As one of the main characters in Hunter x Hunter, Killua Zoldyck has emerged as one of the most powerful beings on the show. Through his talented skills as a fighter, Killua managed to improve with every passing moment, especially with his ability known as Godspeed.
With this power, Killua can increase his speed and respond with swift movements while in combat. It is considered to be the strongest attack in his arsenal. Killua’s ability has made him pretty invincible and perhaps far stronger than most of his peers. There’s so much to learn about this special power Killua has in his possession.
10 Godspeed Uses The Element of Lightning
Killua’s main element is lightning, which he uses in his skill set for his attacks like a Lightning Palm or Thunderbolt. When he uses his ultimate ability known as Godspeed, he is able to implement lightning into his whole body and makes him incredibly fast.
This power envelops his entire body to create an electric aura around him. The Speed of Lightning allows Killua to have steady control over his body once he goes to the max with his speed. By charging himself with electricity, Killua can let his body flow with this power and strike his foes with devastating electric punches.
9 This Power Comes With Two Types Of Attacks
With Godspeed, Killua is able to use it in two types of attacks, Speed of Lightning and Whirlwind. With the first attack, he can remain in control of his body when his lightning aura surrounds him. His running and jumping speed increases, allowing him to go over long distances in just a short amount of time.
As long as he is in close proximity with an ally, they will only get a slight sensation of electrical impulses. When it comes to fighting enemies, they can get severely burned if Killua strikes one blow on their bodies. With Whirlwind, Killua can gain fast reflexes and create physical contact once he’s close to his foes.
8 Godspeed Pushes The Limits of Killua’s Body
When Killua uses Godspeed, his strength and speed are pushed to the max above his own limitations. This power can push the limit of Killua’s body as his power increases to a whole new level. This is seen first-hand during his fight with Youpi when this ability manifested.
It was the first instance where audiences got to see Killua’s alternate form in combat. His velocity and power are at the maximum, and his normal body would not have been able to take it if it were not for his endurance with the element of electricity.
7 Godspeed Is Similar to The Martial Arts Style Mushin
Mushin is a form of martial arts that focuses on one’s reflexes when making sudden movements on their opponents. Mushin translates to an empty mind, which is a mental state that fighters are capable of when they are in combat. Martial artists can train to have a quick reaction without thinking about the move they are about to make.
Godspeed is quite similar in that aspect since Killua doesn’t spend time planning out an attack and just reacts quickly through his body’s movements. Relying on instinct is key when it comes to using the style of Mushin, and the same can be said for Killua's Godspeed.
6 Killua Does Rely On His Intellect
Killua does use logic a lot when it comes to combat as he strategically thinks about what his next move will be. It’s the same thing when Killua has to exercise his mind when it comes to using Godspeed. However, he has to access a different part of his brain in order to use this ability.
Killua unlocks his creative side when he activates this power as he makes sudden movements in the heat of battle. It’s a perfect balance of Killua using all parts of his mind in order to gain an upper hand in a fight. Godspeed is the perfect counterbalance that Killua uses when he needs to make swift decisions.
5 Killua’s Body Changes When He Uses Godspeed
When Killua activates Godspeed, his appearance goes through a sudden change. When Godspeed is in effect, Killua’s hair changes and his whole body starts to shine. That could be due to the sparks that he releases throughout his body.
As electricity surges through his body, viewers can see how strong Killua can get just by tearing someone to pieces with just a few blows or even one strike. His appearance is similar to Goku’s Ultra Instinct ability in Dragon Ball Super when it comes to the hair and the shiny aura around the body. So it looks as if Killua’s Godspeed can affect him in a physical sense.
4 Godspeed Can Drain His Electricity
Godspeed requires a lot of power. Killua's ability is truly powerful, but it does come at a cost. By using all of his electricity, it quickly drains out once Killua uses Godspeed. With increased speed and strength, Killua is a driving force to be reckoned with, but not for a long time.
Even with the power that Killua has, it does eventually run out once he loses the electricity that runs in his veins. Perhaps that’s why he is swifter in his moves in order to keep the attack power growing before it goes out.
3 This Technique Doesn’t Kill Him
At a young age, Killua was trained to endure electricity, which explains how it doesn’t kill his body. The same goes for Godspeed, which has electrical currents surging all over his body. He was basically training his body to become immune to electricity.
After putting up with so many shocks to his body, Killua was able to become resistant to the electric element. With him being unable to get hurt from this power, it explains how no one can manage to land a hit in his body without getting burned by the electrical pulses if he can’t get hurt from it himself.
2 Godspeed Is Deadly
Killua’s special ability allows him to increase his strength and deliver some deadly attacks on his enemies. With Godspeed, Killua can electrocute his foes by contact as well as paralyze or even burn off parts of their body. By generating enough electricity in his hands, Killua’s attacks can be truly powerful once he activates Godspeed.
Audiences saw that when Killua took Johness’ heart before he even made a move. It shows just how quick and fatal Killua’s attacks can be when he’s at close range. Even if the electricity doesn’t kill him, enemies are sure to get mauled just by the sheer brutal attack force from Killua’s Godspeed.
1 Godspeed Is Linked To Killua’s Nen
Killua’s Nen is the ability to create an aura and manipulate it. His Nen type is transmutation, which makes his aura copy the properties of something else entirely. By having enough control over his Nen, Killua was able to manipulate it into electricity.
This is where his Godspeed comes in as it allows the aura to surround Killua's body and create an electrical current. His aura becomes so powerful that he can react just by touch alone. Godspeed relies solely on reaction, so Killua’s aura is perfect for that sense to be able to be swift and cunning in the field through his electrical impulses.