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So I have a question about Semblances in general, and that is whether or not they are elemental in nature.

I have caught up with the show, haven't read any of the manga. So please no spoilers if the manga is ahead.

From what I've noticed, all the characters in RWBY who's semblances have been revealed seem to rely around non-elemental forces. Such as speed, illusions, doubles, stuff like that. The only one that has come close is Nora, who acts more like a 'battery' than actually being an electrical element power.

I have an idea for a character of mine, and it involves using lightning to charge up himself, and move at great speeds while being electrically charged. It wouldn't be as fast as RWBY, but would give some defense and possibly some extra attack power.

Thinking about the power though, I question whether it would fit with how semblances are supposed to work in general. And it would also be rather impossible to add any form of Dust to it.