Berserk is one of the darkest fantasy manga that originally debuted in 1989, causing a commotion among fans. It achieved a series in anime in 1997, but it never reached the same level as that of the manga. Nonetheless, it became infamous in its own right. And while there are over 40 characters of significant strength in the Berserk universe, each has the potential to go “berserk” in its own unique way. Here are the top 10 strongest characters in Berserk.
10. Rakshas
- Appearance: Bald, orange or gold eyes
- Created by: Kentaro Miura
- Personality: Sadistic
- Abilities: Shape-shifting, stealth, agilityKill count: 100,000 +
Rakshas is an apostle of no set form, and he transforms himself according to his moods, but he wants to take revenge from Kushan Clan of the Bakiraka, whom he said banished him. He later turned into an apostle and commanded Griffith’s demon search-and-destroy squad in the Band of the Falcon. He is very aggressive and has wide knowledge about the war between the Kushans and Midland.
9. Locus
- Appearance: Black hair; grey eyes
- Created by: Kentaro Miura
- Personality: Stoic, calculating
- Abilities: Supernatural strength
- Kill count: 250
Locus is one of the most renowned war gods of all time, never defeated in battles. He is the captain of the Lance Band of the Falcon and leads it under his big leader Griffith. He is also called the “Moonlight Knight,” and his stories are spoken as if for bed. The might inside and out from these stories makes him one of the most powerful warriors that exist in the Berserk world.
8. Sea God
- Personal Appearance: A monstrous creature with no apparent eyes and hair.
- Created by: Kentaro Miura
- Personality: Unknown
- Powers/Abilities: The size of a man; its strength is terrible.Kill count: Unknown
The Sea God is said to be so powerful that it could destroy the entire island. It is a giant octopus with numerous tentacles, and in general, it still exercises control over them even if they are severed from its body. But still, it falls at the feet of Guts and his crew.
7. Guts
- Appearance: Black hair, black eyes
- Created by: Kentaro Miura
- Personality: Strategic, smart, cunning
- Abilities: Excellent swordsman, athletic
- Kill count: 1,190
Guts is one of the main protagonists in Berserk. When he was little, he lived through tragedy and hardship. Being left by his parents to be raised by mercenaries, Guts wrestled through grim deeds, from being betrayed by his closest friend to who traded all their comrades for power. His aim at life was revenge against all those who have torn him apart and peace from all those pains he bore through life.
6. Ubik
- Appearance: Bald, keeps his eyes shut all the time
- Created by: Kentaro Miura
- Personality: Machiavellian
- Abilities: Manipulation
- Kill Counts: Unknown
Ubik is identified based on his manipulation power, not fighting power. He manipulates people with evil natures to sacrifice themselves by breaking their wills. Ubik even briefly imprisoned Guts in his trap, but Guts could free himself out. He is one of the oldest beings who are undead and a genius of psychological warfare.
5. Skull Knight
- Appearance: Red eyes, no hair, dons armor covered with skulls
- Writer: Kentaro Miura
- Character: Mystical, cold
- Skills: Swordsmanship
- Kill count: 1,100
He is a ghostly knight yet a heroic figure who fights apostles and demons. He mainly helps Guts by giving enigmatic advice, making the innocent people safe by acting as a guardian. His ghostly appearance seem true, but, his extraordinary combats capabilities mainly because of wielding an enormous sword make him that way.
4. Shiva Ganishka
- Appearance: Black hair, blue eyes
- Creator: Kentaro Miura
- Personality: Apostle
- powers: Demonic power, control over storms
- Kill Count: over 5 million
Ganishka is corrupted by Griffith and controls thousands of demons under him. This is one of Guts’ strongest opponents. He has unthinkable strength and can control storms and forces of nature. The enormous strength and the will to destroy the world are what make him one of the greatest and scariest enemies in Berserk.
3. Griffith
- Appearance: Silver hair, blue eyes
- Creator: Kentaro Miura
- Personality: Charismatic, manipulative
- Abilities: Spatial manipulation
- Kill Count: 5,000
From being Guts’ best friend to becoming one of the world’s most hated man, Griffith has indeed underwent a notorious transformation. After he traded his friendship for power, he joined hands with God Hand and turned into the demon Femto. With space and time manipulation strength, he is one of the strongest and most hated villains in the entire series.
2. Void
- Appearance: Brown hair, dark eyes
- Created by: Kentaro Miura
- Personality: Controlling, calculating
- Personality: Warps space and time
- Kill count: 10,000+
The head of the God Hand, Void is an evil entity that can determine one’s destiny. Once an innocent human, he has been shaped to walk the darker side because of unfortunate events which happened, and combined with unbelievable might coupled with a strategic mind, makes him one of the deadliest men in Berserk.
1. idea of Evil
- Appearance: Nonexistent
- Creator: Kentaro Miura
- Personality: Personifies pure evil
- Abilities: Controls destiny through prophets
- Kill count: Too many to count
The Idea of Evil is the most fantastic and mysterious presence in the world of Berserk. It ruled over the destiny of mankind, committing atrocities that are countless. Their absolute influence within the world, especially in their role with Griffith, makes them the most potent character in Berserk and the most supreme in terms of malice and power.
Conclusion
Berserk is one of the darkest stories ever to be created in anime and manga. Not for the squeamish, but if you have it in for extreme, bloodthirsty stories, this is definitely something you shouldn’t miss. Now tell us who your favorite character from Berserk is!
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