Jaune Arc

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==Summary==
Jaune Arc is the leader of Team JNPR who wields a sword and shield named Crocea Mors, an heirloom formerly belonging to his great-great-grandfather. He comes from a long line of esteemed Hunters and feels pressured to live up to their reputations. Because of his family line, Jaune is obsessed with being a hero. However, he was never formally trained like the rest of his family, which causes him to lack self-esteem and assign a lot of importance to his image as a fighter. He also does not seem to be very proud of having a weapon given to him, rather than earning or crafting it on his own, referring to his weapon as a simple "hand-me-down" instead of a "family heirloom." However, Jaune has demonstrated capable leadership skills and good tactical judgment. He also possesses a strong Aura which allows him to heal himself, although he cannot yet control this ability.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier:  |  | , higher with Aura Amp | At least , higher with Aura Amp | At least , higher with Aura Amp
Key: Beacon | Post-Beacon/Haven | Post-Haven | Atlas | Ever After
Name: Jaune Arc
Origin: RWBY
Gender: Male
Age: 17 | 18 | 19 | 29/39 | 19 (mentally 29-39)
Classification: Human, Huntsman-in-Training, Leader of Team JNPR | Huntsman | Rusted Knight
Powers and Abilities: 
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|-|Post Beacon Onwards= All previous to a greater extent plus Vibration Manipulation (Can create shockwaves with his sword), Healing, and Statistics Amplification, Limited Soul Manipulation (Jaune's Semblance also allows him to directly boost the strength of a person's soul. This is seen where he was able to use his Semblance to boost Penny's Aura to strengthen her soul to suppress the virus implanted into her by Arthur Watts), Vehicular Mastery (Can operate a hover transport), Light Manipulation, Forcefield Creation and Gravity Manipulation (The upgrades to his shield allow Jaune to extend its cover using Hard-Light Dust, as well as repel and attract objects using Gravity Dust)
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Attack Potency: Large Building level (Killed an Ursa Major with a few strikes, somewhat weaker than Ruby) | Large Building level+ (Capable of harming the Nuckelavee, which took attacks from both Ruby and Nora without much damage. Is comparable to most of Team RNJR) | Multi-City Block level+ (Should be comparable to other members of JNPR and RWBY), higher with Aura Amp (Jaune can boost his power or others with his semblance. Upon using Aura Amp for the fist time was able to amplify Weiss to the point that her summoned Queen Lancer was able to pierce through Hazel's chest through his Aura) | At least Multi-City Block level+ (Has gotten stronger than before, even getting improved weapons from Atlas as a result. Bested James Ironwood alongside Atlas Arc Nora, Ren, Oscar, and Winter), Higher with Aura Amp (His Aura Amp was able to make Weiss' gravity glyph strong enough to fully immobilize Maiden Penny, when it had taken the combined effort of Team RWBY, JNPR, and Emerald before) | At least Multi-City Block level+ (Was stuck in the Ever After for 10/20 years, and had gotten much stronger. Was strong enough to damage a Neo clone, which could take hits from Weiss's summons, Team RWBY's attacks also could harm NeoCat), Higher with Aura Amp
Speed: Hypersonic Reactions and Combat Speed (Comparable to Team RWBY and his fellow JNPR teammates) | Massively Hypersonic Reactions and Combat Speed (Should be faster than before) | Relativistic Reactions and Combat Speed (Can keep up with Ruby Rose) | FTL Reactions and Combat Speed (Comparable to Atlas Arc RWBY and Oscar Pine) | FTL Reactions and Combat Speed
Lifting Strength: Superhuman (Was able to hold the heavy claw of an Ursa Major long enough to counter and behead it in a single hit) | Class M (Capable of stopping the Nuckelavee's charge) | At least Class M, likely higher | Class G (Assisted in restraining Maiden Penny Polendina alongside the rest of Team RWBY, Team JNPR, and Emerald) | Class G 
Striking Strength: Large Building level | Large Building level+ | Multi-City Block level+ | At least Multi-City Block level+ | At least Multi-City Block level+
Durability: Large Building level (Comparable to his Attack Power), higher with Aura (Allows him to take hits from characters stronger than him and acts as a 'health bar' that lets him take multiple hits from characters of similar stature. Pyrrha has noted that Jaune possessed a lot of Aura. With his Semblance, he can amp his Aura Shield to the point of Cardin hurting his hand after punching him) | Large Building level+ (Capable of withstanding hits from the Nuckelavee Grimm), higher with Aura | Multi-City Block level+ (Comparable to Yang Xiao Long. His Aura was also capable of fully restoring Weiss', indicating that he is more durable than her due to greater Aura reserves), higher with Aura | At least Multi-City Block level+, higher with Aura | At least Multi-City Block level+, higher with Aura
Stamina: Superhuman (Due to considerable Aura reserves) | Superhuman (Should be at least comparable to Atlas Arc Team RWBY, who can fight on and off for three to four days straight with minimal restRWBY Volume 8)
Range: Extended Melee Range with Crocea Mors
Standard Equipment: Crocea Mors (A longsword and folding shield), Shield Grenade (however he lost it as of the Ever After Arc)
Intelligence: Above Average (While Jaune is relatively average in the conventional sense, Jaune is a natural-born leader, capable of quickly grasping the tactical situation, forming plans to work according to the advantages of his teammates, and counter possible threats. He is very aware of the capabilities of his team and is able to properly coordinate them into achieving feats that can give them the upper hand during an encounter. He also received some formal training from Pyrrha, and continues to train on his own in her absence)
Weaknesses: Relatively inexperienced and lacks the ability to use his Semblance and Aura at will. Continual damage to his Aura will cause it to decay to the point where he can be left open to more significant damage. Aura's durability is cumulative; it will deplete with each attack she takes and can be brought down by characters of similar strength. Semblances drain Aura by a small amount and without it they cannot be used until it is recharged. Constant exposure to extreme temperature can drain the user's Aura. | Can be emotionally fragile and harbors severe guilt over Pyrrha's death. | Is mentally unwell and obsessed with being a hero. Has guilt over the death of Penny Polendina, whom he was forced to kill.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
* Crocea Mors: Jaune's signature weapon, Crocea Mors is composed of a simple arming sword whose sheath unfolds into a heater shield for protection. Unlike any other character in RWBY, Jaune didn't make his weapon, instead, it is an heirloom that was passed down from his great-great-grandfather, who used it in the Great War. After the Fall of Beacon, Jaune had Crocea Mors upgraded, incorporating Pyrrha's old headpiece into the shield, and he can now combine the sword and shield to form a more powerful blade whose edge is lined with metal from Pyrrha's weapon, Milo and Akouo. During "The Final Word", Crocea Mors' blade was shattered by Cinder Fall, after being used to kill Penny Polendina. However, Jaune continues to fight with his broken weapon in Ever After.
* Aura Amplification: Jaune's Semblance allows him to amplify both another person's Aura and his own, granting increased regeneration, defense, and even boosting Semblance strength. Due to his large reserves of Aura, he can use his Semblance for large periods of time without the worry of running out. The potency of his Semblance not only allowed him to heal Weiss Schnee when she was mortally wounded by Cinder Fall, but also to greatly increase the strength of Lie Ren's Semblance, letting him cloak groups of people when before he could only cloak one.
* Natural Leader: Jaune releases a battle cry that knocks back enemies, heals his team, and increases his team's power and speed for a short time.
* Team Jaune: Jaune thrusts his sword into the ground, damaging nearby enemies and leaving them open for his teammates to attack.
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Hilda Valentine Goneril (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) Hilda's Profile (Pre-Timeskip Hilda and Post-Haven Jaune were used, Speed was equalized, Hilda was Bloodlusted, and the battle took place in the Boxing Ring from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) 
Losses:
Inconclusive:
==References==
Category:Characters
Category:RWBY
Category:Sword Users
Category:Cartoon Characters
Category:Male Characters
Category:Heroes
Category:Good Characters
Category:Humans
Category:Leaders
Category:Hunters
Category:Teenagers
Category:Manga Characters
Category:Shield Users
Category:Regeneration Users
Category:Internet Characters
Category:Healers
Category:Statistics Amplification Users
Category:Aura Users
Category:Forcefield Users
Category:Enhanced Senses Users
Category:Extrasensory Perception Users
Category:Non-Physical Interaction Users
Category:Accelerated Development Users
Category:Vibration Users
Category:Light Users
Category:Gravity Users
Category:Weapon Masters
Category:Vehicular Masters
Category:Martial Artists