Over more than 40 years, Dragon Ball has introduced countless incredible techniques that amaze fans. Beyond famous transformations like Super Saiyan and Ultra Instinct, many special moves possess power far beyond normal attacks, capable of ignoring power differences or erasing entire universes in the blink of an eye.
Here are the 10 strongest techniques ever seen in Dragon Ball.
10. Mafuba
Mafuba was created by Master Mutaito and used multiple times by Master Roshi. Instead of defeating opponents with brute force, Mafuba seals the target inside a prepared container.
What makes this technique terrifying is that it barely depends on the opponent’s strength. If executed successfully, even overwhelmingly powerful foes can be trapped forever. It was once the last resort against Demon King Piccolo and later appeared in Dragon Ball Super.
9. Devilmite Beam
Spike the Devil Man isn’t a major character, but his Devilmite Beam is extremely dangerous. Unlike typical energy blasts, this technique exploits the evil within the target’s heart. If the opponent harbors any hatred or malice, the attack can cause them to explode instantly.
Its only weakness is that it’s completely ineffective against pure-hearted individuals like young Goku.
8. Kienzan (Destructo Disc)
Krillin may not be the strongest fighter, but his Kienzan is considered one of the deadliest techniques in Dragon Ball. This energy disc can slice through targets far stronger than the user. It nearly killed Nappa and even severed Frieza’s tail on Namek.
In Dragon Ball Super, Krillin improved the technique by controlling the disc’s trajectory after launch, making it much harder to defend against.
7. Kikoho (Tri-Beam)
Kikoho is closely tied to Tien Shinhan. Instead of using normal energy, this technique consumes the user’s life force to generate immense power. Thanks to it, a human warrior like Tien was able to hold back Semi-Perfect Cell for a long time and even repel Super Buu’s attacks.
If fighters like Goku, Vegeta, or Piccolo used this move, its destructive power would be even more terrifying.
6. Fusion
Fusion isn’t an attack but a technique that merges two fighters into a completely new being. Whether through the Fusion Dance or Potara earrings, the result is a warrior far stronger than the sum of the two originals.
Vegito, Gogeta, Gotenks, and Kefla are prime examples. Notably, Gogeta easily overwhelmed Broly while Goku and Vegeta alone were powerless.
5. Carrot Touch
Monster Carrot appeared early in Dragon Ball, but his power is incredibly overwhelming. Just by touching a target, Carrot Touch can turn anyone into a carrot, no matter how strong.
Fortunately, Monster Carrot is too weak to fully exploit this ability. In the hands of a true warrior, it could easily defeat even Black Frieza.
4. Candy Beam
One of the scariest techniques in Dragon Ball is Majin Buu’s Candy Beam. Anyone hit by it turns into candy or sweets, which Buu immediately eats.
Throughout the series, only Vegito retained his consciousness after being turned into candy and continued fighting. This is a rare exception to a nearly unstoppable technique.
3. Regeneration Ability
Though not an active technique, the regeneration abilities of Cell, Majin Buu, and fused Zamasu are among the strongest powers in Dragon Ball.
Cell and Buu can recover even after near-total destruction. Zamasu went beyond limits by merging with the entire universe after being defeated. To overcome such foes, raw power alone isn’t enough.
2. Hakai
Hakai is the signature technique of the Gods of Destruction like Beerus. It doesn’t just destroy the body but erases the target from existence. From living beings to entire planets can vanish with a single gesture.
Even Goku learned to use Hakai, but his power still can’t match Beerus or true Gods of Destruction.
1. Erase
Topping the list is King Zeno’s Erase. Unlike other techniques, Erase doesn’t just destroy but completely removes targets from reality. Individuals, planets, timelines, or entire universes can disappear instantly.
During the Tournament of Power, Zeno repeatedly erased losing universes. Earlier, in the Future Trunks arc, he destroyed an entire future timeline with a mere thought.
That’s why Erase remains the most overpowering technique in Dragon Ball, a power even Goku at his strongest cannot surpass.