ranged absorption

[JackValhalla]

My apologies if this has been answered a hundred times, but I couldn't find any relevant reference.

 

Can Absorption be given the Ranged advantage, allowing the PC to "feed" on an appropriate power source that does not actually strike the PC?

 

For example, an electricity-wielding character who can "juice up" by leaching off of nearby power lines, as well as lightning bolts or tasers that go off in the vincinity?

 

Or is this just an Aid with limitations?

 

Thank you for your time.

[Steve Long]

Re: ranged absorption

 

No; as stated under the "Ranged" Advantage, it cannot apply to Self Only powers. What you're describing is some sort of Limited form of Aid, as you suggest.