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Hypnotic Needle (unnamed)
Mechanics diagram
Activation
- Embed a programmed needle in the target's brain.
Conditions
- The effect persists while the needle remains embedded.
Effects
- Triggers automatic fear, paralysis, or avoidance when the target would violate its command.
- Can suppress feelings or memories until the needle is removed.
Assessment
Description
A needle planted in the target's brain imposes subtle standing commands that feel like the victim's own instincts, fears, or memories.
Observed output
Effects
- Triggers automatic fear, paralysis, or avoidance when the target would violate its command.
- Can suppress feelings or memories until the needle is removed.
Counter-analysis
Weaknesses & counters
Weaknesses
- Resistance causes increasingly localized headaches that can expose the needle's position.
- Removing the needle breaks the conditioning.
Sourcing
Evidence
- pre-arcCanonicalEstablished pre-arc through the needle planted in Killua; Hunterpedia's descriptive name is unofficial.
File data
Parameters
Activation
Embed a programmed needle in the target's brain.
First seen
pre-arc
Mechanics known
pre-arc
Bindings
Conditions
- The effect persists while the needle remains embedded.