Hunter x Hunter is a manga about hunters that is serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. Many of the characters in Hunter x Hunter are endowed with Nen abilities, which are classified into Enhancement, Transformation, Manipulation, Emission, Materialization, and Specialty types. Each Nen ability has different strengths and its power varies depending on its characteristics. In this article, we will explain the abilities and details of Enhancement Nen users, who are particularly effective in hand-to-hand combat.
Nen abilities suited for combat! What are Enhancement-type Nen users?
As mentioned above, there are six types of Nen abilities. Enhancement-type Nen users use aura to envelop themselves or parts of their bodies in power. Alternatively, they can further strengthen weapons and other items by using their aura. As Nen users, they essentially strengthen their own powers, which increases their healing ability and makes them extremely powerful in battle.
Gon Freecss, the superhuman who fights rock-paper-scissors!
Gon Freecss is the protagonist of "Hunter x Hunter," characterized by his spiky, upward-hanging black hair and large eyes. He has a very honest and pure personality, and his goal is to find his father, a hunter. Gon Freecss is an enhanced-type Nen user, and his special move is "Jajanken," which involves gathering aura into his fist and unleashing punches and Nen bullets like in rock-paper-scissors.
Isaac Netero: The Strongest and Most Problematic Hunter in the Hunter World
Isaac Netero is a Hunter who serves as the president of the Hunter Association. He is characterized by his white hair tied up in a topknot and white beard. Despite his advanced age, his fighting ability was the strongest among the Hunters, and he was killed in battle while on a mission to defeat the Chimera Ant King. Isaac Netero is an enhanced-type Nen user, and can create the Thousand-Armed Kannon by praying, which allows him to deliver powerful blows.
The Phantom Troupe's Iaijutsu Master! Nobunaga Hazama
Nobunaga Hazama is a member of the Phantom Troupe, characterized by his long topknot and large nose. Although he is extremely warlike, he also has a kind heart and is more sad than anyone else when his best friend dies. He uses a sword as his weapon and can instantly cut anything that comes within his range. Nobunaga Hazama is an Enhancement-type ability user, but he has not yet been shown using Nen abilities and his abilities are unknown.
Phinx, a Powerful Fighter of the Phantom Troupe
Phinx is a member of the Phantom Troupe, characterized by his constantly glaring eyes and Egyptian-like attire. Among the Phantom Troupe, he is particularly aggressive and quick to anger, and even takes risks when his comrades are taken hostage by picking a fight with the perpetrators. Phinks is an Enhancement-type ability user, and his special move is a punch called Kaiten (Ripper Cyclotron), which increases in power when he rotates his arms.
The Phantom Troupe's Muscular Member! Uvogin
Uvogin is a member of the Phantom Troupe, characterized by his large, muscular body and silver hair. He has a very savage personality and enjoys fighting. He is the strongest member of the Phantom Troupe, and in terms of power alone, he is arguably one of the best in the series. Uvogin's technique is a right straight punch imbued with spirit called the Big Bang Impact, which has the power of a missile.
The Creepy Mentally Ill Hunter!! Palm Siberia
Palm Siberia is Nov's apprentice and one of the talented members of the Chimera Ant extermination squad. Despite being an Enhanced type, she possesses the ability to monitor specific individuals using a crystal. However, after being captured by the Chimera Ants and transformed into a Chimera Ant, his long black hair now has an aura that flows through it and wraps around his body, allowing him to attack while also defending himself.
Monthutu Youpi, a Chimera Ant Hybrid with a Monster!
Monthutu Youpi is a Chimera Ant, a rare hybrid with a monster. He is one of the royal guards who protects the Chimera Ant King, and can freely create eyes on his body and sprout wings. While his attacks are extremely powerful, he can also gather his rage in his arms and release it all at once, causing a huge explosion or firing it like a gun.
[Hunter x Hunter] Nen Users Perfect for Combat! A Summary of Enhancement-Type Nen Characters
This time, we've introduced the Enhancement-Type Nen users who appear in Hunter x Hunter. Nen abilities are extremely deep, and depending on how they are used, they can suddenly become stronger, and depending on the situation and how they are used, they can become the strongest. It is likely that new Nen abilities will appear in the future, so keep an eye out.
