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(2023) Top 30 Strongest Living Characters in One Piece (Ranked)

Last updated on October 11th, 2023 at 05:18 pm

Last updated on Febuary 1st, 2023 at 12:30 am

One of the best pirate anime of all time, One Piece boasts a great set of characters. The vast diversity of the people involved in the series and their uniqueness make it unique. 

In One Piece, we follow the journey of Monkey D. Luffy, who is set out on his journey to becoming the Pirate King and discover the greatest treasure, “One Piece.”

As we have followed Luffy in his adventures, we have encountered various characters, including friends and foes. They had unique fighting styles and powers, and it is needless to say that Luffy gained essential lessons from every fight, which proved handy in the long run. 

Today, we are going to rank the top 35 strongest living characters in One Piece. However, we are only going to rank the living characters, which is why we need to exclude the likes of Whitebeard, Ace, Oden, and others.

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Top 35 Strongest Living Characters in One Piece Ranked

35) Kaku

Kaku

Japanese Nameカク
Age25
Height6’4″
Devil FruitUshi Ushi no Mi; Model: Giraffe
Hair ColorLight brown
Eye ColorBlack

Another character who can be considered one of the strongest living characters in One Piece is Kaku. He’s currently a member of CP0, the highest intelligence organization in the world and was a member of CP9 along with Rob Lucci. The man plays a major antagonist in the Enies Lobby Arc and a minor one in Egghead Arc.

Kaku possesses the power of a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, Ushi Ushi no Mi; Model: Giraffe which allows him to turn into a hybrid version of human and giraffe. He can also use the characteristic techniques of Cipher Pol agents: the Rokushiki techniques. Kaku is also one of the very few characters who have awakened their Devil Fruits, which automatically makes him one of the strongest living characters in One Piece.


34) Killer

Killer

Japanese Nameキラー
Age27
Height6’5½”
Devil FruitSMILE
Hair ColorBlond
Eye ColorBlue

Killer is the first-mate of Kid Pirates and the childhood friend of Eustass Kid. He is also one of the Supernovas and like Zoro, a crew-member rather in the captain in the group. Killer is also a proficient swordsman and wields a pair of large sickle blades.

In the Wano Arc, Killer is fed a defective SMILE Devil Fruit. He also fought ferociously against Basil Hawkins and comes out as the winner even after the loss of his arm. Killer also gave Zoro quite the competition in the Wano Arc.


33) Charlotte Smoothie

Charlotte Smoothie

Japanese Nameシャーロット・スムージー
Age35
Height15’3”
Devil FruitShibo Shibo no Mi
Hair ColorWhite
Eye ColorBlue

Charlotte Smoothie is the 35th child of Big Mom and one of the three Sweet Generals of Big Mom Pirates. She also belongs from the Long-Leg Tribe, along with her triplet sisters.

Smoothie is the user of the Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, Shibo Shibo no Mi, which allows her to wrung a person dry to make “juice”. This power is particularly devastating as it makes the person affected completely useless after. Judging by her position in Big Mom Pirates, she also must be the user of at least Busoshoku and Kenbunshoku Haki.


32) Stussy

Stussy in One Piece

Japanese Nameステューシー
AgeNA
Height5’10”
Devil FruitNA
Hair ColorBlonde
Eye ColorBlue

Stussy is a member of CP0 who was undercover by the identity of an Underworld emperor, Queen of the Pleasure District. In the Egghead Arc, she’s finally revealed to be the clone of Miss Buckingham Stussy who currently goes by the name of Miss Bakkin.

As a member of CP0, Stussy is not only proficient in the Rokushiki techniques but she also has some unique skills up her sleeves. She can make illusions of herself by a technique called Paper Arts: After Image. Stussy also has vampire-like abilities through which she gains a pair of bat wings and fangs. Her bite can subdue anyone to sleep. 


31) Jewelry Bonney

Jewelry Bonney

Japanese Nameジュエリー・ボニー
Age24
Height5’8½”
Devil FruitUnnamed Devil Fruit that can alter age
Hair ColorPink
Eye ColorPurple (anime)

Brown (manga)

One of the Supernovas, Jewelry Bonney has always been an elusive figure in the series. Her first appearance was in the Sabaody Archaepelago Arc and now she plays an essential role in the Egghead Arc. In this arc, Bonney is revealed to be the daughter of Barthelomew Kuma.

Bonney is also a Devil Fruit user, though the name of the fruit hasn’t been revealed yet. Her Devil Fruit power allows her to alter the age of herself or any other person she chooses. Because of her big appetite, she has the nickname, Bonney the Glutton.


30) Rob Lucci

Lucci

Japanese Nameロブ・ルッチ
Age30
Height6’11½”
Devil FruitNeko Neko no Mi; Model: Leopard
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack

It’s better not to underestimate Rob Lucci, who is now a member of CP0. During the Wano arc, the head and the other high members of CP0 were eliminated in the battle. Therefore, there is a high possibility that Rob Lucci will become the next head of CP0. 

Lucci knows all the basic fighting techniques of CP members. Along with it, he ate Zoan Devil Fruit, Neko Neko no Mi, Model: Leopard, which allows him to transform into Leopard. In his Zoan form, his physical strength, speed, and reflexes enhanced exponentially. Lucci has also awakened his Devil Fruit.


29) Magellan

Magellan

Japanese Nameマゼラン
Age47
Height16’1”
Devil FruitDoku Doku no Mi
Hair ColorBlack 
Eye ColorBlack

The strongest character of the Impel Down Arc, Magellan, comes in the 29th position in the rankings. As the Chief Warden of Impel Down, he was the most challenging enemy that Luffy had to pass through to rescue Ace; this task proved quite difficult as Magellan was able to overwhelm Luffy with the power of his Doku Doku no Mi

It allowed Magellan to create and manipulate poison at his will, which could paralyze his opponents or even wreck them with its highly corrosive toxin.


28) Crocodile

Crocodile

Japanese Nameクロコダイル
Age46
Height8’3½”
Devil FruitSuna Suna no Mi
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack

A former Warlord of the Sea, Crocodile, is one of the most formidable villains Luffy has faced to date. During the Alabasta Arc, he showed the readers how adept he was as a criminal mastermind as Luffy and his crewmates were pushed into a corner. 

His Devil Fruit, Suna Suna no Mi, which turned him into the sand, was a problematic power to deal with as almost all attacks passed through him. Crocodile later became an ally of Luffy during the Impel Down Arc and showed his battle prowess in the Summit War of Marineford. 

He took on Donquixote Doflamingo and Dracule Mihawk simultaneously without suffering any injuries and even held his own against Admiral Akainu.


27) Jinbei

Jinbei

Japanese Nameジンベエ
Age46
Height9’10½”
Devil FruitNA
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack

Another former Warlord of the Sea makes his appearance in the list of Top 35 strongest living characters in One Piece. Jinbei is one of the strongest fish-man in the series and terrorizes his enemies with his skillful Fish-Man Karate.

He was also the captain of the Sun Pirates but later joined Luffy’s crew during the Wano Country Arc. He is extremely powerful, which he demonstrated by taking on Ace and holding his own despite his opponent having Logia powers. In addition, in the Wano fight, he effortlessly defeated Who’s Who, the strongest member of the Flying Six.


26) Yassop

Yasopp

Japanese Nameヤソップ
Age46
Height6’0”
Devil FruitNA
Hair ColorDark blond (current)

Black (original)

Eye ColorBlack

Usopp’s father, Yasopp, stars as the first member of Shank’s crew to be featured in this list. He is a highly skilled sniper with the nickname “Chaser.” 

Being an officer of Shank’s crew verifies his strength as he is also a top target in the books of the World Government and the Marines. He was recruited by Shanks in Syrup Village due to his sniping skills. 

We also got an example of his capabilities when he managed to defeat Daddy Masterson, a highly skilled sniper of the Marines, in a one-on-one duel.


25) Donquixote Doflamingo

Doflamingo

Japanese Nameドンキホーテ・ドフラミンゴ
Age41
Height10’0”
Devil FruitIto Ito no Mi
Hair ColorBlond
Eye ColorNA

The Warlords of the Sea are dominating this list as Doflamingo secures the 25th position in the rankings. Being one of the terrifying villains in the series, Doflamingo wreaked havoc with his Devil Fruit, Ito Ito no Mi, which allowed him to create and manipulate strings. 

With its razor-like sharpness and incredible durability, his strings provided a range of attacks when using them against his opponents. 

Moreover, he is one of the few people in the series who can use all three types of Haki, thus establishing his power even more. During his fight against Luffy, Doflamingo pushed him to the extreme as Luffy had to surpass all his limits to win that fight.


24) Shiryu

Shiryu

Japanese Nameシリュウ
Age44
Height11’2”
Devil FruitSuke Suke no Mi
Hair ColorWhite
Eye ColorGray

The former Chief Warden of Impel Down, Shiryu of the Rain, follows Rayleigh in the 24th place in the list of Top 35 Strongest Living Characters in One Piece. He later joined Blackbeard and is currently one of the Ten Titanic Captains of the Blackbeard Pirates. 

His sadistic treatment of the prisoners led to him being imprisoned in level 6 of Impel Down. In addition to this, his Devil Fruit Suke Suke no Mi granted him the power of invisibility and also allowed him to turn anything he touched invisibly. 

This power is great for stealth tactics and has a wide range of applications making him one of the formidable foes in One Piece.


23) Silvers Rayleigh (Current)

Rayleigh

Japanese Nameシルバーズ・レイリー
Age78
Height6’2”
Devil FruitNA
Hair ColorWhite (current)

Blond (young)

Eye ColorBlack

On the contrary to Luffy, it is no surprise to see the former Right-Hand Man of the Pirate King occupy 21st place on the list. Although he doesn’t possess any Devil Fruit powers, he can dominate his opponents with the sheer force of his Haki. This establishes his insane strength and why Gol D. Roger chose him as his Right-Hand man. 

Even in his old form, he was able to fight Kizaru toe to toe. Some fans contradict it by saying that he could have defeated him, but that’s not true.


22) Sengoku (Current)

Sengoku

Japanese Nameセンゴク
Age79
Height9’1”
Devil FruitHito Hito no Mi; Model: Daibutsu
Hair ColorWhite (current)

Black (young)

Eye ColorBlack

Sengoku the Buddha is a former fleet admiral of the marines. His name carries a certain weight due to all of the incredible achievements he accomplished before his retirement. 

He was active during Gol.D.Roger’s time and was on par with some of the strongest characters. Moreover, with his Devil Fruit Hito Hito no Mi, he struck fear in the hearts of all the pirates. 

His Mythical Zoan-type fruit allowed him to transform into a giant golden Buddha, which earned him his signature nickname.


21) Monkey D. Garp (Current)

Garp

Japanese Nameモンキー・Dディー・ガープ
Age78
Height9’5”
Devil FruitNA
Hair ColorGray (current)

Black (young)

Eye ColorBlack

It is fair to say Monkey D. Garp deserves the 21st spot on this list. We know that during his prime time, he was one of the strongest characters, but now, due to his old age, it’s better to put him at a low ranking. 

As Luffy’s grandfather and his mentor Garp possessed immense strength and fighting spirit. He was a Vice-Admiral in the navy who also trained Koby and Helmeppo into fine marines. Apart from being a great teacher, he was famous for pushing Roger into a corner several times while fighting. 

He was also offered the position of Admiral several times, which further speaks of his dominance. We placed him in 21st position because even in his old age, he is powerful enough to knock down Marco with his one punch.


20) Enel

Enel

Japanese Nameエネル
Age39
Height8’9”
Devil FruitGoro Goro no Mi
Hair ColorBlond (manga)

Platinum blond (anime)

Eye ColorGray-blue

Many anime fans think Enel was defeated in the Skypiea, and he was never seen after that. But manga fans know that after the defeat, he went on a journey to the moon, where he gained the knowledge of devil fruits. 

The “God of Thunder” was a formidable threat to Luffy and his crew during their adventures in Skypiea. Although Luffy had the type resistance in terms of Devil Fruit powers, Enel’s insane electric output was too much for Luffy to handle. 

He demonstrated his threat when he was able to trounce Kamakiri and Raki. Moreover, with the lightning-based power of his Goro Goro no Mi and his Kenbunshoku Haki, he terrorized the residents of Skypiea as none of them matched up to him.

Maybe Enel is far more powerful than the characters mentioned above in the list. Also, his Observation Haki is also unbelievable. He can listen to the thoughts and actions of Skypieans. In addition, he also possesses a vast knowledge of mechanics and technology. Enel is one of the most underrated characters in One Piece.


19) Aramaki / Ryokugyu

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Japanese Nameアラマキ
AgeNA
HeightNA
Devil FruitMori Mori no Mi
Hair ColorDark
Eye ColorNA

The current Admiral of the Marines takes the 19th position in the rankings. Although we have not yet seen much of Aramaki, it goes without saying that someone who has filled the vacancy left by Akainu and Aokiji possesses tremendous power. 

Presently, he arrived in Wano. He used a glimpse of forest power where he formed numerous plants that can suck the nutrients out of living beings. He eliminated both King and Queen by drawing out all the nutrients from them. Even Doflamingo categorized both Fujitora and Aramaki as monsters.


18) Yamato

Yamato

Japanese Nameヤマト
Age28
Height8’8”
Devil FruitInu Inu no Mi; Model: Okuchi no Makami
Hair ColorWhite to aqua green to blue
Eye ColorOrange

Yamato is one of the most powerful characters in One Piece. She is the newest character that appeared in the Wano Arc. Yamato is Kaido’s biological daughter. 

Like his father, she can use all three types of Haki, and she is one of the few characters who can use advanced Conqueror Haki. In addition, she ate the Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Okuchi no Makami, which allows her to transform into a wolf deity.

In her Zoan form, her strength rises exponentially, and she can use multiple abilities. Yamato may be more powerful than Marco, but no one can beat Marco in terms of healing. That’s why we have placed Marco above her.


17) Sanji

Sanji

 

Japanese Nameサンジ
Age21
Height5’10¾”
Devil FruitNA
Hair ColorBlond
Eye ColorBlack

Vinsmoke Sanji is also one of the strongest living characters in One Piece. During the Wano arc, he used his Raid Suit multiple times, which led to his body modifications. 

His body awakened genetic enhancements, resulting in an exponential increase in physical strength, speed, and durability. Even Queen’s sword was broken into pieces when he attacked Sanji’s neck. Now, he has extreme physical strength and speed that he sent Queen in hybrid form, flying only with his kick. 

Sanji may be stronger than the characters mentioned above in the list, but we haven’t seen his full potential yet; that’s why we have ranked him in 17th position. 


16) Borsalino/Kizaru

Kizaru

Japanese Nameボルサリーノ
Age58
Height9’11”
Devil FruitPika Pika no Mi
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack

Kizaru is the third Marine Admiral, along with Aramaki and Fujitora. He was the only one who retained his position after the Summit War of Marineford

Although he has a laid-back personality, his combat skills are far greater than most of the characters in the series. Along with this, his Devil Fruit, Pika Pika no Mi allows him to transform his body into light and use it in a variety of ways. In terms of ability, Kizaru has plenty of advantages. Undoubtedly, he is also one of the strongest living characters in One Piece.


15) Issho/Fujitora

Fujitora

Japanese Nameイッショウ
Age54
Height8’10”
Devil FruitZushi Zushi no Mi
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorWhite

Fujitora was the other Admiral to be appointed alongside Green Bull to fill the two vacancies. He is a man with a heightened sense of moral justice who wishes to wipe out all the evil from the world. 

He was one of the primary antagonists in the Dressrosa Arc, where he proved to be quite a handful with his Zushi Zushi no Mi Devil Fruit. 

His Paramecia-type fruit grants him the power to manipulate gravity which is quite a rare type of power with a wide range of applications. This power is extremely hard for his opponents to overcome, giving him the edge in most battles. 

At the end of the Dressrosa Arc, he unveiled the true limits of his ability which was quite terrifying. If he wanted, he could badly crush all the pirates at that time.


14) Sabo

Sabo

Japanese Nameサボ
Age22
Height6’1½”
Devil FruitMera Mera no Mi
Hair ColorBlond
Eye ColorBlack

The sworn brother of Luffy and Ace manages to secure 14th place in the rankings. Being the No. 2 of the Revolutionary Army speaks volumes about his strength and why he is so high up on this list. Sabo ate Ace’s Devil Fruit, Mera Mera no Mi and gained his Logia Fire powers. 

Thus, he continued Ace’s legacy as a fearsome fighter. Sabo’s signature fighting style was Ryusoken which involved the use of grips. Also, his Armament Haki is very powerful like Garp. In Dressrosa, he fought Fujitora one on one and drew the fight. It showed how powerful he has become after eating Mera Mera no Mi. 


13) Charlotte Katakuri

Katakuri

Japanese Nameシャーロット・カタクリ
Age48
Height16’8½”
Devil FruitMochi Mochi no Mi
Hair ColorCrimson
Eye ColorCrimson

Charlotte Katakuri serves as one of the Three Sweet Commanders of the Big Mom Pirates. His actions as an antagonist in the Cake Island Arc have earned him a high ranking on this list. 

He is an extremely skilled wielder of his spear, Mogura, and it is his primary weapon in battles. In addition to this, he has the power of the Paramecia Devil Fruit Mochi Mochi no Mi, which allows him to transform his whole body into Mochi and manipulate it at will.


12) Benn Beckman

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Japanese Nameベン・ベックマン
Age50
Height6’9”
Devil FruitNA
Hair ColorGray (current)

Black (young, anime)

Light brown (young, manga)

Eye ColorBlack)

Ben Beckman is also one of the strongest living characters in One Piece. He boasts of great experience in previous battles and has a wide range of tactics. 

Although we are not aware of his complete abilities, we got an example of the threat he possessed when Kizaru refused to fight him despite holding him at gunpoint. 

In addition to this, he had also defeated Higuma’s crew of Mountain Bandits single-handedly. Ben Beckman is the most experienced member of the Red Hair Pirates.


11) Roronoa Zoro

Zoro

Japanese Nameロロノア・ゾロ
Age21
Height5’11⅝”
Devil FruitNA
Hair ColorGreen
Eye ColorBlack

Being the first member to be recruited by Luffy, Zoro boasts insane strength and sword skills. To become the master swordsman, we have seen many incredible feats from this forgetful character.

Although he doesn’t possess any devil fruit power, it has never held him back as he has managed to slay his enemies countless times with his sheer skills and swordsmanship. 

Moreover, he also possesses Busoshoku Haki, Kenbunshoku Haki and Haoshoku Haki, making him even more formidable combined with his swordplay. After gaining control over Enma, he has become powerful enough to defeat King in a one-on-one fight. 


10) Eustass Kid

Eustass Kid

Japanese Nameユースタス・キッド
Age23
Height6’9”
Devil FruitJiki Jiki no Mi
Hair ColorRed
Eye ColorRed/orange

Eustass Kid is the captain of the Kid Pirates, hailing from the South Blue and becoming an ally of Luffy during the Wano Country Arc. 

Like Law, he has also awakened his Paramecia type Devil Fruit, Jiki Jiki no Mi, which grants him the ability to manipulate magnetic forces and attract or repel metal objects at his will. 

His abilities are now even more powerful to crush a Yonko. He, along with Law, defeated Big Mom, and he was the one who landed the final beam attack on her. 

In addition, he is one of the few characters in One Piece who can use Conqueror Haki.


9) Trafalgar D. Water Law

Trafalgar Law

Japanese Nameトラファルガー・Dディー・ワーテル・ロー
Age26
Height6’3½”
Devil FruitOpe Ope no Mi
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack

Trafalgar D. Water Law, the nickname Surgeon of Death, is the captain of the Heart Pirates. His Devil Fruit, Ope Ope no Mi grants him the ability to create a blue sphere inside which he can manipulate space. It is known as the “operating room,” in which he has complete control of things and is quite a versatile power.

In the final battle of the Wano arc, he awakened his devil fruit abilities that grant him abilities to crush even a Yonko. He, with the help of Kid, defeated Big Mom. Along with great physical strength, he is also a medicine expert and a tactician master.


8) Marco

Marco

Japanese Nameマルコ
Age45
Height6’8”
Devil FruitTori Tori no Mi; Model: Phoenix
Hair ColorBlond
Eye ColorBlue

The character who has recently taken the latest chapters of One Piece by storm places in the 8th position in this ranking. Marco needs no introduction as he is one of the most trusted and skillful fighters in Whitebeard’s crew. He’s also one of the strongest living characters in One Piece.

Moreover, his Tori Tori no Mi Devil Fruit is one of the rarest types of Mythical Zoan fruit. It can not only turn Marco into a phoenix, but it also has healing properties, which are essential in long-drawn-out battles. In the Wano Arc, he single-handedly fought both King and Queen. 


7) Kuzan/Aokiji

Kuzan

Japanese Nameクザン
Age49
Height9’9¼”
Devil FruitHie Hie no Mi
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack

The former Marine admirals are dominating the upper half of this list. After losing the Fleet Admiral position to Sakazuki, Kuzan resigned from the Marines and joined Blackbeard Pirates. During his time as a Marine Admiral, everyone feared him all around due to his ice-cold personality and powers.

He has complete control over his Hie Hie no Mi Devil Fruit, which grants him the power to transform his body into ice and manipulate it at will. We have placed him in the 7th position because of his ability to freeze anything over a vast range.


6) Sakazuki/Akainu

Akainu

Japanese Nameサカズキ
Age55
Height10’2½”
Devil FruitMagu Magu no Mi
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack

The last of the Marine Admiral trio places much higher than his compatriots since he was promoted to the position of Fleet Admiral after the Summit War of Marineford. 

Sakazuki left Kizaru and Aokiji behind in terms of skills and earned himself the highest position in the Marines with his power. Other than commanding his menacing presence with his tremendous strength, he utilizes his volcanic powers from his Magu Magu no Mi Devil Fruit to the fullest extent. Akainu is undoubtedly one of the strongest living characters in One Piece.


5) Marshall D. Teach

Blackbeard

Japanese Nameマーシャル・Dディー・ティーチ
Age40
Height11’3½”
Devil FruitYami Yami no Mi

Gura Gura no Mi

Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack

Marshall D. Teach, aka Blackbeard, is also one of the strongest characters in the One Piece series. He has been one of the most powerful antagonists for a long time and has caused rampages wherever he went. 

During the time skip, he further increased his power level and went on to become one of the Four Emperors. His specialty is that he has the power of two Devil Fruits, namely Yami Yami no Mi and Gura Gura no Mi, which is an incredible feat in itself. Currently, he is collecting incredible devil fruits for his crewmates.


4) Dracule Mihawk

Mihawk

Japanese Nameジュラキュール・ミホーク
Age43
Height6’6”
Devil FruitNA
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorYellow

Mihawk, aka Hawkeye, is the World’s Greatest Swordsman who is said to be on Yonko’s level. In the past, he was Shanks’ rival in the race of the World’s Greatest Swordsman. But after the incident, Mihawk declared himself stronger than Red Hair Shanks.

He is still a mysterious character who has unveiled only a glimpse of his power. However, his abilities are rivaled by the Whitebeard commanders. Mihawk is undoubtedly one of the strongest living characters in One Piece.


3) Monkey D. Dragon

Monkey D. Dragon

Japanese Nameモンキー・Dディー・ドラゴン
Age55
Height8’5”
Devil FruitUnknown
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack

Undoubtedly, Monkey D. Dragon is one of the strongest living characters in One Piece. It comes as no surprise that the leader of the Revolutionary Army arrives in the top 5 of this list. As a person who wishes to declare war against the World Government, he needs to be someone who can defeat the Marine Admirals easily. 

This is why he even ranks higher than Akainu. Although his abilities have not yet been revealed, his stature as the “World’s Most Wanted Man” speaks for itself.


2) Shanks

Shanks

Japanese Nameシャンクス
Age39
Height6’6½”
Devil FruitNA
Hair ColorRed
Eye ColorBlack

Shanks takes 2nd place in this list. He is the first of the Four Emperors to be featured here as we move into the top half of the list. Even without possessing any Devil Fruit powers, the fact that he has managed to make it so high up in the rankings tells all about his power. 

Shanks was also an apprentice in Roger’s crew, where he had managed to gain valuable experience. Along with being a master swordsman, he is also proficient in using all three types of Haki.

Presently the series hasn’t displayed the true extent of his power. That’s why we have placed at 2nd place in the list of Top 35 Strongest Living Characters in One Piece.


1) Monkey D. Luffy

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Japanese Nameモンキー・Dディー・ルフィ
Age19
Height5’8½”
Devil FruitHito Hito no Mi; Model: Nika
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack

Monkey D. Luffy is currently the strongest character in One Piece. Recently, he has awakened his Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, that allows him to transform into the Sun God Nika. In his Nika form, he defeated the strongest creature of the series, Kaido, in one on one fight. 

In addition, Luffy has mastered all three forms of Haki during his fight with Katakuri and Kaido. Luffy has now become so powerful that the World Government has made him an official Emperor of the Sea.

Presently, his bounty is 3 billion berries. Luffy is also one of the few characters who can do Conqueror Clash, as we witnessed during the fights between previous Yonkos.


Honorable Mentions

1) Five Elders

There was no way we could exclude the five elders from this list. Since we are not completely aware of their powers yet, we had to put them in the honorable mentions. 

We can assume that the highest-ranking Celestial Dragons and the people holding authority over the entire world are insanely strong and probably greater in power than the Marine Admirals. 


2) Imu

Imu Sama is even above the five elders. The five elders are answerable to him, and he rules over the entire world from his Empty Throne.

It is the highest position of authority in the world. Similar to the five elders, his abilities haven’t been revealed yet, but we can easily speculate that someone of his stature boasts of insane strength and is possibly the strongest devil fruit user.

Here, we conclude our article on the Top 35 Strongest Living Characters in One Piece. Fans can officially read One Piece free MANGA Plus Shueisha or watch it from Toei Animation. We will be back with another top 35 article. Stay tuned with us till then.


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