List of Characters by Type in Hunter x Hunter | Summary of the 6 Typical Abilities

The Nen abilities in Hunter x Hunter are classified into 6 types. Each type, including Enhancement, Transmutation, Materialization, Emission, Manipulation, and Specialization, has its characteristic users, and the individuality of each type adds depth to the story. This article comprehensively introduces representative characters and Nen abilities for each type and explains in detail the differences among the 6 types.

By understanding which type your favorite character belongs to and what characteristics each type has, you can enjoy the Hunter x Hunter Nen system on a deeper level.

What are the 6 Types in Hunter x Hunter | Classification System of Nen Abilities

The Nen abilities of Hunter x Hunter are classified into **6 types: Enhancement, Transmutation, Materialization, Emission, Manipulation, and Specialization**. This classification system is an important factor that indicates the qualities and directional abilities of Nen users.

A method to diagnose one's type is **"Mizumi-style"**. By floating a leaf on top of a glass of water and concentrating Nen using both hands, the type can be determined through changes in the water. Enhancement users will see an increase in water volume, Transmutation users will notice a change in the flavor of the water, Materialization users will observe impurities in the water, Emission users will find a change in the color of the water, Manipulation users will see the leaf move, and Specialization users will experience other changes.

There exists a **compatibility chart** for the types, where the closer the type is to your own, the more efficient the learning becomes. For example, Enhancement users can relatively easily learn from adjacent types like Transmutation and Emission, but it is difficult for them to learn from Specialization, which is on the opposite end. This compatibility system maintains the balance of Nen abilities and enhances strategic play.

For a basic understanding of how Nen abilities function, please refer to "【Related Articles】: A Beginner’s Guide to Nen Abilities in Hunter x Hunter | From Aura and Seikou to the Four Great Principles".

It is said that the personality of Nen users correlates with their type, with Enhancement users being straightforward and honest, Transmutation users being capricious and deceitful, and Materialization users tending to be nervous. However, this is only a tendency, and there are many exceptions.

List of Enhancement Characters | Abilities Excelling in Attack and Defense

Enhancement is the simplest among the 6 types and excels in both attack and defense. By enhancing their own body or objects like weapons, they maximize their basic abilities as Nen users.

• Characteristics of Enhancement Type and Combat Style
• Representative Enhancement Type Characters

Characteristics of Enhancement Type and Combat Style

The biggest characteristic of the enhancement type is the ability to amplify the functions and powers of objects using aura. Through physical enhancement, they can display astonishing punching and kicking power, and by mastering **hard**, they create a robust body.

The combat style focuses on close combat, overwhelming enemies with simple yet tremendous power. Rather than developing complex abilities, it is the way of enhancement type to improve combat strength by maximizing basic Nen techniques to their limits.

In terms of personality tendencies, they are often considered simple, straightforward, earnest, and passionate. Their straightforward nature pairs well with enhancement abilities, allowing them to wield power without hesitation. Tactically, they prefer direct confrontation over strategizing, breaking through opponents with overwhelming power.

Representative Enhancement Type Characters

Gon Freecss
The main character, Gon, is a pure enhancement type user. His representative Nen ability **"Jajanken"** utilizes three types of attacks: Rock (enhancement), Scissors (emission), and Paper (transformation). His strongest is Rock, and he can concentrate his aura in his fist to unleash a deadly straight punch, which demonstrated overwhelming destructive power even in the Chimera Ant arc. The evolution of Jajanken along with Gon's growth symbolizes the high latent potential of the enhancement type.

For detailed stages of Gon's growth, please see "[Related Article]: A Thorough Explanation of Gon's Growth in Hunter x Hunter | The Reason and Cost of Gon's Awakening".

Uvo
Uvo is a strong enhancement type user with the mightiest physique among the Phantom Troupe. His technique **"Big Bang Impact"** is a deadly move that focuses all his aura into his right fist, possessing destructive power comparable to a small missile. In terms of defense, by maximizing hard, he boasts resilience that can withstand direct hits from a bazooka. Uvo's combat style embodies the essence of the enhancement type, proving that simple strength is the ultimate power.

For details about the Phantom Troupe, please refer to "【Related Articles】: Complete Explanation of the Phantom Troupe Members in Hunter × Hunter | List of 13 Members' Abilities and Survival Status".

Isaac Netero (Former Chairman)
He is the former chairman of the Hunter Association and is known as the strongest Nen user in humanity. **"Hyakushiki Kannon"** incorporates elements of materialization; however, Netero himself is a Enhancement type. This technique, honed through performing over 10,000 thank-you punches a day for several years, boasts attack speeds that exceed the speed of sound and overwhelming destructive power. In his battle against the Chimera Ant King Meruem, he demonstrated the pinnacle of human Nen abilities.

Palm Siberia
Initially introduced as an Enhancement type user, she possessed a search ability using a crystal ball called **"Lonely Deep-Sea Fish (Wink Blue)"**. After being modified by the Chimera Ants, her abilities changed, but her high base abilities as an Enhancement type became the strength that allowed her to survive in harsh conditions.

Goreinu
An Enhancement type user introduced in the Greed Island arc, he materializes two gorillas known as **"White Sage (White Goreinu)" and "Black Sage (Black Goreinu)"**. He is a rare type who primarily uses Enhancement abilities while employing materialization abilities, possessing a tactical skill to swap positions with the two gorillas.

List of Transformation Type Characters | Users Who Unleash Diverse Attacks

The Transformation type system allows for diverse attacks by changing the nature and shape of aura. With high applicability, it holds infinite possibilities depending on the user's creativity and ingenuity.

• Characteristics and Combat Style of Transformation Type
• Representative Transformation Type Characters

Characteristics and Combat Style of Transformation Type

The abilities of the Transformation type can bestow various properties to the aura. **Electricity, rubber-like elasticity, razor-sharp cutting edge** can all be attributed to the aura as properties that can be imagined. This flexibility is the greatest strength of the Transformation type.

The combat style is characterized by versatile attacks that make use of the adaptability of abilities. They excel in tactics that catch opponents off guard by changing the way abilities are used according to the situation. The ability to switch between defense and offense is also quick, using tricky movements to bewilder foes.

Personality tendencies are often seen as whimsical and deceitful, with many individuals possessing duality. This personality aligns well with the development of versatile abilities. They have a calm judgment and flexible thinking, capable of confusing opponents with unpredictable combat styles.

Representative Transformation-type Characters

Killua Zoldyck
Raised as an assassin of the Zoldyck family, Killua has the ability to transform his aura into electricity. ** "Thunder Palm (Isuzushi)" slices opponents with an electrically charged hand blade, and "Lightning Strike (Narukami)" releases lightning to paralyze enemies. His strongest technique "God Speed (Kanmuru)" ** accelerates reflexes to the limit using electric signals, enabling reflexive actions that bypass conscious thought. His combat style features a fusion of assassin training and transformation abilities, excelling in speed and skill.

For details about the Zoldyck family to which Killua belongs, please refer to "【Related Article】：A Thorough Explanation of the Zoldyck Family in Hunter x Hunter｜Family Tree and Ability Summary of the Assassination Family".

Hisoka Morow
A genius nen user representing the transformation type. ** "Bungee Gum" is an ability that gives aura both elastic and adhesive properties, allowing it to stretch freely and stick to anything. Using this ability, he deploys various tactics such as movement, restraint, and weapon retrieval. Another ability "Thin Lies (Dokkiri Texture)" ** is an ability that reproduces various textures with aura, excelling in deception and illusion. Hisoka's combat is the pinnacle of adaptability and tactical maneuvering.

Zeno Zoldyck
Killua's grandfather and the former head of the Zoldyck family. ** "Dragon Head (Dragonhead)" is the ability to transform and control aura into the shape of a dragon, engulfing enemies with a gigantic dragon. "Dragon Dive" ** is a technique that splits the dragon into countless smaller dragons to attack a wide area.

With precision aura control backed by years of experience and the overwhelming technique that fuses the application ability of the transformation type.

Machi=Komachitane
A member of the Phantom Troupe, she has the ability to change her aura into thread-like forms **"Nen Thread (ネンシ)"**. This thread is extremely strong and can be used to sew up severed limbs for healing or to restrain enemies. The length and strength of the thread are in a trade-off relationship, allowing it to support one ton of weight within one meter. It is a highly versatile ability that can be used for various purposes, such as combat, healing, and tracking.

Feitan=Portor
A member of the Phantom Troupe, he uses **"Scorched by the Sun (Pain Packer)"** to convert the damage he receives into thermal energy. He transforms his aura into high heat with a transformation-type ability, creating a small sun that incinerates the surroundings. The special activation condition that increases its power as he takes damage generates astonishing destructive power.

List of Conjuration Type Characters | Aura Manifestation Users

The conjuration type is a system that materializes aura to create tangible objects. Many characters possess complex and unique abilities, deploying their own strategies.

• Characteristics and Combat Styles of the Conjuration Type
• Representative Conjuration Type Characters

Characteristics and Combat Styles of the Conjuration Type

The abilities of the conjuration type materialize what is imagined using aura. **Weapons, tools, living beings** can be materialized, but because it is necessary to image them in detail, mastering this ability requires time and effort. Thorough image training, such as touching the real object, sketching, and memorizing through the five senses, is sought after, as seen with Kurapika.

In combat, by granting special abilities to the materialized objects, diverse strategies become possible. **By establishing constraints, abilities can be enhanced**, allowing the creation of abilities specifically tailored to particular opponents or situations.

It is said that their personality tendencies are often nervous, meticulous, and have strong fixations. The necessity to perfectly image details in the development of conjuration type abilities aligns very well with this personality.

Tends to prefer planned and meticulous tactics, placing importance on preparation.

Typical Manifestation-Type Characters

Kurapika
A survivor of the Kurta clan, he has learned Nen abilities for the purpose of avenging his clan against the Phantom Troupe. **"Chain Manifestation"allows him to create five chains, each possessing different abilities."Chain Jail"** binds only members of the Troupe and seals their Nen abilities, achieving tremendous power due to this restriction. "Holy Chain" is for healing, "Dowsing Chain" is for lie detection and tracking, and "Steel Chain" allows for the theft of abilities. This is an ability that maximizes the characteristics of the manifestation type, developed for the clear purpose of revenge.

Shizuku=Murakami
A member of the Phantom Troupe, she manifests a vacuum cleaner called **"Deme-chan"**. This vacuum can suck up anything that Shizuku recognizes as "non-living," and the absorbed objects are stored in a dimensional space. It's highly effective for erasing evidence after assassinations, such as removing bloodstains and disposing of bodies. However, it cannot suck up living things, nor can it sort and expel items once sucked in due to its limitations.

Korutopi
A member of the Phantom Troupe, he uses **"God's Left Hand, Devil's Right Hand (Gallery Fake)"** to perfectly copy whatever he touches. He can replicate anything, from buildings to artworks, but copies disappear after 24 hours, and living beings cannot be copied. This ability is utilized in thieving activities to leave fake items behind while stealing the real ones. The range of his power boasts an astonishing radius of 4 kilometers, with extremely high detection abilities.

Gensuru
An enemy from the Greed Island arc, known by the alias "Bomber." **"A Handful of Gunpowder (Little Flower)" is the ability to turn anything he touches with both hands into a bomb, and"Countdown"** places a time bomb on the opponent's body. It's a complex ability that combines manifestation and manipulation, generating high power from the clear image of explosions.

Avengane
Appearing as a Nen remover, **"Breather (Angel's Automatic Writing)"** is the ability to remove Nen from others. By consuming manifestations of thought, the exorcist can remove them, but there is a risk that the exorcist themselves may be affected by the thoughts. This is a rare ability that is specialized for unique purposes among materialization-type powers.

Release-type Character List | Ability Users Skilled in Long-Range Attacks

Release-type abilities allow users to launch or remotely control their aura away from their bodies. They excel in long-range combat, characterized by high instantaneous attack power.

• Features and Combat Style of Release-type
• Representative Release-type Characters

Features and Combat Style of Release-type

Release-type abilities excel in the technique of maintaining aura that is distant from the body. Normally, the further the aura is from the body, the weaker it becomes, but release-type users can minimize this reduction. **They can perform various abilities that leverage distance, such as launching aura bullets, creating thought spaces, and teleporting**.

The combat style primarily revolves around long-range attacks from outside the opponent's effective range. Many release-type users struggle with close-range combat and aim for one-hit kills while keeping their distance. Additionally, they are skilled at controlling the battlefield, such as creating thought spaces.

Personality traits are often described as quick-tempered and rough, and they can be easily emotional. Their explosive power and preference for quick decisions and actions align well with the instantaneous attacks of release-type powers. Many tend to prioritize intuition over calculation and engage in dynamic fighting styles.

Representative Release-type Characters

Leorio Paradinight
A passionate individual aiming to become a doctor, who initially struggled to master Nen abilities but awakened during the chairman election arc. **"The important things are invisible (tentative)"** is an ability that launches an aura fist from a distance, hitting Jin's face accurately across the building. It is expected that this ability can be used for both medical purposes and attacks, taking advantage of the release-type characteristics.

Nov
A professional hunter who uses **"4D Mansion (Hide and Seek)" to create thought spaces. This ability allows one to enter a different dimension by opening a window that serves as an entrance, and it is utilized for infiltration, escape, and protecting allies.

Also,

"The One Who Opens the Window (Scream)"** creates a circular aura space and has the ability to sever things within it. It is a sophisticated ability that combines release and manipulation types, and holds very high tactical value.

Nakku=Vine
He is a Beast Hunter with a special ability known as **"The Heavens Do Not Know, Only I Suffer (Hakoware)"**. He attaches a Nen Beast called Pot Clean to his opponents and loans them aura. If the debt exceeds the total amount of aura of the opponent, they will enter a state of "Bankruptcy" for 30 days, during which they cannot use Nen at all. This ability completely robs the opponent of their combat power but has a unique constraint of not harming them.

Franklin=Bordeaux
A member of the Phantom Troupe, he uses **"My Both Hands are Machine Guns (Double Machine Gun)"** to fire multiple aura bullets from the tips of his fingers. He sets a constraint to increase power by severing his fingers, overwhelming the enemy with his tremendous firepower. This is a simple yet powerful means of attack, having mastered the basic abilities of the release type.

List of Manipulation Type Characters | Those Who Manipulate Others

The manipulation type controls objects and living beings. They excel in strategic combat, allowing for diverse tactics such as overwhelming opponents with numbers or directly manipulating them.

• Features and Combat Styles of the Manipulation Type
• Representative Manipulation Type Characters

Features and Combat Styles of the Manipulation Type

The abilities of the manipulation type issue commands to control their targets. **Humans, animals, objects can all be manipulated, but the complexity of the target increases the difficulty of manipulation. By setting conditions such as piercing with needles, touching, and having them listen to commands, the abilities can be enhanced.

The combat style is mainly strategic, using manipulated targets as pieces. They issue commands from a safe location, allowing the manipulated targets to fight, minimizing risk. Additionally, it is also possible to manipulate multiple targets simultaneously to create numerical superiority.

The personality tendency is that of a logical thinker who prefers to go at their own pace and dislikes having their pace disrupted. They place a high value on logical thinking and tend to prioritize efficiency over emotions. This calm and calculating personality is very compatible with the strategic abilities of the manipulation type.

Representative Manipulation Characters

Chrollo Lucilfer
A member of the Phantom Troupe, possesses the ability **"Black Voice"**. By piercing an antenna into a target, they can freely manipulate them using a cell phone. When manipulating a human, the person who has been pierced by the antenna loses their memory and follows orders until death. This ability embodies the basics of the manipulation type and offers a very wide range of tactical options.

Illumi Zoldyck
The brother of Killua, possesses manipulation abilities using needles. **"Manipulation"** is the ability to completely control a person who has been pierced by a needle. Also, by piercing a needle into their own face, they have the technique of "disguise" to change their appearance. They can instill fear using the needle implanted in Killua's head, allowing for mental manipulation. A master of manipulation abilities, perfectly calculated as an assassin.

For information on other members of the Zoldyck family, please refer to "【Related Articles】: A Comprehensive Guide to the Zoldyck Family in Hunter x Hunter | Genealogy and Ability Summary of the Assassin Family".

Morau Macanall
A sea hunter who uses smoke manipulation **"Deep Purple"**. Manipulating aura with smoke expelled from a pipe, they can create smoke dolls and deploy various tactics. **"Smoky Jail"** creates a prison of smoke to confine opponents and can create clones for distraction, showcasing a highly adaptable ability. With a vast amount of aura and keen tactical vision, they played an important role in the Chimera Ant eradication operation.

Shalnark
One of the royal guards of the Chimera Ants, possesses a manipulation ability using scales **"Spiritual Message"**. They can split their body into countless butterflies to act, and can also manipulate the emotions of others with the scales. Their tactics, utilizing cunning and manipulation abilities, symbolize the terror of the manipulation type.

For detailed information about the Chimera Ant arc, please see "【Related Articles】: A Comprehensive Guide to the Chimera Ant Arc in Hunter x Hunter | Reasons Why It Is Called the Masterpiece and Highlights".

List of Special Trait Characters | Special Ability Users Not Belonging to Other Types

The special traits type is a category that possesses unique abilities that cannot be classified into the other five types. Many characters have one-of-a-kind abilities, characterized by unpredictable tactics.

• Characteristics and Combat Styles of the Special Traits Type
• Representative Special Traits Characters

Characteristics and Combat Styles of the Special Traits Type

The abilities of the special traits type exhibit unique effects that cannot be achieved by other types. **Foreknowledge, memory reading, ability theft** are just a few examples of many extraordinary abilities. These traits can either be innate from birth or manifest through changes from other types.

Combat styles vary greatly depending on the ability, but often they develop unique strategies that leverage their special nature. Rather than relying on direct attack power, they tend to gain an advantage through special effects such as stealing abilities, gathering information, and predicting opponents' actions.

The personality trend is often individualistic and charismatic, with many possessing unique values. Their unconventional thinking and strong individuality blend well with their one-of-a-kind special traits abilities. They often have a significant influence on those around them and frequently become leaders.

Representative Special Traits Characters

Chrollo Lucilfer
The leader of the Phantom Troupe, possessing the ability **"Skill Hunter"**. This ability allows him to steal others' Nen abilities and use them as his own, representing a typical capability of the special traits type. To steal an ability, multiple conditions must be met, and the stolen ability is recorded in a book. The ability can only be used while holding the book in his right hand, and by inserting a bookmark, it is also possible to use two abilities simultaneously. The breadth of tactics he can utilize by mastering numerous abilities is Chrollo's greatest strength.

For more details on the Phantom Troupe, please see "【Related Article】: Complete Explanation of the Members of Hunter x Hunter's Phantom Troupe | List of 13 Characters and Their Abilities".

Neon Nostrade
The daughter of a mafia boss, possessing the ability **"Lovely Ghostwriter"**, which allows for foreknowledge. By knowing the target's name, date of birth, and blood type, we can predict that person's future in the form of poetry. The individual has no memory of using this ability and is a rare type where the ability activates unconsciously. This is a rare ability unique to foresight-type traits, which has been highly valued by many powerful figures.

Pakunoda
A member of the Phantom Troupe, she possesses the ability called **"Memory Bullet (メモリーボム)"**. She can read the memories of those she touches and can also shoot her own memories into others' brains in the form of bullets, allowing for memory sharing. Her abilities are exceptional in both information gathering and transmission, making her an indispensable part of the Troupe's operational actions.

Nefelpitou
One of the royal guards of the Chimera Ants, she possesses several special type abilities. **"Toy Repairer (ドクターブライス)"** is a healing-specific ability, and **"Shadow Dance (テレプシコーラ)"** allows her to manipulate her body to maximize her combat capabilities. Additionally, she has the terrifying ability to continue to manipulate others even after death with her post-mortem ability **"Dead Manipulation (操り人形)"**.

Meruem
The king of the Chimera Ants and a being that transcends humanity. He possesses a special type ability called **"Ability Eater"** that allows him to absorb abilities by consuming Nen users. Through his interactions with the shogi master Komugi, he gained humanity, and by incorporating the royal guards, he acquired overwhelming power. He represents the extremity of potential for special type abilities.

Character Comparison by Type | Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Type

The six types each have different strengths and weaknesses. By understanding the characteristics of each type, one can gain a deeper understanding of the developments in battle.

• Strengths in Combat by Type
• Practical Examples of Type Compatibility

Strengths in Combat by Type

The Strength of the Enhancement Type is **simple and reliable combat ability**. It does not require complex ability development, and by mastering basic abilities, one can become immediately effective. Its defensive capabilities are also high, excelling in survival.

The Strength of the Transformation Type is **