Rodan's primary weapons are his speed and agility; he can create hurricane-force winds in his wake by flying at supersonic speeds at low altitude. He also uses his beak and talons effectively in battle, the former being depicted as sharp enough to smash through rocks, and his wings, despite their delicate appearance, are quite durable. Rodan possesses great physical strength, able to lift and carry monsters heavier than himself. Rodan developed the ability to emit a radioactive heat beam from his mouth, after exposure to Godzilla and a radioactive waste disposal site. He can also make very strong supersonic waves to make the air pressure cause buildings to explode and turn into flames.