Mistborn · Magic system

Mist Repulsion

Also known as Mist Repulsion by Invested Beings

Magic system

Mists form spinning storm around Allomancer but repelled inches from skin by unseen force, no contact unlike prior eras.

Type: Magic system
First appears: Book 3 · Ch. 28
Books: 2

Mist Repulsion first manifests in The Hero of Ages as an invisible barrier that keeps the mists from touching Allomancers, marking a dramatic shift from earlier eras when the mists freely enveloped them. By The Lost Metal, this phenomenon is understood as a direct consequence of high Investiture levels, with the mists actively avoiding those who carry significant power. Across the series, the effect evolves from a mysterious protective phenomenon into a measurable indicator of Investiture density, reflecting the changing nature of the mists themselves and their relationship to those who wield the Metallic Arts.

Evolution

BOOK 3The Hero of Ages
Mists form spinning storm around Allomancer but repelled inches from skin by unseen force, no contact unlike prior eras.
BOOK 4The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
Mist physically repelled by highly Invested beings, maintaining distance like avoiding a threat