15 Strongest Female Characters, Ranked

One Piece, the acclaimed anime series, boasts a vast and diverse cast of characters, many of whom are powerful, skilled, and tenacious women. These formidable female characters contribute to the series’ dynamic storyline and challenge gender stereotypes by showcasing their incredible abilities in combat and strategy.

Ranging from members of the notorious Four Emperors to the Straw Hat Pirates, these women prove that strength and resilience are not exclusive to male characters. In a world filled with supernatural abilities granted by the mysterious Devil Fruits and other extraordinary powers, these women dominate the seas and leave their mark in the legendary adventures of One Piece.

Updated by Dev Tugnait on November 25, 2023: An exciting update to our One Piece: Strongest Female Characters list! We have expanded our rankings to include five new entries, reflecting the evolving world of One Piece. These additions showcase the series’ ever-growing strength and diversity of female characters.

15 Perona

Ghost Princess

Perona’s Special Abilities:

• Summons Negative Hollows
• Can drain willpower

Perona is a unique character known for her Gothic Lolita fashion and quirky personality. She possesses the Horo Horo no Mi, a Devil Fruit enabling her to conjure and control ghosts. These ghosts, when passing through a person, drain their willpower and positivity, leaving them helplessly negative and pessimistic.

This power was notably effective against the Straw Hat Pirates during the Thriller Bark Arc, especially impacting Usopp. Perona’s ghosts also allow her astral projection and flight, enhancing her spying capabilities. Her unique blend of ghostly powers and abilities make her stand out, as they contribute significantly to the eerie and supernatural ambiance of the Thriller Bark Arc.

14 Boa Sandersonia

Snake Warrior

Boa Sandersonia’s Special Abilities:

• Transforms into a giant anaconda
• Combines snake abilities with Haki

Boa Sandersonia is one of the three Gorgon sisters and a member of the Kuja Tribe. As the middle sister of Boa Hancock, the Pirate Empress, Sandersonia possesses significant combat skills and the ability to use Haki. She showcases her strength during the Amazon Lily Arc, where she battles Monkey D. Luffy.

What makes Sandersonia unique is her ability to use her hair as a weapon and the power of the Hebi Hebi no Mi, Model: Anaconda that lets her turn into a giant snake, enhancing her physical abilities. Additionally, Sandersonia often fights in tandem with her sister, Boa Marigold.

13 Sugar

Toy Power

Sugar’s Special Abilities:

• Turns people into toys
• Erases victims’ existence

Sugar, a member of the Donquixote Pirates, wields the power of the Hobi Hobi no Mi, a Devil Fruit that halts her aging and gives her a child-like appearance despite being an adult. Her most significant ability is to turn people into toys with a touch, erasing all memories of their existence from others.

This ability was crucial for Doflamingo’s control over Dressrosa, as she transformed many dissenters, including key characters like Kyros, into toys. Her downfall, triggered by Usopp’s unexpected antics causing her to lose consciousness, reversed all transformations. Sugar’s unique powers and impact on the story’s progression highlight her strength and uniqueness in the series.

12 Belo Betty

Revolutionary Power

Belo Betty’s Special Abilities:

• Inspires others with Kobu Kobu no Mi
• Empowers people to exceed their physical limits

Belo Betty, a Commanding Officer of the Revolutionary Army, wields a unique and influential power through her Devil Fruit, the Kobu Kobu no Mi. This fruit enables her to inspire and empower others, dramatically boosting their physical abilities. Her power is pivotal during the Revolutionary Army’s efforts against the tyranny of the World Government, particularly showcased in the Lulusia Kingdom incident.

There, she uses her abilities to motivate the oppressed citizens to rise up against the Peachbeard, a subordinate of the Blackbeard Pirates. Betty’s strength lies not in physical combat but in her ability to transform ordinary people into formidable forces.

11 Ulti

Fierce Dinosaur-Hybrid

Ulti’s Special Abilities:

• Transforms into dinosaur
• Headbutts with immense force

Ulti is a high-ranking member (Tobiroppo) of the Beast Pirates and is known for her brash personality and formidable strength. Wielding the Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Pachycephalosaurus, she can transform into a dinosaur, granting her immense physical power and durability. This ability is showcased in her battles against Luffy and Yamato, where her headbutts pose a significant challenge, even staggering Luffy momentarily.

What makes Ulti strong is a combination of ferocity and affection, especially towards her brother, Page One. Her fighting style is direct and powerful, relying on overwhelming her opponents with brute force and her toughened skull, making her a noteworthy adversary in the Wano Country Arc.

10 Nami

Strategic Navigator

Namii’s Special Abilities:

• Exceptional navigator
• Uses Clima-Tact for weather manipulation

Nami, the Straw Hat Pirates navigator, is renowned for her exceptional navigational skills, intelligence, and tactical understanding. She plays a crucial role in guiding the crew through treacherous waters and unpredictable weather. Nami’s unique strength lies in her strategic use of the Clima-Tact, a weather-controlling weapon developed initially by Usopp.

Her intelligence and quick thinking often turn the tide in battles, as seen in her fights against formidable opponents like Miss Doublefinger. Nami’s backstory, involving her adoption by Bellemere, a former Marine, and her struggles under the tyranny of Arlong, showcase her strength, resilience, and determination to achieve her dreams.

9 Nico Robin

Skilled Archaeologist

Nico Robin’s Special Abilities:

• Replicates limbs anywhere
• Skilled in deciphering ancient texts

Nico Robin, the archaeologist of the Straw Hat Pirates, is unique for her ability to decipher Poneglyphs, ancient stones critical to the series’ lore and the mystery of the Void Century. Her Devil Fruit power, the Hana Hana no Mi, allows her to sprout copies of her limbs.

This ability is not only versatile in combat, as seen in her battles against agents of the World Government like Spandam, but also invaluable in gathering information and espionage. Robin’s tragic past, involving the destruction of her home, Ohara, and being relentlessly pursued by the World Government, has shaped her into a resilient and insightful individual.

8 Carrot

Electrifying Mink

Carrot’s Special Abilities:

• Shocks enemies with static electricity
• Transforms into powerful Sulong form under a full moon

Carrot, a member of the Mink Tribe from Zou, stands out with her energetic personality and impressive combat skills. As a Mink, she possesses natural agility and electro, an ability to channel static electricity, which she uses effectively in battles. Her strength is significantly amplified in her Sulong form, a body transformation triggered under a full moon.

This form grants her enhanced speed, strength, and sensory abilities. Carrot’s Sulong form is notably showcased during the raid on Onigashima, where she fights alongside the Straw Hat Pirates against the Beast Pirates. Her close bond with the Straw Hats, especially her mentorship relationship with Chopper, makes her a memorable character.

7 Jewelry Bonney

Supernova Pirate

Jewelry Bonney’s Special Abilities:

• Can rapidly age or de-age herself
• Uses age manipulation for combat and disguise

Jewelry Bonney, one of the Supernovas, is distinguished by her Devil Fruit power and mysterious background. She wields the Awa Awa no Mi, which grants her the ability to manipulate her age and that of others. This power is not just for disguise or infiltration; it can be a formidable weapon in combat, rendering opponents either too old or too young to fight.

Bonney’s unique ability is showcased during the Sabaody Archipelago Arc, where she alters her age to evade capture. She has a mysterious connection to the World Government and significant figures like Kuma. Her independence and strong will, often opposing the World Government’s actions, make her a strong character.

6 Tsuru

Strategic Marine

Tsuru’s Special Abilities:

• Washes and hangs out with criminals
• Experienced in dealing with high-level pirate threats

Tsuru is a high-ranking Vice Admiral in the Marines. Known for her strategic intellect and calm demeanor, Tsuru stands out as one of the most experienced and oldest members. Her Devil Fruit power, the Woshu Woshu no Mi, allows her to literally ‘wash and hang out to dry’ people and objects, making them unable to move.

Her unique ability to neutralize criminals without causing significant harm makes her strong, reflecting her preference for a more just and humane approach to law enforcement. Tsuru’s history involves significant encounters with notorious pirates; she has been a long-time adversary of the Doflamingo family.

5 Vinsmoke Reiju

Genetically Modified

Vinsmoke Reiju’s Special Abilities:

• Immune to poison
• Genetic modifications

Vinsmoke Reiju, also known as Poison Pink, is a powerful character from the technologically advanced Vinsmoke Family. As the eldest child and only daughter, she stands out for her calm demeanor and moral compass, contrasting her ruthless brothers. Reiju possesses enhanced physical abilities thanks to her father’s genetic modifications and natural immunity to poison.

This trait is crucial during the Whole Cake Island Arc, where she saves Luffy from lethal poisoning by Charlotte Opera. Moreover, her ability to absorb and metabolize poison makes her a unique combatant, showcased when she defeats and consumes poison from a giant snail during the Seducing Woods incident.

4 Catarina Devon

Mythical Zoan Type

Catarina Devon’s Special Abilities:

• Transforms into a nine-tailed fox
• Can perfectly mimic other people’s appearance, voice

Catarina Devon is notorious as the most dangerous female pirate ever imprisoned in Impel Down before her breakout by Blackbeard. Her infamy is rooted in her brutal past, where she was known for killing beautiful women out of jealousy. Devon’s unique strength lies in her Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Kyubi no Kitsune, a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit that lets her transform into a nine-tailed fox.

This power grants her not only the physical abilities of the mythical creature but also the ability to impersonate others flawlessly. Her role in the Blackbeard Pirates as one of the Ten Titanic Captains underlines her strength and importance within the crew.

3 Charlotte Smoothie

Sweet Commander

Charlotte Smoothie’s Special Abilities

• Absorbs liquid to increase strength
• Can dehydrate things by touch

Charlotte Smoothie, a member of the Big Mom Pirates and one of the Three Sweet Commanders, stands out for her strength and unique Devil Fruit power. She possesses the Shibo Shibo no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit that lets her wring out and absorb liquid from objects and people, increasing her size and strength.

This ability not only makes her physically formidable but also allows her to create powerful and varied attacks. Her composure and tactical thinking, often seen during the Whole Cake Island Arc, contrast with the more impulsive nature of some of her siblings, like Charlotte Katakuri and Charlotte Cracker.

2 Boa Hancock

Kuja Tribe Leader

Boa Hancock’s Special Abilities:

• Turns people into stone
• Proficient at all 3 types of Haki

Boa Hancock, the Pirate Empress, is a prominent character renowned for her beauty and powers. She is the Captain of the Kuja Pirates and the ruler of Amazon Lily. Hancock has the powers of the Mero Mero no Mi, a Paramecia-class Devil Fruit that allows her to turn anyone attracted to her into stone.

This power, combined with her exceptional beauty, makes her a fearsome opponent, as seen in her battles against the World Government and during the Marineford War. She is also one of the few characters skilled in all three types of Haki: Armament, Observation, and Conqueror, enhancing her combat abilities significantly.

1 Big Mom

Emperor Of The Sea

Big Mom’s Special Abilities:

• Immense physical strength
• Can control souls

Charlotte Linlin, known as Big Mom, is one of the Four Emperors of the Sea. Her strength is immense, both physically and through her Soru Soru no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit that grants her the ability to manipulate souls. She can infuse objects or animals with these souls, creating powerful homies like Zeus.

Big Mom’s durability and sheer power are evident in her clashes with Luffy. Her role in the Whole Cake Island Arc showcases her influence and the fear she instills, even among other powerful pirates. Big Mom’s overwhelming power, unpredictable nature, and strategic mind make her a formidable force, earning her the #1 spot on this list.

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