Cero

is a form of attack used by Menos, Arrancar and Visored. As a standard energy blast, it consists of firing a powerful blast of concentrated spiritual energy at the target. While in most cases it is fired from the mouth, some Arrancar and Visored are capable of firing Cero from their hands, fingers and other parts of their bodies. This often requires the user to under take a specific pose, with Coyote Starrk being the only exception.

The power, force, speed, and blast area of the Cero is dependent on the strength of the user (i.e., the stronger the user, the stronger the attack), and there are some Arrancar who have come up with their own variation of Cero. The charging and firing time for Cero also varies greatly, from relatively charging fast to firing it to instantaneously fire one without much charging.

Cero Doble
is a variation performed by Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, by swallowing her opponent's Cero and returning it back to the user along with her own Cero, making it more powerful. This attack was seen used against Nnoitra Gilga.

While in her child form, Nel is only able to return the Cero fired by her opponent as seen used against Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio.

Cero Sincrético
is a variation performed by Dondochakka Birstanne and Pesche Guatiche. This attack was used against Szayel Aporro Granz. Pesche and Dondochakka charge their Cero simultaneously and combine them, forming a large, swirling sphere. They then fire the combined Cero, launching a multi-colored beam. Although it does not work on him, Szayel Aporro admits that it is a "marvelous technique" and that if they had used it before he had time to analyze their reiatsu, he would have been defeated. However, it does seem to greatly drain Pesche and Dondochakka---both are panting and on the point of collapse after performing it.

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is a variation of Cero which is performed by Charlotte Chuhluhourne. Despite having a very long name and the shape of a heart, it is just an ordinary Cero as noted by Yumichika Ayasegawa. It does however have a rather wide blast radius.

Gran Rey Cero
is a Cero that only Espada are capable of using. It is performed by mixing an Espada's own blood with the Cero. The result is a Cero with a much greater attack power and speed as well as a change of color unique to the Espada. It is also many times more powerful than a normal Cero, capable of disturbing the fabric of space, it also seems to spin like a razor upon release as it compresses and decompresses due to the sheer speed and raw power. It is a drastically potent Cero, used only by the Espada themselves. This attack was first used by Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in order to incite Ichigo Kurosaki into donning his mask. It is stated by Ulquiorra that using a Gran Rey Cero is one of two things that are forbidden while in Las Noches, as it is so overwhelming that it could destroy the fortress. So far, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is the only member of the current Espada to utilize this attack, although it is later seen being used by Szayel Aporro Granz when he goes to Hell after his defeat at the hands of Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

Cero Oscuras
or more grammatically correct Cero Oscuro, is a black Cero used by Ulquiorra Cifer in his Resurrección form. He also compares it to Ichigo's black Getsuga Tenshō. It covers any exposed light into pitch darkness. Though the only Espada shown to utilize this technique so far, Ulquiorra told Ichigo that, "This is an Espada's fully powered Black Cero." Ulquiorra also referred to it as "our Cero." The Cero Oscuras' range is vast, and its attack power is massive. It is powerful enough to shatter Ichigo Kurosaki's entire Hollow mask and critically injure him in the process. It is strong enough to destroy half of the dome over Las Noches. The superior Cero Oscuras is far greater than an average Cero.

Cero Metralleta
is a variation performed by Coyote Starrk while in his Resurrección. By using his right pistol, Starrk is able to fire a barrage of Cero at his opponent. This was first seen used against Shunsui Kyōraku.

Cero Color Variations
Most Cero are a crimson color when used by Hollows, Visored or Arrancar.


 * Crimson: Hollow Ichigo, Shinji Hirako, Hiyori Sarugaki, Yammy Llargo, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Apacci

While most Cero are commonly crimson red, Arrancar have shown various colors.


 * Magenta: Ggio Vega
 * Indigo: Findorr Calius
 * Burnt Orange: Mila Rose
 * Green: Ulquiorra Cifer, Choe Neng Poww
 * Lime-Green: Lilynette Gingerbuck, Mashiro Kuna, Kaname Tōsen
 * Golden-Yellow: Nnoitra Gilga, Tier Harribel, Dondochakka Birstanne
 * Light Teal: Nirgge Parduoc
 * Blue: Coyote Starrk
 * Violet: Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, Pesche Guatiche, Wonderweiss Margela
 * Pink: Charlotte Chuhluhourne, Sung-Sun, Szayel Aporro Granz