One of the魅力 of Hunter x Hunter is the overwhelming strength and diverse Nen abilities of its uniquely characterized characters. In this article, we will create a **Strength Ranking TOP 30of the characters appearing in the series, thoroughly examining the combat power of each character.Starting with Meruem and Netero**, we will clearly explain the ranking of characters often discussed in the strongest debates and the basis for their positions.
When creating the strength ranking, it is important to establish clear evaluation criteria. In the world of Hunter x Hunter, various elements influence strength, including not only simple combat power but also the characteristics of Nen abilities, strategic aspects, and achievements in actual combat. Here, we will explain the **three main evaluation criteria** used in this ranking.
The strength of Nen abilities is not only about simple destructive power but also includes the breadth of applicability and tactical diversity as important evaluation points. **The overwhelming power of Enhancement-type, the strategic aspects of Manipulation-type, and the unique abilities of Specialization-type will be evaluated considering the characteristics of each category. Additionally,the amplification of power obtained through ability restrictions and vows** is also an important indicator of strength. Characters who can master multiple Nen abilities or broaden their tactics through combinations of Nen abilities will be rated higher.
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The actual combat results depicted in the series are the most objective criteria for judging strength. We place importance on achievements such as who has been defeated, what kind of opponents they have overwhelmed, or whether they struggled. In particular, **battles against stronger opponents and experiences of facing multiple strong enemies simultaneously** are highly valued. However, factors such as compatibility, combat environment, and preparation time also impact combat results, so we consider not just individual battle outcomes but the overall record.
Especially for younger characters, we take into account not only their current abilities but also their future growth potential in our evaluations. Characters like **Gon and Killua** who are rapidly growing in a short period are assessed by factoring in their high potential. Additionally, we also consider information about characters explicitly evaluated as "talented" or "promising for the future" within the narrative. However, we primarily focus on their current abilities, treating potential as a supplementary evaluation element.
Now, we will introduce characters from Hunter x Hunter in a ranking format based on their strength. We will explain in detail each character's Nen abilities, combat achievements, and the reasons for their rank placement.
Characters from the work depicted as the strongest class. **Beings that transcend humanity and Nen users who are regarded as the strongest among humanity** are ranked in this category.
Meruem, the final boss of the Chimera Ant arc, is undoubtedly **the strongest character in Hunter x Hunter. Born with overwhelming amounts of aura and physical ability, he became literally invincible after mastering Nen. Even after receiving Netero's "Hyakushiki Kanzeon", he did not suffer a fatal injury, and the fact that he could only be defeated by means other than the Nen ability of poison from the rose** speaks to his strength.
Moreover, possessing the ability to absorb others' Nen abilities and make them his own, and having even incorporated the abilities of the Royal Guards, he was truly a flawless existence. With both combat sense and intelligence, the fact that he surpassed the world champion in military strategy in a short period demonstrates the height of his potential.
Known as the strongest hunter in humanity, Netero perfected martial arts over a hundred years, repeating the "Right Fist of Gratitude" a million times to have obtained the ultimate Nen ability called ** "Hyakushiki Kannon" Although he was defeated in combat against Meruem, it is astonishing that he had the strength to hold his ground against the Chimera Ant King for a certain amount of time. The attack speed of Hyakushiki Kannon exceeds the speed of sound, and even Meruem found it difficult to evade the continuous assault. Furthermore, as a last resort, he embedded the "Poor Man's Rose" in his body, inflicting fatal damage to Meruem by self-detonation. During his prime, Netero was a legendary Nen user who could have possibly ranked even higher.
Rank 3: Ging Freecss
Gon’s father and a member of the Zodiacs, Ging has few actual combat scenes in the series, but his abilities are well recognized. He was evaluated by Pariston as saying, "I won't lose to anyone other than President Netero" and, due to his copying ability and high combat sense, there is no doubt that he is a top-tier powerhouse. In the Dark Continent arc, expectations rise for the revelation of his true abilities.
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Rank 4: Maha Zoldyck
As the eldest member of the Zoldyck family and a legendary assassin from the same generation as Netero, he is considered to be one of the few people who survived a fight against Netero in his youth, and his power is immeasurable. Though he has retired from active duty due to old age, it is presumed that his prime strength was among the top of humanity.
Rank 5: Gon (Awakened state)
In the battle against Neferpitou, Gon transformed into an adult by releasing all restrictions and vows, exhibiting overwhelming combat power against Pitou. Pitou herself commented that ** "This power may be equal to or even greater than that of President Netero" , indicating that awakened Gon possessed top-tier combat strength within the series. However, since this power is temporary and costs him his Nen abilities, he is evaluated separately from Gon in his normal state.
**Characters with abilities that approach the strongest class of humanity**. Members of the Chimera Ant Guard and those from the Zodiacs with particularly high combat capabilities are included in this rank.
Rank 6: Beyond Netero
He is the son of Netero and is planning to travel to the Dark Continent. Although there haven't been any combat scenes featuring him in the series yet, due to his position as Netero's son and leading the challenge to the dangerous area of the Dark Continent, it is inferred that he is a considerable powerhouse. He is seen as a presence that is difficult to control even by multiple members of the Zodiacs.
Rank 7: Neferpitou
One of the Chimera Ant Guards, she is a character specialized in combat capabilities, even among the King’s direct guards. She possesses combat power that overwhelmed Kite and made Netero wary of her. With healing abilities from “The Doctor” and combat power enhancement through “Puppet Master,”her overall abilities are extremely high**. She displayed a level of strength that was completely out of reach for Gon and Killua before their awakenings.
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Rank 8: Shalnark
While this character specializes more in strategy and assistance rather than direct combat among the guards, their Nen abilities are extremely powerful. Their tactics, which make use of cloning and hypnotic abilities, can manipulate many enemies. Although they are inferior to Pitou in simple combat strength, **they have the greatest versatility in the application of their abilities among the guards**.
Rank 9: Montéru Piyuppy
This character has the simplest combat style among the guards, but their destructive power and durability are overwhelming. They can transform into various forms due to their ability and significantly power up with explosive feelings of anger. **Their projectile-type Nen blasts have the power to devastate a wide area** and they single-handedly repelled the coordinated attack of Knuckle and Shoot.
Rank 10: Botobai Gigante
Considered to have high combat power among the Zodiacs, he is also a highly trusted individual by Netero. Although the details of his Nen abilities remain unclear, his position as the organization's No. 2 and being assigned to monitor Beyond suggests that ** Their abilities are well-established.**
They are characters recognized for their high combat ability among professional hunters. Each has mastered their unique Nen abilities and has faced many strong enemies.
Rank 11: Hisoka Morow
He is a combat enthusiast who utilizes the transformation-type Nen abilities "Bungee Gum" and "Doki Doki Texture." Although the Nen abilities themselves are simple, **their adaptability and combat sense** are top class in the series. He was defeated in battle against Chrollo but was revived after death with Nen, gaining even greater strength. With a high combat IQ and calm judgment, he has the ability to contend evenly or better against stronger opponents.
Rank 12: Chrollo Lucilfer
As the leader of the Phantom Troupe, he possesses a specialization-type ability **"Skill Hunter" that allows him to steal and use others' Nen abilities**. In battle against Hisoka, he achieved victory using tactics that combined multiple abilities. His combat power varies depending on the number and quality of the stolen abilities, but **the breadth of his tactics and meticulous preparation** are unparalleled. He is a worthy power holder of the Troupe leader, combining wisdom and strength.
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Rank 13: Zeno Zoldyck
He is the former head of the Zoldyck family and the father of Silva. With his transformation-type Nen ability, he forms dragons for long-range attacks and reconnaissance. "Dragon Dive" is a powerful technique that can attack a wide area and was also used in the Chimera Ant extermination operation. His **combat sense and judgment** honed from years of assassination experience possess a sharpness that belies his age. He demonstrated his power by contending evenly or better against Chrollo in battle.
Rank 14: Silva Zoldyck
The current head of the Zoldyck family and the father of Killua and Illumi. He possesses a combination of emission and transformation-type Nen abilities, particularly excelling in destructive power. He has experience **defeating one of the Chimera Ants single-handedly in the past**, confirming his combat strength. He embodies the cold ruthlessness of an assassin and the strong will to protect his family, representing the Zoldyck family as a powerful individual.
Rank 15: Illumi Zoldyck
He is the eldest son of the Zoldyck family and a manipulation-type Nen user.** The ability to manipulate humans using needles** is highly versatile and can be utilized not only in combat but also in intelligence activities. With precise manipulation skills capable of controlling Killua, they also possess the ability to change their own appearance. Acknowledged by Hisoka, they are a formidable force with a calm and collected personality and advanced assassination techniques.
These are characters recognized as accomplished professional hunters. They possess exceptional abilities in specific fields, capable of handling difficult missions.
Rank 16: Feitan = Portor
A member of the Phantom Troupe and a transformation-type Nen user. "The Unforgiven (Pain Packer)" is the ability to convert damage taken into thermal energy and attack, **holding destructive power capable of defeating Chimera Ant soldiers with a single strike**. They have a combat style that excels in speed and technique, as well as a proficiency in torture methods. Despite a petite physique, they boast high combat power within the Troupe.
Rank 17: Cheat = Yorkshire
A member of the Zodiac and is said to possess a simple destructive-type Nen ability. Details are unknown, but they are known to be one of the high combat-capable members within the Zodiac, and their power is undeniable.
Rank 18: Kanzai
A member of the Zodiac, they possess the ability to **manipulate Nen beasts**. They can wield multiple Nen beasts, making them a character with a wide range of tactics. They greatly contribute in team battles and excel in support capabilities.
Rank 19: Nobunaga = Hazama
A member of the Phantom Troupe and a reinforcement-type Nen user. They specialize in Iaijutsu and have a combat style that allows them to **instantaneously cut enemies that enter their circle**. Although their range is short, they boast overwhelming speed and power within that scope. As one of the founding members of the Troupe, they are a veteran with years of combat experience.
Rank 20: Uvogin
A member of the Phantom Troupe and a reinforcement-type Nen user. They possess a body capable of deflecting bullets even without using Nen and further enhance their attack power with reinforcement abilities. "Super Destruction Fist (Big Bang Impact)" had **destructive power comparable to small missiles. Although defeated by Kurapika's chains, their raw combat power was among the top tier within the Troupe.
This rank includes experienced professional hunters and rapidly growing young hunters. Each possesses their unique strengths and can compete on par with higher ranks under appropriate circumstances.
21st Place: Killua Zoldyck (Thunder God)
Born into an assassin family, Killua achieved further growth after having the needles removed due to Nanika's wish. He generates electricity with his transmutation-type nen ability and is capable of ultra-fast movement and reaction through ** "Godspeed (Kanmuru)" **. In his Thunder God state, he exhibits a speed sufficient to evade Upi's attacks. His potential is extremely high, and he has the capacity to rank even higher in the future.
22nd Place: Gon Freecss (Normal State)
The protagonist, Gon, continues to grow steadily as an enhancement-type nen user. His combat style is simple and straightforward, centered on "First is Rock," but his high potential is recognized even by Pitou. Netero also acknowledged his talent, and further growth is expected after his nen abilities have recovered. His pure and straightforward character sometimes manifests unexpected strength.
23rd Place: Razor
One of the game masters of Greed Island, he is an emission-type nen user. He controls ** 14 Devils ** created by nen, unleashing powerful nen bullets. He is strong enough that it takes Gon, Killua, and Hisoka working together to achieve parity, with ** his nen bullet's power in dodgeball being overwhelming **.
24th Place: Kite
A disciple of Jin, he can use the materialization-type nen ability ** "Crazy Slot" **. He has the ability to utilize nine randomly appearing weapons and can adapt his combat style to the situation. Although he was defeated in battle against Neferpitou, he had previously shown the ability to take down numerous Chimera Ant soldiers on his own. Even in his reincarnated form, his combat capabilities remain intact.
25th Place: Molau MacKernasee
A marine hunter, he uses the manipulation-type nen ability "Deep Purple." He excels in tactics that involve creating clones and prison-like constructs using smoke to bewilder his opponents. He played a central role in the Chimera Ant suppression operation and ** defeated enemies of the brigade leader class such as Leol and Ditu **. As an experienced veteran hunter, he also contributes to the training of younger hunters.
These characters possess sufficient skill as professional hunters and can handle high-difficulty missions. Each excels in a specific area.
26th Place: Biscuit Krueger
A transmutation-type nen user, Biscuit became the teacher of Gon and Killua during the Greed Island arc.
The original form is a tall woman with strong muscles, and her combat ability is very high. ** She possesses healing abilities from the "Magic Beautician (Cookie-chan)" ** and can excel in both combat and support roles. Thanks to her years of training experience, she is also skilled in teaching nen abilities.
Rank 27: Knuckle = Bine
A Beast Hunter who uses a discharge-type nen ability called "Heavenly Unknown Only I Suffer (Hakoware)." This ability allows him to lend aura to his opponent, and if they cannot repay it, including interest, they are forced into a condition of absolute state **. Although his direct attack power is not very high, it is a highly effective ability in long battles. He is also skilled in martial arts and demonstrated an overwhelming difference in skill during his fight against Gon.
Rank 28: Shoot = McMahon
Knuckle's partner, who uses a manipulation-type nen ability called "Dark Inn (Hotel Raflessia)." He can trap part of his opponent's body in a birdcage in his left hand and eventually trap the entire opponent. During the Chimera Ant extermination operation, he grew significantly in his battle against Yupi, overcoming his fears and becoming a full-fledged hunter.
Rank 29: Nov
He can create a different space using the discharge-type nen ability ** "4D Mansion (Hide and Seek)"**. This ability is versatile, useful not only in combat but also for infiltration and escape. During the Chimera Ant extermination operation, he played an important role in securing the infiltration route to the palace. However, he has a weakness to mental pressure and has experienced combat inability just from sensing aura.
Rank 30: Jin = Giliam
A character skilled in hallucinations and mental attacks through nen abilities. Under specific circumstances, he has the power to manipulate even higher-ranked characters, but he may fall short in direct combat against other characters. Still, it’s clear that he possesses sufficient abilities as a professional hunter.
Here, we introduce characters that, while not included in the rankings, their strength and potential are noteworthy. It is difficult to rank them as there are few battle scenes in the story or their abilities are shrouded in mystery, but ** depending on future developments, they may have the potential to rank higher. **
He is a member of the Freaks family, like Gon and Jin, and the author of the book "Chronicles of the New World" concerning the Dark Continent. It's said he explored the Dark Continent over 300 years ago and is still alive today. Due to the fact that he has survived for many years in the perilous and untouched area of humanity known as the Dark Continent, his abilities are beyond measure. Considering that he operates in a realm that even Jin has not reached, he may be among the strongest humans. However, due to the lack of depiction in the series, he was not included in the rankings.
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She is Killua's sister and is possessed by "something" (Nanika) that came from the Dark Continent. The system of Nanika's "requests" and "wishes" possesses a power that completely transcends the bounds of Nen ability, theoretically enabling any wish to be fulfilled. Whether it's restoring Gon’s Nen ability or killing someone, her power is absolute. However, since this is not a Nen ability and not a combat-oriented ability, it was not included in the strength rankings. Still, her potential power may surpass even Meruem.
Kite (Post-Reincarnation)
Kite, who was reincarnated as a Chimera Ant, was reborn as the daughter of the queen. It is unclear to what extent he retains his original abilities, but considering his power from before reincarnation and his new physical capabilities, further enhancement is expected.
Gyro
After being reincarnated as a Chimera Ant, Gyro began to walk his own path and has not yet fully appeared. Given that he is depicted in the series as a **special being**, he may play an important role in future developments.
Pariston=Hill
He is a member of the twelve zodiac and is respected by Netero. He excels in strategy and political power rather than combat ability, but the details of his Nen ability have not been revealed. Given that he has **5000 Chimera Ants** under his command, it is highly likely that he possesses manipulation-type abilities, and his combat power is presumed to be considerable.
This section addresses themes often debated among fans regarding the strength ranking in Hunter x Hunter and answers each question.
The reason Meruem is ranked 1st is clear. His combat power depicted in the story is overwhelming, and he was **overwhelmingly defeating the strongest human Netero**. In addition to his innate physical abilities, once he mastered Nen, he appeared to have no apparent weaknesses, and in his perfect form, having absorbed the abilities of the Royal Guards, he could be considered invincible. Ultimately, he was defeated by the poison of the rose, but this was not a defeat caused by a Nen ability. From the perspective of pure combat power, there are no characters in the story that surpass Meruem.
The reason awakened Gon (Gon-san) is ranked 5th is that his power is temporary, and **lacks sustainability. Indeed he displayed overwhelming combat power against Pitou and may have possessed strength equal to or greater than Netero. However, this was power gained by releasing all restrictions and vows, and
There was a fatal cost of losing Nen after use. Additionally, in terms of combat experience and skill range, he is inferior to top-tier characters like Jin and Maha. Although he has high explosive maximum firepower, a comprehensive evaluation deemed a rank of 5th to be appropriate.
In the battles depicted in the story, Chrollo defeated Hisoka. Chrollo cornered Hisoka with a carefully prepared strategy that combined multiple stolen abilities. However, it is premature to judge the power difference solely based on this outcome. Hisoka fought without any prior preparation in a situation advantageous to Chrollo. Furthermore, Hisoka, who revived with Nen after death, may have become even stronger. At this point, it is reasonable to evaluate that Chrollo has the advantage given preparation time, while Hisoka has the advantage in improvisational combat. The two are evenly matched, and the outcome can change depending on the circumstances.
Killua and Gon are currently ranked 21st and 22nd, respectively. Both are young and possess extremely high potential, which means they have the possibility of ranking higher in the future. Based on their strength at the end of the Chimera Ant arc, Killua's Godspeed and Gon's enhancement-type abilities are sufficient to be professional hunters, but they still lack experience compared to veteran hunters and higher-tier characters. In particular, Gon is in a state of having lost his Nen, so his growth after recovery will be key going forward. Killua has mastered Godspeed and is steadily growing, so he has the potential to enter the top 15 in the near future.
This article has created a top 30 strength ranking for Hunter x Hunter and provided a detailed explanation of each character's combat abilities. The ranking, topped by Meruem, is the result of a comprehensive evaluation of combat depictions in the story and the characteristics of Nen abilities.
The greatest charm of Hunter x Hunter lies not only in simple power but also in the diversity of Nen abilities, the depth of tactics, and the compatibility between characters, all of which intertwine to unfold battles. It must not be forgotten that this ranking can change based on situations and compatibility.
Moreover, characters like Gon and Killua, who are in the midst of growth, and characters like Jin and Beyond, whose true abilities have not yet been revealed, are numerous. Depending on the developments in the Dark Continent Arc, this ranking could fluctuate significantly.
The debate on who is the strongest is never-ending, and that is precisely what highlights the depth of the work that is Hunter x Hunter. I hope this article serves as a helpful resource for deeply enjoying the work. Let’s look forward to new strongest characters appearing in future developments while eagerly awaiting the continuation of the story.
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