Strongest One Piece warlords

Marshall D. Teach wins 78% of his duels and tops the strongest Warlord of the Sea ranking ahead of Dracule Mihawk.

Dracule Mihawk follows at rank 2 with 1501 ELO points, while Trafalgar Law claims the bronze at 1387 points. The sharpest divide splits the podium from the rest: 127 ELO points separate Trafalgar Law from Donquixote Doflamingo at rank 4, a gap that underscores the perceived gulf between the elite tier and those who follow. Marshall D. Teach's dominance reflects the community's acknowledgment of Blackbeard's calculated rise to power and his acquisition of devastating abilities. Mihawk's runner-up position confirms his reputation as the world's greatest swordsman, a title that carries weight even among the most formidable pirates. Boa Hancock rounds out the top 5 with 1236 ELO points, maintaining her status as a force to be reckoned with. At the bottom, Hanafuda languishes at rank 12 with 807 ELO points, a harsh verdict on a character who remains obscure even among dedicated fans. Buggy sits just above at rank 11 with 956 points, his placement a reminder that comedic value does not translate to perceived strength in direct combat.

This ranking draws from 3611 duels submitted by 131 players, weighing the combat prowess of 12 contenders who once or currently hold the Warlord title. The data was last updated on 10 October 2026, capturing the community's evolving judgment as the series continues to unfold. Whether you side with the raw ambition of Blackbeard or the refined skill of Mihawk, VAINKEURZ lets you cast your vote and shape the hierarchy. Join the debate and decide which former ally of the World Government deserves the crown.

Updated on October 10, 2026

How this ranking is computed

Every duel won lifts a contender and every loss drops them, by an amount that depends on the opponent's strength: beating the leader is worth more than beating the last. It is an ELO, the same principle as in chess. Duels are not drawn at random — an adaptive entropy sort puts the least predictable match-ups first, which settles the ranking far faster than a full round robin. A worldwide ranking is only published past 30 completed plays. Known limit: a contender who has faced few opponents keeps an approximate score, and the bottom of the table moves more than the podium.

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