20 Strongest One Piece Characters

20 Strongest One Piece Characters (Of All Time) Ranked

One Piece has a vast cast of hundreds of characters. Some of them are powerful and others leave a lot to be desired. But even among the strongest, there are those whose massive powers make the series and the fights more exhilarating. Today we are going to talk about the 20 strongest characters in One Piece. For this list, we are taking their original state, not the one in which they are presented in the story. For example, Gol D. Roger is an incredibly strong man in the prime of his life, but he was presented in the series as a man battling an illness and on the verge of execution. Another point is that we will put aside seemingly powerful characters like Monkey D. Dragon, who has yet to show his powers in the story.
That done, let's get into the ranking of the 20 strongest One Piece characters without further ado.

Ranking the 20 strongest characters in One Piece

20) Charlotte Katakuri

Charlotte Katakuri Charlotte Katakuri is the 2nd son of Big Mom and the 1st commander of Big Mom Pirates. Katakuri is a very strong man, as evidenced by his position, and it took everything and more for Luffy to defeat him. He ate the Mochi Mochi no Mi, which is actually a Paramecia but was thought to be a Logia. His Devil Fruit gives him the powers of mochi, able to stretch as much as he wants, similar but better than Luffy's rubber powers. Katakuri also possesses advanced Haoshoku, Busoshoku, and Kenbunshoku Haki, which allows him to see 15 seconds into the future.

19) Ben Beckman

Ben Beckman Benn Beckman is the first lieutenant of the Red Hair Pirates. He is a man feared for his powers and his intelligence. As of now, there isn't much evidence of Beckman's powers since he has never participated in a battle in history.
But he pointed his gun at Kizaru at the end of the Marineford War and stopped the admiral on his feet. This makes it seem like he's a marksman and strong enough to upset someone powerful like Kizaru. Although being a Yonko's second in command is proof enough of his powers.

18) Roronoa Zoro

Roronoa Zoro Roronoa Zoro is a member of the Straw Hat Pirates who aspires to become the most powerful swordsman in the world. He is part of the Supernovas and trained under Mihawk for two years during the time jump. Zoro is a master swordsman who is making steady progress towards his dream. A user of the three-sword style, he wields three swords: Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu and Enma. He is capable of using all three types of Haki, with his Haoshoku first noted by Kaido. Even after being able to use Haoshoku for a short time, Zoro is able to master it and infuse it into his swords.

17) Eustace Child

Eustass Kid Eustass Kid is the captain of Kid Pirates and one of the Supernovas. He and Law defeated Big Mom in the decisive battle on Onigashima. Kid possesses the powers of Jiki Jiki no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, which gives him the powers of a magnet and allows him to manipulate all metals around him. He is also capable of using all three types of Haki. During their fight against Big Mom, Kid awakens his Devil Fruit and becomes one of the few characters in the series to possess awakened Devil Fruits.

16) Trafalgar D. Water Law

Trafalgar D. Water Law is the captain of the Heart Pirates, who enters into an alliance with Luffy and Kin'emon to defeat Kaido. As a child, he was part of the Don Quixote family. Law ate the Ope Ope no Mi, a Paramecia type and one of the strongest and most unique Devil Fruits in the series. The Ope Ope no Mi gives him the power to make a certain area his operating table by "Room" and make everything work the way he wants. He is also capable of using Busoshoku and Kenbunshoku Haki. He also awakened his Devil Fruit during the battle against Big Mom alongside Kid.

15) Kozuki Oden (First)

Kozuki Oden Kozuki Oden was a daimyo of Wano who sailed the sea with Whitebeard and joined Gol D. Roger on his final journey to Laugh Tale. Oden was an extremely skilled swordsman who wielded two powerful swords, Enma and Ame no Habakiri. Enma, in particular, is a difficult sword to master, as seen when Zoro had difficulty controlling it. Oden was also capable of all three types of Haki and advanced Busoshoku Haki. He was one of the few men who hurt Kaido and left him with a scar.

14) Mark

Marco Marco was the commander of the first division of the Whitebeard Pirates. He fought against the Marines in the Marineford War to save Ace. He is also a doctor who joined the fight against Kaido and Big Mom in Wano. Marco has the power of Tori Tori no Mi: Model Phoenix, which is a Zoan-type mythical devil fruit. With this Devil Fruit, Marco can transform into the mythical phoenix bird enveloped in blue flames. He also has a hybrid form and can skillfully transform any part of his body. His blue flames are very regenerative and can heal any injury inflicted on him. Marco can also use Busoshoku and Kenbunshoku Haki.

13) Kuzan

Kuzan Kuzan, also known as Aokiji, was once a fighter in Marineford's war against the Whitebeard Pirates. He fought against Akainu for the position of fleet admiral and ultimately lost after seven days of intense battle. After leaving the Marines, he joined Blackbeard Pirates. As a former admiral, it's clear that Kuzan is one of the strongest characters in One Piece. He possesses the powers of Hie Hie no Mi, a Logia-type Devil Fruit, which gives him the powers of ice. He is capable of freezing vast lands and large parts of the sea as well as small, tiny things. His power level is comparable to Akainu's. Kuzan is capable of using Kenbunshoku and advanced Busoshoku Haki.

12) Sakazuki

Sakazuki Sakazuki, also known as Akainu, was a Marine admiral who became the admiral of the Marine Fleet after Sengoku's retirement. He fought in the Marineford War and was responsible for Ace's murder. Sakazuki ate the Magu Magu no Mi, a very powerful Logia Devil Fruit, which gave him the powers of magma. It is superior to Ace's Hono Hono no Mi, proven when Sakazuki's magma overpowered Ace's fire. Sakazuki's Logia powers also mean his body is invulnerable to every attack, not imbued with Haki. He is also capable of using advanced Busoshoku and Kenbunshoku Haki.

11) Marshall D. Teach

Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach, or Blackbeard, as he is more popularly known, is the captain of the Blackbeard Pirates and currently one of the Four Emperors of the Sea. He was formerly a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, whom he betrayed. Blackbeard's powers are shrouded in mystery. He possesses an extremely powerful Logia Devil Fruit, Yami Yami no Mi, which grants him the powers of darkness. Surprisingly, he was able to steal Whitebeard's Gura Gura no Mi powers, which is an impossible task since if an individual consumes more than one devil fruit, they die. Blackbeard can also use Busoshoku and Kenbunshoku Haki.

10) Dracule Mihawk

Dracule Mihawk Dracule Mihawk is the best in the world. He was once a Shichibukai and, before that, a rival of Shanks. He is currently a member of Cross Guild alongside Crocodile and Buggy. Mihawk is a master swordsman known as Hawk-Eye for his piercing eyes. He wields the black sword, Yoru, which is considered the most powerful sword in the world. Mihawk's swordsmanship is at a level where the sword doesn't matter in front of his skills. He is also very proficient in Kenbunshoku Haki as well as Busoshoku Haki, as he was the one who taught Zoro Haki.

9) Shanks

Shanks Shanks is one of the Four Emperors of the Sea and is infamous throughout the world as the Red-Haired Shanks. He has known Luffy since he was a child and it was he who inspired him to become the Pirate King. He was also the one who gave Luffy his straw hat. Not much is known about him, but he is undoubtedly one of the strongest characters in the series. He is not a Devil Fruit user and his powers mainly rely on his Haki. Shanks has mastered all three types of Haki, but his Haoshoku is the strongest in the world. His Haoshoku is so powerful that he can control his presence so that other people's Kenbunshoku cannot read him. This is just the tip of the iceberg of Shanks' powers.

8) Silvers Rayleigh (First)

Silvers Rayleigh Silvers Rayleigh was the first lieutenant of Roger Pirates and a close friend of the Pirate King. He is also Luffy's teacher, who taught him Haki and guided him during the timeskip. As the Pirate King's second in command, Rayleigh must have been very strong in his prime. However, as a retired pirate, he demonstrated enough skill to inspire amazement. He is one of the few characters who can use all three types of Haki. Rayleigh is also very physically capable and has high reflexes. He is fast enough to intercept Kizaru, who has the speed of light.

7) Charlotte Linlin

Big Mom Charlotte Linlin, or Big Mom, as she was infamous, was the captain of the Big Mom Pirates and one of the Four Emperors of the Sea. She formed an alliance with Kaido to crush the Supernovas once and for all. Big Mom was a very powerful pirate whose strength was comparable to the rest of the emperors. She consumed the Soru Soru no Mi, a Paramecia-type fruit that gives her the power to extract the souls of people who are afraid of her. She can also drop the collected soul into an object to bring it to life. User of three types of Haki, she has a particularly formidable Haoshoku. Big Mom also has a pet cloud and sun, which help her in battle.

6) Kaido

Kaido Kaido was known as the most powerful creature in the world. He was the captain of the Beast Pirates and one of the Four Emperors of the Sea. Kaido possesses one of the most powerful mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits: Uo Uo no Mi: Model Ryu, which transforms him into a huge dragon azure. In addition to the dragon form, Kaido also has a hybrid form which is his most powerful form. He can also use all three types of Haki, and his Haoshoku is just as strong as Big Mom's. Additionally, Kaido has impenetrable skin, which has been harmed by very few people.

5) Sengoku (First)

Sengoku Sengoku was the admiral of the Marine Fleet who fought in the Marineford War against the Whitebeard Pirates. Sengoku ate the Hito Hito no Mi: Daibutsu Model, a mythical Zoan fruit that allows him to transform into a giant golden Buddha. Like Kaido, Sengoku also has a hybrid form where his powers increase exponentially. He can also use all three types of Haki.

4) Monkey D. Garp (Prime)

Monkey D. Garp Monkey D. Garp is Luffy's grandfather and Dragon's father. He is a Marine vice admiral who is known as the hero of the Marines. Garp was Roger's contemporary and acted as a rival to the Pirate King. Garp is a legend among the Marines. It was stated that he was repeatedly offered the role of admiral, but he declined the offer. This means even in his old age. His powers equal, or even exceed, those of current admirals. Another proof of his strength is his rivalry with Gol D. Roger. Garp is also one of the few users of all three types of Haki.

3) Edward Newgate (First)

Whitebeard Edward Newgate, better known as Whitebeard, was the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates and one of the Four Emperors of the Sea. He was known as the strongest man in the world and was a contemporary and rival of Gol D. Roger. Whitebeard possessed Gura Gura no Mi, the most powerful Paramecia devil fruit. This allowed it to create tremors capable of causing earthquakes and tsunamis. He was also one of the few characters to be proficient in all types of Haki, his Haoshoku being comparable to that of Roger and later Shanks.

2) Gol D. Roger

Gol D.Roger Gol D. Roger was the man who conquered the seas and was known as the Pirate King. He was also the father of Ace and a rival of Whitebeard and Garp. His final speech during his execution marked the beginning of the Great Pirate Era. were not revealed much in the story. But considering he's a legend and was the man who would become the Pirate King, there's no denying how powerful he was in his prime. He did not have Devil Fruit powers, but he was extremely proficient in Haki, and his powers rivaled those of Whitebeard and Garp.

1) Monkey D. Luffy (Sun God: Nika)

Monkey D. Luffy Monkey D. Luffy is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and currently one of the Four Sea Emperors whose dream is to become Ace and Sabo's sworn brother as well as Dragon's son and grandson by Garp. For a long time in history, Luffy was believed to possess the powers of a Paramecia fruit, which gave him rubbery powers. But during his final battle against Kaido, Luffy's Devil Fruit is revealed to be the , which is a Mythical Zoan type and the most powerful Devil Fruit ever shown in history. Hito Hito no Mi's true power appears in Luffy's and gives him incredible power with which he can transform into anything his imagination allows, including a giant. In Gear 5, he is able to catch lightning in his hands and launch into any attack without much harm. Apart from this, Luffy can also use three types of Haki and all of their advanced forms. Luffy's Haoshoku is currently one of the most powerful in the series. This makes Luffy the strongest One Piece character to date.
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Honorable mentions

Besides the strongest characters mentioned above, there are a few One Piece characters who are legendary by their reputation, but we have yet to see any feats throughout the story. That's why they're here, in the honorable mentions of One Piece's strongest characters:
  • 1) Imu and World Government
  • 2) Joyboy
  • 3) Rocks D. Xebec
  • 4) Monkey D. Dragon
  • 5) Kong
With that, we're done for now. These are the 20 strongest characters in One Piece and some honorable mentions. The list is based on what we have seen and heard in the series so far and therefore may change in the future depending on new information we get as we progress through the story. Don't forget to check out our others.
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