Hydrokinesis
The power over water that Percy Jackson inherits from Poseidon.
Hydrokinesis, the ability to control water, is one of the powers Percy Jackson inherits from his father Poseidon, along with controlling boats and ships, creating small hurricanes, breathing and seeing clearly underwater, and talking to horse-like creatures and most aquatic animals.
Quick Facts
- Primary wielder type
- Demigod children of Poseidon
- First major appearance
- The Lightning Thief narrative arc
Lore & Background
In the 2010 film, Percy starts coming into his latent demigod powers, which include hydrokinesis and healing. In the 2013 film, he uses his ability to manipulate water to free the group, and they escape aboard one of the yacht's lifeboats. In the TV series, Clarisse and her friends try to dunk Percy's head in a toilet, but he unknowingly repels them with his water powers.
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