Soul Gear

A **Soul Gear** is the manifestation of spiritual energy into a tangible form.

## Description

Soul Gears are condensed manifestations of spiritual energy into tangible forms, a more developed version of Aura. They take various forms as objects with supernatural traits and abilities.

Depending on its source and nature, Soul Gears are split between two classifications:

* **Intrinsic-type** Soul Gears are a personal manifestation of spiritual energy and unique to each user. These Soul Gears are engraved into one's soul and manifest in life-to-death situations, or on random occasions. They can also be forcibly manifested if the person is cut by a phantom blade shard.
* **Extrinsic-type** Soul Gears are arbitrary manifestations of spiritual energy and have no specific user. They are unable to be used by just any person; different individuals have different compatibilities, which are believed to be chosen by the Soul Gear itself.

## Forms

Soul Gears always take the form of an object, and are divided within four different categories depending on its form. Additionally, as some Soul Gears are able to change form, they may fall into more than one category.

* **Close-Range Weapon** Type Soul Gears take the forms of weapons that are used at a close-range such as swords, spears, and axes.
* **Long-Range Weapon** Type Soul Gears take the forms of weapons that are used at a long-range such as bows and guns.
* **Equipment Type** Soul Gears take the forms of equipment such as armor.
* **Item Type** Soul Gears take the forms of various objects.

## Abilities

The primary attribute found in all Soul Gears is having at least one supernatural ability. These abilities draw upon the spiritual energy of the wielder. Most Soul Gear abilities have one major drawback; they can only be used while the wielder is in contact with their Soul Gear. However, due to unique abilities, certain Soul Gears do not have this limitation.

Depending on the application of its abilities, it can be applied into one of four categories:

* **Offensive Type** Soul Gears possess abilities used for attacking opponents.
* **Defensive Type** Soul Gears possess abilities used for defending against attacks.
* **Supplementary Type** Soul Gears possess abilities used for supplementary purposes.
* **Specialist Type** encompasses all Soul Gears that do not fall under the previous three categories. These Soul Gears possess unique abilities that are unable to be classified as Offensive, Defensive, or Supplementary Types. Soul Gears with multiple abilities are also classified into this category.

Another classification of its ability is the range of how far it can be from the user:

* **Close-Range Types**, also known as **Power Types**, are able to be used effectively and easily, though at a very short range.
* **Long-Range Types**, also known as **Remote Control Types**, are defined by a large average range, able to be utilized by their users despite being a large distance away, but are harder to control and use.
* **Range Irrelevant Types** are Soul Gears where the range has very little to do with how they function. This category typically encompasses Soul Gears with space-time related abilities where range simply is not applicable.

## Zenith Armament

*Main article: Zenith Armament*
**Zenith Armament** is the ultimate form of Soul Gears, in which their full powers can be released.

## Overdrive

*Main article: Overdrive*
**Overdrive** is an advanced ability of Soul Gears. It enables the user to fuse with their Soul Gear, enhancing their physical abilities along with their Soul Gear's ability.