Most people are probably more familiar with Blade as part of the film Trilogy with Wesley
Snipes, and not with the character as part of the Marvel universe.
But, I bet you didn't know there's a lot more to Blade than 3 movies and a failed TV series.
So we're gonna take a look at him, and the powers Blade Possesses.
So this is the top 10 superpowers you didn't know Blade had.
10.
He’s a Dhampir
Okay you might know this one.
But still!
We have to address it first.
So if you’ve never heard of this term, a Dhampir is a creature that is the result of
a union between a vampire and a human, traditionally male vampires and female humans, although
the reverse did occasionally happen.
Seemingly Dhampir’s were unaffected by their vampire origins, and were normal citizens,
however according to folklore, they were able to see invisible vampires and practice sorcery,
and would often be vampire hunters.
In the case of Blade, his mother was attacked by her doctor, Deacon Frost, who was actually
a vampire and feasted on her while she gave birth.
This passed on a series of enzymes that altered Blade,transforming him.
Which actually leads us to our next power.
9.
Immunity to Vampire Bites and Other Vulnerabilities
So because of the Enzymes that altered Blade, he now has immunity to Vampire Bites.
This more or less makes him the ideal candidate for being a vampire hunter.
Considering the biggest risk is turning into a vampire yourself, Blade has a natural affinity
for disabling one of a vampires greatest assets.
Blade is also immune to the effects of religious icons, like crucifixes, which tend to leave
most vampires powerless.
Speaking of Blade’s resistance...
8.
Superhuman Durability:
Because of Blades Dhampir tissue, he’s able to survive severe physical trauma up to a
certain point.
He’s been shown to survive energy blasts, extreme temperatures, and impacts without
injury.
This partially releates to his healing factor whiiiiich is actually another power he’s
got.
7.
Slowed Aging
So, like vampires, Blade also has a much longer life span due to his slowed aging.
During the time he's lived on earth, no change in his appearance has ever been noted.
Which is good, because I too fear the curse of a receding hairline.
Lucky Blade.
Wish my mom got eaten by a vampire.
6.
Healing Factor
So Blade like actual vampires, has an accelereated healing factor that surpasses that of an ordinary
human.
He’s able to heal from slashes, punctures and impacts in a short period of time.
Although, if he were to lose a limb or any organs, they would not be recovered.
So, he’s gotta at least keep the arms on!
5.Superpowers Coming from Morbius
So despite not really having powers like Super Strength, Blade eventually received these
powers after being bitten by Morbius, The Living Vampire.
Because Morbius was not a natural vampire but a scientifically created vampire, he reacted
strangely to it.
He gained many vampire strengths and lost multiple vampire weaknesses, including the
weakness to sunlight.
Speaking of vampire weaknesses.
4.
Resistant to Silver
As most know, in vampire lore, they are highly allergic to silver, so silver blades and bullets
are capable of killing vampires.
Blade on the other hand can be injured by silver similarly to a human, and it would
heal as normal.
It’s starting to seem as though you could just got to the vampire power list, and just
scratch off the weaknesses section and you’d have Blade.
3.
Acute Senses
So, Blade’s senses are greatly enhanced from that of normal humans, comparable to
the senses that vampires have.
He’s able to see great distances, and is able to see with perfect clarity in near-total
darkness.
Likewise, his hearing is enhanced and is able to hear sounds humans are unable to hear,
and at greater distances.
He’s also able to sense supernatural beings that a human is unable to.
So this guy has strength, speed, the ability to detect the supernatural, and all the resistances
of vampires.
This is getting a bit OP.
2.
Turn Into A Bat
Yeah this one doesn’t come up much, but in Uncanny Avengers Annual #1, when battling
Rogue, Blade turns into a giant bat.
Not a power that comes up often for Blade, especially not enough for most biographies
to even list it, but evidently, he can do it!
So evidently the vampire powers run deeper than we thought.
Not much to say about this since he’s done it as far as I can see, literally once, but
please, if you can name more, tell me!
1.
Saliva can turn humans into vampires
So in the 2006 TV series adaptation of Blade, it was shown that Blades saliva can still
turn a human into a vampire, as it still possess the enzyme that changes them.
The series was short lived and despite it being the most watched original premiere in
Spike TV history, the series was cancelled after one season of only 12 episodes.
So sadly, we’ll never know what repercussions that could potentially have.
I guess no sloppy kisses from Blade?
Alas.
And that is all for Blade.
Gotta say, I'm more impressed seeing all his powers on paper.
He's got quite a list of resistances and a pretty short list of weaknesses!
So what do you think of Blade?
Think he deserves more love?
Let us know!
Until then, have a good one!