This article contains spoilers from One Piece's Elbaf arc.

The Holy Knights of One Piece is a new powerful group that Eiichiro Oda, the author of the story, introduced in the Final Saga of One Piece. First brought up after Wano, the Holy Knights have played a significant role in the story so far in Elbaf, and it is quite clear that they will be even more important in not just the climax of the arc, but also what comes beyond. Given that the Holy Knights are, as the name suggests, Knights of the World Government, fans have always wondered how strong they truly are.

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After all, in the Final Saga, some of the most powerful characters will come face to face with each other. Thankfully, with the Elbaf arc, Oda has already revealed the true power level of the Holy Knights of One Piece, and it is now clear where they stand. Unlike the other factions, their power levels vary, with some being Admiral level, some even Yonko level, and some others considerably weaker.

Oda Confirms Holy Knights' Power Level

The Holy Knights Having Varying Powers

Gunko and Shamrock in One Piece
  • Shamrock is clearly Yonko level
  • Sommers and Killingham are slightly weaker than Yonko

The Holy Knights have played a significant role in the Elbaf arc of One Piece, and they have been active right from the get-go in this arc. The first two Holy Knights to appear in this arc of the story were Shamrock Figarland and Gunko. As far as Shamrock Figarland goes, fans already know how strong he is. Oda made it quite clear in the story that Shamrock Figarland is Yonko level. He is the twin brother of Shanks, and also the older of the two. As such, it shouldn't surprise anyone to see Shamrock on the same level as Shanks.

Our real war will begin when the Holy Knights make their move. — Monkey D. Dragon

He has a powerful sword, but more than that, Shamrock has a Cerberus power that he can utilize through his sword. Oda didn't show him fully in combat, but fans know very well that he fully believes himself to be stronger than Loki, and that only means Shamrock is actually as strong as a Yonko.

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Gunko, meanwhile, is also very strong. Shamrock stated that even if Loki wasn't chained, he would still lose to Gunko. She could also take out Jinbe easily, alongside other Straw Hats. At the very least, Gunko has to be Admiral level, and she can and should be able to fight the Yonko.

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Saint Sommers is also very powerful, although clearly not as strong as the others. Robin was able to damage him to some degree and Gaban clearly one-shot him. The same applies to Killingham as well. These two are clearly on the level of, or weaker than the Admirals of the Navy.

I am the dagger of Marijoa, Sommers! Submit before us! — Sommers to Elbaf

The Holy Knights Can Be Compared To The Admirals

The Holy Knights Outnumber The Admirals

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Overall, Oda hasn't revealed all the members of the Holy Knights, but based on what fans have seen, the Holy Knights are already above the level of the Admirals. For one, they have more numbers. There appear to be 11 Holy Knights, while there are only 4 Admirals, including the Fleet Admiral. The Holy Knights also seem to have more Yonko level characters, and above all, they are all immortal. The two groups are very powerful, but in terms of overall power level, the Holy Knights are strong enough to already take on the Navy Admirals and even a Yonko crew with enough chances to win.

One Piece Chapter 1158 will be out this week. As usual, One Piece is going to drop on Sunday. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday. However, the vast majority of international readers will see the chapter available on August 31. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1158 is August 31, 2025. Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus.

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Release Date
October 20, 1999
Studio
Toei Animation
Creator
Eiichiro Oda
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, Pluto TV