Nerdy as I am, it shouldn’t surprise you that I love Dragonball. The Tournament of Power story arc in Dragonball Super was one of my favorites. But with so many cool characters duking it out, you have to ask the question: who are the most powerful warriors?
1. Goku
With Super Saiyan Blue alone, Goku can handle just about everyone. Yet, when Goku is in Ultra-Instinct, he is in a league of his own. Defying all expectations, Goku managed to master his new form and beat Jiren at full power. As proven by his fight with Kefla, only the most powerful fighters have a chance of touching him in Ultra Instinct.
Ultimately, Goku succumbed to the immense stress the power of the gods inflicted on his body. So technically, he could not finish off Jiren without a little backup. But there is no question who won the fight between these incredible fighters. Without Goku, Universe 7 would be a goner.
2. Jiren
Jiren’s power is unquestionable. For much of the tournament, he sat by and did nothing because no one even had a chance of harming him. He beat X20 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken Goku with ease, and bullied anyone else that dared challenge him.
It has also been said that Jiren’s power surpasses that of a God of Destruction. From what we see in the Tournament of Power, that must be true. Jiren is nearly unstoppable, especially when he goes all out.
3. Vegeta
For as long as I can remember, Goku and Vegeta have been each other’s equal. Their friendly rivalry has fueled each other’s training and will to improve. Although Goku has outpaced him a bit, Vegeta is still pushing past his limits. He attained an improved form called Super Saiyan Blue Evolved, which allowed him to fight for some time against Jiren.
Although Vegeta had no hopes of beating Jiren on his own, he still achieved some impressive feats by knocking out Toppo in his Hakaishin mode. This means that he had enough raw power to overcome Energy of Destruction, something it seemed only the gods were capable of.
4. Toppo
Toppo is without a doubt the second best fighter of Universe 11, second of course to Jiren. Even in his chubby base form, Toppo can hold his own. When he fought Goku before the Tournament of Power, the fight ended prematurely. Goku seemed to get the upper hand before the Great Priest stopped them. But both Toppo and Goku claimed they weren’t sure if they would’ve won the fight.
Since then, Goku has progressed far beyond Toppo. Nonetheless, Toppo shouldn’t be underestimated. After all, he is a candidate to be Universe 11’s next God of Destruction. As such, Toppo is able to enter his Hakaishin mode, which grants him immense power and the ability to use Energy of Destruction. Moreover, as leader of the Pride Troopers, Toppo has great experience and battle smarts.
5. Kefla
Kefla is the fusion of Kale and Caulifla with help from the Potara technique. Although Kefla inherited Caulifla’s rash nature, her power is undeniable. This is because her strength isn’t merely the sum of Kale and Caulifla’s power. The Potara multiplies their power even more.
Given the fusion’s crazy power, Goku couldn’t handle Kefla in his blue form. Even Kaio-ken couldn’t help. In the end, it took Ultra Instinct to finally take her out, and Kefla still put up a hell of a fight.
6. Agnilasa
Agnilasa is a fusion of a different kind. The mechanical titan was compromised of 4 competitors from Universe 3 and showed off some awesome, dimension-bending attacks. Ultimately, it took Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Frieza, and Android 17’s combined efforts to defeat the monster. However, it should be mentioned that Agnilasa had some pretty obvious weak points. Unsurprisingly, this led to Agnilasa’s swift and certain demise.
7. Hit
To everyone’s disappointment, we didn’t get to see the full extent of Hit’s abilities in the Tournament of Power. He gave Dyspo a serious run for his money and managed to freeze Jiren in place for a short time. However, Hit took a gamble to eliminate Jiren and paid for it with his own elimination.
Having said that, we have seen Hit in battles with Goku earlier in the series. So we know he is a fearsome fighter. Sadly, he had the misfortune of going up against Jiren, whose power is too much even for time itself.
8. Kale
Although Kale is much more formidable when fused with Caulifla, she should not be underestimated. Much like Broly from Universe 7, Kale has raw power. When she loses control, she becomes a terrifying monster with an unrestrained fury.
Of course, while Kale’s rage allows her to tap into her immense potential, the lack of control is a serious downside. If she were able to reliably access that power without losing control, she would stand a much better chance. But she’s not quite there yet.
9. Frieza
After mental training in Hell, Frieza has learned to control his Golden Form without much, if any, negative side effects. Having gained this control, Frieza proved himself strong enough to compress an Energy of Destruction sphere. And in a fight against each other, Goku and Frieza were evenly matched.
However, this all came before the actual Tournament of Power. During the tournament, Frieza was regularly overwhelmed by opponents, such as Jiren and Toppo. He lasted longer than most thanks to his intelligence and trickery. Even so, Frieza just couldn’t stand up to the power of the fighters above.
10. Android 17
Prior to the tournament, Android 17 increased his power level tenfold. Pair that with his unlimited endurance and you should have no doubts that he’s an amazing fighter. Regardless, power isn’t what made him so valuable to Universe 7.
Android 17’s real strength was his resourcefulness and ability to cooperate within a team. He showed considerable selflessness and was at his best when working with others. Ultimately, that’s why he was the last man standing.
He Who Wanders 