As power levels in Dragon Ball soared with the arrival of Saiyans, Namekians, and gods, human characters gradually took a backseat and lost their central roles. However, this doesn’t mean they are weak. On the contrary, many Earth warriors still possess incredibly powerful techniques that have made even superior enemies wary.
Here are the 7 strongest techniques used by human characters in Dragon Ball.
1. Super Spirit Ball
Yamcha is often joked about in the Dragon Ball community for being outclassed by stronger opponents. Yet early in the series, he was one of Earth’s most formidable fighters.
Among the skills Yamcha created, the Super Spirit Ball stands out as his strongest. This technique forms an energy sphere that he can control precisely with just two fingers.
Thanks to its ability to change direction constantly, this attack is very hard to dodge and can chase targets from multiple angles. Although it’s used less frequently later on, it remains one of the most unique techniques ever invented by a human warrior.
2. Super Dodon Blast
Chiaotzu doesn’t get much spotlight beyond being Tien Shinhan’s companion. However, his power far exceeds that of most ordinary humans in Dragon Ball.
Besides his well-known psychic abilities, Chiaotzu masters the Crane School’s signature technique, the Dodon Ray. The Super Dodon Blast is a more powerful version, concentrating a large amount of energy into a piercing beam. He used this technique during his fight against Krillin at the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament under his master’s guidance.
3. Greatest Kamehameha
As the creator of the Kamehameha, Master Roshi is one of the greatest martial artists in Dragon Ball history. Although Goku later developed many stronger variations, Roshi proved he’s still formidable during the Tournament of Power.
He unleashed the Greatest Kamehameha, an enhanced version of the MAX Power Kamehameha from the original Dragon Ball. This attack harnesses his fully powered-up muscles to generate a massive energy blast that surprised many strong opponents.
4. Neo Tri-Beam
When it comes to the strongest human fighter in Dragon Ball, Tien Shinhan is often the first name that comes to mind. His most famous technique is the Neo Tri-Beam, a perfected version of the Tri-Beam.
During the Cell Saga, Tien used Neo Tri-Beam repeatedly to hold back Semi-Perfect Cell from reaching Android 18. Although it wasn’t enough to defeat Cell, the relentless attacks kept the villain pinned down for a long time. The downside is that the Tri-Beam drains the user’s life energy, leaving Tien nearly exhausted.
5. Destructo Disc Triple Blade
Krillin is widely regarded as one of Earth’s strongest humans. Despite his small stature, he fights with great intelligence. His deadliest move is the Destructo Disc, an energy disc capable of cutting through almost anything.
In the Destructo Disc Triple Blade version, Krillin launches multiple energy discs simultaneously from different angles. This not only increases the chance of hitting the target but also forces opponents to keep dodging, giving Krillin openings to counterattack or team up with allies.
6. Power Blitz
Although modified by Dr. Gero, Android 18 is still human at her core. Her overwhelming power comes from biological enhancements that grant her nearly unlimited energy.
One of her strongest techniques is Power Blitz, a powerful energy wave attack. Android 18 often combines different variations of Power Blitz to overwhelm opponents with rapid energy blasts before delivering a finishing strike.
Thanks to her limitless energy, she can use this technique repeatedly without the fatigue that normal fighters experience.
7. Grand Explode
The Tournament of Power showcased an outstanding performance from Android 17. His most memorable technique is the Grand Explode.
Android 17 charged directly at Jiren, trapping him with the Android Barrier before detonating a massive energy blast inside the shield. The attack injured both Android 17 and Jiren but was powerful enough to shake the strongest fighter from Universe 11.
Grand Explode not only demonstrated Android 17’s strength but also his willingness to sacrifice himself for victory, playing a crucial role in Universe 7’s Tournament of Power championship.