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|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[Warbreaker]], [[The Stormlight Archive]]
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'''Heightening''' is a term used to refer to the different levels of power an [[Awakener]] may attain. By obtaining more [[Breath]]s, an Awakener can increase their level of Heightening, gaining more power and abilities.
The Tenth Heightening grants Color Distortion, the natural and intrinsic ability to bend light around white objects within their BioChroma, creating colors from them as if from a prism.{{book ref|wb|15}} It is unclear if these colors can be used to fuel Awakening.
The Tenth Heightening also grants Perfect Invocation, the ability to draw more color from the objects Awakeners use to fuel their art. This leaves objects drained to white, rather than grey.{{book ref|wb|58}} Combined with the Color Distortion, an Awakener can create quite a stunning view. White objects cannot
A third ability granted is the ability to give commands mentally, called Mental Command, although this is said to be difficult to learn. This is the ability that allowed the God Kings of Hallandren to pass on their breaths after their tongues were removed.{{book ref|wb|58}}
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