Powers and Abilities
Due to her divine lineage, Hope possesses numerous supernatural abilities. Her primary power is that of telekinesis, which she first employs in childhood by hurtling a sword at Kaleipus (although, the feat left her fatigued). After her 'rebirth', however, Hope's telekinetic powers appear to increase drastically, demonstrating the ability to levitate and manipulate several objects simultaneously without tiring as she attacks Xena with a barrage of steel weaponry, and psionically shatters stone railing off Ares' temple, as seen in "Sacrifice part II". She is even capable of telekinetically affecting objects she cannot see. Hope also possesses telepathic abilities, allowing her to communicate with and influence her followers, and psychometry.
Hope's skill-set differs greatly in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Here, she is able to launch fireballs, open temporal/spacial gateways, and teleport (which is especially curious considering that she needs Callisto as a transport in Xena, even after her rebirth). It is unclear whether these abilities are all her own, or whether she is somehow tapping into the vast supernatural reserves of her father, Dahak.
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