Summary

Dragon Ballis a dealership that has charm audiences for decade with its thrilling action , vivid battles , and epic displays of sinewy attacks . One of the most beloved expression of the serial is undoubtedly the impressive array of attacks that the grapheme have at their disposal .

for give some shine to the series ' more unique techniques , this list will also quash placing extremely similar or generically powerful techniques , so that it is n’t alone fill with vim ray of light that run almost identically . With that in intellect , the most sinewy flak inDragon Ballhistory show window some of the most telling and annihilative techniques in the entire serial publication :

10Devilmite Beam - Negative Emotions Used Against You

Debut Episode:Dragon Ball, “The Mysterious Fifth Man”

" It is a force of impossible iniquity , that has destroyed more lives than any state of war or pestilence combined . " This is how Master Roshi described the power of the Devilmite Beam back in earlyDragon Ball . Now , the actual car-mechanic behind how this ability is explained to work could make it thedeadliest assault inDragon Ballhistorybut there is one caveat . The Devilmite Beam is said to mould by latch onto any smidgeon of negativity , anger , or dark thoughts inside an opponentand amplify them to such an extent that anyone hit by the Devilmite Beam will literally explode from the inside out . By this system of logic , Devilman should be call in whenever the Earth faces a serious threat .

later on on inDragon Ball , however , it becomes apparent that even techniques that bypass an opponent ’s inherent Defense Department can be rendered void if tell opponent simply has more qi than the attacker . If this were to be the sheath for the Devilmite Beam , then the technique would only be capable to take out those around the same forcefulness as Devilman , but if not , then Devilman would just one - shot the serial ' most potent scoundrel immediately .

9Destructo Disc / Kienzan - A Spinning Disc of Death

Debut Episode:Dragon Ball Z, “Nimbus Speed”

Krillin ’s hyper - powerful Destructo Discis easy Krillin ’s most iconic attack for good reasonableness . Krillin has used this technique in numerous battles , and it has proven to be a formidable weapon time and time again . What makes the Destructo Disc particularly telling is its versatility . Krillin can control the disc ’s flight and manipulate its form , making it an adaptable techniquethat can catch even the most skilled fighters off - guard . While it may not be the flashiest or most destructive attack inDragon Ball , Krillin ’s Destructo Disc has certainly realize its home among the most powerful attacks in the serial publication .

8Special Beam Cannon - A Beam Capable of Penetrating Any Defense

Debut Episode:Dragon Ball Z, “Piccolo’s Plan”

Piccolo ’s Special Beam Cannon is without a dubiety one of the deadliest attacks in all ofDragon Ball . This move is both devastatingly powerful and difficult to execute , making the technique ’s usage really quite rarified . Piccolo developed this move during the timeskipbetweenDragon BallandDragon Ball Zwith the purpose of killing Goku , and it was actually completely successful in that attentiveness . The Special Beam Cannon ’s ability to tunnel through an resister ’s defence make it a severe proficiency to face , and its calamitous injury guarantee that anyone hit by it wo n’t be getting back up . Despite its dull charge time , the diaphanous business leader of the Special Beam Cannon is enough to make it one of the most feared techniques in the Dragon Ball world .

7Human Extinction Attack - One Attack, Massive Slaughter

Debut Episode:Dragon Ball Z, “Empty Planet”

With a name like the ' Human Extinction Attack ' there is no way this move could be ignored . This plan of attack , used by bothSuper Buu andDragon Ball Super’sGoku Black , is … perturbing , to say the least . What makes the Human Extinction Attack pernicious than Kid Buu ’s Planet Burst is the move ’s vaporous measure of blasts . In just moment , Super Buu extinguished meg , if not billions of people across the globe thanks to the Human Extinction Attack . What ’s more , he did n’t just fly people with this attack , they were all punctured through the heart with near - surgical precision . The fact that any character inDragon Ballhas admittance to a move like this , potentially billion of energy irradiation capable to be manipulated with insane amounts of preciseness , is nonsensical .

6Dragon Fist - Goku’s Last Resort

Debut Movie:Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon

Veering away from the complexness of manipulating a billion ball of energy with the mind is Goku ’s infamous Dragon Fist . This straightforward move is reminiscent of the onrush Goku used to defeat King Piccolo . When executed right , Goku ’s ki briefly transforms into a dragonand delivers a devastating punch that obliterate even the most redoubtable foe . Whenever the Dragon Fist appears , it is always Goku ’s last resort , indicate this proficiency holds a awful amount of power behind it . It has been able to shatter the defenses of opponents leagues more powerful than Goku , such as Omega Shenron and Super 17 . While it is not one of Goku ’s more normally used technique , the Dragon Fist has leave a lasting impact onDragon Ballfans around the world , cementing its place as one of the most brawny attacks in the series .

5Sickle of Sorrow - Divine Power Turned Deadly

Debut Episode:Dragon Ball Super, “Worship Me! Give Praise Unto Me! The Explosive Birth of a Merged Zamasu!”

Goku Black ’s Sickle of Sorrowis a technique that is as terrific as it is powerful . This move is a physical manifestation of the god - like power that Goku Black possesses , and it can open rifts between attribute . The Sickle of Sorrow is a proficiency that is used to deliver a swift and devastating strike to opposite , with the power to bring down ridiculous amounts of scathe . The proficiency itself is childlike yet unbelievably effective , as it expect only a swing of Goku Black ’s arm to unleash a wave of energy that can cut through almost anything in its path . This move is a testament to the raw great power of Goku Black , and it has truly earned its place among the most powerful attacks inDragon Ballhistory .

4Tri-Beam - Power at Great Risk

Debut Episode:Dragon Ball, “The Spirit Cannon”

Tien Shinhan ’s Tri - Beam is a proficiency that is unfeignedly in a conference of its own . WhileTien may not be considered one ofDragon Ball’stop fighters , this move is beyond deadly . Unlike other energy - ground attacks , such as the Kamehameha , the Tri - Beam draw upon the user ’s life force to sustain it . This unique automobile mechanic pass on the Tri - Beam a level of raw ability that is unmatched by most other technique , though it also comes with the drawback that overexploitation of the move can kill the user . Despite this risk , Tien was able to hold back Semi - Perfect Cell using the Tri - Beam alone , a will to just how pestilent this technique can be . It ’s no wonder that the Tri - Beam is considered one of the most powerful blast inDragon Ballhistory , and should be kept out of the work force of anyone other than the most skilled and disciplined fighters .

3Spirit Bomb - Goku’s Ultimate Technique

Debut Episode:Dragon Ball Z,“Counting Down”

Goku ’s Spirit Bomb is one of the most iconicand sinewy attacks inDragon Ballhistory . This technique draws upon the energy of living organism , allowing Goku to amass an unbelievable amount of power . The Spirit Bomb is a technique that is reserved for only the most dire of situations , as it requires a significant amount of metre and vigor to pile up the necessary power . But when executed properly , the Spirit Bomb is a force to be reckoned with , capable of contending against opponents 1000 of times more powerful than Goku himself . The technique ’s sheer scale and destructive power are rightfully awe - inspiring , and its appearance in the serial has left a endure impression onDragon Ballfans around the world .

2Stardust Breaker - The Ultimate Fusion Attack

Debut Movie:Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

Gogeta ’s Stardust Breaker is an improbably hefty attackthat combines the Brobdingnagian strength and acquirement of both Goku and Vegeta . One democratic fan hypothesis intimate that theStardust Breaker is actually a optical fusion of two of the series ' most iconic attacks : Goku ’s Spirit Bomb and Vegeta ’s Big Bang Attack . This theory is supported by Gogeta ’s statement that the onset uses his opponent ’s own negative free energy against them , a lineament that is also present in the Spirit Bomb . The Stardust Breaker ’s power to point an opposite ’s malicious intent could be attributed to the Spirit Bomb ’s targeting of negativity in one ’s heart . Additionally , the theory also explains why the proficiency was able to completely disintegrate Janemba , while Broly was able to survive it . As a kind - hearted warrior , Broly may not have possessed the same negative vim that the flak was designed to point .

1Hakai - The God of Destruction’s Power

Debut Movie:Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

Beerus ' Hakai is without a doubtDragon Ball’smost fearsomeand powerful technique . Hakaican completely erase an someone from macrocosm across different timeline . However , there is some confusion regarding the true extent of its power , as its usage in the Goku Black electric discharge does n’t quite match up with Beerus ' title . In the manga , both Goku and Vegeta certify some academic degree of technique with Hakai . Goku was able to habituate it on Zamasu , wipe out half of his face , while Vegeta was shown practise the proficiency on breathless objects on Beerus ' homeworld .

As the series becomes more martial nontextual matter - orientate once again with the introduction of Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego , it will be interesting to see whether a proficiency as overpowered as this still has a spot in either of the Saiyan protagonist ' arsenals . Still , in Beerus ' hands , Hakai has the potential to beDragon Ball’sstrongest blast ever .

There are doubtlessly hundreds if not thousand more techniques inDragon Ball , each of them powerful and unparalleled in their own style . at last , whether it ’s the Hellenic technique of the originalDragon Ballor the newfangled techniques ofDragon Ball Super , the series continues to deliver some of the most jaw - dropping and unforgettable attacks in all of gum anime history .

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Devilite Beam

Human Extinction Attack

Dragon Fist

Goku Black Sickle of Sorrow in Dragon Ball Super

Tri-Beam

Stardust Breaker

Hakai

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