One Piece: The Best Devil Fruits for Close-Range Fights, Ranked

Embarking on a thrilling exploration of Devil Fruits’ extraordinary abilities! These miraculous fruits bestow powers ranging from controlling elements to sculpting nature, even transforming one’s own physique. But let’s zero in on the battlefield, for it’s here where the true might of Devil Fruit wielders truly unfolds. Melee battles, in particular, offer an unparalleled intensity and adrenaline rush! So, here are my top 7 favorite Devil Fruits tailored for close-quarters combat.

Before delving into our discussion, it’s important to note a few restrictions. This list primarily emphasizes devil fruits excelling in close-quarter combat, excluding those from the Logia family known for their versatility. Similarly, all Zoan users, like Dalton the Bison and Kaidou the Azure Dragon, are naturally suited for close-range battles. To maintain diversity, we’ve chosen to omit Zoan fruits as well. Thus, our focus narrows down to approximately 90 Paramecia-type Devil Fruits, from which these seven stand out as top choices for hand-to-hand combat.

Ton-Ton Fruit

Crushing Weight Attacks

Japanese Name: Ton Ton no Mi
User: Machvise
First Appearance: Episode 667

Ton-Ton Fruits grants its user, Machvise from the Donquixote Pirates, the ability to rapidly adjust his physical weight. This ranges from just a few kilograms up to tens of thousands of tons within mere seconds. Essentially, it’s an enhanced form of the Kilo-Kilo Fruit, which was previously consumed by a character named Ms. Valentine during the Alabasta arc.

As a fervent admirer of combat moves, let me share my passion for one particularly formidable technique: the Ton-Ton Fruits body slam, the go-to move of Machvise’s Donquixote squad. Unlike an ordinary body slam, this move is elevated to a spectacular level by the rapid build-up of immense momentum through a swift redistribution of weight. The result? A body slam that has the power to cleave the earth asunder!

Spike-Spike Fruit

Conjuring Thorns and Spikes

Japanese Name: Toge Toge no Mi
User: Zala
First Appearance: Episode 117

Using Spike-Spike Fruit, Zala (Miss Doublefinger) from Baroque Works has the ability to transform any part of her body into tough, adjustable spikes. She can manage the size, sharpness, and quantity of these spikes at her discretion. This power proves invaluable both offensively and defensively. Given the strength and resilience of her spikes, they can effortlessly penetrate a sturdy stone wall.

Miss Doublefinger primarily employs her spikes in a stabbing manner, similar to a rapier. When confronting adversaries, she’ll often charge forward, her arm or hair adorned with sharp spikes. Upon reaching them, these spikes will suddenly extend, leaving multiple punctures on the enemy’s body. This strategy proves particularly effective against opponents unfamiliar with her combat style.

Heat-Heat Fruit

Blazing Brute Force

Japanese Name: Netsu Netsu no Mi
User: Charlotte Oven
First Appearance: Episode 827

The Heat-Heat Fruit grants Charlotte Oven from the Big Mom Pirates the ability to rapidly elevate his body temperature. This heat is so scorching that a simple touch can liquefy solid iron. Furthermore, Oven has the capacity to imbue this heat into other objects, like his custom Naginata, enhancing the lethality of his attacks.

Each strike from Oven inflicts extra fire damage. His fists shatter bones and char the flesh, while his Naginata slices through tissue and sears wounds. Much like Miss Doublefinger, Oven’s Heat-Heat Fruit is versatile for both offensive and defensive purposes. After all, anyone who dares to land blows against him will likely suffer a burned limb. Even projectiles such as bullets and swords are instantly vaporized upon touching his fiery skin.

Dice-Dice Fruit

Blades Born from Flesh

Japanese Name: Supa Supa no Mi
User: Daz Bonez
First Appearance: Episode 103

Dice-Dice Fruit empowers user Daz Bonez (Mr. 1), of Baroque Works, to convert any part of his body into razor-sharp blades. This means his fingers become razor-edged knives, and he can morph his arms and legs into massive cleavers. Everything about him can potentially be a lethal weapon. Given these blades are essentially an extension of Mr. 1’s own body, they possess remarkable durability, comparable to the renowned Grade Swords.

Although Mr. 1 doesn’t typically view himself as a skilled swordsman, he has a profound understanding of swordsmanship techniques. However, his unique talent for crafting blades of various shapes and sizes sets him apart from traditional swordsmen. In terms of raw cutting power, he undoubtedly outshines everyone on the list.

Bomb-Bomb Fruit

Instant Explosive Strikes

Japanese Name: Bomu Bomu no Mi
User: Gem
First Appearance: Episode 65

As Gem, the thrill-seeker in Baroque Works, I wield a remarkable ability: Bomb-Bomb Fruit. With a simple touch or even a sneeze, anything from me can detonate, unleashing an explosion equivalent to a hand grenade. The beauty lies in its infinite potential – I’m never short on explosive power. Timing is key, and while I can precisely control the detonation, most explosions occur upon contact. No cooldown, no recharge – I’m always ready for action!

In this narrative, it’s unusual for someone as feeble as Mr. 5 to possess such potent devil fruits. In the tale, Zoro and Luffy overcame him with relative ease, which seems incongruous considering the destructive capabilities of the Bomb-Bomb Fruit. Each strike he delivers, whether it’s a jab, hook, or kick, should have detonated instantly, scattering his adversaries. Instead, a string of explosions would have propelled even the sturdiest opponent. However, due to Mr. 5’s lack of strength and creative thinking, this immensely powerful devil fruit goes underutilized. Essentially, the Bomb-Bomb Fruit is squandered on Mr. 5.

Pop-Pop Fruit

The Detonation Specialist

Japanese Name: Pamu Pamu no Mi
User: Gladius
First Appearance: Episode 653

The Pop-Pop Fruit enables its wielder, a member of the Donquixote Pirates named Gladius, to make any body part he touches or inanimate objects around him burst and detonate. Although both fruits specialize in explosions, the Pop-Pop Fruit inflicts significantly greater damage than the Bomb-Bomb Fruit. Unlike Mr. 5 who can instantly trigger an explosion upon contact, Gladius must build up a charge for his rupture ability first. The longer he charges it, the more powerful the resulting explosions become.

Often, Gladius prefers to energize his arms initially before unleashing destructive blasts capable of eliminating foes in an instant. However, he’s versatile enough to utilize his garments like his hat or coat to discharge lethal debris around him. In tight environments such as rooms or hallways, he has the ability to shatter walls and floors, causing larger explosions that can simultaneously neutralize numerous opponents.

Strong-Strong Fruit

Strength Beyond Limits

Japanese Name: Riki Riki no Mi
User: Jesus Burgess
First Appearance: Episode 1093

The Strong-Strong Fruit endows its user, Jesus Burgess from the Blackbeard Pirates, with extraordinary physical strength. This fruit allows Burgess to increase his strength exponentially, performing feats that are beyond the capabilities of ordinary individuals. For instance, lifting a mountain effortlessly is one such feat that Burgess can accomplish without breaking a sweat. At present, there seems to be no upper limit to how powerful he can become.

When it comes to sheer physical power, Jesus Burgess boasts a strength rivaling that of ancient mythical giants. While he may lack speed, a mere punch from him can defeat an opponent, yet his overemphasis on brute force often prevents him from mastering martial arts.

No matter how fast, agile, skilled in martial arts, or possessing unusual abilities an opponent may be, if Burgess delivers his powerful punch akin to crushing mountains onto their head, they’re in trouble. To avoid this, the opponent should maintain distance at all costs. If a physical fight is unavoidable, they must dodge Burgess’s attacks as best they can. This is why the Strong-Strong Fruit is considered the ultimate choice for close-combat encounters.

2025-08-26 20:28