One Piece: All Known Admirals Ranked According to Strength

There are a handful of Admirals present in One Piece but which is the strongest? Here’s a look at the group.

HIGHLIGHTS

 The Admirals in One Piece are considered the most powerful weapons of the Marines, possessing strong Devil Fruits and exceptional control over Haki.

 Despite their reputation as indomitable, there are characters in the series who can defeat the Admirals, as seen in the final saga.
 Each Admiral has their own weaknesses and has suffered defeats.

In the world of OnePiece, there is a continuous power struggle between pirates and the World Government. The World Government can’t deal with the pirates on their own, so in order to keep the pirates under check, they created the Marines. The Marines are led by the Fleet Admiral, which is the highest position in the organization.

However, as the Fleet Admiral is the most important person within the Marines, they cannot move out of the base so easily. So, the Fleet Admiral makes use of the Admirals, who are considered the biggest weapons of the Marines. Over the years, just a handful of individuals in One Piece have reached the rank of Admiral, which shows that it is very tough to attain the rank.

Updated on April 17th, 2024, by Suzail Ahmad:The Admirals are extremely powerful individuals who serve as the second-highest authority within the Marines. They can order those beneath them, and they are only answerable to the Fleet Admiral. The Admirals are respected by everyone in the organization because of their incredible strength. They are considered the paragons of justice by the common people.

Each Admiral has a unique skill set that makes them incredibly dangerous in combat. Almost all of them possess powerful Devil Fruits and Haki. The combination of the two makes them almost invincible in combat. To understand the One Piece Admirals better, it is necessary to analyze their powers. So, the list has been updated to provide a more comprehensive breakdown of the powers of all the One Piece Admirals.

7Zephyr

Became The Leader Of Neo-Marines

Debut: Movie 12, Chapter 691 (on the cover)
Devil Fruit: None
Haki: Busoshoku Haki, Kenbunshoku Haki

While Zephyr is not a canon character, he definitely is one of the most well-known characters in OnePiece. He is the main villain of OnePiece: FilmZ. Zephyr joined the Marines when he was still a teenager and managed to rise through the ranks, and eventually reached the status of a Marine Admiral. Zephyr was responsible for training many future Marine heroes which included the likes of Akainu, Aokiji, Kizaru, Onigumo, and Momonga. Zephyr did not possess any devil fruit, but he was very apt at using Haki.

Biggest Achievement: Almost all the Marines possess an incredibly powerful devil fruit, but Zephyr is the only exception. He did not have any kind of devil fruit, instead, he relied purely on his Haki. It is fair to assume that Zephyr’s Haki was on another level in comparison to the rest of the Marine Admirals.

Strongest Attack: As previously stated, Zephyr did not have any devil fruit abilities, although he did have a weapon named Battle Smasher. The weapon was made of Sea Stone which helped him fight devil fruit users. Zephyr’s Smash Buster attack was strong enough to send Kizaru flying.

Weakness and Defeat: It is safe to assume that Zephyr’s lack of a devil fruit caused him problems at some point in the past. Zephyr’s biggest defeat came at the hands of a pirate who cut his arm off while another killed his family. The World Government’s reluctance to take action was one of the main reasons why Zephyr abandoned the Marines and created his own group.

Powers: Zephyr did not have a Devil Fruit, but that didn’t stop him from becoming one of the best fighters in the history of the Marines. Considering the fact that he served as the mentor of some of the biggest, and noteworthy Marines, it is safe to say that Zephyr was a master at using both types of Haki.

6Ryokugyu

Joined The Marines Via The Military Draft

Debut: Chapter 905
Devil Fruit: Mori Mori no Mi
Haki: Busoshoku Haki, Kenbunshoku Haki

Ryokugyu made his debut in the series during the Reverie arc. He joined the Marines after Aokiji and Akainu’s fight at Punk Hazard. After the fight ended, Aokiji left the Marines and Akainu was promoted to the position of Fleet Admiral.

Ryokugyu joined as an Admiral, and at the time, there was very little information available about him. His face and his abilities remained a mystery until the Wano Country arc. He was involved in a major fight against the Revolutionary Army, but he was unable to prevent them from escaping. According to Doflamingo, both Fujitora and Ryokugyu are monsters because of their incredible strength.

Biggest Achievement: Ryokugyu’s abilities were revealed toward the end of the Wano Country arc. The fans had speculated that the Admiral would have a very powerful devil fruit, and they were proven right. So far, his greatest achievement is that he has eaten nothing for three years, and yet he is able to fight and perform all the other activities that a normal person does.

Strongest Attack: Ryokugyu came to Wano to capture Luffy and the other big-name pirates to get in Akainu’s good books. Ryokugyu possesses the Mori Mori no Mi, a Logia-type devil fruit that allows him to control plant life. His strongest attack is called Groves of Wrath. In this attack, he creates giant wooden fists that can pummel his opponents.

Weakness and Defeat: Ryokugyu has fortified his defenses against fire-type attacks, which was evident from his fight in Wano. But he is not completely immune to them, as Momonosuke managed to damage him with his moves. Ryokugyu would have defeated the new Shogun and the others if the fight had dragged on. But it was cut short after Shanks unleashed his Haoshoku Haki, which forced the Admiral to retreat.

Powers: Ryokugyu has had limited screen time, so it is not easy to judge his full potential. In Wano, Ryokugyu showed that his Devil Fruit could create powerful wooden structures that could resist normal fire attacks. He could also turn into a wooden golem that could easily pummel his opponents. With his power, Ryokugyu nearly overwhelmed Momonosuke and several Scabbards. He was also able to subdue Edward Weevil.

5Fujitora

Was Able To Become An Admiral Despite Being Blind

Debut: Chapter 701
Devil Fruit: Zushi Zushi no Mi
Haki: Busoshoku Haki, Kenbunshoku Haki

Like Ryokugyu, Fujitora joined the Marines after the time skip. He made his appearance during the Dressrosa Arc, where he showed off his abilities. Fujitora possesses the Zushi Zushi no Mi, which is a paramecia-type devil fruit. It allows Fujitora to control the gravity around himself.

With the help of his devil fruit, Fujitora can bring down large meteors from the sky. These meteors can destroy an island with ease. He was also able to fight against Sabo, who is the chief of staff of the Revolutionary Army. Fujitora managed to stall Sabo’s progress without breaking a sweat. This was acknowledged by Sabo, who admitted that he couldn’t find a way past the Navy Admiral.

Biggest Achievement: Ever since his appearance, Fujitora has been involved in some major fights. He has fought against the Chief-of-Staff of the Revolutionary Army at Dressrosa and Jack of the Beasts Pirates. Fujitora was once again involved with the members of the Revolutionary Army during the Levely arc. His most significant achievement is that he took the blame for the incompetence of the Marines at Dressrosa.

Strongest Attack: Fujitora’s strongest attack is powered by his Zushi Zushi no Mi. In this attack, Fujitora gathers an enormous amount of gravitational energy around him and then releases it toward his opponent. The sheer power of this attack can completely decimate any object in its path.

Weakness and Defeat: Fujitora seems like a very rounded character with almost zero weaknesses. It is possible that the Admiral’s blindness can prove to be a hindrance, especially in a battle against a strong opponent. Fujitora has not suffered a defeat yet, but he did fail to stop Sabo and the Revolutionary Army in Marijoa.

Powers: Fujitora’s Zushi Zushi no Mi is an immensely powerful Devil Fruit, as it gives him power over gravity. By increasing the gravitational force over an area, Fujitora can create massive craters. He could also stop a person from moving. If he wants to take down a strong enemy, Fujitora can even bring down a meteor from the sky.

4Aokiji

Trained By Monkey D. Garp

Debut: Chapter 303
Devil Fruit: Hie Hie no Mi
Haki: Busoshoku Haki, Kenbunshoku Haki

Aokiji was the first Admiral to be revealed in the series. He left the Marines after losing the fight against Akainu, who went on to become the Fleet Admiral of the Marines. Since then, Aokiji joined the Blackbeard Pirates for unknown reasons.

Aokiji played a major role in the Marineford arc, where he was responsible for saving the lives of thousands of Marines with his Hie Hie no Mi. With his devil fruit, Aokiji can easily freeze anything that he touches. He managed to fight against Akainu for several days, whilst having the weaker devil fruit. This shows that Aokiji’s Haki is extremely strong, otherwise, Akainu could have easily won.

Biggest Achievement: Aokiji has been involved in numerous fights so far, but his screen time has been reduced ever since he left the Marines. Aokiji’s greatest feat is saving the Marines from imminent death at Marineford. Without his Hie Hie no Mi, Whitebeard’s seaquakes would have wiped out the majority of the Marine soldiers.

Strongest Attack: ​​​​Everything points toward Aokiji becoming a pivotal character in the final saga of One Piece. The former Admiral is endowed with an incredible devil fruit, and he has used many powerful attacks. His best attack is Ice Block: Pheasant Peck. Aokiji used this attack against Portgas Ace at Marineford, and it was only canceled out by the former’s elemental advantage.

Weakness and Defeat: Aokiji is an extremely powerful character, and he has proved that he can face a foe as strong as Monkey D. Garp. However, he is not infallible. Aokiji’s ice is weak to fire and magma. His biggest loss came against Akainu. The fight between the two lasted for several days before Akainu’s eventual triumph.

​​​​​​Powers: Aokiji’s physical strength was on a completely different level from the other Marines, mainly because of his training with Garp. Aokiji’s Haki was also splendid, and it enabled him to defend himself from attacks. Additionally, Aokiji’s Hie Hie no Mi allows him to freeze his opponents and take them down at his leisure.

3Kizaru

Oldest Admiral In The Marines

Debut: Chapter 504
Devil Fruit: Pika Pika no Mi
Haki: Busoshoku Haki, Kenbunshoku Haki

As a follower of “Unclear Justice,” Kizaru does not really have a particular stance on the happenings around him. Initially, he can be very disinterested, and a few moments later he can be deeply invested. He made his first appearance during the Sabaody Archipelago arc, where he fought against several members of the Worst Generation. Needless to say, Kizaru ran rampant and managed to defeat all the super-rookies quite easily. Kizaru also faced Silvers Rayleigh, the former right-hand man of the Pirate King.

Kizaru’s Pika Pika no Mi is a logia-type devil fruit, that allows him to create and manipulate light at will. So far Kizaru has not been tested properly, which makes it difficult to calculate his strength accurately, but he’s definitely one of the strongest Marines in the series.

Biggest Achievement: Kizaru is considered by many to be the strongest Marine Admiral, which is mainly due to his Pika Pika no Mi. Kizaru’s abilities make him a dangerous opponent and not many characters match his speed. His most impressive feat was casually ignoring the warning from Ben Beckman and attacking Law’s ship.

Strongest Attack: The Pika Pika no Mi is an exceptionally powerful devil fruit, and its powers interested Dr. Vegapunk. The scientist studied its powers and then went on to use the devil fruit’s power to arm the Pacifista and the Seraphim with powerful weapons. Kizaru’s strongest attack is the Yasakani Sacred Jewel, which can cover a large area and cause widespread damage. Every light particle has enough power to pierce the toughest of armors, making it an extremely lethal attack.

Weakness and Defeat: Kizaru’s devil fruit is his biggest strength, but his overreliance on it can prove to be dangerous. While fighting Rayleigh, Kizaru was unable to deal any sort of damage to the retired pirate. In fact, Rayleigh managed to stall him perfectly and even gave Kizaru a small cut on his face. Kizaru’s lack of seriousness can also be exploited by his opponent. In the fight against Luffy, Kizaru looked calm and unbothered, which allowed Luffy to damage the Admiral.

Powers: Kizaru’s Devil Fruit makes him a threat to all of his adversaries. His speed is on a different level from most of the characters in the series. He can blitz his foes, depriving them of any chance to escape or counter. The power behind his attacks is enough to destroy a crew with ease.

2Akainu

Most Ruthless Admiral

Debut: Chapter 397
Devil Fruit: Magu Magu no Mi
Haki:: Busoshoku Haki, Kenbunshoku Haki

Currently, Akainu holds the position of the Fleet Admiral of the Marines. He was able to become the Fleet Admiral after defeating Aokiji in a duel that lasted for ten days. Akainu is a believer in “Absolute Justice,” and he makes sure that justice is carried out against criminals at any cost.

Akainu ate the Magu Magu no Mi, a logia-type devil fruit that has insane attacking power. Akainu’s strength is very frightening. He was able to fight against Whitebeard and even managed to deal a few blows to the “Strongest Man in the World.” Akainu also managed to scare away the Blackbeard Pirates when the latter tried to make a deal that included Jewelry Bonney.

Biggest Achievement: Akainu is among the most hated characters in One Piece. He has been responsible for the killing of countless innocent people. While his fight against Whitebeard stands out, Akainu’s crowning achievement is going up against all the commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates. Not many characters have the guts to engage in a fight against all the major names of the Whitebeard Pirates.

​​​​Strongest Attack: Akainu’s Magu Magu no Mi offers the perfect representation of his ruthlessness and fiery passion for Absolute Justice. The magma created by the devil fruit can melt through human flesh quite effortlessly. Akainu’s most notable attack is called Meteor Volcano. In this attack, Akainu fires multiple giant magma fists toward the sky, which begin to fall after some time. The damage caused by these magma fists is immense, and since there are so many of them, it is difficult to defend against the attack.

Weakness and Defeat: Akainu is currently at the very top of the Navy hierarchy. There is not a single person who would want to get on his bad side. While there has not been any mention of a specific weakness, there is a possibility that Akainu’s Busoshoku Haki is not as good as that of the other powerful characters. After all, it took him seven days to beat Aokiji despite having the elemental advantage. Akainu’s worst defeat came at the hands of Whitebeard. The Yonko became furious when he saw Ace die at the hands of Akainu, and he wasted no time in thrashing the Admiral.

Powers: Akainu is one of the few characters in the story who have yet to show off their true power. Akainu’s Magu Magu no Mi grants attacking power that is head and shoulders above the rest of the Devil Fruits. He was involved in the Marineford arc, where his strength proved to be too much for most of his opponents.

1Sengoku

Became An Admiral In Roger’s Era

Sengoku of the Marines One Piece

Debut: Chapter 234
Devil Fruit: Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu
Haki: Busoshoku Haki, Kenbunshoku Haki, Conqueror’s Haki

Sengoku is a legendary figure in the world of OnePiece. He held the position of Fleet Admiral during the Summit War and he managed to lead the Marines to victory. Sengoku was held in very high regard by the Gol D. Roger, and the other legendary characters. While Sengoku was still an Admiral, he fought and captured Shiki albeit he needed help from Monkey D. Garp.

Sengoku is one of the few characters who possess a mythical zoan-type devil fruit. His Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu allows him to transform into a giant golden Buddha. While transformed, Sengoku is able to create shockwaves from the palms of his hands. So far, Sengoku is among the only two known Marines who possess Conqueror’s Haki.

Biggest Achievement: Currently, Sengoku might not hold a position of significant power, but he remains one of the strongest characters in One Piece. Sengoku’s power was even acknowledged by the Pirate King, which is not an ordinary accomplishment by any means.

Strongest Attack: Sengoku is a grizzled veteran who has fought many strong characters in his scintillating career as a Marine. Unfortunately, the only time Sengoku went all out in a fight was in the Marineford arc, where he used his devil fruit to attack Luffy and later the Blackbeard Pirates. While Sengoku’s attacks weren’t named in the manga, they were given names in One Piece: Burning Blood. His most potent attack is called Impact Wave, which is a shockwave-based attack that was strong enough to damage the Blackbeard Pirates.

Weakness and Defeat: Sengoku is a highly respected individual, and he is one of the few Navy soldiers who are aware of the truth about some of the darkest secrets of the World Government. Considering he is over 60 years old, it wouldn’t be surprising if Sengoku’s stamina has decreased. He has not lost any major fights, but he was unable to stop Whitebeard and Blackbeard from causing significant damage to Marineford.

Powers: Sengoku has a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit, which is considered to be the rarest class of Devil Fruits. Sengoku hasn’t had the opportunity to use his Devil Fruit freely, so it is hard to predict what other kinds of abilities he has. For now, fans know that Sengoku can release shockwaves from the palms of his hands.