In Hiro Mashima's "FAIRY TAIL," there are many characters who are stronger than the main character, Natsu Dragneel. So, the question is, who is the strongest character in the series? Here, we will introduce the 10 strongest characters in "FAIRY TAIL" in a ranking format, so please check out their respective abilities.
10th place: Larcade Dragneel
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Larcade is a blonde young man with a paper similar to Zeref, and a distinctive character with a white cross on his forehead. He is a member of the Alvarez Empire's elite Spriggan 12, and has such high abilities that Mavis says he has the potential to defeat Acnologia. He also calls himself a "secret weapon," and while he is strangely jealous of Natsu, he fights to eliminate Fairy Tail.
Manipulates the three major human desires
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He has the ability to stimulate the three human desires of sex, appetite, and sleep, and in the story he uses "R.I.P. (Rest in Peace)" to induce eternal sleep. The moment the opponent closes their eyes is the final moment, and this move was used in the final seconds of his fight with Sting. However, Sting was able to escape sleepiness by entering Rogue's shadow, and was later defeated by Rogue.
Defeated by Sting and annihilated by Zeref
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Larkade's true identity is Etherious, and he was one of the experimental subjects used to create Natsu. As he was the most complete, Zeref gave Larcade the name "Dragneel", which meant that he and Natsu are of the same race. However, Zeref is not only defeated by Sting in the end, but is also angry that Sting interfered with his fight with Natsu, and destroys him with his own hands.
9th place: Irene Belserion
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Irene Belserion is one of the Spriggan 12, also known as the "Scarlet Despair," and is said to be the strongest. Zeref calls him a "genius at casting and removing spells," and even acknowledged his abilities when fighting Acronogear, calling it "interesting." He is also the creator of the dragon slayer magic used by Natsu and the other dragon slayers, and he continues to torment Fairy Tail by granting them various other magical effects.
Controls "Universe One" to reconstruct the world
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As a high-ranking enchanter, Irene can bestow magical enchantments on everything, and she can also use a variety of offensive magic spells, such as "Constellation Breaker of the Gods." The most powerful of these is "Universe One," which has an effect on the entire earth, allowing specific people to be placed in specific locations. This brings Zeref closer to "Fairy Tail," while keeping Acronogear at bay, leading to a quicker end to the war.
It is revealed that she is Erza's mother
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Irene was the queen of the Dragunov Kingdom, which existed until 400 years ago, and is also Erza's mother. Due to the influence of the Dragon King Festival, her body turned into a dragon, and she experienced the fate of being imprisoned and persecuted while pregnant with Erza. She eventually turns into a dragon and destroys the country, then wanders for hundreds of years in an attempt to return to her original form, eventually meeting Zeref and successfully returning to human form. She later gives birth to Erza, but abandons her in Rosemary Village, only to be reunited with her daughter during the invasion of Ishgar.
8th place: Gildarts Clive
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Gildarts Clive, an S-class wizard of "Fairy Tail", is a wizard who uses the super-advanced destructive magic called "Crush", which shatters anything he touches into pieces. His strength is such that he is considered one of the strongest candidates within the guild, along with Mystogan and Laxus, and he is one of the opponents Natsu most wants to beat. He is also the father of Fairy Tail's Cana, and after his daughter confesses that they are father and daughter, he begins to show signs of loving her.
The strongest wizard of "Fairy Tail" who defeats God Serena and August
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In the battle against the Alvarez Empire, he showed such strength that he defeated God Serena with one blow, astonishing his allies. Furthermore, while fighting alongside Kana, August, one of the strongest members of the Spriggan 12, was able to see through his opponent's weaknesses and strike back. He is without a doubt the strongest wizard in Fairy Tail, and his strength could be said to be the greatest among the wizards in the regular guild.
Strength that allows him to survive even after being attacked by Acronogear
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Gildarts usually takes on requests and travels, and in his first appearance, it is revealed that he was taking on the 100-year quest. However, during the mission he encountered Acronogear and was seriously injured, losing his left arm and leg, and was forced to return to the guild. Acronogear had barely shown its true power, but it was only thanks to Gildarts' strength that it was safe in the face of such a powerful opponent.
7th place: Hades
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Hades, the master of the dark guild "Devil's Heart (Grimoire Heart)", was originally Precht Gáe Bolg, the second master of "Fairy Tail". He has knowledge and talent so great that he is called a genius, and when Mavis falls into a state of suspended animation, he tries various methods to revive her. This resulted in the creation of "Fairy Heart," one of the three great spells of "Fairy Tail," but this led him to become interested in black magic.
Clash with "Fairy Tail" to create a great magical world
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After entrusting "Fairy Tail" to Makarov, Hades forms a dark guild "Devil's Heart" and takes action to obtain Zeref. As a result, he led the "Seven Purgatory Families" in an attack on Tenrou Island and fought against Natsu and the others. At first, he maintained the upper hand with his overwhelming power, but when Laxus intervened and Happy and Charles destroyed the heart of the battleship, the sharing of magical power with Hades stopped, and he was defeated.
One of the founding members of "Fairy Tail"
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Originally, he went by the name of Prehito and belonged to the treasure hunter guild "Wind Spirit Labyrinth". In the year X686, he encounters Mavis and the others as they attempt to obtain the Tenroudama on Tenrou Island, but ends up fighting the "Blue Skull". After that, he is taught magic by Zeref and succeeds in seizing the Tenroudama. Together with Mavis and Warrod, he forms "Fairy Tail" in Magnolia, and begins a new guild operation. [itemlink post_id="110142"]
6th place: Mardo Geel
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Mardo Geel, also known as the "King of the Underworld", is the second-in-command of the dark guild "Gate of the Underworld (Tartarus)". Even during battle, he holds the book in which END is sealed, and has the strength to keep fighting without ever letting go of it. While he has a cool head for strategy, he also has a ruthless personality, preferring to one-sidedly annihilate the enemy and punishing his subordinate Kyoka.
A man with a connection to the Celestial Spirit King
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Although details have not been revealed, it seems that he has a connection to the Celestial Spirit King that Lucy redeemed in the past, and they will fight on equal terms. However, he seems to be struggling, not only being preached "Joy (Alegria)" by the Celestial Spirit King, but also being temporarily held back by being petrified. However, he is strong enough to live up to the name of "Hades King", and even when facing the elite members of "Fairy Tail", he shows his composure by telling Kyoka to speed up the activation of the Face.
Ethereal form that transforms into a demon
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Marudo Geel can use the ultimate spell "Memento Mori" for fighting Zeref, and can use powerful magic to seal and destroy opponents. He can also transform into a demonic form using his "Ethereal Form," and appears to be overwhelming Natsu and Gray. However, when the two start attacking together, he is defeated by Gray's defense in his half-demon form and Natsu's Dragon Force attack.
5th place: Natsu Dragneel
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The protagonist of "FAIRY TAIL", Natsu Dragneel, is a fire dragon slayer and the most problematic child in "Fairy Tail". Although he usually has a dim-witted side, in battle he excels in quick thinking and insight, and above all, he has the indomitable strength to get back up again and again. He is also a magician who shows his true strength when faced with a formidable foe, and has a track record of defeating many formidable foes in the story.
A boy of the "Salamander" family raised by Igneel
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Natsu was raised by Igneel, and he even adores him as a father. However, when Igneel suddenly disappears on July 7, X777, she decides to go on a journey to find him. During that time, she is taken by Makarov to join Fairy Tail, where she meets encouraging companions including Gray and Erza, and begins to live a fulfilling life.
His true identity is Zeref's younger brother, the most terrible fire demon "END"
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Natsu's true identity is "Etherious Natsu Dragneel", the most terrible fire demon "END" in the Book of Zeref. In other words, he becomes the master of the dark guild "Gate of the Underworld," but for Zeref, he is seen as the only hope that he can kill him. Furthermore, it is revealed in the story that he is Zeref's blood brother, and that Zeref was resurrected by wishing for the words.
4th place: August
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August is the leader of the Spriggan 12, and is nicknamed the "Sorcerer King." He can use all kinds of magic from all over the world, past and present, and boasts strength on another level. However, he is also one of the Spriggan 12 members who is easy to talk to, and shows a gentle side, such as helping his friend when he was about to be hit by Laxus' lightning. However, his loyalty to Zeref is absolute, and he is also portrayed as being extreme, such as considering anyone who does not understand his will to be an enemy.
Defeated by Gildarts
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After Irene activates "Universe One," he singlehandedly eliminates the "Witch's Sin," demonstrating his overwhelming power. However, when he confronts Gildarts and Cana, August catches a glimpse of the bond and love between mother and daughter, and plots to kill Cana to find out what it means. However, he is hit by Gildarts' quick thinking and is defeated, and finally finds the answer to the mystery he has been asking himself for a long time.
His mother is Mavis Vermillion
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As a last resort, he activates the forbidden spell "Arus Magia" to try to destroy himself and "Fairy Tail", but then Mavis appears. It is revealed that she is August's mother, and that his father is the dark mage Zeref. Just as he sees Mavis, he stops chanting "Ars Magia" and disappears, saying that he "wanted to be held in his mother's arms."
3rd place: Igneel
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The fire dragon Igneel, nicknamed the "Flame Dragon King," taught Natsu dragon slayer magic, language, culture, and more. Its power is so great that it can blow away a mountain with its breath, proving it to be one of the strongest dragons around. Officially, it is said that it has disappeared before Natsu, but it was weakened by Acnologia's dragon slayer magic, and so it sealed itself within Natsu's body to extend its own life, prevent Natsu from turning into a dragon, and defeat Acnologia.
The bravest dragon who loved humans
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Igneel was a rare dragon who did not view humans as enemies, and when his friend Zeref asked him to raise Natsu, he showered him with love. Metallicana commented that "there has never been a dragon as brave as him, and who loves humans as much as him," and it is clear that he raised Natsu in an amazing way that even surprised the other dragons. However, in order to achieve three goals, Igneel and the other dragons use Eclipse to send Natsu and the others to the future, July 7th, X777.
Reunites with Natsu in the battle against Acronogia and then parts ways
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Natsu had been searching for Igneel for a long time, but when Acnologia appeared during the battle against the Gate of the Underworld, he appeared from within Natsu's body. Afterwards, he asks Natsu to steal the END, and Igneel engages Acnologia in combat. Igneel tears through Acnologia's left arm, but loses the left side of his body and is finished off by Acnologia's breath. He eventually ascends to heaven, unable to remain in this world, but he counsels Natsu about the "will to live," and Natsu acts according to his words.
Second place: Acnologia
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Acnologia is called the "black dragon that heralds the end of the era" by Zeref, but is also feared by others as the "dark dragon." He never spoke because he considered humans to be nothing more than insects, but he opened his mouth for the first time during his battle with Igneel. His great power was so great that he annihilated Tenrou Island with his breath, and in the apocalypse it is said that he destroyed an entire country. His true identity was a human who was transformed into a dragon after being constantly bathed in dragon blood at the Dragon King Festival.
Attacking the Dragon Slayer with the aim of becoming the "perfect Dragon Slayer"
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Acnologia, who intervened in the battle between "Fairy Tail" and the Alvarez Empire, quietly takes action, saying, "As the King of Dragons, I will devour everything." Then, in the battle against God Serena and the Ten Great Wizard Saints east of Fiore, he defeats God Serena in human form and attempts to defeat all Dragon Slayers in order to become the "perfect Dragon Slayer." However, he is then sent flying to a faraway land by Irene's "Universe One."
Defeated with the help of the Dragon Slayer
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Acnologia aims to become the "perfect Dragon Slayer" and acts only to annihilate all mages who bear the name of a dragon. He comes into close combat with dragon slayers Natsu, Gajeel, and Wendy, but ultimately, with their cooperation and teamwork, he is defeated by Natsu's iron fist. Just before he is destroyed, he tells Natsu that he is "worthy to be the King of Dragons," but Natsu doesn't take his words to heart and continues to behave like himself until the very end.
1st place: Zeref
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The strongest character in "FAIRY TAIL" is Zeref Dragneel, the most vicious dark wizard in the history of the magical world. He is cursed with the "Dark Magic of Ankhseram" and has the power to drain the energy of those around him regardless of his will, and is also a genius magician. He is troubled by his immortality and wishes for his own life to end, but when he announces the revival of the Dragon King Festival in X792, he embarks on an all-out war with "Fairy Tail".
He is in a romantic relationship with Mavis, the first master of "Fairy Tail"
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Zeref met Mavis and the other founding members of "Fairy Tail" in Magnolia in X686. At her request, he teaches her magic, but when Mavis uses "wax," she too becomes cursed with the "dark magic of Ankhseram." Realizing this, Zeref feels that they can walk together, and more than anything, he falls in love with Mavis, the only person who has ever accepted him. However, this leads him to kill Mavis, and at the same time, he realizes that "he should never love anyone."
Zeref, who wanted Natsu's brother to be killed
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Zeref, a brilliant student and talented, begins his research to revive his younger brother Natsu after he dies. However, that triggered him, and he was subjected to the curse of immortality. From there, they create various magic such as Atherius, but none of them will kill you. Zeref uses Natsu's body to revive him as "END", with the meaning of "last time", and fights in the hope that he will kill him.
Summary
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"FAIRY We've compiled the strongest characters in "TAIL", but all of them appear at the end of the story, and all of them have great power. Aknologia and Zeref are considered to be exceptional in the story, but it is also true that there are magicians with enough power to rival them. In addition to the ones introduced, there are also powerful characters, such as members of the Fairy Tail, members of the Holy Ten Great Magic, and members of the Dark Guild, but please check out the anime and original work to see them.
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