One Piece: 5 Characters Who Have Defeated God Knights

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The Holy Knights are a formidable warrior group serving Imu, the world’s ruler. Led by Figarland Garling – a leader who has served through the eras of Rocks and Roger – they possess extraordinary abilities that go beyond normal understanding. Only the Gorosei and Imu wield more authority than the Holy Knights, and most of its members have both Devil Fruit powers and mastery of Haki.

These beings belong to the Covenant, giving them incredible powers like Abyss, which allows for near-instant travel across vast distances. They also possess immense strength and can fully recover from even the most serious wounds, effectively making them immortal. This combination makes them incredibly powerful – almost unstoppable – and very few characters have ever managed to defeat them. This list details those who have.

5. Rocks D. Xebec

One Of The Greatest Threats To The World Government

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Xebec was a notorious pirate who struck fear into the World Government. He belonged to the Davy clan, a group the government actively hunted. Xebec quickly gained power, famously defeating an Admiral when he was very young and even infiltrating the heavily guarded Marijoa on his own. He’s considered Roger’s greatest enemy and achieved many incredible feats, including defeating Figarland Garling during the God Valley Incident. Xebec went to God Valley to protect his family from being killed, as Garling had brought the World Government’s anger down upon the island’s people. Garling ultimately paid the price, being decisively defeated by Xebec with apparent ease.

4. Whitebeard

World’s Strongest Man

Edward Newgate, better known as Whitebeard, was a legendary figure from a bygone era. He was incredibly strong, earning the admiration of powerful pirates like Roger and Xebec, and inspiring fear in everyone he encountered. While he wasn’t driven by ambition, Whitebeard possessed a devastating Devil Fruit ability and Haki that rivaled Roger’s at his peak, and he prioritized protecting those he cared about. He demonstrated his loyalty by aiding Xebec at God Valley, helping him rescue his family. He also saved Dragon’s life with a single, effortless strike against a Holy Knight, leaving her stunned and defeated, though she survived.

3. Scopper Gaban

Left-Hand Man Of The Pirate King Himself

Scoppef Gaban first appeared during the Elbaf arc and quickly stood out due to his incredible strength. His battle with Luffy pushed Luffy to unlock and use Gear 5. Gaban is now considered one of the most powerful pirates in the world, and he’s exceptionally skilled with Haki – mastering all three types, including their most advanced forms. He demonstrated the advanced capabilities of Haki against Shepherd Sommers, a Holy Knight, and notably revealed a weakness in these seemingly invincible beings, paving the way for Luffy’s strategy against them.

2. Loki

The Accursed Prince Of Elbaf

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Loki is an incredibly powerful giant, even stronger than his father, Harald. His strength is comparable to that of the most powerful pirates, and he possesses a rare and feared Devil Fruit ability – so much so that even Imu, a mysterious and influential figure, is wary of it. Loki’s mastery of Haki is also at the peak level seen in the series. He prevented Harald from destroying Aurust Castle using his Devil Fruit powers, easily defeating his father after Harald was manipulated by Imu. This manipulation stemmed from a contract Harald signed, allowing Imu to control him. Though it was a painful battle, Loki fought and defeated his own father to protect the people who would become his kingdom.

1. Silvers Rayleigh

The Dark King

Rayleigh was Gol D. Roger’s most trusted ally, and the two shared countless adventures at sea, including a journey to God Valley. This island was the site of a massive clash between the world’s strongest pirate crews, each with their own reasons for being there. The Roger Pirates joined the fray to rescue Shakuyaku. During the battle, Rayleigh directly confronted Shepherd Sommers, swiftly defeating him with a powerful attack that sent him crashing through a wall. This strike proved to Sommers that underestimating Roger’s first mate would be a grave mistake.

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2026-02-10 22:35