Archetype:Anti-Hero

> Deep down, Clark's essentially a good person... and deep down, I'm not
>
> Bruce Wayne/Batman (DC Comics)

The archetype of an **Anti-Hero.** Variation of Heroic. Opposite to the Anti-Villain.Template:Archetype

## Also Called

* Anti-Heroine
* Beat em' Up Bloody Policy
* Dark Avenger
* Dark Hero
* Dark Knight
* Edgy Hero/Heroine
* The Frank Castle/Punisher Expy
* Lethal Protector
* The Rorschach Expy
* Vengeful Angel

## Properties

The user is an anti-hero. They have either been a ***victim*** to some kind of horrific event, situation, or moment that made them take a darker/bleaker path, or they feel brutal methods are necessary to make a difference and real change. They may also just enjoy killing and have no prior explanation as to why as along its individuals that harm or mistreat others. Users may also be reformed villains themselves who decided to use their skills for good.

## Associated Powers

* Berserker
* Combat Perception
* Crimefighting Mastery
* Enhanced Accuracy
* Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Combat Mastery
	+ Enhanced Accuracy
	+ Enhanced Agility
	+ Enhanced Balance
	+ Enhanced Dexterity
	+ Enhanced Endurance
	+ Enhanced Flexibility
	+ Enhanced Reflexes
	+ Enhanced Sense
	+ Enhanced Speed
	+ Enhanced Strength
* Investigation Mastery
* Enhanced Precision
* Enhanced Stealth
* Enhanced Tracking
* ***Enhanced***/***Absolute Violence***
	+ Killing Instinct
* Fear Immunity
* Feral Mind
* Horror Survivor
* Misanthropy Inducement
* Intuitive Aptitude
	+ Criminology Mastery
	+ Deception Mastery
	+ Fighting Instinct
	+ Hunting Mastery
	+ Killing Mastery
	+ Martial Arts Mastery
	+ Psychological Mastery
		- Body Language Analysis
			* Combat Perception
		- Intimidation Mastery
			* Killing Intent
	+ Special Operations Mastery
	+ Weapon Proficiency
* One-Man Army
* Opportunity Sense
* Rage-Based Abilities
* Tranquil Fear
* Tranquil Fury

## Associations

* Berserker
* Indomitable Rage
	+ ***Anger Constructs*** - To manifest constructs out of one's rage.
	+ ***Anger Empowerment*** - Become stronger through anger.
	+ ***Anger Energy Manipulation*** - To Manifest one's rage on a physical level.
	+ ***Combat Empowerment*** - Increases one's fighting spirit.
	+ ***Hatred Empowerment*** - Become stronger through hate.
* Omnislayer
* Rage Form
* Wrath Embodiment

## Relationships

* Assailant
* Assassin
* Avenger: Usually, antiheroes are driven by a thirst of vengeance.
* Badass
* Bandit
* Barbarian
* Bounty Hunter
* ***Dark Knight***: Antiheroes may possess a code of honor, albeit not hindering their ruthlessness.
* Delinquent: Several anti-heroes are known for being troublemakers.
* Hero Of Their Own Story
* Knights Templar
* Mercenary
* Ninja
* Outbreak Survivalist
* Pirate
* Rebel: Anti-heroes usually prefer to follow their own rules, even if it means breaking the law in the process.
* Ronin
* Seinen Protagonist: Many seinen protagonists are anti-heroic by nature.
* Shōnen Protagonist: Several shonen protagonists do good deeds for personal interests.
* Team Outsider
* True Hero: Anti-heroes can become a true hero as long as their motives aren't completely selfish.
* Warrior
* Yakuza

## Gallery

### Anime/Manga/Manhwa

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### Cartoons

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### Comics/Graphic Novels

Batman3.jpgBruce Wayne/Batman (DC Comics) especially in later continuities is prehaps *the* archetypal anti-hero.Huntress DC Comics.pngHelena Bertinelli/Huntress (DC Comics)Poison-ivy-new-regrows-herself.jpgPamela Isley/Poison Ivy (DC Comics); in later continuty.Harley Quinn APRIL-FOOL.jpgHarleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn (DC Comics); in later continuty.Lobo DC.jpgLobo (DC Comics)Deadshot.jpegFloyd Lawton/Deadshot (DC Comics)
### Films

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### Literature

Severus.jpgSeverus Snape (Harry Potter); although deeply flawed is still ultimately a brave and self-sacrificing man.Sirius Black profile.jpgSirus Black (Harry Potter)MadEye.jpgAlastor "Mad-Eye" Moody (Harry Potter)
## Videos

### Videos & Examples

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### Fights & Feats

Black Widow vs Hammer Security - Fight Scene - Iron-Man 2 (2010) Movie CLIP HDIron Man & War Machine vs Drones & Vanko - Final Battle Scene - Iron Man 2 (2010) Movie Clip HD 4K
## Links

* Heroes Wiki
* Villains Wiki