The characters of the iconicDragon Balluniverse are commonly noted as some of the strongest characters in the anime medium.

So, who are the most powerful characters inDragon Ball?

The answer is not as easy as it might seem.

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The character is known as the alternate universe’s greatest assassin.

He also managed to almost kill Goku, who was only saved by a ki blast.

Hit almost never plunders in taking out who he’s targeting.

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He is very experienced and knows how to take down pretty much anyone.

The new Piccolo transformation is accordingly on the same power-level as Goku and Vegeta in their base forms.

The Gammas are rumored to be around the level of Super Saiyan God.

Hit From Dragon Ball Super

When Kale and Caulifla fused and became Kefla, they exponentially grew in power.

She also happens to be one of the strongest female characters in the series.

He was the antagonist of the final saga in Dragon Ball and also makes appearances inDragon Ball Z. Piccolo had one ofthe greatest redemption arcsin theDragon Ball Zseries.

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The two share a strong bond of friendship, and he becomes a staple member of the Dragon Team.

Someone who has the powers of a Saiyan and a Kai.

This formed the character, Fusion Zamasu, who gave Goku and Vegeta a major run for their money.

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The two also had to fuse to have any hope of beating this foe.

This, of course, required a deus ex machina of sorts from the most powerfulDragon Ballcharacter.

He is a Destroyer in training, in line to become Universe 11’s God of Destruction.

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While the name sounds ominous, Top fights in the name of justice and peace.

While he can be hot-blooded, he is quite humble and a respectful fighter.

Tops is a powerful character, able to keep up with the most powerful Saiyan forms with little effort.

Fused Zamasu from the Future Trunks Saga of Dragon Ball Super

He seeks to rule the universe through fear and overwhelming power.

He’s the main antagonist of the Cell Saga inDragon Ball Z.

He has multiple forms, each stronger than the last.

Top powering up in Dragon Ball Super

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He’s able to exploit the weaknesses of his genetic parents and easily outwits them.

He has many forms, all considered to be their own individuals, as they all have different motives.

It’s said that he gained his power through mankind’s evil.

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His four main forms are Kid Buu, Innocent Buu, Super Buu, and Uug.

Each form has sub-forms that are unleashed depending on the situation.

While in these forms he dons their outfits and uses their abilities to overtake his enemies.

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Possibly one of the most enigmatic characters in theDragon Ballfranchise and definitely one of the most powerful.

When he first entered the story, he wreaked havoc on the characters in the modern-day timeline.

Thanks to his God Ki, he can achieve a unique transformation he titled Super Saiyan Rose.

Majin Buu smiling with his hands on his waist in Dragon Ball Z

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Goku Black surrounded by purple and red energy while in his Super Saiyan Rose form in Dragon Ball Super.

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