“The rock hero who defines himself by "manliness" — and had to overcome real cowardice to earn that word.”
Hardens his skin into solid rock. Equally suited to defense and close-range striking.
Peak form of Hardening — full-body maximum density that nullifies nearly any attack, with a time limit.
He lives by "manliness" as a standard, but he built that standard himself — it wasn't always there. The memory of running from fear in middle school still drives him, which is why he understands cowardice better than almost anyone. For a friend, he ignores his own limits.