One Piece’s central figures, the Straw Hat Pirates, are a diverse and dynamic crew. The crew consists of members with great powers and ambitions who are all united due to their shared goal of finding the One Piece. Here are the top five strongest Straw Hat Pirates, ranked according to their powers and abilities.
Monkey D. Luffy
Luffy, the famous audacious captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, is merely 19. But, despite his youthful age, he commands and leads a crew of daunting members due to his diligence and influence. His influence hails from his belonging to the Four Emperors, along with his victory over Kaidou, which earns him the title of “Emperor.” Moreover, he has a bounty of Beli 3,000,000,000, making him an invincible central character in the Worst Generation. In that, he challenged the world government, leading to his meteoric rise.
The captain received his training from legends, thereby adding to his great strength and agility. Additionally, his gum-gum fruit powers, paired with his creativity, make him a dreadful member of the Straw Hat Pirates. Not only did he manage to defeat warlords, but he also confronted emperors, not to mention his strong willpower and character growth. Hence, Luffy is one of the legendary characters and one of the strongest Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece.
Roronoa Zoro
Zoro aims at becoming the world’s strongest character, which drives his exceptional abilities and powers. After training with Dracule Mihawk, his skills soared through the skies. His name echoes in East Blue as the famous “Pirate Hunter” and expands through the New World. He uses swords, which enhance his strength and rank him among the Monster Trio members.
Zoro’s bounty is evident in his raw power and extraordinary tactical abilities. He has great adaptability and durability. Moreover, his victory over Emperor Kaidou helped him reach Beli 1,111,000,000. One thing that fans agree about Zoro is that he cannot plan strategically. But that doesn’t stop him from being an amazing observer and leader. His ambition and determination, too, make him one of the top Straw Hat Pirates.
Jinbe
Earning respect as the ominous previous captain of the Sun Pirates and the steerer of the Straw Hat Pirates, Jinbe has formidable skills. Starting with his mastery of Busoshoku Haki and Fish-Man Karate and his expertise in Jujutsu, Jinbe’s skills are off the charts. Additionally, he is known for his great strength and his bounty rests at Beli1,100,000,000.
Inevitably, Jinbe instills fear within his enemies, especially owing to his five-day-long battle against Portgas D. Ace and his simultaneous survival of Impel Down’s Level 6. As opposed to Zoro, his strategic brilliance gives him an edge over his opponents. Being a Haki master and helmsman, he is certainly a force to be reckoned with in One Piece.
Sanji
Along with Zoro, Sanji is one of the crew’s Monster Trio. What makes him interesting is that he is the Straw Hat Pirates’ chef and his Attack Cuisine powers surpass Streusen! He has mastery over Diable Jambe-enhanced kick-based martial arts, and his evolution throughout the series is remarkable. We witness his evolution from battles against Mr. 2 to dreadful opponents such as Charlotte Oven.
Sanji is a Vinsmoke and has hidden genetic enhancements, which grew exponentially through the series, thereby adding to his physical strength. His Raid Suit, which he acquires but then abandons, is evidence of his growth. He endured Enel’s El Thor as well as Kuma’s Ursus Shock. Not only that, he is also seen to withstand underwater pressure, all of which adds to his might. Finally, his post-time skip evolution, in addition to his skills, makes him a deserved character when Straw Hat Pirates are ranked.
Franky
Franky has superhuman strength due to his bionic modifications. So much so that he is seen to tackle an elephant with ease. One can say that he is an engineering genius due to his skill in dismantling ships. He is also a formidable bounty hunter, as displayed in the series. Other than his combat proficiency, which includes boxing and wrestling, he has amazing tactical abilities. As such, he manages to defeat enemies like Blueno and Fukurou.
He can withstand explosions and fatal shocks due to his cybernetic enhancements. Moreover, his cyborg body has explosive missiles and laser beams post-time skip, which is another evidence of his engineering brilliance. Additionally, he pilots General Franky, invents, and reverse-engineers Vega Punk’s tech. All in all, Franky’s mastery in battles and as an engineer make him a powerful member of the Straw Hat Pirates.
