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Lift had formed a [[Nahel bond]] with Wyndle, which granted her the ability to Surgebind, although Lift herself was not entirely certain whether she believed this.{{book ref|wor|i|9}} As with all Surgebinders, Lift gained superhuman strength and speed when she held [[Stormlight]], as well as the ability to heal quickly from non-mortal wounds. When Lift was invested with Stormlight, she referred to it as her, "Awesomeness". She was a member of the order of Radiants known as the Edgedancers. This gave her access to two Surges, Friction and Growth.

Abrasion allowed her to change the friction of her body against her surroundings.{{book ref|wor|i|9}} She can reduce the friction, and presumably increase it as well. She referred to this ability as her "Slickness". Lift used this ability often to make quick getaways. She would reduce friction on all parts of her body, except the soles of her feet and palms of her hands and would then kneel and propel herself swiftly forward using her palms. This also came in handy when Lift was escaping guards or someone else attempting to catch her. As Lift's body would be essentially frictionless, it was nearly impossible for them to get a grip on her and stop her. Lift called this ability, "Slickness".

Lift's other power was even more impressive.{{book ref|wor|i|9}} Most Surgebinders need to draw Stormlight from an external source in order to manipulate the Surges. Lift, however, could metabolize food directly into Stormlight. She could also convert the energy reserves in her own body into Stormlight. This ability was dangerous though, as she often risked malnutrition when she burned through all her excess energy storages. There was another issue with the fact that Lift could gain Stormlight from food. She did not learn how to drain Stormlight from external sources, so the amount of Stormlight she could use was limited by the amount of food she had eaten.