The world of One Piece is filled with incredible powers, many of which come from the consumption of mystical Devil Fruits. These fruits grant their users a wide array of abilities, but true mastery of these powers is rare. Some characters have pushed their fruits to their absolute limits, achieving incredible feats of strength and creativity. This article will rank 15 of the most impressive Devil Fruit users who have truly perfected their powers.
Understanding Devil Fruit Mastery
Before diving into the list, it’s important to understand what constitutes “mastery” of a Devil Fruit. It’s not just about having a powerful fruit; it’s about understanding its capabilities, being able to use it in creative and unexpected ways, and pushing the fruit’s power beyond its initial limitations. This often involves a deep synchronization between the user’s mind and the fruit’s power. Some users even achieve a state called “Awakening,” where they can affect their surroundings with their powers.
Ranking the Top Devil Fruit Masters
Here are 15 of the most impressive Devil Fruit users, ranked on their mastery of their powers:
15. Jesus Burgess – Riki Riki no Mi
Jesus Burgess, the helmsman of the Blackbeard Pirates, possesses the Riki Riki no Mi, a Paramecia-type fruit that grants him immense physical strength. He has shown the ability to lift and throw mountains, demonstrating a high level of control over his fruit’s power. While his strength is incredible, he is ranked lower due to a seeming lack of creative applications compared to others on the list.
14. Avalo Pizarro – Shima Shima no Mi
Avalo Pizarro, another member of the Blackbeard Pirates, has the Shima Shima no Mi, a Paramecia-type fruit that allows him to control entire islands. He essentially becomes one with the island, controlling every aspect of it. This mastery showcases a unique and potent application of his Devil Fruit, granting him incredible influence and a strategic advantage in combat.
13. Charlotte Opera – Kuri Kuri no Mi
Charlotte Opera of the Big Mom Pirates demonstrates a solid command of his Kuri Kuri no Mi, a Paramecia-type that lets him manipulate hot cream. While he mainly uses this ability to flood his opponents, he shows a good understanding of how to use his devil fruit in combat.
12. Enel – Goro Goro no Mi
Enel, the former “God” of Skypiea, ate the Goro Goro no Mi, a Logia-type fruit that grants him the power of electricity. Enel’s mastery is evident in his ability to transform his body into electricity, move at lightning speed, and use his powers for both attack and life support by restarting his own heart. His control over electricity is exceptionally high, making him a formidable opponent.
11. Ryokugyu – Mori Mori no Mi
Admiral Ryokugyu (also known as Green Bull) possesses the Mori Mori no Mi, a Logia-type fruit that allows him to create, control, and transform into plant life. This allows him to become a “Forest Human,” manipulating the flora around him for attack and defense. His mastery of the fruit is still being explored, but the scale of his plant-based control is already impressive.
10. Boa Hancock – Mero Mero no Mi
Boa Hancock, the Pirate Empress, wields the Mero Mero no Mi, a Paramecia-type fruit that allows her to turn anyone who lusts after her into stone. She has mastered this ability to an incredible degree, even affecting inanimate objects and using her power in a wide variety of situations. Her combined use of Haki alongside her fruit makes her a tough opponent.
9. Eustass Kid – Jiki Jiki no Mi
Eustass Kid, captain of the Kid Pirates, possesses the Jiki Jiki no Mi, a Paramecia-type that allows him to control magnetic forces. He demonstrated his awakened abilities during the Wano Country arc, intensifying his magnetism to a degree where he can magnetize his opponents and create magnetic fields around them, showing a deep understanding of his fruit’s capabilities.
8. Rob Lucci – Neko Neko no Mi, Model: Leopard
Rob Lucci, a member of CP0, has the Neko Neko no Mi, Model: Leopard, a Zoan-type fruit that allows him to transform into a leopard hybrid and a full leopard. Lucci has mastered his transformation, combining his enhanced physical abilities with his Rokushiki martial arts to create a deadly fighting style. He has also awakened his Devil Fruit, further increasing his power.
7. Yamato – Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Okuchi no Makami
Yamato, Kaido’s son, has the Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Okuchi no Makami, a Mythical Zoan-type that allows them to transform into a guardian deity wolf with ice manipulation powers. Yamato has demonstrated immense control over their Devil Fruit, able to battle on equal footing against characters like Kaido, while also displaying an advanced level of Haki.
6. Trafalgar Law – Ope Ope no Mi
Trafalgar Law, captain of the Heart Pirates, wields the Ope Ope no Mi, a Paramecia-type that allows him to create “rooms” where he can manipulate the space and objects within. Law has not only mastered the basic abilities of his fruit but has also awakened it, enabling him to generate smaller “rooms” and extend his attacks. This enhanced versatility and control make him a true master of his Devil Fruit.
5. Charlotte Katakuri – Mochi Mochi no Mi
Charlotte Katakuri, one of Big Mom’s Sweet Commanders, has the Mochi Mochi no Mi, a special Paramecia-type that allows him to create, control, and transform into mochi. Katakuri is a master of observation Haki, which he combines with his Devil Fruit abilities to predict his opponents’ moves and adjust his attacks. His mastery is so complete that he can use his mochi powers in countless combat situations, making him one of the strongest characters.
4. Donquixote Doflamingo – Ito Ito no Mi
Donquixote Doflamingo, the former king of Dressrosa, has the Ito Ito no Mi, a Paramecia-type fruit that allows him to create and manipulate strings. Doflamingo has shown incredible control over his Devil Fruit, creating clones, controlling people like puppets, and even constructing a “Birdcage” to trap an entire island. His mastery of the fruit is extensive and creative.
3. Blackbeard – Yami Yami no Mi & Gura Gura no Mi
Blackbeard, one of the Four Emperors, is unique for wielding two Devil Fruits. The first, the Yami Yami no Mi, a Logia-type that allows him to control darkness and nullify other Devil Fruit powers and the second, the Gura Gura no Mi, a Paramecia-type that gives him the power to create devastating earthquakes. He may not have the same level of mastery as others, but the sheer power of these fruits and his unique ability to wield two of them puts him near the top of the list.
2. Monkey D. Luffy – Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika
Monkey D. Luffy, the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, originally believed he possessed the Gomu Gomu no Mi, but it was later revealed to be the Mythical Zoan Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika. After reaching Awakening, Luffy can turn anything he touches into rubber and uses his boundless imagination to turn his body and his surroundings into weapons. Luffy’s creative approach and his use of his fruit is rapidly evolving.
1. Kaido – Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu
Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, has the Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu, a Mythical Zoan-type that allows him to transform into a massive Azure Dragon. While it is debated whether his fruit was awakened, Kaido demonstrated unparalleled mastery of its power. He could generate Flame Clouds to levitate islands, use his dragon form to devastating effect, and combine his transformations with his immense strength. His raw power and combat experience puts him at the very peak.
The Ever-Evolving Nature of Devil Fruit Mastery
The journey of Devil Fruit mastery is an ongoing one in the world of One Piece. As the story continues, it is likely that even more characters will push the boundaries of their powers and achieve new levels of mastery. This list represents some of the best Devil Fruit users we’ve seen thus far, but it is likely to change as the world of One Piece continues to expand.
