A subtrope of BOTH Distressed Damsel and Distressed Dude. We all have the Distressed Damsel and Distressed Dude for our heroes and Badasses to save. But what if our Badass is slowly growing too powerful and invincible? Sure, it's really cool, but nobody likes a God Mode Sue. What shall we do?! Done well, this turn of events can add realism to an otherwise invincible character. Done badly, it may leave the audience wondering if the Badass just caught the Distress Ball today. Examples of Badass in Distress include: