Dragon Ball: Beerus’s Destructive Move Set, Explained

Dragon Ball: Beerus's Destructive Move Set, Explained

Key Takeaways

  • Beerus wields the destructive Hakai ability, erasing targets from existence effortlessly.
  • Beerus utilizes the Cataclysmic Orb attack with minimal effort, an attack with the ability to obliterate anything it touches.
  • The Sphere of Destruction is Beerus’s most powerful attack, showcasing his immense destructive power.

As a long-time fan of Dragon Ball Z and its successor series, I must say that Beerus, the God of Destruction from Universe 7, is undeniably one of the most intriguing characters in the franchise. His life experience as a powerful deity who oversees the balance between good and evil sets him apart from the mortal warriors we’re more accustomed to seeing.


Among the many characters in the Dragon Ball series, Beerus stands out as one of the most powerful due to his role as a God of Destruction. His responsibility is to eradicate any stagnation that may hinder the progress of the universe. With just a small amount of effort, he can destroy entire planets. Yet, despite this immense power, Beerus is quite lazy and rarely fulfills his duties, often choosing to sleep or eat instead.

Regardless, Beerus possesses some of the most remarkable displays of power ever witnessed in Dragon Ball. His immense strength remains largely untapped, yet he demonstrates an uncanny likelihood of being the strongest Destroyer God across all universes. To delve deeper into his capabilities, let’s explore Beerus’ destructive arsenal and understand what makes him such a formidable character.

Hakai/Energy Of Destruction

The Bread and Butter of a Destroyer God

First Appearance Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Story Arc God of Destruction Beerus Saga

To attain the title of Universe’s Destroyer God, one must possess an unprecedented strength that enables them to harness the power known as Hakai, often referred to as the embodiment of destruction. This formidable ability is most famously wielded by the Destroyer Gods in fulfilling their roles. This power grants the user the capacity to obliterate anything and everything without exception – from vast planets to minuscule pebbles, or even abstract concepts such as souls.

Ghost or not, there’s nothing that Lord Beerus can’t destroy.

Beerus has displayed a control over this power like no one else, as he was shown to destroy half of a planet by a simple tap of the finger. Moreover, on top of destroying a planet with his Hakai, Beerus also tapped the shell of an egg to vaporize it into nothingness, not only showing how deadly this ability is by letting the user destroy anything they want with virtually no effort, but also showcasing Beerus’s control over such a power. The target of Hakai is simply erased from all facets of existence as it doesn’t even go to the Other World after disintegration.

The Cataclysmic Orb

An Unassuming But Incredibly Powerful Attack

Dragon Ball: Beerus's Destructive Move Set, Explained
First Appearance Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Story Arc God of Destruction Beerus Saga

In another demonstration of Beerus’ immense power, he wields the Cataclysmic Orb, a destructive force that appears effortless for him to summon. This attack is generated by Beerus gathering energy between his hands into a small sphere which he then holds at the end of his index finger. Surrounding this orb is swirling energy, making it resemble an intense atom capable of vaporizing anything it encounters.

Am I a divine being? Is the significance of a minor planet or a conflict among gods more crucial? Frankly, it isn’t really a debate.

Beerus’ go-to ability is his control over the Cataclysmic Orb, which he can manipulate at will, as demonstrated by him tossing it around like a soccer ball. This orb instantly destroys whatever it touches, making it impossible to contain unless kept at bay with powerful energy blasts. Beerus has shown the potential to annihilate Earth by hurling the orb into its atmosphere, and he even generates these orbs when he sneezes.

Sphere Of Destruction

Beerus’s Strongest Ki Attack Currently

First Appearance Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Story Arc God of Destruction Beerus Saga

It appears that The Sphere of Destruction might be Beerus’s most potent attack, based on what fans have observed so far. Unlike his usual attacks, this one doesn’t seem to carry the purple tint typical of the Energy of Destruction. Instead, it seems to be a creation solely from Beerus’s own energy, which is immensely destructive and doesn’t require any power drawn from Hakai to cause damage.

It’s a blast attack from Beerus! This is not good!

Despite not appearing destructive, Beerus’ Energy of Destruction could indeed be present. Reminiscent of Goku forming his Spirit Bomb, Beerus assumes a similar pose and produces a massive golden orb, mirroring the intense radiance of the Sun, thereby demonstrating his immense power. To further amplify this attack, Beerus discharges another blast of energy into the sphere, making it so formidable that even Goku had to utilize all his strength to halt it.

The Ultra Ego State

The Natural State of Destroyer Gods

First Appearance Dragon Ball Super, Chapter 74, “Vegeta vs. Granolah”
Story Arc Granolah the Survivor Arc

Vegeta’s goal was to master Ultra Instinct, a skill he couldn’t achieve during the Tournament of Power. Fans eagerly anticipated this development, but Vegeta declared he would discover his unique path to power. Beerus aided him in this pursuit by introducing Ultra Ego as an alternative, suggesting that the Gods of Destruction preferred techniques tailored to their specific abilities, making it difficult for them to achieve tranquility and calmness required for Ultra Instinct. Instead, they had their own method that played to their strengths.

There are other abilities among the Gods besides Ultra Instinct. That particular skill is more characteristic of Angels. Perhaps you thought that the Gods of Destruction would employ techniques requiring a peaceful, serene state of mind?

While Vegeta’s Ultra Ego resembles Goku’s Ultra Instinct in terms of transformation, it’s essentially a skill that the Destroyer Gods employ naturally. Unlike dodging attacks to increase their power, they amplify their strength by enduring damage. This approach empowers their subsequent attack, causing significantly more harm. This technique emphasizes raw power and high offensive capacity over evasion or defense.

The Ultra Instinct Sign State

Beerus Can Partially Use the Angel’s Technique

First Appearance Dragon Ball Super, Chapter 39, “Sign of Son Goku’s Awakening”
Story Arc Tournament of Power Arc

Among all realms in the Dragon Ball universe, the Divine Art of Ultra Instinct might be the most sought-after skill. This is due to the fact that it originates from the strongest species – the Angels. While it’s theoretically learnable by any being, mastering it proves incredibly challenging. Not even the Gods of Destruction have managed to fully harness its power, with Goku being the exception as a non-Angel who has mastered this technique perfectly.

Check out that incredible shape! It’s indisputable! That’s pure, unadulterated strength, radiating in all its grandeur. That’s what we call Autonomous Ultra Instinct!

Instead of being like the other Destroyer Gods, Beerus stands out with his ability to use the Ultra Instinct Sign, a weaker form of the technique that offers defense but falls short on offense. This was evident during the brief battle among the Destroyers prior to the tournament, which served as a warm-up for the stage. In this fight, all Destroyers attacked Beerus simultaneously. However, Beerus, being both powerful and skilled, managed to handle them all at once. He employed Ultra Instinct Sign, his strategic intellect, and destructive powers to achieve this.

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2024-11-17 20:36