Fairy Tail: 10 Strongest Characters

Protagonists and their enemies in Fairy Tail were some of the most powerful villains in anime who had remarkable magical and combat abilities.

Fairy Tail anime was a very intense show and fans felt it was becoming darker with every episode towards the end. Everyone was biting their nails because the tension was growing stronger as the plot was closing upon the final showdown. The Fairy Tail Guild members were facing difficult challenges no one has seen before. Their epic fight against Acnologia was among the most memorable battles on Fairy Tail.

In this universe, fans could find some of the greatest and most unique characters, whom everyone loved for being so powerful. Protagonists and their enemies were some of the most powerful villains in anime who had remarkable magical and combat abilities.

10. Erza Scarlet

Erza’s character divided fans because she was the kind of heroine fans either loved or hated. Erza was strong-willed and often criticized others. As the seventh guild master, she was highly respected by her peers, but many avoided her as well.
Fans found Erza to be often impatient and particularly awkward. Everyone went easier on her when they realized she had a tragic childhood. She was believed to have over a hundred different armors which she could change in a moment with her Requip: The Knight ability. Erza mastered this ability to an inhuman level which made her one of the strongest Fairy Tail characters.

9. Gray Fullbuster

Gray was a member of the Fairy Tale guild and belonged to Team Natsu. Fans liked his character because he was a relaxed hero, who got serious when circumstances demanded. He also had some awkward moments as for some reason, he often undressed completely when least expected.
Otherwise, he was a competitive person, who always worked hard to become better and stronger. Gray Fullbuster had unmatched ice-make abilities, which allowed him to cast all sorts of ice weapons and tools.

8. God Serena

Serena belonged to the Ten Wizard Saints but later he joined Alvarez Empire’s elite guard: the Spriggan 12. He was the strongest of the Four Gods of Ishgar, which made him the most powerful on the Western continent. He possessed extraordinary powers thanks to implanting eight different Dragon Slaying Lacrima. That made his Dragon Slayer Magic versatile and unpredictable for his opponents.
God Serena enjoyed being in the spotlight, so he was never too shy when it came to showcasing his abilities.

7. Igneel

Igneel was a gigantic dragon who could make everyone shiver in fear only with his looks. Fans were often wondering whether Igneel’s arrogance was valid, or he was simply confident. There must have been a reason why he was known as the Fire King.
Viewers got a taste of Igneel’s incredible powers when he clashed with Acnologia in his Black Dragon form. That was a remarkable fight, which showed he is stronger than many others who tried to defeat the show’s main antagonist.

6. Irene Belserion

Irene was definitely one of the strongest mages since she had very strong magical abilities. Irene created the Dragon Slayer Magic, which shows incredible strength and knowledge. Also known as Scarlet Despair, she was the second most powerful in the Spriggan 12 and had her own squad.
She appeared to be a very caring hero, who would have done whatever it takes to get rid of Acnologia. She was remarkably confident in her capabilities and never backed out from a fight.

5. Larcade Dragneel

The Etherious mage was also part of the Spriggan 12 and ranked third behind Irene. Fans got to know Larcade Dragneel is a serene person, who was always very calm and only engaged in fights when necessary.
He was very respectful and thought very highly of his creator, Zeref. Despite his calm and enlightened personality, Larcade appeared to be jealous of his father’s brother, Natsu, because Zeref seemed to love him more. He had extraordinary hand-to-hand combat skills and strength paired with immense durability and reflexes.

4. Gildarts Clive

Gildarts Clive was known as The Ace of Fairy Tail and he was the most famous member of the guild.
The muscular man lost his left arm and leg, which he replaced by prosthetics, serving as armors in combat. His most iconic and funniest habit was to punch a hole in walls instead of using doors. Fans found Gildarts to be one of the strongest characters because of his ability called Crush. It was effective against magic, objects, and living beings.

3. Zeref Dragneel

Larcade’s creator Zeref was exceptionally powerful and viewers wondered if he could be defeated at all. Everyone considered him to be the strongest mage of all time.
He had done terrible deeds, for which he often showed regret. His powers are incredible and with his Dark Magic, he brought countless demons to the planet. Zeref knows ancient magic as well, which hadn’t been seen for centuries. The power he possessed cannot be measured.

2. Natsu Dragneel

Zeref’s brother is considered to be the protagonist of Fairy Tail. While most main characters got a lot of screen time, Natsu seemed to be the key in the fight against Acnologia. Natsu was a rash character who didn’t seem to care about much, even his guildmates. But when it came to serious situations, he was loyal and went to extreme lengths to save his friends.
Among many abilities, his Fire Dragon Slayer Magic gave him immunity to fires including explosions, which came in handy against the Acnologia. He learned to use his powers over time and his demon form is almost unbeatable.

1. Acnologia

Without a doubt, Acnologia was among the strongest Fairy Tail characters nearing the series’ end. He was often referred to as “Dragon King” as he had slain many dragons. He used the Dragon Slayer Magic too many times and bathed in dragon blood, which gave him the ability to turn into a dragon.
Acnologia was a 400-year old wizard, who despised humans. He spent most of his time in solitude and preferred to be left alone. However, when he went out for action, destruction was in his way and no one seemed to be strong enough to defeat him alone.