Stand ideas [JJBA]

Special types [explanations]

Bound Stands are linked to material objects such as vehicles or dolls. As a result, ordinary humans are more likely to see them in effect, as the object they are bound to will showcase supernatural properties. A Bound Stand is usually featureless but occasionally possesses its own appearance. Moreover, as a rule of thumb, the greater the object the Stand is linked to, the more powerful the Stand is. Unlike Artificial Non-Humanoid Stands, some Users can modify the shape of the bound object.

Due to the fact that bound stands very much ressemble everyday objects, they are frequently mistaken for ordinary objects. This allow a bound stand user to embush its enemy easily. Destroying the object will disable the Stand and leave the User defenseless, if not wounded.

Examples of bound stands ; Wheel of Fortune, Tohth, Atom Heart Father, Superfly, etc.

Colony Stands are composed of multiple units, each able to function entirely on its own. The entirety of the colony constitutes a single Stand, and as a result, their power is divided. Similarly, damage to the user is proportional to the population size of the Stand; the higher amount of units, the less damage is transferred when a unit is damaged.

Thanks to their number, Colony Stands can be used to overwhelm an enemy by attacking from multiple directions, the User not fearing damage since as long as even one unit remains, they won't die. Colony stands therefore allow their user to take some risks at exposing themself.

Examples of colony stands ; Bad Company, Pearl Jam, Harvest, Metallica, Sex Pistols, etc.

Throughout the series, various methods are introduced for altering a Stand's base form.

A select few numbers of Stands have the inherent ability to undergo metamorphosis and evolve naturally, becoming stronger and allowing their user to unlock various forms of the same Stand, referred to as "ACTs". It usually happens to individuals with weak fighting spirit but the strong potential for spiritual growth. (Sorry Koichi)

The  is also known for its ability to further unlocking the potential of a Stand, its effects seemingly determined by whether or not the User or Stand is targeted. In the unique case of , it developed a new ability after its User  was struck a second time. In , it is revealed that when pierced by the Arrow, a Stand may evolve into a "Requiem Stand", which possess abilities far above ordinary Stands. The condition in unlocking it is that the Stand user must have a reason or will to unlock it.

Examples of evolved stands ; Golden Experience Requiem, Echoes, Tusk, etc.

Although most Stands do not show any personality or simple hints of it, there are Stands who display a full-fledged consciousness separate from their Users ; sentient stands. These Stands are able to think, analyze their environment, and converse with their Users, offering advice or commenting on their actions. Their personalities are diverse, but most sentient Stands follow the command of their Users regardless and act to protect them.

Some Sentient Stands can also qualify as an automatic stand as they do not have Users and think for themselves.

Examples of close sentient stands ; Spice Girl, Sex Pistols, Anubis, Cheap Trick, etc.

Shared Stands are rare cases where a Stand can have several users simultaneously / overtime and they sometimes have different variations of the stand depending on the user, with one case being the Stand .

Examples of shared stands ; Anubis, Cheap Trick, King Crimson, Tatoo You!, Soft & Wet, etc.