Editing Wizard Shazam (section)

== Powers and abilities ==
At the height of his power, Shazam is an immortal deity<ref name=":13">{{Cite book |last1=Manning |first1=Matthew K. |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1253363543 |title=The DC comics encyclopedia : the definitive guide to the characters of the DC universe |last2=Wiacek |first2=Stephen |last3=Scott |first3=Melanie |last4=Jones |first4=Nick |last5=Walker |first5=Landry Q. |last6=Cowsill |first6=Alan |publisher=[[DK (publisher)|DK Publishing]] |year=2021 |isbn=978-0-7440-2056-4 |edition=New |location=New York, New York |language=en |oclc=1253363543}}</ref> possessing tremendous and godly level magical abilities,<ref name=":12">{{Cite book |title=Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #20 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1986}}</ref> affording him powers such as reality alteration.<ref name=":9" /> His modern version is stated to be a sorcerer transcending conventional notions of space-time, allowing for the simultaneous existence of different versions of him across the multiverse as a singular being.<ref name=":72" /> In a diminished state, he is only capable of utilizing thunderbolts offensively and spiritually advising the [[Marvel Family|Shazam/Marvel Family]].<ref name=":12" />

In addition to his abilities, Shazam possess several personal weapons such as the '''Staff of the Living Lightning''', a arcane object in which can act as a focal point for his powers and acts as a lighting rod, notably not containing the famed Powers of Shazam.<ref name=":8">{{Cite book |last=Orlando |first=Steve |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jmjFCgAAQBAJ |title=Justice League: Darkseid War: Shazam (2015-) #1 |publisher=DC |language=en}}</ref> He also possess a '''magical dagger''' containing a portion of his magical power, able to slay gods such as Zeus.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Cloonan |first1=Becky |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=W5_eEAAAQBAJ |title=Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods |last2=Conrad |first2=Michael |last3=Campbell |first3=Josie |last4=Johnson |first4=Phillip Kennedy |date=2023-10-31 |publisher=DC Comics |isbn=978-1-77952-662-5 |language=en}}</ref>

=== The Champion ===
The Golden Age version of the character, known as the Champion, used a predated version of the Powers of Shazam, in which instead used the acronym "VLAREM", in which the combination aligns within that specific acronym derived from [[Canaanite religion|Cannanite]] gods.
{| class="wikitable"
|'''V'''
|Strength of '''Voldar'''
|Equivalent to the Strength of Hecules, which grants  exceptional level of superhuman strength. He gains the ability to exert immense physical power, surpassing the capabilities of ordinary individuals. With this heightened strength, they can effortlessly lift and manipulate objects of tremendous weight, overpower adversaries with ease, and deliver devastating blows in combat.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Jaffe |first=Alex |date=October 5, 2021 |title=Shazam!: What's in a Name? |url=https://www.dc.com/blog/2021/10/07/shazam-whats-in-a-name |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=DC Comics |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|'''L'''
|Wisdom of '''Lumian'''
|Equivalent to the Wisdom of Solomon, which grants several abilities, including perfect memory, strategic combat skills, exceptional mathematical aptitude, charisma in interpersonal interactions, limited clairvoyance for acquiring arcane knowledge and intuitive insights, as well as a natural fluency in all languages.<ref name=":6" />
|-
|'''A'''
|Speed of '''Ariel'''
|Equivalent to the Speed of Mercury, which grants super speed, enhanced reflexes, motor skills, and flight, enabling them to move at incredible speeds, react swiftly, perform precise maneuvers, and soar through the air.<ref name=":65">{{Cite web |last=Jaffe |first=Alex |date=October 5, 2021 |title=Shazam!: What's in a Name? |url=https://www.dc.com/blog/2021/10/07/shazam-whats-in-a-name |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=DC Comics |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|'''R'''
|Power of '''Ribavel'''
|Equivalent to the Power of Zeus, which grants him the power to the ability to shoot bursts of electricity and lightning, and utilize maigc.<ref name=":6" />
|-
|'''E'''
|Courage of '''Elbiam'''
|Equivalent to the Courage of Achilles, which grants peak physical defenses, rendering him nearly invulnerable. This heightened level of invulnerability provides significant protection against physical harm, force, heat, disease, aging, and withstand extreme conditions and maintain his health and vitality against formidable challenges.<ref name=":6" />
|-
|'''M'''
|Stamina of '''Marzosh'''
|Equivalent to the Stamina of Atlas, which allows him to maintain his empowered form indefinitely and eliminates he need for eating, sleeping, and even breathing. It also allows him to operate at peak efficiency, unaffected by the physiological requirements that typically apply to ordinary individuals.<ref name=":6" />
|}

=== Living Lightning ===
The '''Living Lightning''' refers to the unique form of magic in the DC Universe often portrayed to be intrinsically tied to the Mamaragan, lineages of the [[Marvel Family]], and the Rock of Eternity. Debuting in 2011 during the [[The New 52|New 52]],<ref name=":4" /> the Rock of Eternity acts as a conduit of the magic and is connected to his life, as his death would result in the and disruption or cessation of these powers for any chosen empowered champion lest he has chosen a new heir to bear the power.<ref>{{Cite book |last=DK |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SXuyEAAAQBAJ |title=The Periodic Table of DC |date=2023-09-07 |publisher=Dorling Kindersley Limited |isbn=978-0-241-65323-4 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":7" />  The Living Lightning can take the form of a lightning bolt or lightning itself and possesses a wide array of magical abilities. These include spell-casting, enhancing specific powers, and more.'''<ref name=":4" />''' It also  has safeguards in place that deter usurpation, resulting in the slow demise of the usurper, even with the enhanced stamina provided by the Powers of Shazam.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Lemire |first1=Jeff |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_RRHAgAAQBAJ |title=Constantine Vol. 1: The Spark and the Flame (The New 52) |last2=Fawkes |first2=Ray |date=2009-12-08 |publisher=DC |isbn=978-1-4012-4957-1 |language=en}}</ref>

After the New 52, the power associated with the Champion's ability to share their power was retroactively attributed to a '''sharing spell'''.  Selected champions have the ability to share their powers with their chosen family, and the power level depends on the number of individuals transformed at a given time. All champions draw from the same power pool. The strength of the power is influenced by the emotional connection between the champion and those they empower. The champions' powers can be disrupted by emotional distress related to these relationships. The Wizard Shazam bestows power upon a chosen champion, and once granted, it cannot be revoked. However, the Wizard can depower individuals who were included in the sharing spell. This limitation is established before the events of ''[[Lazarus Planet|Lazarus Plane]]''t.<ref name=":2" />

==== Powers of Shazam ====
The '''Powers of Shazam is''' a set of superpowers acquired from aspects of different divine entities and notable figure, either from mythology or original creations within the [[DC Universe]], whose names align with the "SHAZAM" acronym. They have the ability to grant power to a chosen champion, whether willingly or under the coercion of the Wizard.. When a champion is empowered, the associated divine entities are bound by specific parameters and rules that govern their connection to the champion.<ref name=":13" />  Following the New 52, these powers are retroactively associated with the Living Lightning, which is channeled through the distilled essence of six divine entities.<ref name=":13" />
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Atrribute'''
|'''Affiliated gods/entity'''
|'''Description'''
|-
|'''Strength'''
|Voldar, Hercules, Amon, Hipployta, S'ivaa
|Commonly bestows an exceptional level of superhuman strength.<ref name=":6" />
|-
|'''Wisdom'''
|Lumian, Solomon, Zehuti, Minerva
|Commonly grants perfect memory, strategic combat skills, exceptional mathematical aptitude, charisma in interpersonal interactions, limited clairvoyance for acquiring arcane knowledge and intuitive insights, as well as a natural fluency in all languages.  This is considered an active power a champion must channel to activate.<ref name=":6" />
|-
|'''Power'''
|Zeus, Aton, Ribavel, Zonzu
|Typically grants lightning control, spell-casting, teleportation, and travel to the Rock of Eternity. It is considered the most difficult attribute to master, requiring the most significant study, discipline, and focus to use.<ref name=":6" />  Aton's power grants a connection to a type of magic known as Living Magic, enhancing magical capabilities.<ref name=":14">{{Cite book |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/231623970 |title=Countdown to final crisis |date=2008 |others=Paul Dini, Jesús Saiz, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Adam Beechen, Tony Bedard, Sean McKeever, David Lopez, Mike Norton, Jim Calafiore, Carlos Magno, Al Barrionuevo, Don Hillsman, Rodney Ramos, Jack Purcell, Tom Derenick, Jamal Igle, Scott Kolins, Pete Woods, John Stanisci, Wayne Faucher, Mark McKenna, Jay Leisten, Art Thibert, Jared K. Fletcher, Ken Lopez, Travis Lanham, Tom Chu, Alex Bleyaert, Pete Pantazis, Rod Reis |isbn=978-1-4012-1789-1 |location=New York |oclc=231623970}}</ref> Zonzu's power grants the ability to draw energy from the Source, the energy field within all life.<ref name=":32">{{Cite book |last1=Manapul |first1=Francis |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mBjJCwAAQBAJ |title=Justice League: Darkseid War - Power of the Gods |last2=Tomasi |first2=Peter J. |date=2016-04-26 |publisher=DC |isbn=978-1-4012-6947-0 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|'''Speed'''
|Heru, Mercury, Arel
|Commonly grants super speed, enhanced reflexes, motor skills, and flight, enabling them to move at incredible speeds, react swiftly, perform precise maneuvers, and soar through the air.<ref name=":6" />
|-
|'''Courage'''
|Achilles, Mehen, Elbiam
|Commonly grants peak physical and magical defenses as well as invulnerability, providing significant protection against physical harm, resistance to various elements, heat, force, disease, and the effects of aging. <ref name=":6" />
|-
|'''Stamina'''
|Shu, Atlas, Marzosh, Artemis
|Commonly grants ability to sustain mystic transformation indefinitely and  eliminating the need for eating, sleeping, and breathing, allowing a champion to operate at peak efficiency, unaffected by the physiological requirements that typically apply to ordinary individuals.<ref name=":6" />
|-
|'''Fire'''
|H'rommer
|Grants pyrokinetic abilities connected to a force known as the "Living Fire", a counterpart to the Living Lightning.<ref name=":32" />
|-
|'''Compassion'''
|Anapel
|Seemingly grants powers similar to those associated with the Wisdom attribute.<ref name=":32" />
|-
|'''Living Lightning/ Mystic Lightning'''
|Mamaragan
|Grants spell-casting enhancements, enhancing specific powers, enhanced healing capabilities, and more.<ref name=":4" />
|-
|'''Agility'''
|Selene
|Specific powers granted under this attribute are unknown.
|-
|'''Invulnerability'''
|Aurora
|Grants powers similar to the courage attribute.
|-
|'''Flight'''
|Zephytus
|Grants power similar to those of the speed attribute.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Waid |first=Mark |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MuvkEAAAQBAJ |title=Shazam! (2023-) #6 |date=2023-12-05 |publisher=DC Comics |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|'''Grace'''
|Selene
|Specific powers granted under this attribute are unknown.
|-
|'''Beauty'''
|Aphrodite
|Specific powers granted under this attribute are unknown.
|}