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Extra Arms

Character

Extra Arms is exactly what the name promises. The villain called Four-Armed Zealot carries a second pair of arms courtesy of this Mutant Quirk, one of several powers across the series built on the same plain idea of simply adding limbs to the body.

Quirk Type: Mutant
Quirk Range: Close-range
Anime Debut: Episode 13
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Overview

Extra Arms is the Mutant Quirk used by the villain known as Four-Armed Zealot. It functions at close range and appears in Episode 13, with the name itself established through game material rather than the manga.

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Mechanics

The effect is a purely physical one, and it is uncomplicated: the user is furnished with an additional pair of arms.

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Notable Users

Four-Armed Zealot is the only known holder. The power is indistinguishable from Quad Arms and bears a resemblance to Body Morph, as well as to Playtime from My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, though that last one is only ever witnessed while Trigger is in effect.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Extra Arms Quirk?

Extra Arms is a Mutant Quirk that gives its user an additional pair of arms. It belongs to the villain known as Four-Armed Zealot.

Who has the Extra Arms Quirk in My Hero Academia?

The villain known as Four-Armed Zealot is the only known user of the Extra Arms Quirk.

What episode does Extra Arms first appear in?

Extra Arms makes its anime debut in Episode 13, working at close range.

Is Extra Arms similar to any other Quirk?

Extra Arms is identical to the Quirk Quad Arms and resembles Body Morph, as well as Playtime from My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, though Playtime is only seen while Trigger is in effect.

Is Extra Arms an official manga Quirk?

The name Extra Arms comes from game material rather than the manga, though the Quirk itself appears in the anime as belonging to Four-Armed Zealot.

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