Kurapika is one of the main characters in Hunter x Hunter. He comes from the Kurta clan, a tribe with special ocular abilities. However, his clan was massacred by a criminal group known as the Phantom Troupe.
As a result of this incident, Kurapika becomes obsessed with becoming a powerful Hunter so he can hunt them down and avenge them. Furthermore, he learns the use of Nen, enabling him to activate various deadly abilities.
In this article, we will further discuss Kurapika's greatest abilities throughout the story. Let's get straight to it!
1. Dowsing Chain
Dowsing Chain is a chain that Kurapika typically uses in normal situations, for both offensive and defensive purposes. This chain is quite unique because it has a ball at the end.
This ball can be used to track missing people and detect lies. While this chain can be used in groups, its capabilities are maximized when used on a single person.
2. Chain Jail
Unlike the previous chains, Chain Jail's primary function is to bind enemies. These chains are extremely strong and difficult to break. Furthermore, they can disable the target's Nen abilities.
The only way to break free from these chains is through sheer brute force. However, even a fighter as powerful as Uvogin is unable to break free from these chains.
To create these chains, Kurapika uses Limitation, allowing him to target only the members of Phantom Troupe. With these chains, Kurapika was able to immobilize the notoriously powerful Uvogin.
3. Emperor Time
Emperor Time is Kurapika's special ability, activated when his eyes turn red. Although he is primarily a Conjurer, he is able to become a Specialist thanks to Emperor Time.
While using Emperor Time, Kurapika can use all Nen types at 100% proficiency. However, Emperor Time carries a risk: Kurapika loses one hour of his lifespan for every second he spends using this ability.
4. Holy Chain
Holy Chain is one of Kurapika's most interesting and special chains. Furthermore, this chain has a special ability that activates when Kurapika uses Emperor Time.
Utilizing Enhancement-type, this chain can heal serious injuries Kurapika receives in seconds. He even used this chain to heal his broken arm.
5. Judgment Chain
Judgment Chain is arguably Kurapika's strongest and most special chain. This chain is equipped with a sharp blade at the end. Furthermore, this chain can penetrate the target's body and strike directly at the heart.
When using this chain, Kurapika will give a specific command to the target. If the target refuses, the blade on the chain will automatically pierce the target's heart.
Although this chain is very deadly, Kurapika can only use it when he activates Emperor Time. Therefore, this ability carries a high risk for Kurapika, so he only uses it in emergency situations.
6. Steal Chain
Unlike the previous abilities shown in the anime, Steal Chain is only shown in the manga. This chain is quite unique because its tip is shaped like a syringe.
In addition to draining an opponent's Nen, Steal Chain can steal their Nen abilities. Like Chrollo, Kurapika can use the Nen abilities of opponents he has stolen. He can also transfer those abilities to others.
7. Stealth Dolphin
Stealth Dolphin is Kurapika's unique ability, still connected to Steal Chain. This ability allows Kurapika to summon a dolphin-shaped construct with syringes in each fin.
This ability allows Kurapika to analyze the Nen abilities he has stolen, such as their names, functions, and condition requirements. However, Kurapika requires Emperor Time to activate this ability.