User blog:ImpSyndrome/A Semblance for Camo

Camo's current Semblance, Velocity, is a sub-par ability considering that he's already plenty fast, so I want to give him a more suitable ability. The problem is, I'm having trouble coming up with an ability that I can explain while remaining within the rules for the canon universe. I'm going to put my current ideas here and add to them if anyone has suggestions for me. Hopefully, this will help me eventually come up with something that I can use.

CONCEPTS (in order of preference):


 * Optical stealth: Being a Squishy Archer, Camo relies on stealth to remain out of harm's way. He wears clothes that provide some camouflage, but in cases when that's not enough, his Semblance would provide an additional level of sneakiness.
 * Physics!: Camo's got incredible visual acuity, and practice with his bow has given him a great feel for the effects of different variables on each shot. Perhaps his Semblance could supplement these traits by allowing him to visualize the different variables to aid his calculations for trajectory.
 * Stopping power: Camo's arrows aren't the most powerful of projectiles, but they do deal piercing damage. One possibility for an offense-based Semblance would be to make the arrows deal more impact damage on contact.
 * Penetration power: On the flip-side, having a Semblance that adds force to each shot would allow Camo's arrows to pierce thick skin and armor more easily, allowing him to thwart tougher defenses.

What I need now are ways to make these concepts work in RWBYverse. Some of them have been called too situational or narrow-minded; others might not be acceptable at all unless executed in a particular fashion. That's where I need help. Please let me know if you have any suggestions for these ideas. If I end up using them for Camo's Semblance, I'll be sure to add a personal note on that section of his profile to give you credit for developing the idea.