Strongest 30 One Piece Characters

I was in Brago D. Ace's stream not too long ago and we had a 5 hour talk about the strength of the characters in One Piece. After the stream I decided to go through my own list on my own to explain my thought process and reasoning for the rankings. My way of powerscaling is a little old school so I tried to accommodate some new factors into calculating overall combat capabilities of the top tiers and this is what I came up with. These are my opinions, I know I'm wrong and you don't have to agree. I don't even care about this meathead shit in all honesty, so I don't actually care how you feel about my list so save your breath. So with out further ado, let us begin:

Honorable mentions: Rob Lucci and Weevil.

30. Urouge - He took out Snack, a Sweet Commander in Big Mom's crew and got away from another one in Cracker. Very impressive stuff, though we haven't actually seen the circumstances of his victory and escape. That all being said, we're putting respect on the Mad Monk.

29. Charlotte Cracker - I have some newfound respect for Cracker even though I think his overall vitality for a character of his status and caliber is low. His ability is a lot better than I initially gave it credit for and if it weren't for a few factors and a bad judgement call, he could've taken Luffy.

28. Jack the Dragdown - It's not a secret that I have zero love for this man. Because of the way the story has decided to utilize him, he's been underwhelming to me despite me knowing that this man is a monster. Within each defeat or draw he took, there was some sort of impressive feat of overall durability. But until I see that showcase, he's not going any higher.

27. Asura Doji - I'm impressed. This man must have left an impression on Kaido because he remembered him from years ago while drunk, he wounded and clashed with Jack then Inuarashi (I know he had one leg but he is powerful). The samurai of Wano aren't a joke and having this man on your side would be formidable. 

26. Boa Hancock - I feel like I'm low balling her. My head tells me that in addition to her having been complete dominate in every situation we've seen her in (minus Luffy related ones), I have this strong belief that her Haki is amazing. Because of what the Kuja Pirates displayed pre-timeskip and she is their queen. If I give her a Shin Sekai jerk, she stands as an impressive combatant. Strongest woman in the world after Big Mom (yeah I said it, fuck Smoothie).

25. Trafalgar Water D. Law - I struggled placing Law. I feel like he's part of what I'd like to call to Big 3 of the Supernova (with Luffy and Kid). But I can't put him any higher because since Dressrosa I haven't seen anything that tells me he's grown since losing to Doflamingo. But he's intelligent, calculated, has solid basic training and an ability that he can utilize to its utmost potential due to being a great doctor.

24. Donquixotie Doflamingo - You want to talk about a man who has it all? This is who you bring up. Doflamingo was and is no joke in any way shape or form and I see him as one of the most balanced, well rounded characters in the series. From birthright, experience to his emotional fortitude, mental fortitude and overall physical capabilities. He in my mind essentially lost to the combined effort of two powerful rookies and the island of Dressrosa. Respect him.

23. Magellan - He's too low, I hate it but I suppose it is what it is. This is the man that was in charge of retaining all of the world's most notorious, despicable and dangerous criminals. Some so vile they've been erased from the record books, and this was the man who had them shaking in their boots. Including the Head Jailer who feared him. He's got a very dangerous and versatile ability that becomes extra formidable in enclosed spaces.

22. Shiliew of the Rain – The former Head Jailer of Impel Down. It was said that him and Magellan were equal but Shiliew's did FEAR Magellan (Vivre Card). Master of stealth, excellent swordsman with a calm demeanor. The second ship/fleet. Now that he has a new DF as well, he's sure to continue to hone it and become even more powerful. But because Teach's crew are still the new comers, I don't feel like overhyping this man just yet.

21. Eustass Kidd - From his introduction, he had always been portrayed to be the Supernova that was gonna be Luffy's equal. Higher bounty upon introduction, has another person in his crew as a SN (Killer), wants to be Pirate King. Kid has Haoshoku Haki and has been fighting his ass off in the New World gaining power. Luffy and Kid lost to Kaido and now they are competing on even terms. I won't wank him to be literally Luffy's equal or stronger until proven though.

20. Marco the Phoenix - Let me explain why he's so low. I don't think he's any better or worse than the other high ranking members of other Yonko crews but he seems more preoccupied with protecting Whitebeard's home than actually being out on the seas. I think to some degree after losing to Teach in the Payback War, he's kind of at the moment, lost his spark. That being said, he has one of the 5 (according to Pell) abilities that allow true flight and infinite regen. Marco is that nigga.

19. Charlotte Katakuri - Katakuri is one of the most impressive characters I have seen in One Piece thus far and it is a damn shame that he was used as a stepping stone. I think aside from some mental toughness and overall vitality (due to always winning) Katakuri's only real weakness was that he isn't super durable as well as being a little mentally fragile. He's got Future Sight, extremely good Armament Haki and even Conquerors. Despite him losing to Luffy, that doesn't downplay what he can do overall in the world of One Piece. Also Awakening. 

18. Monkey D. Luffy - He's leveled up quite a bit since last year. After being triumphant over Katakuri, Luffy has elevated himself to the next level and I believe he is capable of taking down the right hand of any Yonko. It's just a matter over overcoming their specialty and/or ability like for Kat is was future sight and for Marco it could be his regeneration. He's looking more buff, he now has the early working of future sight as well as more experience. His next goal it to defeat a Yonko despite losing to one it one hit. He always bounces back like rubber, is driven in his goal, has boasted the greatest overall vitality in the series and never gives up. My king.

17. Sabo - He now has Ace's role as the big brother to Luffy and Luffy has never beaten any of his brothers. That's the main reason I have him above Luffy but I do think based on what we've seen, Luffy could take him. He's had more time to get used to the Mera Mera no Mi and the weaknesses that come with being a DF user. Washed Burgess, endured versus an admiral and is clashing with two on Mariejoies. He is out here fighting the good fight and getting more powerful as the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army. Second to DRAGON. Goat.

16. King the Wildfire - Just respect for his title on Kaido's crew. I think he looks menacing as fuck, dude looks scary but that being said, I don't think he's any better or worse than the previous 4 entries. 

15. Benn Beckman - I think Shanks' crew is a crew that values quality over quantity. That's how it looks to me, so everyone that sailes with him is incredibly competent. With that, I've see his crew as the most impressive and is the first mate of Shanks. The smartest man from East Blue and intelligence is something I value a lot. Made Kizaru freeze for a bit and to me, he's probably the second in command of the Red Hair Pirates after the captain himself.

14. Sengoku the Buddha – I think Sengoku is a top tier Marine. I think he’s weaker than Garp but just as powerful, they have a great working relationship and teamed up to take down Shiki. He was the Fleet Admiral and known as a tactician. He looked liked he aged a shit ton in these two years though. He and Garp are still legendary Marines and Sengoku was the Fleet Admiral for a reason. Age may have stunted him some but he is clearly still in the upper echelon. 

13. Silvers Rayleigh - Rayleigh is out of his prime, sure. He’s also retired from piracy. So he’s kind of just taking it easy. That being said, he’s fucking powerful. Conqueror’s Haki, stopped Kizaru, taught Luffy Haki (which saved his life versus Katakuri) and Rayleigh SWAM through the CALM BELT to get to Amazon Lily. That’s ridiculous. This was Gold Roger’s right hand man, you know he’s that dude. He's old now but I refuse to underestimate the previous generation. 

12. Monkey D. Garp – The Hero of the Marines. The only Marine to ever corner the Pirate King Gold D Roger. Father of the Revolutionary Dragon and grandfather of Luffy. Only reason I don't have him over the current Admirals and Kuzan is age. Obliterated 8 mountains as training to catch Don Chinjao who's head was said to be able to split a continent. Moreover, the more we learn about Rox, the more legendary Garp seems. There really isn't any character I believe Garp can't beat. Sue me. 

11. Dracule Mihawk - I do think he can take any admiral in a fair fight but I still see them as more impressive overall. The Vivre Card has made Mihawk seem even more powerful and he has the title of World's Greatest Swordsman. Used to duel with the Yonko Shanks, trained Zoro, sails these dangerous seas alone in a dinky little boat. Yeah, I'm 100% this man is a monster.

10. Greenbull - A newer admiral from the military draft. We haven't really gotten a proper introduction to him so I will keep him at the bottom of the admirals for the time being. I don't have much to go on except the fact he hasn't eaten in years.

9. Issho - He summoned meteors from out of orbit. Do I really need to say more? Fujitora wants to abolish the Ouka Shichibukai system, can see with Observation Haki and was one of the new admirals picked from the draft. Gravity is and always will be an amazing ability.

8. Kuzan – Aokiji is impressive but I had to lower him a bit because of the injuries he sustained from his battle with Sakazuki. This dude was so unafraid of falling into the sea that he rode a bike across the ocean. Dude went to work at Marineford, had Doffy shook and he was a Marine Admiral. He permanently changed the climate of half an island. What's his affiliation with the Blackbeard pirates? Who knows but this nigga cold af, literally.

7. Borsalino - I think because of his demeanor and lackadaisical attitude, he gets a bad rap. I admit it though, Kizaru is my favorite admiral and he had a big impact on me when introduced. I think light, photons, is the best Logia element in the series and he's always ready to set out and apprehend pirates. Even Akainu had to stop him from going to Wano. He went to deal with the situation on Sabaody and moving at the speed of light (not always, and only in a straight line) is not an ability to be underestimated. I guarantee when you get a proper showcase about his real abilities, a lot of you will see what I see. 

6. Monkey D. Dragon - If Sabo is his number two, I can at least assume the most wanted criminal in the world is stronger. He is of the Monkey bloodline, he's a D, the son of the Hero of the Marines and father of Luffy. That all being said I haven't seen him in action at all, so I don't feel comfortable as of right now, putting him any higher. But I absolutely think he's super strong and can tango with anyone in One Piece. Anyone.

5. Marshall D. Teach - MY YONKO. Blackbeard is one of the greatest characters in One Piece in every asset. He had Shanks worried for Ace's life, Whitebeard even didn't want Ace to chase him for killing Thatch. Blackbeard beat Ace, concocted a scheme to become a Shichibukai just to get into Impel Down and free the most degenerate invalids of the One Piece world. He has two DFs and when he gets the Zoan he needs, then I will put him above the other Yonko. As the newcomer to the Yonko, I'm comfortable having him under them for the time being.

4. Charlotte Linlin - Washing giants at 5, becoming a formidable wanted pirate at a young age and her showcase in WCI while annoying was impressive. Her ability is also very useful. She is absolutely a monster. I don't like her though.

3. Sakazuki - Sengoku gave Kuzan the recommendation for Fleet Admiral and this man TOOK it. Akainu defeated Aokiji after a long ten day battle on Punk Hazard and permanently changed half the island into a hellscape. He is the most dangerous Marine, who put up a decent fight with an enraged Whitebeard, took hella damage and still relentlessly chased after Luffy. Blackbeard didn't want smoke despite having two Devil Fruits and the Vivre Card gave the Magu Magu no Mi a handjob unlike anything I've ever seen. He can take a Yonko.

2. Red Hair Shanks – One arm and no Devil Fruit. HAKI GAWD. This man used to be on Gold Rogers crew, entrusted with Rogers Strawhat and used to spar with Mihawk. His clash with Whitebeard split the heavens…those with weak willpower will faint around him. I also think his calm, laid back kind of nature gives him a much more level head than the other Yonko.

1. Hundred Beasts Kaido - The strongest CREATURE on land, air or sea. After Luffy spent basically half an entire day in the fight of his life with Big Mom's strongest child, the second in command (Kat), Kaido one shotted Luffy. He matched 11hrs worth of attacks with one hit. He made a statement with that swing. He is a dragon that can fly, affect the climate to some degree and breath fire. The narrator said that if its a one on one fight, you should bet on Kaido and fuck it. I believe the disembodied voice. He is seemingly unkilllable. 





And that's the list people, I would like to see your personal top 30 lists or just tell me how stupid I am. I will be going into great depth about my list and thought process when making it in a video. So stay tuned for that.