Top 10 Strongest Characters in Berserk

The Berserk manga was first released in 1989 and it caused a huge outburst for the manga fans. Later in the year 1997, anime adaptations were made. Though it didn’t really make it up to the manga version, the anime verse also received some reputation. In this Berserk world, there are at least more than 40 strong characters who are ready to go ‘berserk’ at any time. Each character is considered to be strong in its own way and here are our top 10 strongest characters in Berserk.

Top Strongest Characters in Berserk

10. Rakshas

• Appearance: Has no hair with orange or gold eye color
• Created by: Kentaro Miura
• Personality: Sadistic
• Abilities: Shape altering, stealth, agility
• Kill count: 100000+

Rakshas doesn’t have a permanent identity and can shapeshift into anything. His main goal is to take revenge and terminate the Kushan Clan of the Bakiraka since he was exiled from that clan. He turned into an apostle after his exhalation and became the leader of Griffith’s demon search and destroy squad in the Band of Falcon. He is known to be aggressive and has great knowledge in the war between Kushans and the Kingdom of Midland.

9. Locus

• Appearance: Has black hair with gray color eyes
• Created by: Kentaro Miura
• Personality: Stoic, calculated
• Abilities: Supernatural strength
• Kill count: 250

Locus pledged his loyalty to Griffith and served in the Band of Falcon as the captain of the army’s Lance division. He is known across the globe as a warrior who never lost any battle or duel. Bedtime stories are read to children about him. He is also known as the ‘Moonlight Knight’. He is renowned for his battle combat skills, knowledge and his loyalty. He is even considered as the mightiest of the mighty. Beware those who want to challenge him to a duel as you would lose for sure.

8. Sea God

• Appearance: Is like a monster with no hair and eyes
• Created by: Kentaro Miura
• Personality: Unknown
• Abilities: Huge size, power
• Kill count: Unknown

It is considered one of the strongest characters in Berserk because of its huge form. Its full body is never shown but is rumored that it can terminate even an entire island. Its appearance is somewhat like an octopus that has tentacles. It can control these tentacles even when they are not attached to its main body and can form new tentacles by devouring its opponents. But it died in the hands of Guts and his group.

7. Guts

• Appearance: Has black hair and eyes
• Created by: Kentaro Miura
• Personality: Quick witted, strategist, clever
• Abilities: Human conditioning, swordsmanship
• Kill count: 1190

Guts faced a lot of challenges since childhood which caused him trauma. He lost his mother when he was born and was raised by mercenaries. He was raped when he was young and also saw his beloved getting rapped. He was then later betrayed by his best friend Griffith who killed all his comrades for a ritual. He made his life goal to seek revenge against his former best friend and to finally find peace in his life.

6. Ubik

• Appearance: Eyes are always closed and has no hair
• Created by: Kentaro Miura
• Personality: Deceiver
• Abilities: Swordsman
• Kill count: Unknown

Ubik is considered to be in the strongest list because of his manipulative skills. Though he didn’t kill anyone directly, he manipulates those who fester evil to sacrifice themselves for the cause. He got through many other strong characters to kill themselves. Even guts fell for his manipulation but managed to get out of it using his well known wits. Ubik is shown to be 216 years old in the series and is considered to be undead.

5. The Skull Knight

• Appearance: His eyes are red with no hair
• Created by: Kentaro Miura
• Personality: Mysterious, aloof
• Abilities: Swordsman
• Kill count: 1100

The Skull Knight, unlike its appearance, is actually a good character who saves the innocent from evil forces and is an enemy of the Apostle and Demon kind. He is always there to protect Guts and gives him cryptic advice when needed. He is always dressed in armor covered with skulls hence the name Skull Knight. He wields a large sword which helps him to showcase his combat skills in the battle.

4. Shiva Ganishka

• Appearance: Has blue eyes with black hair
• Created by: Kentaro Miura
• Personality: Apostle
• Abilities: Demonic strength
• Kill count: 5 million+

Shiva was manipulated by Griffith and was turned into evil. He can command many demons which makes him a strong opponent. He wishes to destroy the world and impose reign on that left. In his true form, he is the strongest opponent that poses a great danger to the main character, Guts. He can even summon storms and wind and has immeasurable strength which makes him the strongest character in Berserk which cannot be ignored.

3. Griffith

• Appearance: Has silver hair with blue eyes
• Created by: Kentaro Miura
• Personality: Extrovert
• Abilities: Spatial manipulation
• Kill count: 5000

Griffith was the best friend of Guts and started out to be a good man with the aim to rule over his kingdom. But, throughout the series he turned out to be evil who can sacrifice anyone or anything to achieve his goal. He even sacrificed his comrades and friends including Guts. He made a contract with the God Hand which enabled him to tamper with space and time. He then later transformed into a powerful being called Femto. He is now one of the mst hated villain in the Berserk world.

2. Void

• Appearance: Has brown hair with black eyes
• Created by: Kentaro Miura
• Personality: Analyzing, controlling
• Abilities: Space and time manipulation
• Kill count: 10,000+

God of Hand is a group that was formed by the evil and Void is the leader and oldest member of that group. The group can change the destiny of others. Void was a good character when he was still in his human form. He was known to be kind hearted and soft. But situations demanded him to join this evil force. He is the strongest villain in the Berserk world and also responsible for Griffith to make a pact with the God of Hand.

1. Idea of Evil

• Appearance: Unknown
• Created by: Kentaro Miura
• Personality: Just an entity
• Abilities: Controls destiny
• Kill count: Countless

Idea of evil is the most evil character in the Berserk and there is no other character that can overcome it. It is an entity with no definite form and can control the destiny of humanity. It is the most mysterious and powerful being who committed many crimes such as rape, assault, murder, genocide, terrorism and many more. It told Griffith that both of them are linked and aspire the same goal at the end.

Conclusion

Berserk is the evilest anime that can be out there. This anime or manga is not for the frail heart. However, it has one of the best story outlines and production. If you are a thrill seeking person who can encounter such blood thirsty series, Berserk should be on your top list of animes to watch. Don’t miss it out and let us know your favorite character.