-Sephiroth is most known as an expert swordsman, and while he specializes in combat with his legendary Masamune - it's not by any means the only way that he can fight. He uses just-as-lethal hand-to-hand techniques when in close enough (ref: Advent Children final fight w/Cloud) and could most likely handle spears/pole-arms with relative ease. Sephiroth was a master at Materia fusion/usage and could still cast powerful magic if given the means (I don't intend for him to arrive at Ruby City with any Materia, but there are other ways to cast magic.) - after all, he was arguably the only one on the Planet powerful enough to actually be able to summon meteor with the Black Materia. From which he retains his Limit Break: Supernova (link)
-Physical Manifestations. Sephiroth can manifest his signature weapon - Masamune, and one large black feathered wing on his right side; at will and can also be dismissed to nothing as easily. Whilst manifested, they are as real as any other part of him.
-Telekinesis, triggered without much more than a thought. Though movement of objects is unfocused and geared more toward moving large objects in reaction to a situation (he'd be more likely to throw a table across a room than pick a spoon up from it). It's unknown if this is simply lack of experience with this power or if it's more reflexive and/or is just an extension of his strong willpower which could be refined if he worked at it. This ability extends into levitation; Sephiroth's flight more a delicate balance of telekinesis for balance and levitation which gives the appearance of flying.
-Jenova infection/tainting. If Sephiroth wanted to he can turn himself into the source of/spread a contagion. Once Jenova cells are 'activated' in a person their sole purpose is to overrun that persons base genetic structure and take it over - tainting them forever as a part of Jenova's whole (See: Reunion). This is what resulted in Sephiroth in the first place; direct infusion at the correct foetal stage. In adults, Jenova cells alone aren't able to do very much at all unless somehow charged with energy (for example, with Mako) or if specifically targeted/influenced by Sephiroth's power over them for a particular reason. In minors, it's easier for the Jenova cells to infiltrate into the genetic structure - in both cases, the natural body fighting the cells can produce Geostigma as a symptom. As highlighted in many of the OTWTAS Novellas (and below in Psychic ability part), successful contraction of these cells/Geostigma depends also on the individuals' state of mind (their 'darkened heart'). Whilst it's worth noting that Jenova has never been specifically referred to as airborne as a contagion in canon, it has been (black) water-based.
-Psychic ability: Illusion projecting, mind control, mind reading, telepathy or otherwise 'forcing his will' upon other (especially) weaker-minded/psychically open individuals. Sephiroth's willpower can extend to making people perceive things that aren't real and in extreme cases he can control them directly. This extends also into mind reading and telepathy. Those 'infected' with Jenova cells are most susceptible, but weak-minded individuals or those with a negative perception of their own identity (or depression) may also be vulnerable to less extreme interference. By the same token, any attempt to tap into his mind psychically would be met with a solid wall.
-Improved regeneration & self-preservation. Due to the Reunion being a base instinct of Jenova cells, Sephiroth's self-preservation is hardwired into his DNA as a priority. To the point where other abilities, or even his focus/consciousness would be dampened and/or shut down if there were a serious issue threatening his life. This extends into a natural lessening of certain so-called 'human' needs, such as needing to eat, sleep etc - excepting if he were in need of the energy for rejuvenation purposes. He regenerates from wounds/injuries at a faster-than-human rate by default but this can be sped up/slowed down at will.
-Reunion. Although it might not be particularly playable within Ruby City, it's worth a note here. If Sephiroth dies, his cells and spirit do not. Jenova cells have an innate ability to force themselves to reunite and once this is achieved enough to anchor his spirit again Sephiroth can force it to happen at an increased rate. He's enough of a psychic will to influence any help he can get with this goal. Note: this takes a lot of time and/or energy to perform, in canon it took 5 years to re-grow for himself a body and that was with the Planets energy lingering at the Northern Crater - he intended to use a huge surge of the Planet's own energy to 'finish it off' as well (ie, the impact of Meteor) - though reconstructing for himself a not-so-omnipotent, 'human' form such as his current one might not take as much time/effort.
[CANON] Sephiroth || Final Fantasy VII || reserve || 5 of ?
-Sephiroth is most known as an expert swordsman, and while he specializes in combat with his legendary Masamune - it's not by any means the only way that he can fight. He uses just-as-lethal hand-to-hand techniques when in close enough (ref: Advent Children final fight w/Cloud) and could most likely handle spears/pole-arms with relative ease. Sephiroth was a master at Materia fusion/usage and could still cast powerful magic if given the means (I don't intend for him to arrive at Ruby City with any Materia, but there are other ways to cast magic.) - after all, he was arguably the only one on the Planet powerful enough to actually be able to summon meteor with the Black Materia. From which he retains his Limit Break: Supernova (link)
-Physical Manifestations. Sephiroth can manifest his signature weapon - Masamune, and one large black feathered wing on his right side; at will and can also be dismissed to nothing as easily. Whilst manifested, they are as real as any other part of him.
-Telekinesis, triggered without much more than a thought. Though movement of objects is unfocused and geared more toward moving large objects in reaction to a situation (he'd be more likely to throw a table across a room than pick a spoon up from it). It's unknown if this is simply lack of experience with this power or if it's more reflexive and/or is just an extension of his strong willpower which could be refined if he worked at it. This ability extends into levitation; Sephiroth's flight more a delicate balance of telekinesis for balance and levitation which gives the appearance of flying.
-Jenova infection/tainting. If Sephiroth wanted to he can turn himself into the source of/spread a contagion. Once Jenova cells are 'activated' in a person their sole purpose is to overrun that persons base genetic structure and take it over - tainting them forever as a part of Jenova's whole (See: Reunion). This is what resulted in Sephiroth in the first place; direct infusion at the correct foetal stage. In adults, Jenova cells alone aren't able to do very much at all unless somehow charged with energy (for example, with Mako) or if specifically targeted/influenced by Sephiroth's power over them for a particular reason. In minors, it's easier for the Jenova cells to infiltrate into the genetic structure - in both cases, the natural body fighting the cells can produce Geostigma as a symptom. As highlighted in many of the OTWTAS Novellas (and below in Psychic ability part), successful contraction of these cells/Geostigma depends also on the individuals' state of mind (their 'darkened heart'). Whilst it's worth noting that Jenova has never been specifically referred to as airborne as a contagion in canon, it has been (black) water-based.
-Psychic ability: Illusion projecting, mind control, mind reading, telepathy or otherwise 'forcing his will' upon other (especially) weaker-minded/psychically open individuals. Sephiroth's willpower can extend to making people perceive things that aren't real and in extreme cases he can control them directly. This extends also into mind reading and telepathy. Those 'infected' with Jenova cells are most susceptible, but weak-minded individuals or those with a negative perception of their own identity (or depression) may also be vulnerable to less extreme interference. By the same token, any attempt to tap into his mind psychically would be met with a solid wall.
-Improved regeneration & self-preservation. Due to the Reunion being a base instinct of Jenova cells, Sephiroth's self-preservation is hardwired into his DNA as a priority. To the point where other abilities, or even his focus/consciousness would be dampened and/or shut down if there were a serious issue threatening his life. This extends into a natural lessening of certain so-called 'human' needs, such as needing to eat, sleep etc - excepting if he were in need of the energy for rejuvenation purposes. He regenerates from wounds/injuries at a faster-than-human rate by default but this can be sped up/slowed down at will.
-Reunion. Although it might not be particularly playable within Ruby City, it's worth a note here. If Sephiroth dies, his cells and spirit do not. Jenova cells have an innate ability to force themselves to reunite and once this is achieved enough to anchor his spirit again Sephiroth can force it to happen at an increased rate. He's enough of a psychic will to influence any help he can get with this goal. Note: this takes a lot of time and/or energy to perform, in canon it took 5 years to re-grow for himself a body and that was with the Planets energy lingering at the Northern Crater - he intended to use a huge surge of the Planet's own energy to 'finish it off' as well (ie, the impact of Meteor) - though reconstructing for himself a not-so-omnipotent, 'human' form such as his current one might not take as much time/effort.