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Hoid has access to some sort of healing factor that is capable of repairing both the body and the [[Spiritweb|soul]].{{qa ref|1071|2}} He is able to regenerate any damaged body parts at will, including his head. Hoid is able to repress his healing factor in some way, preventing instantaneous healing, an ability that he makes use of in some of his disguises.{{book ref|sa3|epilogue}} This healing factor makes it very difficult to kill Hoid,{{qa ref|1044|9}} although he is still at least somewhat vulnerable.{{book ref|sa3|epilogue}} The name of the manifestation of Investiture responsible for Hoid's healing is unknown, but it is ancient,{{wob ref|date=2017-11-21|8498|Oathbringer Chicago signing}} likely originating from some Pre-Shattering source. It is uncertain whether or not this healing factor is at all related to Hoid's apparent agelessness.

 

Hoid has access to an ability that allows him to make use of the Spiritual attribute of [[Fortune]],{{wob ref|2567|Arcanumum Unbounded Fort Collins signing|date=2016-11-29}}, which grants him a limited amount foresight.{{wob ref|10011|Alloy of Law release party|date=2011-11-07}} Hoid's Fortune ability gives him an innate knowledge of where and when he needs to be.{{wob ref|10011}} While this ability may grant him knowledge of what he is to do,{{wob ref|2567}}{{wob ref|738|Calamity San Antonio signing|date=2016-02-26}} usually Hoid does not know why his ability has brought him to a specific place.{{wob ref|2567}} Hoid's Fortune ability is not infallible, occasionally it directs him to go somewhere, but either nothing notable is happening or he is unable to discover the reason why he has been led there.{{wob ref|5821|Words of Radiance San Diego signing|date=2014-03-04}} Hoid's fortune ability has let him know about instant noodles.{{wob ref|2753|Arcanum Unbounded San Francisco signing|date=2016-11-30}} (trivia?)