Chain Scaling

Introduction []

Chain scaling is the process of deducting a character's ability through comparison to other characters.

The logic behind chain scaling is known as transitive relation. In which if A > B and B > C, then A > C.

So if Character A is stronger than Character B, and Character B is stronger than Character C, then logically, Character A is also stronger than Character C.

While as a whole the legitimacy of scaling chains within a verse should be analyzed on a case by case basis, the following is a general guide to what would and would not be accepted to scale off of in most situations.

Example of Viable Chain Scaling[]

Character A has City level durability. Character B has overpowered and is portrayed as physically superior to character A. In this case, it is fair to assess that character B has City level Attack Potency, despite them not having feats of City busting power outside scaling chains. The method of chain scaling can be applied to other areas as well, like other stats and abilities.

Of course, this example especially needs to be done on a case by case basis, as statements are not always reliable/consistent. For further information on how we determine if a statement can be used, please read here and here.

Examples of Nonviable Chain Scaling[]

Character A has City level durability, and Character B harmed Character A through durability negating hax. Then it is not safe to assess that Character B has City level Attack Potency since they didn't use their Attack Potency to overwhelm the target's durability.

Character A is City level, and Character B was able to survive attacks from or harm Character A. However Character A was holding back, restricting themselves, not putting their all into their attacks or was in a weakened state during the fight, then it is not safe to asses that Character B has City level AP or durability. As this would clearly indicate that the two do not have comparable power and that one is much superior to the other.