Some MCU fans are still unfamiliar when hearing the name Shang-Chi, especially when comparing the superhero to the big names such as Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, to Black Widow. During Sandiego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2019, Marvel Studios revealed that Sang-Chi and The Legends of Ten Rings is released in MCU Phase 4.

For Marvel fanatic fans, the name Shang-Chi is familiar to them. Shang-Chi is an Asian superhero. Unlike other Marvel superheroes, he is a master martial artist. His abilities for close-range combat are great and that makes him a complete hero in the Marvel universe.

The cast for Sang-Chi And The Legend of Ten Ring has been revealed, Simu Liu will play as Shang-Chi, Tony Leung as The Mandarin, but the role of Awkwafina and Ronny Chieng is still a secret. The movie is set for 9 July 2021 release

While waiting for the release date, let’s find out the abilities and powers of Shang-Chi.

1. Physical Conditioning

Shang-Chi can control his physique. He once showed that he can manipulate the blood flow in his body to slow down poison, set this heartbeat, and even slows down bleeding from a wound. With this ability, Shang-Chi can also numb his body to pain.

2. Weapons Proficiency

Superheroes like Elektra, Daredevil, and Colleen Wing relies on weapons when fighting, and Shang-Chi has shown that he can use weapons to, especially swords and nunchaku. But like Captain America and Black Widow, Shang-Chi can adapt to the situation and uses anything within his reach as a weapon.

3. Acrobat

Think of Shang-Chi as someone similar to Jackie Chan and Jet Li that got great acrobatics. He can use acrobatics to make an unexpected move to trick his opponents. Like jumping to cross rooves, kicking from height, and more extreme maneuver.

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4. Heightened Senses

All of Shang-Chi’s five senses exceeds a normal human. This allows Shang-Chi to turn his body into weapons. He can see quick movements with his eyes, sniff out opponents from the distance, hear the faintest noise, and sense any movement near his body.

5. Master Martial Artist

We know about Bruce Lee, when hearing the name people will think of the actor that is identical to his action movie works. The actor is not just famous in his birth country, he is also famous globally. Lee even played in several Hollywood films as himself. Looking at the popularity of Bruce Lee, Marvel was inspired to create a character based on the actor from Hong Kong. meaning Shang-Chi’s moves and fighting style are inspired by Bruce Lee.

6. Chi Manipulation

Besides our body, there’s this thing called a non-physical body where energy from nature is connected to our body. In China, this is called Chi. Shang-Chi can control the Chi in his body. He can optimize his body to heighten his senses and heal himself.

7. Multiplication

Shang-Chi is a character that relies heavily on martial arts. With his expertise in close-range combat, this superhero is one of the best fighters in the Marvel universe.

But putting aside his martial art, Shang-Chi got a unique ability where he can multiply his body. In the comic book, Shang-Chi shows this ability when he explores the Origin Bomb site sent by to Earth by Ex Nihilo. This is an awesome ability that Shang-Chi uses only when he is cornered.

That’s all about the abilities of Shang-Chi. Stay tuned for more information about superheroes and don’t forget to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram.

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