One Piece has no shortage of powerful characters, but even among them, the name of Gol D. Roger stands out. The Pirate King dominated the world of One Piece, leaving his competition in the dust. Roger's crew members helped him realize his dream, and together, they were nearly unstoppable.
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Gol D. Roger's own strength also played a pivotal role in him becoming the King of the Pirates. What's impressive is that Roger did not have a Devil Fruit, yet he stood head and shoulders above other pirates. However, there are a handful of characters who can match Roger in terms of strength.
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Rocks D. Xebec
Affiliation: Rocks Pirates
- Devil Fruit: No
- Haki: Yes
Before Roger became the Pirate King, the world of pirates was dominated by Rocks D. Xebec, the legendary captain of the Rocks Pirates. For most of the story, Rocks' strength remained a mystery. However, Oda has slowly begun to disclose details about Rocks', helping fans understand his power level.
Rocks didn't have a Devil Fruit, but he was easily the strongest character of his time. He was adept at using Haki, and he combined it with his swordsmanship, giving rise to a lethal fighting style. Using his sword attacks alone, Rocks was able to destroy the Gates of Justice. Additionally, he used it to kill an Admiral, a feat that has yet to be replicated by someone else. In his prime, Rocks was easily superior to Roger.
Monkey D. Garp
Affiliation: Marines, World Government
- Devil Fruit: No
- Haki: Yes
Heralded as the Hero of the Marines, Garp has been fighting crime for decades. He was active during the era of Gol D. Roger, and the two fought each other multiple times. In fact, Roger specifically named Garp as one of the Marines capable of matching him. It would be remiss not to mention that Garp and Roger came close to killing each other multiple times, yet there was a mutual respect between them.
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Garp's lack of a Devil Fruit has never stopped him from beating the most noteworthy pirates. He relies on his Haki and physical strength to get the better of his enemies. He was able to crush mountains with his bare fists, which shows his insane physical power.
Whitebeard
Affiliation: Whitebeard Pirates
- Devil Fruit: Gura Gura no Mi
- Haki: Yes
Whitebeard was the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates and one of the Yonko. Despite being a Yonko, Whitebeard's strength far exceeded that of one. He was known as the world's strongest man, meaning that he was above the likes of Kaido, Shanks, Garp, Roger, etc.
Whitebeard ate the Gura Gura no Mi, which allowed him to create quakes at will. With this ability, Whitebeard effortlessly created tremors, which he used to destroy an entire fleet.
Imu
Affiliation: World Government
- Devil Fruit: Yes
- Haki: Yes
Imu is the leader of the World Government and arguably the most powerful individual in One Piece history. Not only are they immortal, but it seems that they can pass it on to others via the Abyss mark.
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In the Elbaf arc, Imu took over Gunko's body and gave fans a glimpse of their strength. Imu used some kind of magic to turn Dorry and Brogy into demons. It also caused them to obey Imu's every order. Imu also released a burst of Conqueror's Haki, which could be felt by almost everyone in Elbaf. Imu and Roger never came face-to-face, but it's unlikely that the latter could have won.
Joyboy
Affiliation: The Great Kingdom
- Devil Fruit: Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika
- Haki: Yes
Joyboy was the first person to be called a 'pirate' by the World Government, and it was because he stood against the organization. Much about Joyboy remains a mystery, but Oda did give the audience an idea of his strength.
In the Egghead arc, Emet undid a knot containing Joyboy's Conqueror's Haki that caused several Godheads to go back to Marijoa. The sheer power of the Haki even intimidated Imu, who recognized it straightaway. Joyboy also had access to the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, the same Devil Fruit that Luffy has. The audience is already aware of the Devil Fruit's power, so it's obvious that it made Joyboy stronger than most One Piece characters.
Shakuyaku
Affiliation: Kuja Pirates
- Devil Fruit: No
- Haki: Yes
Shakuyaku is the former captain of the Kuja Pirates and one of the most famed pirates from the era of Rocks. Based on the information revealed thus far, the Kuja Pirates were among the most dominant groups, and since Shakuyaku was their leader, it makes sense that she was an extraordinary fighter.
In the flashback, Roger was overwhelmed by Shakuyaku (mainly because of her beauty). While it was not a fair fight, it's unwise to assume that Shakuyaku wasn't close to Roger's level.
Sengoku
Affiliation: Marines, The World Government
- Devil Fruit: Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu
- Haki: Yes
Sengoku is the former Fleet Admiral of the Marines. He joined the Marines at the same time as Garp and Tsuru. In a short time, Sengoku became one of the foremost fighters within the Marines, and people around the world respected him. When it comes to Haki control, there are not many better than Sengoku. He can use all three types of Haki, and that too at the highest level.
Sengoku ate the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu, a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit that allows him to transform into a giant golden Buddha at will. It increases his physical abilities and enables him to launch shockwaves from the palms of his hands. The combination of Haki and the Devil Fruit made Sengoku a threat to the greatest pirates, including Gol D. Roger.
One Piece
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- October 20, 1999
- Network
- Fuji TV
Cast
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Mayumi TanakaMonkey D. Luffy (voice) -
Kazuya NakaiRoronoa Zoro (voice)
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