10 One Piece Characters Who Can Defeat the Almighty God’s Knights

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Summary

  • Luffy’s improved Haki allows him to take on God’s Knights with ease.
  • Shanks excels at using advanced Haki, no Devil Fruits needed.
  • Sakazuki’s magma powers make him a formidable opponent for any God’s Knight.

The anime series “One Piece” is nearing its conclusion, and creator Eiichiro Oda has unveiled some powerful plot twists. Prior to the start of the Final Act, viewers believed they knew which characters were the strongest, but their opinions have shifted significantly since then.

In the latest additions, we find the God’s Knights, a group tasked with maintaining peace within Marijoa. They hold a position superior to the regular Marines as they answer directly to the Celestial Dragons. Besides their high-ranking status, the God’s Knights are exceptionally powerful, a necessity given their role in defending Marijoa from external threats. Few One Piece characters can match them in combat due to their immense strength.

This post contains spoilers for One Piece.

5. Monkey D. Luffy

Affiliation: Straw Hat Pirates

  • Devil Fruit: Yes
  • Haki: Yes

I, an observer, bear witness to Monkey D. Luffy’s extraordinary journey. As captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and one of the Sea Emperors, his ascension in the pirate world is a testament to his power and resilience. Against all odds, Luffy has consistently emerged victorious, a trait rooted in his unyielding spirit and indomitable attitude that refuses to accept defeat.

Luffy owns the Nika model of the Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit, which enables him to transform into the Sun God. Beyond this fruit, he also mastered all three kinds of Haki. Through battling numerous strong opponents, his Haki skills have greatly advanced, making him one of the select One Piece characters capable of utilizing the advanced forms of every Haki type. In a fight of his level, defeating one of the God’s Knights won’t pose much trouble for him.

4. Sakazuki

Affiliation: Marines, World Government

  • Devil Fruit: Yes
  • Haki: Yes

As I stand by, I can’t help but marvel at the figure before me – the Fleet Admiral of the Marines. His position is unparalleled within this mighty organization. His ascent to this lofty rank was no easy feat; it came after a grueling, multi-day battle against Kuzan, a battle that left an indelible mark on Punk Hazard.

As a fervent admirer, I’d express it like this: My spirit ignites just thinking about Sakazuki and his fiery Magu Magu no Mi! This pachydermatous warrior leaves no prisoners behind, his dominion over magma is absolute, shaping it to suit his will. It’s plausible that he wields at least two types of Haki, with a mastery that’s undeniable in one. The feats he’s accomplished are staggering, and I can’t fathom a scenario where he wouldn’t triumph against a God’s Knight.

3. Five Elders

Affiliation: World Government

  • Devil Fruit: Yes
  • Haki: Yes

To ordinary folks, the Five Elders are the pivotal figures in the World Government. Each of them manages a specific division and is accountable for all significant decisions. While the Five Elders may appear aged and weakened, this perception is quite misleading. In reality, each one possesses an extraordinary, formidable power.

As an observer, I find myself in a world where every person possesses a legendary Zoan-type Devil Fruit. In this case, Saint Topman Warcury’s fruit grants him the ability to transform into Fengxi, a colossal boar with skin that seems indestructible. An illustration of its toughness can be seen when Luffy manages to injure only his arm while attempting to strike Topman Warcury. The other Five Elders, much like Topman, are equally formidable, making it plausible for them to eradicate one of the God’s Knights without much trouble.

2. Blackbeard

Affiliation: Blackbeard Pirates

  • Devil Fruit: Yes
  • Haki: Yes

Blackbeard, famously known as Marshall D. Teach, stands among the Four Sea Emperors. Remarkably, he went from relative obscurity to fame in an incredibly brief period, which is simply astounding. One of the key factors contributing to his rapid success is his sharp intellect. He is a calculated and thoughtful person, always considering the potential outcomes before making decisions.

When Blackbeard finds himself in predicaments beyond his quick thinking, he leans on the extraordinary abilities of his two Devil Fruits. These are the Yami Yami no Mi and the Gura Gura no Mi. The former is a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit that nullifies the powers of other Devil Fruit users, while the latter can create tremors. When these aren’t sufficient, Blackbeard also employs Haki to wound his adversaries. Given the array of tools at his disposal, there’s no question that Blackbeard could outmatch the God’s Knights.

1. Shanks

Affiliation: Red Hair Pirates

  • Devil Fruit: No
  • Haki: Yes

From an onlooker’s perspective, it’s commonly thought that Shanks is the strongest character currently alive. Some might find this assertion hard to swallow, but the Sea Emperor certainly has a wealth of impressive feats to support this claim. What sets Shanks apart is his ability to earn respect from both pirates and Marines, something that only a few can achieve. If he were anything less than formidable, it’s doubtful that such reverence would be bestowed upon him.

In the world of One Piece, Shanks is unique among Emperors as he does not have a Devil Fruit and instead solely relies on Haki in combat. His mastery of all three types of Haki is so remarkable that it’s hard to overstate his skill – making him arguably the best Haki user in the series. This was evident during his fight against Eustass Kid. First, he utilized advanced Observation Haki to predict Kid’s attack and its repercussions. Then, showcasing a combination of advanced Armament and Conqueror’s Haki known as Divine Departure, Shanks managed to defeat the Supernova with a single strike. This demonstrates that Shanks operates on a different level altogether, given his ability to vanquish someone with a 3 billion bounty in one blow.

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2025-04-03 23:27