One Piece: Strongest Straw Hat Pirates Ranked

Now that Luffy has achieved the status of a Yonko, the Straw Hat Pirates have become one of the most intimidating crews in the world. However, the question remains, how do they measure up in terms of their power?

Since its debut in 1997, the One Piece manga has followed the Straw Hat Pirates on their journey. Fans have witnessed Luffy’s transformation from an unknown pirate to one of the most powerful in the world. Throughout his journey, his crew has been his biggest supporters.

Despite not envisioning a large crew like other renowned pirates, Luffy’s dream was to have a team of approximately ten members. His dream came to fruition as each member he recruited was extraordinary.

Despite not having powerful offensive abilities as a team, there is something unique about the crew that makes their role just as crucial as anyone else’s.

Usopp, the Brave Warrior

The role of a sniper is being fulfilled.

Despite not having any physical combat training, Usopp serves as the sniper of the crew. Oda intentionally portrays him as the weakest member of the crew because he is the only one with the physical limitations of a regular human. Despite this, Usopp’s ultimate goal is to become a brave warrior of the sea.

Despite lacking offensive abilities, he possesses unparalleled marksmanship skills and observation haki. Coupled with his artistic talent and his unconventional use of various seeds as weapons, this makes him the most distinctive sniper.

9. Us

Position: Navigator

An image of Nami from One Piece Episode 1070 — Crunchyroll

Nami’s significance to the Straw Hat Pirates lies in her position as the navigator. Not only is she recognized as the greatest navigator in the world, but she also possesses exceptional skills in one-on-one combat, thanks to the Climatact created by Usopp. Moreover, Nami’s extensive knowledge of climate further solidifies her invaluable contribution to the crew.

Despite lacking haki or devil fruit abilities, Nami proves to be a formidable pirate in her own right. This is demonstrated when she obtains Zeus, a powerful cloud homie created by Big Mom, by snatching him from her very soul during the Whole Cake Island Arc. Her abilities continue to evolve and improve beyond this point.

8. Brook

Position: Musician

Thanks to his Revive-Revive Fruit, this carefree skeleton was given a second chance at life and bestowed with immunity to illnesses and numerous soul-based powers. With his expertise in swordsmanship, incredible swiftness, and musical abilities, Brook is more than capable of facing formidable adversaries.

Brook’s “chills of the Underworld,”which stem from the pure cold of his soul essence, allow him to infuse objects, like his blade, with an icy aura. As he is considered deceased, he also possesses immunity to various diseases.

7. Tony Tony Chopper

Occupation: Physician

One Piece Episode 1092 preview — Crunchyroll

Despite his generally lovable nature, Tony Tony Chopper can be quite a troublemaker when he chooses to be. When he accidentally consumes a Devil Fruit, Chopper transforms into a unique hybrid of reindeer and human, granting him exceptional abilities in naval battles compared to ordinary reindeer.

Despite not being one of the strongest members, his vast medical knowledge makes him a highly valuable member of the Straw Hat Pirates. This is evident in his creation of the Rumble Ball, a drug that enables him to harness several transformations due to his expertise in medical knowledge.

6. Nico Robin

Position: Archaeologist

Nico Robin One Piece Season 2 — Shueisha

Despite being introduced as an antagonist in One Piece, Nico Robin, known as the Devil Child, ultimately became a member of the Straw Hat Pirates and solidified her reputation as one of the most terrifying pirates on the Grand Line. Utilizing her Flower-Flower Fruit powers, she has the ability to swiftly incapacitate her enemies by snapping their necks before they can react.

Despite lacking Haki, Nico Robin has risen to the ranks of the strongest pirates in the series after powering up during the Wano arc.

Franky

Position: Shipwright

Franky, the crew’s shipwright, is a cyborg who has continuously upgraded himself after a devastating accident. His metallic body grants him exceptional durability, and the weapons inspired by Vegapunk that are implanted within him allow him to face off against some of the toughest adversaries.

Thanks to Vegapunk’s experimentation, Franky was able to incorporate Kizaru’s powerful laser into his own body, making him a formidable adversary when using his Franky Shogun form.

Jinbe

Position: Helmsman

Despite being a former Warlord and a master of Fish-Man Karate, his physical strength remains unmatched. He is immune to Big Mom’s Conqueror’s Haki, and even the formidable Admiral Akainu was unable to defeat him. Therefore, Jinbe ranks in the middle of the strongest Straw Hats with his impressive bounty of One Billion Berry.

Jinbe is highly skilled in both Fish-Man Karate and Busoshoku Haki, effectively using them together. He proved his strength by evenly battling Ace, a formidable Logia wielder, for a period of five days.

Sanji

Position: Chef

Sanji, as a user of both Armament and Observation Haki, possesses the ability to overcome numerous powerful adversaries. Despite this, he has managed to earn a bounty of over One Billion Berries on his head, a remarkable feat for any respectable pirate.

Despite being the fastest crew member in base due to his ability to outrun a light beam, Sanji owes his enhanced genetics to the experiments conducted by the Germa Kingdom, which have made him stronger, faster, and more durable than ever before.

2. Roronoa Zoro

Position: Swordsman

Among the characters in One Piece, Zoro stands out as the sole user of a unique three-sword style. As a skilled swordsman, Zoro possesses exceptional abilities in both Armament and Observation Haki. Although Zoro and Sanji are often portrayed as evenly matched, Zoro’s superior conqueror’s haki grants him a slight edge, although the gap between them may not be significant.

Additionally, he witnessed Kinemon’s Foxfire Style and acquired its techniques. He effortlessly cut through Kaido’s Bolo Breath and proceeded to slice through the King’s most powerful move, Omori Karyudon. Finally, he successfully defeated the Lunarian himself.

1. Monkey D. Luffy

Position: Captain

A still from One Piece Luffy in Gear 5 form — Crunchyroll

It is only natural that the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates is the strongest member, Monkey D. Luffy. His bounty of Three Billion Berries not only makes him one of the most wanted pirates in One Piece history but also one of the most powerful.

Despite awakening his devil fruit and mastering Advanced Conqueror’s Haki, Luffy has faced many challenges and continues to grow. His resilience allows him to withstand electric attacks and blunt force, yet he remains susceptible to sharp objects such as swords and spears.

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