The power to manipulate inanimate objects. Sub-power of Matter Manipulation and Shape Manipulation.

Also Called

• Antikeímenokinesis
• Item/Stuff Manipulation

Capabilities

The user can manipulate and control physical objects—defined as inanimate items, tools, or constructs primarily existing as products or finished goods. These objects may be crafted from natural or artificial materials, organic or inorganic, and encompass everything from primitive tools and handcrafted items to sophisticated technology, vehicles, weapons, nanomachines, and monumental architecture. Anything with a defined form and function—designed, assembled, or constructed—falls within the user’s dominion.

This power extends far beyond simply moving objects. The user can reshape, reconfigure, animate, or disassemble them, overriding their physical constraints as if the object were malleable clay in their hands or mind. A metal pipe may become a fluid whip, a vehicle might collapse into compact armor, or a pile of junk could rapidly become a functioning drone. The user operates not only at the physical level but at a conceptual one—treating each object as a symbol of purpose, function, and structure, and thus rewriting it at its core.

More than just manipulation, the user can empower objects, imbuing them with heightened strength, durability, or functionality. A wooden staff might strike with the force of steel, or a shield could repel energy blasts with unnatural resistance. Objects may also be infused with energy, made to glow, resonate, or act as conduits for external powers or effects—channeling heat, force, light, or even abstract energies, depending on the user's control and vision.

Conversely, the user can destroy objects at will, either by unraveling their structure, erasing their integrity on a molecular level, or reducing them to dust with a mere thought. Objects can be created from nothing—whether replicating known designs or inventing entirely new tools, weapons, or constructs born of imagination. This creation may draw from ambient materials, stored energy, or a personalized subspace of virtual resources, allowing the user to fabricate complex machines or summon intricate devices on demand.

The user can also summon specific objects, either by calling them from a predefined location, a separate dimension, or a personal storage space that exists outside conventional physics. This grants them an ever-accessible arsenal, able to deploy exactly what they need in any situation.

When it comes to wear and damage, the user can restore any object to its original, fully functional form—regardless of its current condition. A shattered sword can be made whole again, not just physically repaired but also regaining its sharpness, balance, and intended design. Furthermore, the user can bestow regenerative properties upon objects, allowing them to self-repair over time or instantly recover from harm. A suit of armor might reseal punctures mid-battle, a vehicle could reconstruct internal systems after a crash, or a weapon might reform itself after being destroyed. Once granted, this regenerative ability persists, turning ordinary items into semi-autonomous systems of maintenance and resilience.

At higher levels, the user can even manipulate symbolic or metaphysical aspects of objects. A ceremonial sword could be made truly deadly by amplifying its historic role as a weapon, or a locked door could be opened not by mechanical means, but by severing its conceptual state of “being locked.” Objects that have long since decayed or been lost to time can be reconstructed through knowledge, intuition, or sheer creative force.

Ultimately, Object Manipulation is not merely a control over things—it is a dialogue with the world as crafted by sentient hands. The user becomes a force of invention and deconstruction, of purpose and potential. They are a living interface between thought and matter, turning every item into a story, a solution, a weapon, or a wonder. To them, nothing is truly useless or static—everything is waiting to be redefined.

Applications

Techniques

• Access & Occlusion
• Activation & Deactivation
• Object Absorption
• Object Arts
• Object Combat
• Object Communication
• Object Conversion
• Object Empowerment
• Object Enhancement
• Object Healing
• Object Mimicry
• Object Mode
• Object Replication
• Object Support
• Object Teleportation
• Object Transmutation
  • Objectification
• Retrieval

Variations

Associations

• Aggregation
• Artificial Element Manipulation
• Art Physiology
• Construct Creation
• Glass Manipulation
• Matter Manipulation
• Metal Manipulation
• Mineral Manipulation
• Nature Manipulation
• Object-Less Activity
• Object Mimicry
• Potential Force Manipulation
• Shape Manipulation
• Telekinesis

Limitations

• May be unable to create objects, being limited to manipulating only from already existing sources.
• Distance, mass, precision, etc. depend upon of the knowledge, skill, and strength of the user, and their power's natural limits.
• May be able to manipulate only certain types of objects, whether modern/antiques, certain materials, etc.
• Users may not be able to manipulate an object's function without touching it.

Known Users

Known Objects

• Charm of Telekinesis (Ben 10)
• Sonic Screwdriver (Doctor Who)
• Physgun (Garry's Mod)
• Gravity Gloves (Half-Life)
• Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator/Gravity Gun (Half-Life)
• Aperture Science Handheld Portal Devices/Portal Guns (Portal)
• Emperor Scorpion (Xiaolin Showdown)

Gallery

Gwen Tennyson (Ben 10) using a spell to write invitations for her family reunion.

Arkadine Arcadius (Marvel Comics)

Raven (Teen Titans)

Nerissa (W.I.T.C.H.)

Will Vandom (W.I.T.C.H.)

Nerissa (W.I.T.C.H.), the former Guardian of Quintessence, demonstrates her power.

Emperor Scorpion (Xiaolin Showdown) can control mythic objects known as Shen Gong Wu.

Glynda Goodwitch (RWBY)

Carmine Esclados (RWBY: After the Fall)

Daniel Diaz (Life is Strange 2)

The Doctor (Doctor Who) with the Sonic Screwdriver.

The Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator/Gravity Gun (Half-Life) is used to lift objects of small mass as well as fire energy blasts at them...

...When supercharged, it can lift objects of far greater mass.

The Gravity Gloves (Half-Life) has two movable protrusions which can emit Zero-Point Energy fields, functioning similarly to the Gravity Gun's secondary mode which allows the user to pull distant objects into their hands. However, compared to the Gravity Gun, they are significantly weaker, and can only pull objects light enough to be carried in one hand.

Dog (Half-Life) has a Zero Point Energy device, much like the Gravity Gun, built into one hand, to pick up and throw things.

Aperture Science Handheld Portal Devices/Portal Guns (Portal)

Materialki/Durasts (Shadow and Bone/Grishaverse) like David Kostyk can manipulate objects.

Physgun (Garry's Mod)