Essential Insights
- In the world of DanMachi, true power is held by a select elite cadre, including figures like Ais and Ottar, who can challenge most adventurers in Orario.
- While the gods in DanMachi represent the height of strength, the title of “strongest”is claimed by calamities such as the Black Dragon and legendary heroes.
- Notable entities like Maxim, Albert Waldstein, and the One-Eyed Black Dragon wield considerable influence and capability within the DanMachi universe.
Both warriors and creatures actively seek strength within the DanMachi series to fulfill their ambitions. The truly formidable are a rare elite group capable of facing off against most adventurers in Orario when necessary.
Many fans argue that characters deemed as gods in DanMachi are the epitome of power for good reason; however, their inability to frequently utilize their divine abilities often excludes them from discussions on strength. This distinction allows calamities like the Black Dragon, as well as legendary heroes, to be regarded as the “strongest”in the realm.
Placeholder terms have been employed for Empress and Maxim due to their absence from the main narratives.
10 Ais
The Sword Princess
- Initial Appearance: DanMachi – Volume 1
The Sword Princess of Orario has earned her reputation due to her remarkable combat prowess and the charm that captivates many adventurers. Ais possesses an extensive array of skills, such as Avenger and Ariel, making her a formidable opponent.
Throughout her youth, Ais dedicated herself to acquiring strength, at times even engaging in self-destructive behavior. Though she has since moderated these tendencies, her relentless pursuit of power remains. When compared to other adventurers, Ais exhibits a greater aptitude for battling monsters rather than humans.
9 Asterius
The Top of the Xenos
- Initial Appearance: DanMachi – Volume 10
A Xenos capable of squaring off against a level 7 adventurer poses a significant threat to many in Orario. Fortunately, Asterius and others of his kind do not seek indiscriminate violence against humans, instead favoring coexistence, even as Asterius relishes the thrill of combat.
As a reincarnated Minotaur, Asterius considers Bell a rival after being defeated in their previous encounter. Despite Bell’s current strength, Asterius has gained considerable power and acumen through his resurrection. With proper refinement of his skills, Asterius stands to become the mightiest among the Xenos.
8 Finn
An Exceptional Combat and Strategy Specialist
- Initial Appearance: DanMachi – Volume 2
As the Captain of the Loki familia, Finn stands at a modest height of 3’11”, but shouldn’t be underestimated. Renowned for his well-rounded capabilities and sharp intellect, Finn excels in strategy and information processing like few others.
As a level 6 adventurer, he has shown he can contend with level 7 opponents through his ability, Hell Finegas, which significantly enhances his combat abilities at the expense of rationality. Even without this skill, Finn poses a considerable challenge, and with it, he elevates his status to one of Orario’s strongest.
7 Eights
The Current Generation’s Finest
- Initial Appearance: DanMachi – Volume 2
Among current adventurers in DanMachi, Ottar arguably ranks as the most formidable. As a level 7 adventurer who grew up alongside level 8 and 9 adventurers from the Zeus and Hera familias, he is acutely aware of his own limitations, despite his numerous accolades.
Ottar is a stoic yet powerful warrior, recognizing both his strengths and weaknesses without boasting. As captain of the Freya familia, he remains fiercely loyal to his goddess and believes that those who gain her favor must meet certain standards. He continuously strives for personal growth, never letting his perceived might distract him from self-improvement.
6 Alfia
Unmatched Talent
- Initial Appearance: Astraea Record – Volume 1
Very little is known about Alfia, Bell Cranel’s aunt, yet her extraordinary talent set her apart from others. Her prowess was so remarkable that she believed she had inherited her sister’s abilities, evidenced by their significant combat differences.
Although Alfia possesses immense strength, she falls short of the legendary characters like Zald and Empress. However, it’s said that she could have surpassed them if they were of equal levels. As a level 7 adventurer, Alfia was capable of obliterating the entire 18th floor and played a pivotal role in defeating the legendary Leviathan.
5 Zald
A Purposeful Adversary
- Initial Appearance: Astraea Record – Volume 1
Zald served as an executive within the Zeus familia and, alongside Alfia, chose to join Evilus in order to enhance Orario’s overall strength while fulfilling the role of a villain. Determined and powerful, he cared little for fame and pursued his goals as he saw fit.
One of Zald’s notable abilities, Deus Ambrosia, enabled him to permanently enhance his stats based on his consumption. This led him to consume various things, including a Behemoth, which ultimately poisoned him and led to a gradual decline in his strength over time.
4 Empress
A Level 9 Adventurer
- Initial Appearance: Episode Freya (Light Novel Flashback)
Although “Empress”is her title, her actual name remains undisclosed within the DanMachi series.
During her reign, Empress was renowned as the top adventurer in all of Orario, achieving level 9. Her strength was legendary, as was her leadership while leading the Hera familia during challenging times, especially with someone like Alfia as part of her group.
While her precise statistics remain a topic of speculation—playing a crucial role irrespective of an adventurer’s level—her capabilities were undoubtedly impressive, successfully managing her familia in competition and alliances against the Zeus familia.
3 Maxim
The Fabled Leader of the Zeus Familia
- Initial Appearance: Episode Freya (Light Novel Flashback)
Before being overpowered by the One-Eyed Black Dragon, the Hera and Zeus familias were recognized as the mightiest in Orario. Maxim, the Captain of the Zeus familia, was a level 8 warrior whose prowess set him apart from others.
It is widely believed he would have triumphed over Zald in a duel. As the leader of the Zeus familia, Maxim guided the group during its golden age, securing countless victories. Regrettably, their encounter with the One-Eyed Black Dragon culminated in defeat, leading to the eventual dissolution of the Zeus familia.
2 Albert Waldstein
The Greatest Hero in Orario
- Initial Appearance: Sword Oratoria – Volume 1
Per the author of DanMachi, Albert Waldstein, Ais Wallenstein’s father, holds the title of the mightiest warrior and hero throughout Orario. In his prime, he was celebrated as the Mercenary King and Sword Champion, akin to the accolades his daughter carries today.
Many of Albert’s powers remain shrouded in mystery, but he is responsible for inflicting a significant injury on the Black Dragon, transforming it into the One-Eyed Black Dragon by gouging out one of its eyes during combat. Although ultimately unsuccessful in his battle against the beast, his ability to drive it away highlights his incredible prowess.
1 One-Eyed Black Dragon
A Calamitous Beast
- Initial Appearance: DanMachi Volume 6
The One-Eyed Black Dragon is notorious for its overwhelming strength, having escaped the dungeon alongside legendary creatures like the Leviathan and Behemoth, spreading terror across the world. Upon the gods’ arrival, a quest was established to eliminate the dragon, signaling its significant threat level. While the Leviathan and Behemoth were taken down by the formidable Hera and Zeus familias, the dragon effortlessly dispatched them.
This creature is central to many storylines in the DanMachi series, having decimated the once-mighty Hera and Zeus familias. Ais’s relentless quest for strength is deeply tied to her desire to vanquish the dragon, with Hermes covertly nudging Bell to evolve into a capable warrior who can ultimately take it down.
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