The Superhero Database Classification number, or SHDB Class, is a number that represents the overall 'power' of a character. All traits of a character are used for calculating the Classification.
What it DOESN'T mean
This doesn't mean that a higher class would always beat a lower class character. But the bigger the difference in Class is, the more obvious it is who'll win in a fight.
How is this calculated
( INT^1.3 + (STR*0.5 )^2 + (SPE*0.5)^2 + DUR^1.6 + (POW + (SPS*SPL))^2 + COM^1.8 ) ^ TIER
Super Power Score and Level
Every Super Power has a score (SPS) that is used to calculate the Class. Each Super Power also has 3 levels (SPL). The level is set when connecting that Super Power to a character. The level determines the final score, of the Super Power, being used in the calculation.
The Joker grins. "I'm the new member. Thought I'd lend a hand." Tyler eyes him suspiciously. "We don't just take in anyone. You have to prove yourself."
The Joker laughs maniacally. "Oh I like to prove myself. How about we start with a little fist fight, hmm?" Tyler smiles and drops into a fighting stance. "You're on, clown."
The Joker springs forward and launches a flurry of punches. Tyler deflects the wild blows and lands a few of his own, but the Joker seems to feel no pain. He kicks Tyler hard in the stomach, sending him stumbling back.
Tyler wipes blood from his mouth and launches another attack, using every bit of dirty fighting he knows. The Joker is battered and bruised but still cackling with glee. "Is that all you've got?! This is fun!"
Tyler fights furiously but can't seem to land a decisive blow on the madman. The relentless barrage of punches and kicks begin to wear him down. Finally, The Joker grabs Tyler by the neck and hoists him into the air.
"Not so tough now, are ya?" the Joker says with a sneer. Tyler tries to break free but the Joker's grip is like iron. Laughing, the Joker pulls out a knife and stabs Tyler in the gut, over and over, until he goes limp. The Joker drops his blood-soaked body to the floor.
"Now that was fun!" the Joker says. "Who's next?!" He laughs maniacally as the Project Mayhem members look on in horror.
Winner is Joker
Joker: did you see that? it wasn't that hard.
@TheNemianLion @Taurus @Hesperus @vonKonigsberg. who do you think will win?