It's a question that all fans of the series ask themselves: Who are the most powerful characters in Hunter x Hunter? And, considering all the characters involved, the answer isn't so simple.
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Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter universe is arguably one of the strongest in all anime. Incredible displays of strength and skill with weapons pepper the series, from the first arc to the last, with numerous peaks in the story. As characters are introduced in the series, we often find that they are all more powerful than each other. With so many strong characters, it's difficult to compare them collectively and deduce exactly which ones stand out from the rest.
This list will help fans better understand the hierarchy of powers in the series and the true abilities of Hunter x Hunter's strongest characters.
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10. Ging Freecss
Of all the characters introduced in the series, Ging Freecss, the father of Gon Freecss, is probably the most mysterious when it comes to his powers. However, based on the information we have about him, he is one of the most recognized hunters in the organization, and Gon considers him his best friend and idol.
Although most of his missions have involved restoring ruins, his power rivals that of the strongest hunters, allowing him to become the heir to President Netero. This is why he is one of the most powerful characters in Hunter x Hunter.
9. The child's father
As the first and arguably main villain of the series, it's no surprise that Hisoka is in this list of the most powerful Hunter x Hunter characters.
His unique Nen abilities allow him to transform his body into a rubbery substance he calls “Bungee Gum”. In addition to his Nen powers, his ruthlessness makes him even more deadly.
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8. Silva Zoldyck
This legendary assassin is the head of the Zoldyck family. Silva is immune to all poisons and can kill an individual in an instant by ripping out their heart. Additionally, Silva defeated a member of the Phantom Troupe, proving that he is capable of much more than murdering ordinary mortals. His children are Killua Zoldyck, Illumi Zoldyck, Zeno Zoldyck, Kalluto Zoldyck and Alluka Zoldyck.
7. Chrollo Lucilfer
Leader of the Phantom Troupe, Chrollo demonstrated his incredible power by fighting on equal terms against the team of Silva and Zeno Zoldyck. It was also said that if Chrollo had fought seriously, he probably would have defeated both.
6. Shaiapouf (“Pouf”)
While he doesn't possess the same raw strength as other characters further down this list of the most powerful Hunter x Hunter characters, Pouf has mastered Nen to a level that gives him an advantage over any opponent . Additionally, his intelligence and cunning allow him to fight in unconventional ways.
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5. Menthuthuyoupi (“Yay”)
Yay can take different forms depending on his mood. Although his rage blinded him at certain points in the series, he eventually learned to control his emotions, leading him to become exponentially more powerful.
4. Neferpitou (“Pitou”)
The strongest of the three royal guards of the Chimera Ants, Pitou was the fastest and could deal the most violent blows thanks to her muscular legs and sharp claws. Her devotion to the king pushes her to become even stronger.
3. Isaac Netero
Netero spent years training on his own to perfect the speed and strength of his punches. He ended up creating one of the most diverse and powerful attacks in the series, known as the 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva. This movement led him to create the Hunters' Association, which quickly grew due to its great popularity.
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2. Meruem
Considered the perfect specimen and known as the Chimera Ant King, Meruem is easily the most intelligent and naturally strongest and most powerful character in the Hunter x Hunter series. His downfall ultimately results from a change of heart after observing a blind Gungi world champion named Komugi.
1. Adult Gon – the most powerful character in Hunter x Hunter
Although Meruem is naturally the strongest character in Hunter x Hunter (2011), Gon Freecs surpasses his power with boundless rage after the murder of his friend and mentor, Kite. He evolves into an adult version of himself (enhancing his physical strength, abilities, and intellect) who quickly destroys Neferpitou in a fit of anger. In his adult form, Gon is certainly one of the most powerful characters in the series.
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Strongest Nen Users in Hunter x Hunter
Anyone who has watched Hunter x Hunter knows that Nen is a powerful (albeit dangerous) technique that allows a character to use life energy known as Aura. Although many characters are capable of mastering this technique, the following are the most powerful Nen users.
Hisoka Morow
Although he is proficient in several types of Nen (including emission, conjuration, and enhancement), Hisoka is known to be the master of transmutation. He primarily uses Bungee Gum (a mixture of gum and rubber), which he can transform and manipulate into whatever he wants.
Gon Freecss
Considering he's the main character of Hunter x Hunter, it's probably no surprise that Gon is one of the most powerful Nen users in the anime.
Featuring more than one Nen ability, Gon is an Enhancer with Emission and Transmutation techniques. These abilities allow him to transform into an adult (like in the Chimeric Ants arc) or increase his physical abilities when angry.
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Chrollo Lucifer
As the strongest member of the Phantom Troupe, Chrollo Lucifer has the ability to steal the Nen abilities of other characters (especially other members of the Phantom Troupe). He is thus capable of mastering almost all existing types of Nen. He even fought other Nen users like Hisoka and Silva Zoldyck. His abilities allow him to compete against some of Hunter X Hunter's most powerful Nen users.
Ging Freecss
Gon's father, a double-star ruin hunter, is also a powerful Nen user. In fact, Netero thinks he's one of the most powerful. While he hasn't shown his full abilities yet, we saw some when the Double-Star Hunter played pip-play (moving his aura to do tricks).
Zeno Zoldyck
Although he is quite old, Zeno Zoldyck is incredibly experienced in Nen. Not only is he very fast, but he also has years of experience as an assassin. He is capable of summoning dragons and is also skilled in Emission – and probably other powerful Nen abilities.
Maha Zoldyck
The eldest of the Zoldyck family, Maha is also the most gifted Nen user (even at his advanced age). In fact, he is the only character in Hunter x Hunter to fight Isaac Netero and survive. Silva Zoldyck is the current head of the Zoldyck family and Killua's father.
Neferpitou
Also known as Pitou, the cat-like Neferpitou is a specialist in the Doctor Blithe ability and was born with the ability to control Aura Nodes. Pitou is a unique character and definitely one of the best Nen users.
Isaac Netero
The former 12th President of the Hunters Association, Netero was once considered the most powerful fighter in the world. A powerful Nen user, he possesses multiple Nen abilities, including enhancement, manipulation, emission, conjuration, and transmutation.
Meruem
King of the Chimera Ants, Meruem is by far the strongest and most powerful of the Nen (villain) characters in Hunter x Hunter. By feeding on other Nen users, he is able to increase the size of Nen. It is so powerful that it can even scare Netero. This makes him one of the most interesting characters in the HxH universe.
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