Slayer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer race
First appearance"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1992) (non-canon)
"Welcome to the Hellmouth" (1997)
Created byJoss Whedon
In-universe information
Other name(s)Vampire Slayer, The Chosen One, Potentials
Home worldBuffyverse
TypeFemale humans with powers
Distinctions
  • Prophetic dreaming
  • Ability to sense demonic presence
  • Innate hand-to-hand and weapons combat skills
  • Supernatural strength
  • Supernatural speed and reflexes
  • Supernatural agility
  • Supernatural stamina
  • Supernatural durability
  • Supernatural healing
LeaderWatchers' Council

A Slayer in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel (both created by Joss Whedon), is a young woman bestowed by fate with supernatural powers and abilities that originate from the heart, soul, and spirit of a pure-demon.

The opening narration in the Buffy series states "In every generation there is a chosen one. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer."

While they are commonly referred to as "Vampire Slayers" within the series, even by Watchers and vampires themselves, The Slayer operates as a defender of humanity against all supernatural threats.

The reputation of the Slayer is well-known and revered even throughout other dimensions. The notion of the Slayer has been compared to the equivalent of a Demonic "Boogey-Man", incredibly feared and considered by most to be essentially unconquerable.

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