Deathstroke's powers and abilities
Powers
Enhanced Brain Activity
Slade volunteered for an experimental procedure that activated a dormant metagene, which evolved his brain. This greatly enhanced Slade's mental capacity, as well as allows him to access his brain functions on a cellular level, granting him enhanced physical attributes. He's capable of using 90% of his brain power.
- Accelerated Healing
Deathstroke possesses a greatly accelerated healing rate. His rapid healing clots blood in seconds and seals wounds in minutes. The time it takes for full healing depends upon the wound, ranging from seconds to hours, depending on the level of injury. Deathstroke can heal quick enough to allow him to survive from fatal wounds, such as being impaled by a sword.
- Decelerated Aging
Deathstroke's healing ability also supplies him with a nearly-ageless lifespan. Due to this ability, Slade is 57 years old, but appears 35.
- Toxic Immunity
Deathstroke's regenerative healing provides him with a enhanced immunity to toxins. When exposed to a dangerous paralyzation toxin, it only slowed Slade from superhuman levels, to that of a normal human, rather than instantly paralyze him.
- Enhanced Senses
Deathstroke's senses are far more heightened than those of a normal human. While temporarily blinded, Deathstroke was able to easily maneuver around a large complex, due to his heightened senses.
- Enhanced Hearing
- Enhanced Sense of Smell
- Superhuman Agility
Deathstroke's agility, balance, and bodily coordination are enhanced to superhuman levels.
- Superhuman Durability
Deathstroke is capable of withstanding high amounts of physical damage and sustain little, to no injury. He was even able to withstand hits from the vastly strong Wonder Woman.
- Superhuman Reflexes
Deathstroke possesses reflexes far superior to a normal human. He is able to easily dodge point-blank gunfire, and catch a dagger thrown at him from behind, without looking.
- Superhuman Speed
Deathstroke is capable of moving at speeds greater than the finest human athlete. Even the Flash considers Deathstroke to be fast.
- Superhuman Stamina
Deathstroke can exert himself for hours, while wearing a heavy body armor, without tiring easily.
- Superhuman Strength
Deathstroke's natural strength has been augmented to superhuman levels. He is strong enough to easily snap a sword in half, as well as casually overpower normal humans and lift and throw a large piece of concrete.
Abilities
Acrobatics
Deathstroke is a master acrobat. He is highly agile and is capable of performing skillful acrobatic maneuvers in combat.
Deception
Disguise
Escapology
Deathstroke was able to easily escape high tech meta-human hand cuffs with only a paperclip.
Genius Level Intellect
Deathstroke is a tactical genius, with an intellect superior to any human. He possesses vast knowledge and even understands the workings of the Speed Force and its connection to time-travel
- Leadership
Deathstroke has been shown to be a capable leader, as shown during his time in the Suicide Squad.
- Tactical Analysis
Deathstroke has been described as a tactical genius and is easily the equal of Batman in terms of strategic planning. Deathstroke's intellect is deadlier than his sword. He typically out-thinks and out-strategizes everybody in the book. He was even able to capture both Flash and Kid Flash without anyone noticing. Lapetus has commented that Slade possesses "a sharp strategic mind".
- Eidetic Memory
Hunting
Deathstroke hunts in his spare time. He has an entire trophy room full of the heads of the animals he's killed.
Intimidation
With his reputation of as World's Dealiest Assassin, Slade is able to instill great fear into others. His ability to do this was so great, he was considered a worthy member of the Sinestro Corps.
Investigation
Deathstroke is a keen observer and expert detective.
Master Martial Artists
Deathstroke is a master martial artist. His fighting skill has allowed him to fight on par with Batman himself, who he claims he should be able to defeat in three moves tops. He has been able to swiftly defeat other martial arts masters such as Bronze Tiger, as well as take on 300 opponents at once.
- Eskrima
- Stick Fighting
Deathstroke is highly skilled in stick-based martial arts. He is capable of skillfully wielding two eskrima sticks, or a single bo staff in combat. He has also shown skill with nunchucks.
Military Protocol
Deathstroke is a highly trained soldier who has years of mercenary experience. Deathstroke has fought for the special ops section of the military in places like Bosnia, North Korea, Southeast Asia, and Russia.
Multilingualism
Deathstroke speaks Mandarin, Hejazi Arabic, and French
Stealth
Deathstroke is a master of stealth and is able to silently assassinate people without making a sound.
Surveillance
Throwing
Deathstroke is highly skilled in knife throwing, as he has displayed on multiple occasions. Slade's aim is so great, he was able to slice a fly in half by throwing a paper clip.
Weaponry
Deathstroke is highly skilled in the use of many different types of weapons. He has displayed great proficiency in sword fighting, knife fighting, and stick fighting.
- Swordsmanship
Deathstroke is a highly skilled swordsman. One of his favorite personal weapons is a large broadsword. He has been able to keep up with the highly skilled Ra's al Ghul in a sword duel. Slade was also capable to keep up with a restrained Flash briefly, in a sword fight.
- Demolitions
Deathstroke is proficient with many different kinds of explosives, from small entry explosives to grenades and even high-powered military grade firepower.
- Firearms
Deathstroke is a master marksman. He is trained in the use of pistols, rifles, shotguns and even makeshift firearms. He was even able to snipe a target from 650 feet away.
- Gadgetry
Deathstroke is skilled in the use of multiple gadgets. He was even able to quickly create and activate an impromptu EMP.
