With jaw-dropping battles, intense emotional stakes, and stunning power reveals, One Piece’s Wano Arc delivered everything fans could hope for in the series. It became a battleground where Emperors clashed, Supernovas awakened, and legendary powers shaped the destiny of an entire nation.
Amid the chaos, a handful of warriors rose above the rest, etching their names into the legacy of One Piece. In this breakdown of the 10 Strongest Characters From Wano Arc in One Piece, we explore the fighters whose unmatched strength, masterful Haki, and fearsome Devil Fruit abilities defined the arc and changed the course of the story forever.
10. Sanji
Sanji is one of the Straw Hat Pirates and a strong fighter known for his powerful kicks and quick moves. In the Wano Arc, he became stronger after using his Germa 66 upgrades, which made him faster, stronger, and tougher. Sanji used these new powers to fight Queen, one of Kaido’s top fighters, and he did well in the hard battle.
Sanji’s speed, skill, and determination made him very important in the fight. Even though Queen had strong attacks and technology, Sanji kept fighting hard and helped a lot, showing why he is one of the strongest Straw Hats.
9. Marco the Phoenix
Marco played more of a support role during the Wano Arc, but he’s still very powerful. As the former first division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, he has the Mythical Zoan Phoenix Devil Fruit, which lets him fly and heal himself. He even held off both King and Queen at the same time, showing just how strong he is.
Even though he’s not at his peak anymore, Marco was very important during the raid. His healing powers, smart moves, and toughness helped the Straw Hats and samurai when they needed it most. He’s one of the few who faced Yonko commanders and survived.
8. King the Wildfire
King is Kaido’s top commander and comes from the Lunarian race, a rare group known for creating flames and taking a lot of damage without getting hurt. He also has the Ancient Zoan Pteranodon Devil Fruit, which gives him great flying abilities and strong attacks. As the strongest of Kaido’s All-Stars, he gave Zoro one of his hardest battles.
King was so tough that most attacks didn’t affect him until Zoro figured out how to get past his defense. His mix of raw power, special Lunarian traits, and Devil Fruit abilities made him one of the biggest threats in the Beast Pirates. Zoro had to power up a lot just to beat him.
7. Yamato
Yamato, who calls herself “Kozuki Oden,” is a strong and popular character introduced in the Wano Arc. She ate a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, the Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Okuchi no Makami, which gives her ice powers and makes her much stronger physically. She can also use advanced Conqueror’s Haki, a rare ability that only the strongest fighters have.
Yamato was able to fight Kaido, her father, almost evenly for a while, something very few characters can do. Her strong will to protect Wano, along with her powerful Haki and Devil Fruit, makes her one of the strongest new characters in the story.
6. Roronoa Zoro
Zoro’s growth during the Wano Arc is truly amazing. He uses Enma, a sword that pulls out the user’s Haki, and learns how to use advanced Conqueror’s Haki to make his attacks stronger. With this new power, Zoro was able to hurt Kaido and beat King, one of Kaido’s strongest fighters.
What makes Zoro’s strength special is his strong will. Even when badly hurt, he keeps fighting for his captain’s dream. His “King of Hell” form shows how he has grown from a great swordsman to the trusted right-hand man of the future Pirate King, with skills that match the top Yonko commanders.
5. Eustass Kid
Eustass Kid’s power was talked about for a long time, and the Wano Arc finally shows what he can really do. With his awakened Jiki Jiki no Mi Devil Fruit, Kid can control metal and magnets on a big scale. He uses attacks like “Damned Punk” that cause a lot of damage to Big Mom. His strong attacks and determination helped him play a big part in defeating her.
Even though people think of Kid as just a tough fighter, he showed he can take a lot of hits. He survived Big Mom’s powerful attacks and fought back hard. After what he did in Wano, his rivalry with Luffy and his goal to beat the Yonko seem more real, making him one of the strongest in the Worst Generation.
4. Trafalgar D. Water Law
Law got much stronger during the Wano Arc. He is already a smart fighter with the Ope Ope no Mi Devil Fruit, but he became even better when he awakened its powers. His new moves, like “KROOM” and “Puncture Wille,” let him hurt Big Mom inside her body, something that was thought to be almost impossible.
Besides his Devil Fruit, Law shows great strategy by working with Kid and helping find chances to attack Big Mom. His mix of fighting skills, support, and now strong attacks makes him one of the strongest and most balanced fighters in the Wano Arc.
3. Big Mom
Big Mom is one of the Four Emperors, and her presence in Wano made the battles much more intense. Her Soul-Soul Fruit (Soru Soru no Mi) lets her control human souls, creating living weapons called homies like Prometheus, Zeus, and Napoleon. She is very strong, tough, and can take huge attacks, making her almost unstoppable in fights.
Even though she is very big, Big Mom is fast and fierce in close combat. It took both Law and Kid, two Supernovas with awakened Devil Fruit powers, working together to beat her. Even when she lost, she fought hard with powerful moves, proving she is a true monster in battle.
2. Monkey D. Luffy (Gear 5)
Luffy’s change into Gear 5 during his final fight with Kaido is a big moment in the story. After awakening his Devil Fruit, the Mythical Zoan Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, Luffy gets powers that let him bend reality like a cartoon. His body becomes very flexible and doesn’t follow normal rules, making his attacks hard to predict and very strong.
This new form also comes with advanced Armament and Conqueror’s Haki, letting him fight Kaido evenly in power and Haki. Luffy’s mix of creativity, toughness, and strength makes Gear 5 a key moment for Wano and the whole series. His win over Kaido shows he’s one of the strongest fighters in the New World.
1. Kaido
Kaido is the main villain in the Wano Arc and is known as the strongest creature alive. His Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, the Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu, lets him turn into a huge eastern dragon that can fly, breathe fire, and use strong elemental attacks. What makes Kaido really special is how tough he is, he took hits from the strongest fighters like Luffy, Yamato, Zoro, and the Scabbards, and kept fighting without stopping.
Besides his great strength, Kaido can use all three types of Haki, including advanced Conqueror’s Haki, which makes his attacks even stronger. He can defeat most enemies with just a few hits, showing why pirates and Marines are scared of him. It took Luffy’s new Gear 5 power to finally beat him, proving Kaido is one of the strongest characters in One Piece.