Power scaling arguments are the lifeblood of every healthy shonen fan base, and Seven Deadly Sins is no different. With demons, gods, and impossibly skilled warriors butting heads on epic battlefields, determining who’s actually at the top of Britannia’s food chain isn’t just a blast—it’s an all-out war of words. But now that Nakaba Suzuki’s epic has concluded, we can finally catch our breath and look back on the biggest hitters with some perspective. From the bottom of Purgatory pits to the top floors of the Goddess Clan, these are the ten strongest Seven Deadly Sins characters ranked.
10. Monspeet – The Tactical Terror
One of the Ten Commandments, Monspeet may not be the showiest demon, but he’s certainly one of the deadliest. With a starting power level of 53,000 and the capability to become the terrifying Indura form (sacrificing six of seven hearts), he’s not someone to trifle with. His Trick Star magic allows him to exchange objects during the middle of combat—ideal for disorienting foes—and Hellblaze negates healing powers, even immortal ones. Throw in the fact that he’s fought tooth-and-nail against Archangels and survived to tell the story, and you’ve got a brawler to be feared.
9. Derieri – The Unrelenting Brawler
Another Ten Commandments character, Derieri, is a close-quarters horror. Her Combo Star skill ramps up the power behind every successive strike she deals—so if you leave her even a moment too long, you’re done for. Like Monspeet, she has access to Indura, pushing her already high power level into monstrous territory. Her Commandment causes sickness in those with impure intentions, but it’s her sheer offensive power and feral fighting style that put her among the deadliest in the series.
8. Diane – Queen of the Earth
Diane might seem gentle and kind-hearted, but underestimate her and you’ll find yourself flattened by a mountain. As a Giant Queen and a principal member of the Seven Deadly Sins, Diane wields control over the earth via her Creation magic. Her sacred treasure,e Gideon, augmented by the Drole’s Dance she learns later on in the series, significantly increases her prowess. By the end, she’s well over 50,000 in power level—and that’s not including her amazing defensive instincts and sheer physical strength.
7. Tarmiel – The Archangel of the Tides
Tarmiel contributes a different type of power to the equation: raw, unshakeable stamina. As one of the Four Archangels, he has dominion over the Grace Ocean, meaning he can conjure water at will—to immobilize foes, to deflect attacks, and even to turn his own body into liquid to let attacks slide right off him. He’s been cut in half and continued to fight. He’s fought against Indura demons. If there is anyone you want with you in an extended fight, it’s Tarmiel.
6. Ludociel – Speed, Strategy, and Smite
Ludociel, the Archangels’ leader, not only spits fast—he spits first, and tends to spit last. His Grace Flash allows him to travel at impossible velocities, overwhelming foes before they even get a chance to react. He’s a tactician par excellence, too, using Breath of Bless to buff allies or mind-control enemies. He’s not as strong as Mael, no, but don’t be mistaken—Ludociel’s deadly combination of intellect, velocity, and magical mastery makes him a top-tier danger to anyone.
5. The Original Demon – The Too Powerful Monster That Couldn’t Exist
Chandler and Cusack were one creature before serving the Demon King: the Original Demon. So powerful that he needed to be divided into two, this creature is a living tank. His Crisis power increases his power the more damage he sustains, and his Hellblaze magic even keeps immortals from healing. He’s taken direct hits from Escanor and the Sacred Tree weapon, yet kept fighting. If you’re looking for someone who gets more terrifying as the battle wears on, this is your guy.
4. Gowther – The Puppet Master
Gowther, the Sin of Lust, fights with magic, not muscle. Crafted by the first demon, Gowthe, in the form of a living doll, he possesses Invasion—a mental-based power so potent that it can change, rewrite, or erase memories. He has altered the minds of gods and demons, rewriting whole wars in secret. Although his fighting prowess is average, his raw magical sway lands him in the top position. He doesn’t have to defeat you physically—he just has to rephrase your justification for combat.
3. Ban – The Immortal Warrior
If willpower were a weapon, Ban would be unbeatable—and, for most of the series, he is all but unstoppable. Having survived centuries in Purgatory, Ban emerges stronger than ever, more than capable of challenging the Demon King himself. His Snatch power allows him to steal other people’s strength, and for a while, he’s immortal too. Even when he has relinquished his immortality, Ban is still among the strongest and most resilient human beings in the sho, —testifying that sheer determination and development can be on par with godly bloodlines.
2. Escanor – The Man Who Becomes a God
Escanor, the Lion Sin of Pride, is not always the strongest—but at noon, he becomes The One, a figure so mighty even gods walk carefully. Fuelled by Sunshine, Escanor’s power increases with the sun, topping out for one minute when he is all but invincible. His confidence is almost arrogance, but it is supported by sheer force. His fight with Meliodas and his ultimate last stand are the stuff of legend.
1. Meliodas – The Wrath of a God
Meliodas is the whole package. Being the eldest son of the Demon King and leader of the Seven Deadly Sins, he possesses limitless physical strength, killer magic, and unparalleled combat experience. His Full Counter move bounces attacks back at foes, and inheriting his father’s strength, Meliodas becomes capable of rivaling the gods themselves. Whether battling for Elizabeth, his friends, or Britannia’s future, Meliodas is the final force—and the undisputed king of this list.
When it comes to Seven Deadly Sins, strength isn’t merely about crushing power—it’s about brains, adaptation, and passion. Each of these fighters has established themselves in the fire of war, proving worthy of a place as one of Britannia’s most formidable. Agree with the rankings or not, one thing is for sure: the fights might be done, but the arguments? They’re forever.