Hook (Peter Pan 2003)
PRLG-Captain Mutiny.jpg|Captain Zahab (Seijuu Sentai Gingaman)/Captain Mutiny (Power Rangers Lost Galaxy)
ButcherRangedAttack.gif|Butcher (Shadow Fight)
Loki (Shuumatsu no Valkyrie) Sickle Proficiency.png|The Norse God of Deception, Loki (Shuumatsu no Valkyrie/Record of Ragnarok) wields 2 chained hooks with godly skill and precision.
Sly Cooper.png|Sly Cooper (Sly Cooper) a master thief who uses a special hook cane that's been in the family for generations.
Lockdown.jpg|Lockdown (Transformers: Animated)
Golden Bones.png|Golden Bones (Zak Storm: Super Pirate)
==Videos==
ジョジョ- Pesci vs. Mista 『HD』-2
ジョジョ- Bucciarati vs. Pesci (1) 『HD』-2
ジョジョ- Bucciarati vs. Pesci 『Final』-2
Aquaman gets a new arm - Justice League-2
Baelin's Route - An Epic NPC Man Adventure
Category:Powers
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