One Piece Emperors ranked by power

Vote for the most powerful Emperors from One Piece! Each at their highest level while being part of the Four Emperors. If you think a character is ranked too low, click ↑ to move it up. If you think it's ranked too high, click ↓ to move it down, and = to strengthen its current position if it's in the right place.

Shanks The Red-Haired

Shanks, known as the Red-Haired, exemplifies the ideal balance between combat skill and leadership. He is a master swordsman whose duels with Dracule Mihawk are legendary. Shanks possesses the rare ability to use all three forms of Haki at an extraordinary level. His mastery of Conqueror's Haki is particularly noteworthy, allowing him to immobilize even seasoned warriors and damage objects from a distance. In Marineford, his arrival alone ended the war, illustrating his overwhelming aura and authority.

Beyond his combat skills, Shanks has a strong network of alliances and a crew that includes elite fighters like Benn Beckman. These factors make him a top contender among the Emperors. Despite lacking a Devil Fruit, his strategic mind and immense charisma amplify his influence across the seas.

Kaido The King Of Beasts

Kaido, often referred to as the Strongest Creature, is a powerhouse whose physical strength is unrivaled. His Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, the Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu, transforms him into a massive azure dragon capable of causing widespread destruction. Kaido's durability is nearly unmatched; he has survived countless battles, executions, and falls from great heights without sustaining significant injuries.

Kaido's dominance extends to his leadership over the Beast Pirates and control of Wano Country, a region pivotal to world affairs. His combat record includes victories against formidable opponents, including Luffy in earlier encounters. Kaido’s downfall came only through an alliance of powerful adversaries, highlighting his unparalleled resilience and combat skills.

Big Mom The Iron-Willed Matriarch

Charlotte Linlin, widely known as Big Mom, combines physical power with a unique Devil Fruit ability. Her Soru Soru no Mi allows her to manipulate souls, creating sentient homies like Zeus and Prometheus. These entities enhance her already devastating combat abilities, making her a force to be reckoned with in both close and ranged battles.

Big Mom's resilience is as formidable as her offensive capabilities. Her skin is impenetrable to most conventional weapons, and her immense physical strength enables her to overpower giants effortlessly. As the ruler of Totto Land, she commands an extensive network of resources and loyal followers, cementing her as one of the most influential figures in the New World.

Blackbeard The Dual-Devil Fruit Wielder

Marshall D. Teach, or Blackbeard, is an anomaly among the Emperors. He possesses two of the most dangerous Devil Fruits in existence: the Yami Yami no Mi, which grants control over darkness, and the Gura Gura no Mi, known for its ability to generate devastating earthquakes. This combination makes him a destructive force in battle.

Blackbeard’s rise to power is marked by strategic cunning and opportunism. He defeated Whitebeard during the Marineford War, acquiring the latter's Devil Fruit in the process. His growing fleet and ambition to uncover ancient secrets further solidify his position as one of the most unpredictable and dangerous Emperors.

Whitebeard The Quake King

Edward Newgate, or Whitebeard, was renowned as the Strongest Man in the World during his prime. His Gura Gura no Mi gave him the ability to cause earthquakes capable of destroying islands and tilting seas. Whitebeard’s immense physical strength, coupled with his experience and mastery of Haki, made him a near-unstoppable force.

Despite his advanced age and declining health, Whitebeard demonstrated extraordinary resilience during the Marineford War. His unwavering dedication to his crew and his ability to fight against overwhelming odds solidify his legacy as one of the greatest Emperors in the history of One Piece.