Key of the Slayer

> For an object called a "key," it does not do its job of opening locks very well. Now if you consider your enemies as "locks," then certainly! The Key has never once failed to slice through a foe, whether great or small. As for the "Slayer," part, is that a being or the user? Who knows!
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## General Details

It is unknown when the Key of the Slayer was constructed. Some legends speak of a being known as the Slayer, who was sealed away, and the only thing that can free it is the Key. Others say that the "Slayer" portion of the Key refers to the wielder and that it is the "key" to the slayer's power. Regardless of its origin, the fact remains that it is a potent device of unrivaled power. Physically, it is a black key with faint colors that pulsate within it. While wielded, it is capable of glowing a variety of colors, which signify that it is in a different form (more information below). Its most notable use is its strange, extreme effectiveness against a seemingly random slew of entities as well as its ability to prevent a target from regenerating when cut by it.

## Unique Powers Across All Forms

The Key of the Slayer has various forms it can take, which all involve it glowing. When in a certain form, it gains new properties and functions that give it a notable edge compared to other weapons. Even in these forms, certain powers and abilities of the Key are maintained, so the following is its shared list of powers abilities, unique to the Key.

* Regeneration Canceling (Targets hit by the Key are unable to heal the wounds inflicted)
* Infinite cutting power
* Aura swap (also called "Key Forms;" shown below)
* Extra deadly to certain beings (Notably the Celestial, Quartrex)

## Key Forms

Key forms are designated by its glow (or lack) and usually have some form of power related to it. In addition, certain users of the Key may have certain forms which are automatically used, as the Key will adapt to its user's style of fighting. The forms have different glows to them, with the only exception being the shadow form, which instead absorbs light. The following are the list of color forms.

* Orange (Memory: Causes the user to be infused with the knowledge and techniques of those who came before as well as generating clones of said individuals)
* White (Cleanse/Purify: Cures ailments of anyone targeted. Is also capable of reversing damage dealt to an object)
* Shadow (Disintegration: Prevents the Key from glowing and extends its cutting power to even ripping the fabric of reality. Beams fired turn targets to dust)
* Grey (Haze: Dulls the senses of everyone nearby Can be used to generate an impenetrable fog)
* Bright (Light) Blue (Electricity: Allows the user to generate powerful force fields as well as emit electricity)
* Dark Blue (Reflection: Projectiles will reflect off the user while active)
* Red (Bleed: Causes the target to take unavoidable damage over time, mostly in the form of bleeding)
* Green (Corrosion: Rapidly deteriorates metal and armor with a noxious ooze left after each strike. Can corrupt liquids into itself)
* Yellow (Paralysis: Can be used to fry electronics in an area as well as preventing muscle contractions)
* Purple (Binding: Projects a shield around a zone that prevents anything from moving into or out of it. Also prevents a target from moving when impaled)
* Dark Purple (Absorption: Steals a target's energy with each strike and can redirect it as an attack)

## Notable Wielders

There have not been many beings in Multiverse who have used the Key of the Slayer. It picks its wielders and seems to favor those who have an innate desire for chaos and destruction. But even in this, there are exceptions, so the following is the current list of notable wielders of the Key. The list is in no particular order.

* The Nothing
* Ranis
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