Editing Taskmaster (character) (section)

==Powers and abilities==
Taskmaster injected himself with [[Hauptsturmführer|SS-Hauptsturmführer]] Horst Gorscht's primer, an elaborate modification of the adrenal steroid [[cortisol]] designed to unlock the mind's [[procedural memory]] potential.<ref name=":0">''Taskmaster'' (vol. 2) #3 (January 2011). Marvel Comics.</ref> This increased Taskmaster's natural ability to absorb knowledge. This ability is linked to his [[muscle memory]], allowing Taskmaster to instantly replicate the physical movement of peak-level humans. Taskmaster cannot duplicate a physical feat that requires superhuman effort, like lifting a car. These "photographic reflexes" have made Taskmaster highly skilled in various forms of combat: martial arts, swordfighting, and marksmanship.<ref>''Taskmaster'' (vol. 2) #4 (February 2011). Marvel Comics.</ref> A side effect of the primer is severe [[Explicit memory|declarative memory]] loss. As he gains implicit memories (i.e., knowledge and abilities), he loses explicit memories (i.e., personal experiences).<ref name=":0" />

By viewing a video in fast-forward, Taskmaster can learn to replicate human movement at near-superhuman speed. However, this puts his body under intense strain and can only be used for short periods of time. He can manipulate his vocal cords to mimic others' voices. The Taskmaster is skilled in meditation techniques that allow him to slow his breathing and heart rate, allowing him to play dead or and survive for extended periods of time without air. Taskmaster was once shown to have [[aquaphobia]] (fear of water), but later overcame his fears.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lord-Moncrief |first=Devon |date=November 15, 2020 |title=One of the MCU's Next Big Villains Has ANOTHER Serious Weakness |url=https://www.cbr.com/taskmaster-mcu-weakness/ |access-date=May 1, 2025 |website=[[Comic Book Resources|CBR]] |language=en}}</ref>

===Weaponry===
Taskmaster carries many weapons. He most commonly uses a sword and a replica of Captain America's shield, but also carries a bow and a quiver of arrows, a billy club, a lasso, [[nunchaku]], throwing darts, and various firearms. Taskmaster once used a stolen [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] device that was able to create various forms of weaponry (such as arrows and shields) using solid energy.<ref>''Taskmaster'' #1 (April 2002). Marvel Comics.</ref>