The Dragon Ball multiverse is home to an array of powerful beings, ranging from mortal warriors to divine entities. This article explores the top fifteen strongest fighters.
1. Zeno (The Omni King)
Zeno is the supreme ruler of all universes. He possesses the power to delete anything from existence completely and without a trace. Despite his childlike appearance and behavior, Zeno’s limitless power is evident when he effortlessly erases entire universes during the Tournament of Power in the anime adaptation.
2. Grand Priest
As the father of all angels and the personal attendant of Zeno, the Grand Priest is one of the strongest beings in the Dragon Ball multiverse. His Ultra Instinct abilities surpass even those of the angel Whis. This also possibly makes him the most skilled practitioner of Ultra Instinct among all angels.
3. Angels in the Dragon Ball multiverse
Angels are divine beings born in the Angel realm, capable of using Mastered Ultra Instinct naturally. Each God of Destruction has an assigned angel to maintain the balance of their respective universe. Although they can train mortals, angels are forbidden from using their full power, as it would violate their laws and result in their erasure from existence. Their strength is considered equal to or greater than that of the Gods of Destruction.
4. Gods of Destruction in the Dragon Ball multiverse
Appointed by Grand Zeno, the Gods of Destruction are responsible for destroying planets or beings that pose a threat to their respective universes. Additionally, each of the twelve universes has one God of Destruction who works alongside an angel. They maintain order while remaining neutral in most cases. While they are not allowed to fight each other, as it could lead to the destruction of their universes, these divine beings are considered the most powerful in their respective universes in terms of power, alongside their angels.
5. Meerus in the Dragon Ball Manga
Initially introduced as an Elite Galactic Patrol officer, Meerus is later revealed to be an angel in disguise working for the Galactic Patrol to catch criminals across the universe. In the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga, Meerus trains Goku to achieve the Mastered Ultra Instinct form through willpower. Still, he can only assist Goku in reaching the Ultra Instinct Sign state. After violating the angels’ law by displaying his true strength against Moro, Meerus was erased from existence. However, he was later resurrected as a mortal by the Grand Priest at the request of the Supreme Kai of Universe 7.
6. Son Goku
The main protagonist of the Dragon Ball series, Son Goku is one of the most powerful warriors in the Dragon Ball multiverse as a non-divine being. Currently walking the path of perfecting the angels’ power of Ultra Instinct, Goku has also reached a point where he can willingly enter the Mastered Ultra Instinct state after receiving training from Meerus. Despite achieving extraordinary feats in battle, Goku’s carefree and battle-hungry nature remains unchanged. Additionally, he is the most beloved character in the series among fans.
7. Gas in the Dragon Ball Manga
As the strongest member of The Heeters organization and the brother of its leader, Elec, Gas had only ever lost once, to Bardock. This was prior to his fights with Goku, Vegeta, and Granolah. After Elec wished for Gas to become the strongest being in Universe 7 using the Dragon Balls, Gas surpassed even Granolah’s wish-granted power. However, he tapped out through the combined efforts of Goku, Vegeta, and Granolah. Frieza dealt the final blow.
8. Vegeta
Originally a villain and later the deuteragonist of the series, Vegeta is a noble-born Saiyan warrior who has undergone significant character development. His ultimate form is called the Ultra Ego. It converts any damage he takes into raw fuel for his power, greatly increasing his endurance, durability, and toughness. It also gives him access to a fraction of a God of Destruction’s power.
9. Granolah in the Dragon Ball Manga
The final survivor of the Cerealian race, Granolah is a bounty hunter who works as a freelancer for The Heeters. Introduced in chapter 67 of the Dragon Ball Super manga, he is first seen attacking spaceships as a bounty hunter. Later, Granolah uses the Dragon Balls to make himself the strongest being in Universe 7, with the exception of being weaker than the divine beings. In exchange for this enormous power boost, he sacrifices all but three years of his lifespan. Driven by his desire for revenge against the Saiyans and also Frieza, who destroyed his home planet, he fights on par with Goku and Vegeta in their respective most powerful forms at that time.
10. Moro in the Dragon Ball Manga
Making his debut in chapter 43 of the Dragon Ball Super manga, Moro is the main antagonist in the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga. He is initially shown to be very weak due to his imprisonment for millions of years. However, Moro possesses powerful magic that allows him to take any being’s or planet’s life force and add it to himself. This prevents physical aging as long as he continues stealing life forces. Later in the arc, he fights evenly with Goku in his Ultra Instinct Sign state.
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11. Broly
Born on Planet Vegeta, Broly is the Legendary Super Saiyan. He is also a sensible and kind-hearted Saiyan who does not let much affect him but is very attached to his father. Extremely volatile due to his emotions affecting his power levels in battle, he loses his sense of sanity in his uncontrolled Legendary Super Saiyan transformation, as shown in his fights against Frieza and Gogeta in the Dragon Ball Super movie: Broly. In his most recent appearance in the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie, he is shown training with Whis and Goku to master his Controlled Legendary Super Saiyan state.
12. Jiren
The strongest warrior of the Pride Troopers and the final remaining fighter from Universe 11 in the Tournament of Power arc, Jiren is one of the toughest opponents Goku has faced in the Dragon Ball series. Gaining all his power through training alone, Jiren could fight evenly against Goku and Vegeta in their fully powered-up forms, even when outnumbered two to one. He had not yet tapped into his full power, which he unleashed in his final fight against Mastered Ultra Instinct Goku during the last battles of the Tournament of Power.
13. Black Frieza in the Dragon Ball Manga
Black Frieza is the strongest form of Frieza after golden Frieza. It is capable of easily knocking out the exhausted Ultra Ego Vegeta and Mastered Ultra Instinct Goku. Not only this, but Frieza also eliminated the transformed Gas with a single ruthless blow. He revealed that he had undergone ten years of intense training to achieve this form.
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14. Toppo
Toppo is Universe 11’s candidate for the next God of Destruction position and is also in training to become one. Driven by his strong sense of justice, he is the leader of the Pride Troopers, known as the guardians of peace within Universe 11. Throughout the Tournament of Power Arc, Toppo is not shown using any power-up transformations. However, he uses using his Destroyer form as his final form. He gives up his sense of justice to access the power of the Destroyer Aura.
15. Merged Zamasu
Merged Zamasu was an extremely powerful immortal being in the Dragon Ball anime series. He was strong enough to overpower the combined efforts of Super Saiyan Blue Goku, Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta, and also Super Saiyan Rage Future Trunks with ease. His strongest ability was immortality and super regeneration, making him nearly invincible. However, many fans believe that TOP in Destruction form may be able to defeat him.
While the previously discussed characters stand out as powerful fighters in the Dragon Ball multiverse, several others deserve recognition for their remarkable abilities. Kefla, the fusion of Kale and Caulifla, showcased immense power as a Super Saiyan. Gogeta, the fusion of Goku and Vegeta, displayed unparalleled strength and skill, capable of dominating even the most powerful foes. Vegito, another fusion of Goku and Vegeta, demonstrated incredible prowess and skill in battle. Gohan Beast, Gohan’s ultimate transformation, unlocked a depth of hidden potential and power. He can go toe to toe with Goku’s Ultra Instinct as showcased in the latest chapter of the original series.
The Dragon Ball multiverse is home to an incredible array of powerful characters, each with unique abilities and strengths. From the omnipotent Zeno to the determined Goku, these beings have shaped the course of events and showcased the boundless potential of strength and skill. While the discussions around their relative power levels may continue, their impact on the entire series is undeniable. Stay tuned for more anime updates
Frequently Asked Questions
Zeno, the Omni King, is the most powerful being in the Dragon Ball multiverse. He also has the ability to delete anything from existence completely and without a trace.
While Goku is one of the strongest non-divine beings in the multiverse, it is uncertain whether he can surpass the power of divine entities like the Grand Priest or the Gods of Destruction.
Jiren has gained all his power through rigorous training alone, without any divine assistance or transformations. His immense strength comes solely from his dedication and also discipline in training.
