For nearly four decades, Dragon Ball has been the ultimate stage for warriors who defy limits, rewrite destiny, and shatter the very idea of power itself. What began as a simple tale of martial arts mastery and adventure has evolved into a cosmic saga — one where mortals now rival the gods themselves.

Once upon a time, strength in Dragon Ball meant human grit, Saiyan rage, or Namekian wisdom. But ever since Goku and his allies stepped into the divine arena — clashing with deities, angels, and beings of unimaginable might — the lines between mortal and godly have blurred beyond recognition.

Yet even in a universe filled with celestial overseers and cosmic arbiters, there remain mortals who stand toe-to-toe with divinity — warriors whose evolution, discipline, and unyielding willpower make them legends not just of their worlds, but of existence itself.

These are the fighters who push beyond instinct, beyond fear, and beyond mortality — the ones who earn their strength, scar by scar, battle by battle.

Below, we rank the 10 strongest mortal fighters in Dragon Ball, judged not only by raw power, but by the abilities, spirit, and impact that define their place in the ever-expanding cosmos of Dragon Ball.

Dyspo — The Sonic Warrior of Universe 11

In a tournament defined by gods, titans, and fighters who bend reality itself, Dyspo carved his name through pure velocity. Known across Universe 11 as the “Sonic Warrior,” this sleek and confident member of the Pride Troopers didn’t rely on overwhelming brute force — he weaponized speed until it became a form of destruction all its own.

Dyspo’s movements tore through dimensions of perception; to most opponents, he didn’t fight — he simply appeared, struck, and vanished. His extraordinary reaction time and light-speed combat style made him one of the most unpredictable warriors in the Tournament of Power, forcing even the most composed fighters to adapt in real-time or perish in the blur.

While some might argue that Dyspo’s might stemmed solely from his velocity, his accomplishments speak otherwise. He stood as one of Universe 11’s elite, earning his place alongside titans like Jiren and Toppo — a mortal whose mastery over motion made him a nightmare to face. In the anime, it took Golden Frieza and Mystic Gohan working in tandem to finally corner and eliminate him — a testament to just how dangerous he truly was.

In the end, Dyspo embodied what Dragon Ball’s greatest mortals represent: evolution through specialization. He didn’t need divine ki or godly transformation — just absolute mastery over a single principle: speed as supremacy.

Toppo — The Justice that Burns Like Destruction

Standing tall as the proud leader of the Pride Troopers, Toppo isn’t just a symbol of strength — he’s the embodiment of conviction. A warrior who fights for justice so fiercely that even the gods themselves took notice, Toppo stands as the chosen successor to Belmod, the God of Destruction of Universe 11. And when he embraced that destiny during the Tournament of Power, justice itself was reborn in divine flame.

Already one of Universe 11’s most formidable mortals, Toppo’s training under Belmod awakened his ability to wield Godly Ki — a power few mortals could even comprehend, let alone control. When he shed the ideals of mortal justice to embrace Hakai energy, he transcended heroism and became something far more terrifying: a being of judgment.

With effortless precision, Toppo obliterated Golden Frieza’s Death Ball with nothing but a flick of a Destruction Sphere and overpowered Super Saiyan God Evolved Vegeta’s Final Flash, shattering the limits of mortal combat. His transformation marked a turning point in the Tournament — a moment when divine power and mortal will collided in blinding intensity.

Yet, what made Toppo truly remarkable wasn’t just his power — it was his conviction. Even as he unleashed destruction, he remained grounded in his sense of duty and justice, proving that divinity doesn’t erase humanity; it tests it.

Had Vegeta not evolved mid-battle, Toppo’s divine wrath might have ended the Saiyan’s run entirely. But even in defeat, his legacy endured — as the mortal who stood on the brink of godhood and stared the void in the eye, unwavering.

Jiren — The Mortal Who Surpassed Gods

Among the countless warriors who stepped into the Tournament of Power, none commanded the same reverence, awe, and fear as Jiren the Gray. A man of silent conviction and unimaginable strength, Jiren didn’t just stand among gods — he stood above them. Stronger than Belmod, the very God of Destruction of his universe, Jiren redefined what it meant to be mortal in the world of Dragon Ball Super.

He wasn’t born of divine energy, nor blessed with cosmic favor — his power was earned, carved from loss, discipline, and an unshakable will. To Jiren, strength wasn’t just a weapon; it was the only truth that never betrayed him. That belief forged a fighter so powerful that gods watched him with envy, and mortals trembled in his shadow.

Throughout the Tournament, Jiren became the storm that no one could stop. He decimated Goku’s Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken x20 without effort, withstood combined assaults from Goku and Vegeta in their most advanced blue forms, and radiated such intense ki that it warped the arena itself. He was calm, controlled — an unyielding wall of power that seemed beyond mortal comprehension.

And yet, even perfection has limits. Only when Goku unlocked Ultra Instinct did Jiren finally meet a force that rivaled his own — a divine calm against his burning will. Their clash wasn’t just a fight; it was a philosophical war between instinct and discipline, chaos and control, gods and mortals.

Jiren stood as more than just the strongest mortal — he was the standard by which all others were measured. His existence blurred the boundaries between human and divine, reminding every universe that true power is born not from creation… but from conviction.

Broly — The Legendary Force of Nature

There are warriors in Dragon Ball who train to surpass their limits — and then there’s Broly, a being who is the limit. His rage doesn’t rise; it erupts. His power doesn’t build; it devours. In every era of the franchise, Broly has stood as the embodiment of raw, untamed might — but his Dragon Ball Super incarnation transformed him from myth into a terrifying reality.

Unlike his earlier depictions, Dragon Ball Super: Broly presented a fighter of staggering emotional depth — a man shaped by isolation, instinct, and sorrow. Yet beneath that tragic origin simmered a power so colossal that even Goku and Vegeta, in their Super Saiyan Blue forms, could barely withstand it. It wasn’t skill or technique that made Broly unstoppable — it was the primal chaos of Saiyan evolution itself, unleashed without restraint.

When Goku and Vegeta were forced to fuse into Gogeta just to stop him, it became clear: for that brief, blazing moment, Broly was the single strongest mortal in existence. His strength transcended calculation — a tidal wave of fury that even divine ki struggled to contain.

But as the universe evolved, so did its warriors. By the time of the Granolah the Survivor Saga, both Goku and Vegeta had surpassed him, honing their divine transformations and mastering powers beyond Broly’s current reach. Still, that doesn’t diminish his legend — because Broly’s strength was never about control. It was about the beauty of pure, unrefined power — a reminder of what it means when instinct eclipses reason.

Piccolo — The Reborn Guardian of Power

For years, Piccolo was the quiet constant of Dragon Ball — the strategist, the mentor, the warrior who fought not for glory but for growth. Yet time and again, his calm wisdom and battle intellect were overshadowed by the Saiyans’ ever-escalating transformations. But in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the tide finally turned. The proud Namekian stepped back into the spotlight — not as a relic of the past, but as a reborn titan.

Through his awakening as Orange Piccolo, the Namekian warrior reached a realm of power that few thought possible. Bathed in divine energy and radiating an aura of pure, grounded strength, Piccolo’s transformation wasn’t just physical — it was spiritual. He didn’t ascend through rage or divine training, but through self-realization, merging the wisdom of a guardian with the might of a god.

According to Dragon Ball Super’s artist Toyotaro, this form elevated Piccolo into the same league as Goku, Vegeta, Broly, and Gohan — a statement that would’ve been unthinkable in earlier eras. His strikes carried new weight, his energy flared like a sun reborn, and his presence once again commanded respect among the universe’s strongest.

Of course, by Saiyan standards of constant evolution, Piccolo’s reign may not eclipse them all. The Saiyans’ biology — built for endless adaptation — keeps them perpetually ahead in the race for power. Still, Orange Piccolo’s debut marks something more meaningful than raw strength: it’s a reclamation of identity.

Piccolo’s transformation reminded fans what he’s always been — the heart of discipline, balance, and intellect within chaos. While others chase godhood, Piccolo embodies it in silence.

In a universe defined by explosive evolution, Piccolo didn’t just power up — he ascended with purpose.

Vegeta — The Pride of a God, the Fury of a Mortal

No other warrior in Dragon Ball embodies evolution quite like Vegeta. From a ruthless Saiyan prince to a protector of worlds, his journey has always been one of defiance — against fate, against limits, and most of all, against himself. And when he unlocked Ultra Ego, Vegeta didn’t just find a new form — he found a new philosophy of power.

Unlike Goku’s serene, almost divine Ultra Instinct, Vegeta’s Ultra Ego thrives on destruction, aggression, and self-assertion. It’s a transformation that channels God of Destruction energy, but instead of peace, it feeds on pride and pain — the more damage Vegeta takes, the stronger his will and power become. In that feral, blazing aura lies the truest reflection of his spirit: unbreakable, unyielding, and eternally hungry to surpass.

During the Granolah the Survivor Saga, Vegeta proved himself one of the strongest mortal beings in existence, clashing head-on with beings who transcended ordinary ki. Yet, the saga also reminded us that Ultra Ego was still untamed — raw potential, magnificent and volatile. As Vegeta himself admitted, mastery takes time, and his battle was as much with his ego as it was with his enemies.

By the Super Hero Saga, that truth remained. When Vegeta watched Goku in Ultra Instinct square off against Gohan Beast, that subtle gulp wasn’t defeat — it was acknowledgment. A recognition that the path of the destroyer still stretched far ahead. But if history has taught us anything, it’s that Vegeta never stays second for long.

Gohan — The Beast Unleashed

For decades, Gohan stood as the eternal promise of Dragon Ball — the prodigy whose power was limitless, yet forever restrained by peace, intellect, and his own gentle heart. But in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, that long-dormant potential finally roared to life. What emerged wasn’t just another Saiyan transformation — it was Gohan Beast, a form born not from rage alone, but from clarity, purpose, and primal instinct intertwined.

Unlike Goku and Vegeta, Gohan’s power doesn’t come from relentless training or divine mentorship. It comes from awakening — the moment when his love and fury align perfectly. The Beast form embodies everything that defines Gohan: his hybrid nature, his humanity, and his Saiyan heritage fusing into something new, something terrifyingly beautiful.

With his hair turned wild silver-gray and his aura flaring like a storm of lightning, Gohan Beast transcends mortal boundaries. His presence alone shakes the battlefield, a manifestation of all that his father and Vegeta once saw in him — and all that he was destined to become. As confirmed in both the film and manga, this form grants him strength on par with, and in moments perhaps beyond, Ultra Instinct Goku and Ultra Ego Vegeta. Gohan no longer trails behind the legends — he stands among them.

What makes his transformation even more powerful is why it exists. Gohan doesn’t fight for pride, or power, or divine recognition — he fights for the people he loves. His transformation isn’t about domination; it’s about protection. And that’s what gives the Beast its bite.

At last, Gohan fulfilled the prophecy whispered since his childhood — the warrior who bridges intellect and instinct, compassion and chaos.

Goku — The Mortal Who Dances with the Divine

At this point in Dragon Ball’s mythic legacy, Goku is no longer just a warrior — he’s a philosophy in motion. Every transformation, every scar, every defeat has built toward one transcendent truth: Ultra Instinct. The moment Goku achieved it during the Tournament of Power, even the Gods of Destruction rose to their feet — not out of fear, but respect. For the first time in history, a mortal had stepped into a divine rhythm, moving without thought, striking without hesitation, and existing in perfect balance between instinct and consciousness.

Perfected Ultra Instinct Goku isn’t simply power — it’s clarity. It’s the serenity in chaos, the divine stillness that allows him to perceive and react beyond mortal limits. In that state, Goku becomes something extraordinary — a mirror to the cosmos itself, unburdened by ego or emotion.

Yet, for all its magnificence, Ultra Instinct doesn’t make Goku untouchable. As the Granolah the Survivor Saga revealed, even he has ceilings to break and lessons to learn. His strength continues to evolve — no longer as a chase for supremacy, but as a quest for understanding. That humility, that eternal hunger to grow, is what keeps him human amid gods.

The debate over whether Gohan Beast now surpasses him is inevitable. During their sparring match, Goku admitted he wasn’t fighting to win, while Gohan pushed himself to the edge of his limits — a symbolic passing of the torch from father to son. But even then, Goku’s essence remains unchanged: he doesn’t fight for dominance. He fights for discovery.

Goku’s Ultra Instinct represents everything Dragon Ball has ever been about — transcendence through self-mastery, divinity born from discipline, and power tempered by peace.

Granolah — The Vengeful Survivor Who Touched the Apex

In the sprawling mythos of Dragon Ball Super, few mortals embody tragedy and ambition as powerfully as Granolah, the last surviving Cerealian. A warrior forged in vengeance and sorrow, Granolah’s story isn’t one of steady growth like Goku or Vegeta’s — it’s one of desperation, sacrifice, and the burning will to defy fate itself.

When Granolah made his fateful wish to Toronbo, asking to become the strongest being in the universe, it was an act both divine and doomed. In that single moment, he leaped past gods, Saiyans, and centuries of struggle — but at a devastating price. His lifespan was drastically shortened, the cost of wielding power his body was never meant to hold. Yet, for Granolah, that sacrifice was worth it. His heart burned with vengeance for the Saiyans and Frieza’s army, and in that rage, he reached heights even Goku and Vegeta could not match.

Throughout the Granolah the Survivor Saga, his supremacy was undeniable. Not even Goku’s Ultra Instinct or Vegeta’s Ultra Ego could fully contain him. His precision, his sniper-like ki control, and his lethal calm made him a threat unlike any Dragon Ball had ever seen — not a brawler, but a tactician who could end gods with a single strike.

And yet, like all power in Dragon Ball, his strength came with truth: no one stands alone forever. In the final battle against Gas, even Goku and Vegeta — paragons of mortal evolution — relied on Granolah’s strength for the finishing blow. It was the ultimate vindication: the hunter became the savior.

Granolah’s story is the perfect reflection of Dragon Ball’s evolving philosophy — that strength without purpose consumes itself, and vengeance without peace burns too fast. He reached the peak not through training or destiny, but through will.

For a brief, brilliant moment, Granolah was the universe’s strongest mortal — a fallen star that shone brighter than any god, even if only for a heartbeat.

Frieza — The Emperor Who Conquered Power Itself

There was a time when Frieza was simply the tyrant of the cosmos — a being of cruelty, cunning, and unimaginable strength. But that Frieza is long gone. What now stands in his place is something far more terrifying: Black Frieza, a form so powerful that it redefines the limits of mortal evolution in Dragon Ball Super.

After a decade of solitary, unrelenting training within the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Frieza emerged reborn — sharper, colder, and deadlier than ever. Ten years of refinement forged him into a being who could transcend his past arrogance and weaponize discipline itself. The result was staggering: in a single, chilling moment, Black Frieza appeared and one-shotted Goku, Vegeta, and Gas — three warriors who, until that instant, had represented the pinnacle of mortal strength.

This wasn’t luck, nor a fluke of timing — it was inevitability. While Goku and Vegeta honed their divine techniques, Frieza was evolving in silence, plotting not just revenge but perfection. His ascension wasn’t guided by gods or destiny, but by sheer will — the same will that once ruled galaxies now turned inward, burning hotter than any star.

As for why Granolah’s wish to be the strongest didn’t surpass him — the explanation lies in timing. When Granolah made his wish to Toronbo, Frieza was training outside the universe’s flow of time. His existence was simply beyond the dragon’s awareness. And when he emerged, that loophole became his victory — granting him absolute supremacy as the strongest mortal in all of Dragon Ball.

But beyond the raw power and cosmic dominance, what makes Black Frieza truly terrifying is his transformation’s purpose. This is no longer a being fueled solely by rage or ego — this is Frieza perfected: intelligent, patient, and in control. He doesn’t just destroy his enemies anymore; he dismantles them, body and spirit.

Black Frieza isn’t merely a new form. It’s evolution weaponized — the cold inevitability of ambition finally fulfilled. In a universe of gods, angels, and miracles, Frieza proved the most chilling truth of all:

You don’t need divinity to rule creation.
You just need to be Frieza.

From warriors who shattered destiny to mortals who rivaled gods, Dragon Ball continues to redefine what “strength” truly means. Every fighter — from Dyspo’s lightning speed to Black Frieza’s terrifying perfection — embodies the essence of the series: that evolution is endless, and willpower can transcend even divinity.

The Tournament of Power may be over, but the spirit of competition burns brighter than ever. The Saiyans continue to climb, the Namekians rise again, and mortals from across universes keep rewriting the hierarchy of power.

Whether it’s Goku’s divine calm, Vegeta’s proud fury, Gohan’s awakened instinct, or Piccolo’s reborn strength, one truth remains — Dragon Ball isn’t just about gods or galaxies. It’s about the mortals who dared to challenge them.

So, as the saga of endless transformation continues, one question echoes louder than ever:
Who will rise next to shake the heavens?