Telescopic fist

Rayman is given his first power by Betilla the Fairy

The telescopic fist is the first power that Rayman is granted by Betilla the Fairy in the original game, after the second map of Pink Plant Woods. It is his most widely used power, and with it, he can hurl a fist that defeats any enemies that are in his way. Another power, the grappling fist, allows Rayman's fist to grab things such as extra lives and flying rings. It can be powered up by picking up gold fists, which doubles the fist power, and speed fists which can make him throw it faster (there are three levels of speed). Rayman can also increase the power of his punches by either charging of fist or punching while jumping.

Rayman hurling his fist

This power is not the same as shooting, a power Rayman primarily uses in Rayman 2, though in the beginning of Rayman Revolution he is temporarily given the ability to punch things by Globox until he frees the Grand Minimus in the Woods of Light, where he is given the shooting power.

Rayman also uses the telescopic fist in Rayman 3, where he can shoot it laterally by strafing around enemies. This is upgraded temporarily by the Laser Detergent Cans the Hoodlums leave behind.

Trivia

• Rayman's telescopic fist is an unlockable weapon in another Ubisoft game, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within.