The Elbaph arc is taking One Piece fans on a rollercoaster of surprises with the debut of two incredible “living weapons.” Figarland Shamrock’s Cerberus sword and Prince Loki’s massive hammer Ragnir both wield Zoan-type Devil Fruit powers. But which of these divine weapons holds the edge in destructive power?
Let’s put these two ultimate weapons head-to-head for a showdown!
1. Awakening State: Cerberus Takes an Early Lead
One standout feature is Cerberus’ immediate display of superior Zoan Awakening. When Shamrock unleashes Cerberus, a powerful black cloud wraps around the three-headed beast’s neck.
In the One Piece world, this black cloud is a unique marker proving a Zoan ability has reached Perfect Awakening, like Lucci, Kaku, or Luffy’s Gear 5. This makes Cerberus the first Devil Fruit weapon in the series to achieve this level.
Meanwhile, Ragnir’s flashback from 14 years ago shows it as a giant squirrel without any awakening effects. At that time, Ragnir wasn’t fully loyal to Loki yet. Only after Loki subdued it with heavy blows did it become his weapon.
After years of battles and being chained under the World Government, Ragnir’s potential for hidden Awakening is very high, though Cerberus currently wins on visual impact.
2. Destructive Power: Deadly Techniques and Supreme Strength
Both weapons have terrifying combat traits.
Cerberus specializes in assassination and close combat. Each dog head can independently sprout a giant sword from its mouth to attack. It’s a formidable rival for swordmasters like Zoro. Even after Shamrock left, Cerberus’ heads launched three deadly strikes at Loki’s body like heat-seeking missiles.
Ragnir, resembling Marvel’s Thor’s Mjolnir, can fly freely to protect Elbaph’s treasure and return to its wielder. When Loki, a giant of the Ancient Giants race, wields it and infuses it with Conqueror’s Haki, the hammer can summon lightning from the sky to deliver devastating blows.
In terms of spectacle and wide-area damage, Ragnir’s lightning strikes feel far more terrifying than Cerberus’ stealthy attacks.
3. Zoan Size and Form: Oda’s Classic Trick
Oda loves to play with fans’ expectations through Devil Fruit forms. Cerberus and Ragnir showcase two completely opposite styles.
Cerberus is portrayed seriously and ferociously with no comedic elements. In sword form, it’s a normal size, but when transformed into Zoan form, it grows into a giant three-headed dog towering over Shamrock, resembling a terrifying guardian beast of the underworld.
On the other hand, Ragnir is a classic Oda trick. This legendary lightning hammer is actually a squirrel-type Devil Fruit. Its size is flexible: in hammer form, it’s larger than a typical Elbaph giant to match Loki’s Ancient Giant physique. But in full squirrel form, it shrinks down, perfectly disguising the dangerous power within.
4. The Wielder’s Caliber
A weapon’s power heavily depends on its wielder. In this regard, Loki currently holds the advantage. He possesses the monstrous physique of the Ancient Giants and Conqueror’s Haki. Most terrifyingly, Loki and Ragnir once killed his own father, King Harald, a warrior with strength comparable to the legendary Rocks D. Xebec.
Meanwhile, Figarland Shamrock remains a potential threat as the Holy Knight leader and Shanks’ twin brother. The recent battle where Shamrock and Cerberus seriously injured Loki happened while the Elbaph prince was restrained by Seastone chains. A fair fight with Loki free remains uncertain.
Final Verdict: Which Weapon Is Stronger?
To sum up, Ragnir currently holds the upper hand thanks to its glorious feat of killing King Harald and its terrifying lightning attacks combined with Conqueror’s Haki.
However, Cerberus has the trump card of Perfect Zoan Awakening and Shamrock’s untapped Figarland bloodline. The battle at Elbaph is sure to explode further when these two living weapons face off at their full power!