One Piece: Loki's Nidhoggr Fruit Overtakes Luffy's Nika as Strongest God Fruit
In One Piece chapter 1193, Loki's Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Nidhoggr hybrid form outlasts Luffy's Gear 5, establishing him as the new strongest God Fruit user. This surpasses Luffy's Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, which was confirmed as a Mythical Zoan in chapter 1044. The Elbaf arc climax thus shifts the power balance among Devil Fruit users.
The article confirms that Luffy's Gear 5 transformation, first awakened in chapter 1044, had previously been regarded as the strongest Zoan ability in the series. That chapter, released in March 2022, revealed the fruit's true identity as a Mythical Zoan tied to the Sun God Nika, a power that enabled Luffy to defeat Kaido.
Loki's Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Nidhoggr was introduced during the Elbaf arc flashback in chapter 1170, where he also obtained the weapon Ragnir. Using both, he killed his father, Harald, who had been corrupted by Nerona Imu. In chapter 1193, Loki's hybrid form proved superior when Luffy's Gear 5 exhausted its limits mid-battle.
This power shift could significantly influence fan discussions around One Piece's internal power hierarchy, potentially reshaping expectations for future confrontations. Readers who follow the series for its escalating stakes may find renewed engagement as the narrative introduces a rival to Luffy's established god-tier abilities. The development could also affect how the story's climax is perceived, though its broader cultural impact beyond dedicated fandom remains uncertain.