This article contains spoilers from the One Piece series.
Devil Fruits have always been one of the most important aspects of One Piece. Introduced at the very beginning of the story, Devil Fruits were revealed to offer tremendous powers to those who consume them in exchange for their ability to swim. As the story of One Piece continued, it became quite clear that Devil Fruits offered various powers, some of which gave animalistic transformations, while others gave elemental powers or allowed them to turn into a force of nature. All the other Devil Fruit abilities fit in a miscellaneous category that Oda calls Paramecia.
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Right from the get-go, it was quite clear that Devil Fruits formed the primary power system of the One Piece world and that these mystical fruits granted unimaginable powers to those who would consume them in different ways. Since then, it's been 28 years, and Oda has introduced a plethora of powerful Devil Fruits in the story. Among them, a few stand at the very top as some of the best. In the Final Saga of One Piece, Oda has been introducing Devil Fruits with legendary names attached to them. In the Elbaf arc, Oda has revealed a legendary Devil Fruit to the fans, and this one belongs to Loki, the Accursed Prince of Elbaf. It goes without saying that this Devil Fruit might just be One Piece's most all-powerful one yet.
Loki's Legendary Devil Fruit Might Be The Most Overpowered One Yet
- Loki Ate His Devil Fruit 14 Years Ago
- Loki's Fruit Belongs To The Mythical Zoan Class
- Loki Is A Monster Stronger Than Harald
Fans were recently introduced to Loki's legendary Devil Fruit, and it goes without saying that its powers are unimaginable. The very first time this Devil Fruit was teased in this story was around the beginning of Elbaf. However, back then, a glimpse of his power was not shown to readers. The only thing that fans had were the words of the people of Elbaf, and based on them alone, it was quite clear that this fruit was overpowered.
According to the people of Elbaf, Loki killed his own father and then went on to steal the legendary Devil Fruit of the country. This part was already intriguing enough on its own, but what added another layer of intrigue to it was the fact that it was stated by the people of Elbaf that Loki would be able to destroy the world with the power of this Devil Fruit. This is quite a huge statement to make, and the fact that it was backed by people such as Scopper Gaban, the left arm of the Pirate King, made it even more believable.
Loki Managed To Gain Ragnir And Eat Elbaf's Fruit
Fans didn't truly understand the power of Loki's fierce Devil Fruit ability until recently in the Elbaf arc, specifically in One Piece Chapter 1170. In this particular chapter of the series, fans got to see Loki clashing against his own father, King Harald. It must be remembered that even before consuming this Devil Fruit, Loki was pretty powerful, given that he was able to make use of Conqueror's Haki Infusion already. He was even able to stand in battle against Ragnir, someone who had defended the legendary Devil Fruit of Elbaf for centuries and prevented even Harald from eating it. Yet, Loki earned the recognition of Ragnir and then went on to consume his Devil Fruit.
After consuming this Devil Fruit, Loki's power reached a new level, the likes of which have not been seen in One Piece for a very long time. Loki's powers were so great that he was able to completely overwhelm Harald in combat, and eventually, kill him when given the opportunity. On the surface, this might not look like a great feat to fans, but understanding how strong Harald was makes it as great as it truly is.
Loki's Raw Power Surpasses That Of Rocks And Harald
- Harald And Rocks Were Elites Of The Old Era
- Loki Is Stronger Than Both
After witnessing Loki's strength in One Piece Chapter 1170, it can safely be said that his overall powers are even beyond those of Rocks and Harald. To truly understand how strong Loki is at this particular point in time, one needs to look at Harald and Rocks themselves.
When Harald and Rocks were introduced in the flashback, it was quite clear to see that they were both evenly matched in terms of power. Their first Conqueror's Haki clash was such that it erased all signs of life in a 5 km radius atop the Red Line. Then, they went on to fight on multiple occasions, and each time, Rocks was rejected by Harald on his offer to have him join the crew. Their last battle was so fierce that they were both bloodied and delivered powerful blows to each other. Yet, despite that, neither of them actually lost to the other, and they were portrayed by Oda as equals.
This strength, it's rippling through him. It's almost frightening. And now, he's immortal. It chills the spine. He's more than a monster. At this point, he's a weapon. — The Five Elders on King Harald, One Piece Chapter 1168
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Harald himself respected Rocks, and this respect was also reciprocated because Rocks clearly believed that Harald was his equal and someone even above the level of the likes of Whitebeard. Given that it has been established in the story that these two were equals, what also needs to be taken into consideration is the fact that Harald got even stronger after the death of Rocks as he was bestowed with the power of the Deep Sea Covenant by Imu. This means that his powers had already skyrocketed by this point in time and were most likely around the same level as Rocks's Domi Reversi’d version.
In other words, the Harald that Loki managed to overwhelm and beat with his sheer strength after consuming his Devil Fruit was actually even stronger than Rocks. Loki's strength was such that he was able to overwhelm him with ease and then, eventually, even deal a killing blow to him. In simple words, Loki's incredibly overpowered fruit allows him to surpass even the likes of Rocks and Harald.
What Is Loki's Devil Fruit?
At this point, it's quite difficult to say what Loki's Devil Fruit truly is, but one thing fans can say for sure is that this power is one of the Mythical Zoans of the One Piece world. Loki's ability has to be tied to Norse mythology in some way. Oda already tied Ragnir to Norse mythology by making him a mythical squirrel. As such, there's no reason to doubt that Oda would do the same for Loki. In Norse mythology, two creatures that Oda has highlighted specifically in the Elbaf arc are Nidhogg, the lightning dragon, and Fenrir. Both are fitting Devil Fruit abilities for Loki, but at the end of the day, only one of them will be chosen by Eiichiro Oda.
I am the Sun God enshrined in the legends of this land. You will not speak to me without permission, human. I consider myself the strongest alive in the Lands. This is the Warland, Elbaf's Kingdom of Violence. The most powerful nation in the world which once lived and breathed warfare. And I'm the Sun God who brings the world to an end, Loki! — Loki introducing himself in the Elbaf Arc.
Niddhogg Is A Big Possibility
At this point in the story, it is safe to say that Niddhogg is a strong possibility when it comes to theorizing about Loki's Devil Fruit powers. It is a lightning dragon and fans know that it is said to sleep at the roots of the Yggdrasil tree in Norse mythology. Loki was similarly chained to the roots of the Adam Tree as well, and that would complete a parallel between these two. At the same time, fans also know that Loki's hands turned into claws m, and if he were a dragon, then it would make sense as to why that was the case. The only thing going against Loki being the Niddhogg dragon is the fact that he did not sport any wings in the silhouette, and that is important to note. This is precisely why fans move on to the next possible Devil Fruit ability, and that is the Fenrir.
Fenrir Is Another Possibility
Another major possibility, and maybe even the more likely one at this point in time, when it comes to Loki's Devil Fruit, is the Fenrir. Fenrir is a legendary mythical wolf creature, and its powers would certainly be fitting for Loki as well. For starters, Fenrir would also sport sharp claws, just as was seen in Loki's silhouette. On top of that, Loki seemed to have a snout in the silhouette as well, which would also be fitting for Fenrir.
This mythical creature is also known to be incredibly powerful and strong enough to even beat some of the Gods in Norse mythology. It would make sense as to why Loki would suddenly become so overpowered after consuming the Fenrir Devil Fruit, and fans absolutely can't wait to see this creature make its return in the Elbaf arc of One Piece.
Eiichiro Oda's One Piece focuses on the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they sail the seas to lay claim to the grand treasure known as the One Piece. The manga is currently in its Final Saga. One Piece will be featured in this week's Weekly Shonen Jump Issue. The official release date of One Piece Chapter 1171 is January 18, 2026. In Japan, One Piece drops at 12AM JST on Monday, which is 11:00 AM EST, or 8:00 AM PT. Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump apps. Doing so will ensure that fans always support the author.