
The Schnee family Semblance, summoning glyphs, is unique in the fact that it is completely hereditary.Ī person can name their Semblance when they fill out their application form for entering a Huntsman Academy. However, a person's Semblance can be similar to the Semblances of their parents or other family members.

The nature of one's Semblance is noted as representing an aspect of their character. According to Kerry Shawcross, there are some Semblences that "everyone thinks they know what they are, but they're not". With the sheer number of people unlocking their Semblances, it can lead to unrelated people gaining similar abilities.

A "Semblance" is the manifestation of one's innate and personal power as an ability unique to each individual, with the effects varying greatly from user to user.
