Summary of the God of Destruction Rankings
- Beerus, the God of Destruction from Universe 7, is recognized as the strongest after facing all other Gods simultaneously in the Zeno Expo.
- According to Whis, Belmod could potentially surpass Beerus in raw strength, though this remains a matter of speculation.
- In the manga, Quitela emerges as the mightiest Destroyer based on raw strength, defeating Beerus in an arm-wrestling contest, a change made in the anime.
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Dragon Ball Super showcases the Gods of Destruction as incredibly powerful beings, serving as the antithesis to the Supreme Kais. Typically, each God of Destruction ranks as the second strongest entity in their universe, with their Angel mentors taking the top spot. A pertinent question arises: who claims the title of the strongest God of Destruction across all twelve universes?
Given their immense power, instances of Gods of Destruction engaging in battle are scarce, making it tricky to ascertain each one’s ultimate capabilities. However, by analyzing select combat encounters and the series’ comments, viewers can arrive at a solid conclusion about who stands at the top.
Beerus: The Apex God of Destruction
The Destructive Influence of Beasts
Beerus, the feline deity of Universe 7, is heralded as the strongest God of Destruction. His prowess is substantiated by a notable event in the manga during the Zeno Expo, where he engaged all other Gods simultaneously. Unlike the anime’s portrayal of the event—featuring a series of exhibition matches— the manga depicted an intense battle royale involving all twelve Gods. Despite being targeted by eleven others at once, Beerus not only survived but also remained one of the last two standing, alongside Quitela from Universe 4, who struggled to land a hit on him. Furthermore, Belmod of Universe 11, although he pretended to be knocked out, lacks compelling evidence of being stronger than Beerus.
To further analyze Belmod’s strength, it’s beneficial to compare him with Goku and Jiren. Jiren is acknowledged as surpassing Belmod, and since Goku, with his Mastered Ultra Instinct, has proven more powerful than Jiren, he is evidently above Belmod as well. Even more significantly, Beerus seems to remain stronger than Goku, despite Goku’s new Ultra Instinct abilities. This clearly establishes Beerus as the strongest God of Destruction within the multiversal hierarchy.
Examining Belmod’s Raw Strength
The Log of an Arm Wrestling Match
Defining who is “more powerful”often relies on context; while Beerus can best Belmod in combat, Belmod may edge ahead in terms of sheer strength. In episode 93 of Dragon Ball Super titled “You’re Our Tenth Warrior! Goku Approaches Frieza!!”, Whis alludes to a universe where a mortal excels beyond their God of Destruction, implying Jiren’s supremacy over Belmod. When Beerus argues that he only lost to Belmod in an arm wrestling match, it suggests a distinction between fighting capacity and raw power.
This scenario highlights Beerus’ superiority in battle, while indicating that Belmod might retain an advantage in terms of physical strength alone. Should an arm wrestling competition or weightlifting contest ever be arranged among Gods of Destruction, Belmod could be the one to place your bets on.
“Don’t go saying that. I only lost once at an arm wrestling match!”- Beerus
Quitela’s Unique Position in the Manga
There are notable differences between the Dragon Ball Super manga and anime, particularly regarding who triumphs in the arm wrestling match. Within the manga, it is Quitela who defeats Beerus, while the anime assigns this victory to Belmod. Chapter 28 of the Dragon Ball Super manga, titled “The Gods of Destruction From All 12 Universes”, features Quitela expressing excitement for the Zeno Expo, claiming past victory over Beerus. Beerus quickly deflects, reminding him that it was only in arm wrestling, indicating that he believes his hand-to-hand combat skills surpass Quitela.
This variance in storytelling may serve to amplify Jiren’s significance, establishing him as a mightier adversary than the God of Destruction who managed to overpower Beerus. Nevertheless, Beerus retains his status as the supreme God of Destruction in terms of combat effectiveness across both versions, able to withstand a barrage from the other Gods and emerge victorious.
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