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* ''GrooTheWanderer'' faced many of these until he distinguished himself by being so quick with the blade, and quick to anger, that he could slay whole armies before he realized what he was doing. He's also distinguished for [[SacrificedBasicSkillForAwesomeTraining having this might at the cost of]] [[IdiotHero intelligence]], [[{{Gonk}} looks]], [[ThePigPen hygiene]] and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking table manners]].
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* Thor from NorseMythology is this once armed with his hammer Mjolnir. Yeah, [[TopGod Odin]] has a [[BladeOnAStick spear that never misses]] and Freyr has a magical sword of his own. But Thor is considered so powerful with Mjolnir that the gods are positive that the giants can never conquer Asgard causing Thor to stand out among a group of war gods. This tends to be proven as Thor slays ever giant who tries to fight him, but with the flip side being the gods tend to panicky whenever Mjolnir goes missing or the giants trick Thor into leaving it at home. Of course, even without it Thor is still one of the top three strongest beings in the universe.
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* Thor from NorseMythology is this once armed with his hammer Mjolnir.Mjölnir. Yeah, [[TopGod Odin]] has a [[BladeOnAStick spear that never misses]] and Freyr has a magical sword of his own. But Thor is considered so powerful with Mjolnir Mjölnir that the gods are positive that the giants can never conquer Asgard Asgard, causing Thor to stand out among a group of war gods. This tends to be proven as Thor slays ever giant who tries to fight him, but with the flip side being the gods tend to panicky whenever Mjolnir Mjölnir goes missing or the giants trick Thor into leaving it at home. Of course, even without it Thor is still one of the top three strongest beings in the universe.
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* Hayato Furinji in ''Manga/HistorysStrongestDiscipleKenichi'', known in the martial arts world as "The Invincible Superman". He can punch so fast that even when high speed cameras slow down his punches by 3000 times, his punches are still barely visible. And it just gets more insane from there.
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* At the beginning of ''Film/TheWarriorsWay'', the protagonist delivers a CurbStompBattle to a fighter who is listed in a caption as the best warrior in the world, thereby taking his spot.
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* BigBad Sinestro of the ''Franchise/GreenLantern'' franchise is largely considered the greatest Lantern, and best warrior, of all time. The only one close to his level of power and skill is his protege, Hal Jordan.
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* BigBad Sinestro SelfDemonstrating/{{Sinestro}} of the ''Franchise/GreenLantern'' franchise is largely considered the greatest Lantern, and best warrior, of all time. The only one close to his level of power and skill is his protege, Hal Jordan.
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* Achilles, [[GreekMythology Achilles]], who was reputed to be NighInvulnerable (except for his heel).
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The only thing she ever says regetting is making Kenpachi hold back his power.
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** "Yachiru" is a MeaningfulName given to the master of all known forms of sword-based combat. She was the best warrior of her generation and one of the worst criminals Soul Society had ever seen. She was also a founding captain of the Gotei 13, creating both the 11th Division and the "Kenpachi", the title given to the strongest captain in any given generation of captains. [[spoiler: Yachiru is eventually revealed to be ''Captain Unohana'', the YamatoNadeshiko CombatMedic who is TheAtoner for her bloody and violent past.]]
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** "Yachiru" is a MeaningfulName given to the master of all known forms of sword-based combat. She was the best warrior of her generation and one of the worst criminals Soul Society had ever seen. She was also a founding captain of the Gotei 13, creating both the 11th Division and the "Kenpachi", the title given to the strongest captain in any given generation of captains. [[spoiler: Yachiru is eventually revealed to be ''Captain Unohana'', the YamatoNadeshiko CombatMedic who is TheAtoner for her bloody and violent past.CombatMedic.]]
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** "Hawkeye" Mihawk is the world's MasterSwordsman. Zoro aims to surpass him.
** Within the high-ranking marines, there are a few characters who are considered this. Anyone who holds[[spoiler: or held]] of the position of Admiral is considered ''the'' strongest force that the World Government has to offer. There's also Luffy's grandfather Garp, who cornered the Pirate King Gold Roger on numerous occassions.
** Within the high-ranking marines, there are a few characters who are considered this. Anyone who holds[[spoiler: or held]] of the position of Admiral is considered ''the'' strongest force that the World Government has to offer. There's also Luffy's grandfather Garp, who cornered the Pirate King Gold Roger on numerous occassions.
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** "Hawkeye" Mihawk is the world's greatest MasterSwordsman. Zoro aims to surpass him.
** Within the high-ranking marines, there are a few characters who are considered this. Anyone who holds[[spoiler: or held]] of the position of Admiral is considered ''the'' strongest force that the World Government has to offer. There's also Luffy's grandfather Garp, who cornered the Pirate King Gold Roger on numerousoccassions.occasions and actually ''refused'' the promotion to Admiral numerous times. In fact, it's heavily implied that Garp was the strongest marine next to Fleet Admiral Sengoku himself [[spoiler:prior to both their retirements.]]
** Within the high-ranking marines, there are a few characters who are considered this. Anyone who holds[[spoiler: or held]] of the position of Admiral is considered ''the'' strongest force that the World Government has to offer. There's also Luffy's grandfather Garp, who cornered the Pirate King Gold Roger on numerous
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* In ''Manga/YuGiOh'': Each main character is this. Yugi, Jaden, Yusei and Yuma may have their records besmirched with a loss or two, but overall? They can and will defeat anyone.
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* In ''Manga/YuGiOh'': Each main character is this. Yugi, Jaden, Yusei and Yuma may have their records besmirched with a loss or two, but overall? They can and will defeat anyone. (Taken to the extreme by Yugi, who is ''still'' considered the greatest duelist ever by the time of 5Ds.)
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** The only person Kenpachi Zaraki ever admired was a mysterious woman he named his young ward after. "Yachiru" is a MeaningfulName given to the master of all known forms of sword-based combat. She was the best warrior of her generation and one of the worst criminals Soul Society had ever seen. She was also a founding captain of the Gotei 13, creating both the 11th Division and the "Kenpachi", the title given to the strongest captain in any given generation of captains. [[spoiler: Yachiru is eventually revealed to be ''Captain Unohana'', the YamatoNadeshiko CombatMedic who is TheAtoner for her bloody and violent past.]]
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** The only person Kenpachi Zaraki ever admired was a mysterious woman he named his young ward after. "Yachiru" is a MeaningfulName given to the master of all known forms of sword-based combat. She was the best warrior of her generation and one of the worst criminals Soul Society had ever seen. She was also a founding captain of the Gotei 13, creating both the 11th Division and the "Kenpachi", the title given to the strongest captain in any given generation of captains. [[spoiler: Yachiru is eventually revealed to be ''Captain Unohana'', the YamatoNadeshiko CombatMedic who is TheAtoner for her bloody and violent past.]]
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** The only person Kenpachi Zaraki ever admired was a mysterious woman he named his young ward after. "Yachiru" is a MeaningfulName given to the master of all known forms of sword-based combat. She was the best warrior of her generation and one of the worst criminals Soul Society had ever seen. She was also one of the founding captains of the Gotei 13, creating the 11th Division and inventing the position of "Kenpachi", the title given to the strongest captain in any given generation of captains. [[spoiler: Yachiru is eventually revealed to be ''Captain Unohana'', the YamatoNadeshiko CombatMedic who is TheAtoner for her bloody and violent past.]]
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** The only person Kenpachi Zaraki ever admired was a mysterious woman he named his young ward after. "Yachiru" is a MeaningfulName given to the master of all known forms of sword-based combat. She was the best warrior of her generation and one of the worst criminals Soul Society had ever seen. She was also one of the a founding captains captain of the Gotei 13, creating both the 11th Division and inventing the position of "Kenpachi", the title given to the strongest captain in any given generation of captains. [[spoiler: Yachiru is eventually revealed to be ''Captain Unohana'', the YamatoNadeshiko CombatMedic who is TheAtoner for her bloody and violent past.]]
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** The only person Kenpachi Zaraki ever admired was a mysterious woman called Yachiru, whom he named his young ward after. "Yachiru" is a MeaningfulName given to the master of all known forms of sword-based combat. She was the best warrior of her generation and one of the worst criminals Soul Society had ever seen. She was also one of the founding captains of the Gotei 13, creating the 11th Division and inventing the position of "Kenpachi", the title given to the strongest captain in any given generation of captains. [[spoiler: Yachiru is eventually revealed to be ''Captain Unohana'', the YamatoNadeshiko CombatMedic who is TheAtoner for her bloody and violent past.]]
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** The only person Kenpachi Zaraki ever admired was a mysterious woman called Yachiru, whom he named his young ward after. "Yachiru" is a MeaningfulName given to the master of all known forms of sword-based combat. She was the best warrior of her generation and one of the worst criminals Soul Society had ever seen. She was also one of the founding captains of the Gotei 13, creating the 11th Division and inventing the position of "Kenpachi", the title given to the strongest captain in any given generation of captains. [[spoiler: Yachiru is eventually revealed to be ''Captain Unohana'', the YamatoNadeshiko CombatMedic who is TheAtoner for her bloody and violent past.]]
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Cleaned up incorrect example. This trope is not what the \'kenpachi\' title means. The other example was full of speculation and also outdated.
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** Soul Reapers give this person a specific title: Kenpachi. The current holder of this title is Zaraki Kenpachi, captain of the Eleventh Divison. However, Zaraki Kenpachi is also the epitome of UnskilledButStrong since teaching him actual technique threatened to make him more powerful than anyone thought they could handle. His predecessor (the original Kenpachi) on the other hand is undoubtedly a great warrior when finally given the chance to show off. When these two fight (primarily to impart Zaraki w/ the techniques needed to fight a bigger threat), Zaraki is ''easily'' killed and revived over and over and over again because dying subconsciously allows him to unlock greater power.
** Another contender is Commander Genryuusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, the leader of the Gotei 13. He is stated to be "the most powerful combatant in Soul Society" by many. However, it's never made explicitly clear how his power stacks up against characters like the [[StoryBreakerPower Kenpachi(s), Yhwach, Ichigo, or Aizen.]] His overall ability is presumably higher, but none of those characters ever face him in a fair bout.
** Another contender is Commander Genryuusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, the leader of the Gotei 13. He is stated to be "the most powerful combatant in Soul Society" by many. However, it's never made explicitly clear how his power stacks up against characters like the [[StoryBreakerPower Kenpachi(s), Yhwach, Ichigo, or Aizen.]] His overall ability is presumably higher, but none of those characters ever face him in a fair bout.
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** Soul Reapers give this The only person a specific title: Kenpachi. The current holder of this title is Zaraki Kenpachi, captain of the Eleventh Divison. However, Zaraki Kenpachi Zaraki ever admired was a mysterious woman called Yachiru, whom he named his young ward after. "Yachiru" is also a MeaningfulName given to the epitome master of UnskilledButStrong since teaching him actual technique threatened to make him more powerful than anyone thought they could handle. His predecessor (the original Kenpachi) on all known forms of sword-based combat. She was the other hand is undoubtedly a great best warrior when finally of her generation and one of the worst criminals Soul Society had ever seen. She was also one of the founding captains of the Gotei 13, creating the 11th Division and inventing the position of "Kenpachi", the title given to the chance strongest captain in any given generation of captains. [[spoiler: Yachiru is eventually revealed to show off. When these two fight (primarily to impart Zaraki w/ be ''Captain Unohana'', the techniques needed to fight a bigger threat), Zaraki YamatoNadeshiko CombatMedic who is ''easily'' killed TheAtoner for her bloody and revived over and over and over again because dying subconsciously allows him to unlock greater power.
violent past.]]
**Another contender is Commander Genryuusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, the leader of the Gotei 13. He is stated to be "the viewed in-universe as the most powerful combatant in Soul Society" by many. Society and he himself states no-one in a thousand years has been born that's stronger than him. However, as he recruited Yachiru to the original, founding members of the Gotei 13, it's never made explicitly not clear how which of them was supposed to be regarded as the world's best warrior. The manga goes some way to suggesting they both were but in different ways, with his focus being on power stacks up against characters like the [[StoryBreakerPower Kenpachi(s), Yhwach, Ichigo, or Aizen.]] His overall ability is presumably higher, but none of those characters ever face him in a fair bout.and hers on skill.
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* Thor from NorseMythology is this once armed with his hammer Mjolnir. Yeah, [[TopGod Odin]] has a [[BladeOnAStick spear that never misses]] and Freyr has a magical sword of his own. But Thor is considered so powerful with Mjolnir that the gods are positive that the giants can never conquer Asgard causing Thor to stand out among a group of war gods. This tends to be proven as Thor slays ever giant who tries to fight him, but with the flip side being the gods tend to panicky whenever Mjolnir goes missing or the giants trick Thor into leaving it at home. Of course, even without it Thor is still one of the top three strongest beings in the universe.
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* ''TabletopGame/Exalted'' has the Unconquered Sun, [[TopGod King of the Gods]] and the greatest warrior in all of existence. In a setting filled with nigh-unstoppable Warriors of all stripes and Ungodly Abominations that make Cthulhu look calamari, that's saying something. Although the Solar Exalted (his Chosen) can hypothetically surpass him.
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* ''TabletopGame/Exalted'' ''TabletopGame/{{Exalted}}'' has the Unconquered Sun, [[TopGod King of the Gods]] and the greatest warrior in all of existence. In a setting filled with nigh-unstoppable Warriors of all stripes and Ungodly Abominations that make Cthulhu look calamari, that's saying something. Although the Solar Exalted (his Chosen) can hypothetically surpass him.
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* ''TabletopGame/Exalted'' has the Unconquered Sun, [[TopGod King of the Gods]] and the greatest warrior in all of existence. In a setting filled with nigh-unstoppable Warriors of all stripes and Ungodly Abominations that make Cthulhu look calamari, that's saying something. Although the Solar Exalted (his Chosen) can hypothetically surpass him.
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* In most games of ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' franchise, Link eventually becomes the strongest warrior of the setting. The most blatant example would be ''TwilightPrincess'', where a certain character makes a HeelFaceTurn because he [[IFightForTheStrongestSide fights for the strongest person]].
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* In most games of ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' franchise, Link eventually becomes the strongest warrior of the setting. The most blatant example would be ''TwilightPrincess'', ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess'', where a certain character makes a HeelFaceTurn because he [[IFightForTheStrongestSide fights for the strongest person]].
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Sengoku\'s strong but his character is not necessarily considered the strongest. His main ability is his tactical mind
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** Sengoku, as a [[spoiler:former]] Fleet Admiral of the Marines, is also considered as the strongest of the Marines. Helped by his Devil Fruit, Human Human Fruit Model Great Buddha which allows him to turn into a big golden Buddha statue with phenomenal powers.
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** Sengoku, as a [[spoiler:former]] Fleet Admiral of Within the Marines, is also high-ranking marines, there are a few characters who are considered as this. Anyone who holds[[spoiler: or held]] of the position of Admiral is considered ''the'' strongest of force that the Marines. Helped by his Devil Fruit, Human Human Fruit Model Great Buddha which allows him World Government has to turn into a big golden Buddha statue with phenomenal powers.offer. There's also Luffy's grandfather Garp, who cornered the Pirate King Gold Roger on numerous occassions.
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* ''PrinceOfTennis'': Several characters are considered some of the best tennis players in the series(Tezuka, Yukimura, Ryoma), but ultimately the title falls to Ryoma's father Nanjiroh.
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* Yujiro Hanma from ''Manga/BakiTheGrappler'' is by far the strongest fighter on the planet. He is so strong the United States signed a peace agreement with him. He is so strong that his [[CharlesAtlasSuperpower abilities]] are such that he can stop earthquakes with a single punch. [[RuleOfThree He is so strong]] the whole premise of the series is Yujiro birthing a son(the protaganist Baki) and raising Baki in [[ButtMonkey such]] [[PaterFamilicide a]] [[ArchnemesisDad profoundly]] [[AbusiveParent messed]] [[OedipusComplex up]] [[ParentalAbandonment way]] it boarders on BlackComedy.
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* Yujiro Hanma from ''Manga/BakiTheGrappler'' is by far the strongest fighter on the planet. He is so strong the United States signed a peace agreement with him. He is so strong that his [[CharlesAtlasSuperpower abilities]] are such that he can stop earthquakes with a single punch. [[RuleOfThree He is so strong]] the whole premise of the series is Yujiro birthing a son(the protaganist Baki) that could potentially ''pose a challenge'' and raising Baki in [[ButtMonkey such]] [[PaterFamilicide a]] [[ArchnemesisDad profoundly]] [[AbusiveParent messed]] [[OedipusComplex up]] [[ParentalAbandonment way]] it boarders on BlackComedy.
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* ''WesternAnimation/HeManAndTheMastersOfTheUniverse'' has the eponymous hero, He-Man, "The Most Powerful Man In The Universe".
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* ''WesternAnimation/HeManAndTheMastersOfTheUniverse'' ''WesternAnimation/HeManAndTheMastersOfTheUniverse1983'' has the eponymous hero, He-Man, "The Most Powerful Man In The Universe".
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For this trope to apply, there '''has to be some sort of mention, whether subtle or outright, that this character is ranked as ''the'' best.''' If this character actually ''does'' lose to someone, they are usually a SuperiorSuccessor and [[YouKillItYouBoughtIt are instantly promoted to the new #1 spot.]] This character is either the winner (or a main antagonist) in a TournmentArc, a CombatByChampion or when ThereCanBeOnlyOne. In works where the hero is going ToBeAMaster, the person who fits this trope would be the biggest challenge in achieving their goal.
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For this trope to apply, there '''has to be some sort of mention, whether subtle or outright, that this character is ranked as ''the'' best.''' If this character actually ''does'' lose to someone, they are usually a SuperiorSuccessor and [[YouKillItYouBoughtIt are instantly promoted to the new #1 spot.]] This character is either the winner (or a main antagonist) in a TournmentArc, TournamentArc, a CombatByChampion or when ThereCanBeOnlyOne. In works where the hero is going ToBeAMaster, the person who fits this trope would be the biggest challenge in achieving their goal.
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** Edward "Whitebeard" Newgate: Explicitly called WorldsStrongestMan, and for good reason: His Devil Fruit power, the Quake Quake Fruit, can create giant earthquakes and tsunamis, and in the world mostly filled with water, it means giant disaster. Sengoku even notes that this power can potentially destroy the world itself. Aside from that, his natural strength is immense, being capable to stop a giant vessels on its track with one hand. It's also said that the Whitebeard we see nowadays is far from his prime.
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** Edward "Whitebeard" Newgate: Explicitly called WorldsStrongestMan, and for good reason: His Devil Fruit power, the Quake Quake Fruit, can create giant earthquakes and tsunamis, and in the world mostly filled with water, it means giant disaster. Sengoku even notes that this power can potentially destroy the world itself. Aside from that, his natural strength is immense, being capable to stop a giant vessels on its track with one hand. It's also said that the Whitebeard we see nowadays is far from his prime. [[spoiler:[[DiedStandingUp That we saw.]]]]
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** Well Yuma may be a bit of a subversion to this as he usually needs Astral to beat some of the stronger enemies. Astral is also considered the better duelist of the two as well, so this could actually be him. But when they fuse into [[SuperMode ZeXal]] they are considered the strongest of their series protagonists.
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* ''Franchise/MassEffect:'' [[Characters/MassEffectCommanderShepard Commander Shepard]] is the second version of this and is flat out stated to be the most lethal person in the galaxy, to the point that [[EldritchAbomination the Reapers]] themselves consider [[WorthyOpponent him/her the only serious threat they have ever faced.]] It gets to the point that even ''trying'' to take on Shepard gets someone dubbed as TooDumbToLive.
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* ''Franchise/MassEffect:'' [[Characters/MassEffectCommanderShepard Commander Shepard]] is the second version of this and is flat out stated to be the most lethal person in the galaxy, to the point that [[EldritchAbomination the Reapers]] themselves consider [[WorthyOpponent him/her the only serious threat they have ever faced.]] It gets to the point that even ''trying'' ''[[BullyingADragon trying]]'' to take on Shepard gets someone dubbed as TooDumbToLive.
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* ''Franchise/MassEffect:'' [[Characters/MassEffectCommanderShepard Commander Shepard]] is the second version of this and is flat out stated to be the most lethal person in the galaxy, to the point that [[EldritchAbomination the Reapers]] themselves consider him/her the only serious threat they have. It gets to the point that even ''trying'' to take on Shepard gets someone dubbed as TooDumbToLive.
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* ''Franchise/MassEffect:'' [[Characters/MassEffectCommanderShepard Commander Shepard]] is the second version of this and is flat out stated to be the most lethal person in the galaxy, to the point that [[EldritchAbomination the Reapers]] themselves consider [[WorthyOpponent him/her the only serious threat they have. have ever faced.]] It gets to the point that even ''trying'' to take on Shepard gets someone dubbed as TooDumbToLive.
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This is the character who can, with little argument, mop the floor with just about anyone or anything.
There are a couple of ways to pull this trope off.
* Some characters are the best in a specific field of combat expertise, such as a MasterSwordsman, an AcePilot, a {{Gunslinger}}, or even a star athlete/gamer. When taken outside of their element though, they might be [[CripplingOverspecialization no better than a]] {{Muggle}} and perform poorly against a CombatPragmatist, [[TryingToCatchMeFightingDirty a dirty fighter]], [[ConfusionFu confusing gimmicks]], [[UnskilledButStrong brute force]], or other things outside their field of expertise. However, that field is such SeriousBusiness that when the expert gets to shine, they can turn the tide of battle.
* On the other hand, some characters aren't defined by their skill so much as their success rate. These are characters who will ''[[InvincibleHero always win a battle]]'', expertise or no. Any defeat or setback is either temporary or [[XanatosGambit does not stop their overall victory]]. They are so capable that, even when undertaking a SuicideMission, they'll pull out some sort of win, even if it takes a HeroicSacrifice. They are usually a CombatPragmatist or [[TheStrategist Strategist]], but are sometimes just [[TheAce flat out better than everyone else]]. Anyone stupid enough to fight them in a duel is dead meat, and good luck even attacking in packs if they're a OneManArmy.
Sometimes overlaps with WorldsStrongestMan, especially when brute force or [[BiggerStick sheer firepower]] are what decides combat strength. The first variation of this trope typically appears in competitions, such as a martial arts, boxing, or wrestling, where combatants would be subject to a great many rules, as well as gender and weight restrictions. The second variation is extremely common in {{Shonen}}, where PowerLevels indicate combat capabilities and [[JapaneseSpirit fighting spirit]].
For this trope to apply, there '''has to be some sort of mention, whether subtle or outright, that this character is ranked as ''the'' best.''' If this character actually ''does'' lose to someone, they are usually a SuperiorSuccessor and [[YouKillItYouBoughtIt are instantly promoted to the new #1 spot.]] This character is either the winner (or a main antagonist) in a TournmentArc, a CombatByChampion or when ThereCanBeOnlyOne. In works where the hero is going ToBeAMaster, the person who fits this trope would be the biggest challenge in achieving their goal.
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* Kenshiro of ''Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar'' is the successor of Hokuto Shinken, quite possibly the most badass martial art in the world. Only a small handful of warriors have managed to match him in pure martial arts skill and power, or win their first major battle against him. Everyone else he fights either becomes an ally, escapes and lives to fight another day, or [[YouAreAlreadyDead is already dead.]]
* In ''Manga/HajimeNoIppo'':
** Ricardo Martinez is ''certainly'' this in the world of Featherweight boxing. He's been the champion of his weight class for years by the time of the story proper, and has ''never'' been defeated.
** Takamura, however, is unquestionably this. Takamura was a nearly-invincible {{Badass}} even before he learned to box, but after learning, he's utterly dominated his competition (although he's had some very close fights). It's even his goal to conquer every single weight division, and he's already completed two (Junior Middleweight and Middleweight). WordOfGod says he's the single best boxer in the series, even over Martinez, above.
* In ''Manga/YuGiOh'': Each main character is this. Yugi, Jaden, Yusei and Yuma may have their records besmirched with a loss or two, but overall? They can and will defeat anyone.
* Himura Kenshin of ''Manga/RurouniKenshin'' is a [[LightningBruiser hard-hitting speedster]] and considered the best swordsman in Japan. But even he defers to his master Hikou Seijuurou XIII, who by WordOfGod is so inhumanly strong and skilled [[StoryBreakerPower he'd break the story if Watsuki used him any more than he did]].
* In ''Manga/DragonBall'', this is a title that's hard to call, because part of the story is about characters rising to meet challenges. However, in the very last battle with Majin Buu, Vegeta acknowledges that Goku is, indeed, the best.
* In ''AfroSamurai'', the Number One Headband is reserved for the best fighter on Earth, who can only be challenged for the title by someone who has the Number Two Headband - TheHero himself - and anyone can challenge him for that headband. Afro himself isn't so interested for the Number One Headband, though - he just wanted revenge because the wearer [[YouKilledMyFather killed his father]].
* OnePiece: There are many candidates for the strongest in the verse, but so far, we have these:
** Edward "Whitebeard" Newgate: Explicitly called WorldsStrongestMan, and for good reason: His Devil Fruit power, the Quake Quake Fruit, can create giant earthquakes and tsunamis, and in the world mostly filled with water, it means giant disaster. Sengoku even notes that this power can potentially destroy the world itself. Aside from that, his natural strength is immense, being capable to stop a giant vessels on its track with one hand. It's also said that the Whitebeard we see nowadays is far from his prime.
** Kaido "of the Beasts", one of the Four Emperors as Whitebeard above, is called "strongest creature in the world". It either implies that he's inhuman, or that he really is the strongest person since the revelation comes long after [[spoiler:Whitebeard's death]].
** "Hawkeye" Mihawk is the world's MasterSwordsman. Zoro aims to surpass him.
** Sengoku, as a [[spoiler:former]] Fleet Admiral of the Marines, is also considered as the strongest of the Marines. Helped by his Devil Fruit, Human Human Fruit Model Great Buddha which allows him to turn into a big golden Buddha statue with phenomenal powers.
** Captain Sentomaru of the Marines claims to have "the strongest defense in the world", and it shows: None of Luffy's attack could harm him. Particularly because he's a skilled Haki user.
* ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'':
** Soul Reapers give this person a specific title: Kenpachi. The current holder of this title is Zaraki Kenpachi, captain of the Eleventh Divison. However, Zaraki Kenpachi is also the epitome of UnskilledButStrong since teaching him actual technique threatened to make him more powerful than anyone thought they could handle. His predecessor (the original Kenpachi) on the other hand is undoubtedly a great warrior when finally given the chance to show off. When these two fight (primarily to impart Zaraki w/ the techniques needed to fight a bigger threat), Zaraki is ''easily'' killed and revived over and over and over again because dying subconsciously allows him to unlock greater power.
** Another contender is Commander Genryuusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, the leader of the Gotei 13. He is stated to be "the most powerful combatant in Soul Society" by many. However, it's never made explicitly clear how his power stacks up against characters like the [[StoryBreakerPower Kenpachi(s), Yhwach, Ichigo, or Aizen.]] His overall ability is presumably higher, but none of those characters ever face him in a fair bout.
* Levi from Anime/AttackOnTitan. Don't let his [[ExpectingSomeoneTaller short stature]], lack of social skills, or the fact that he's such a NeatFreak delude you--he's acknowledged in-universe as "Humanity's Strongest Soldier" for a reason. He makes [[ActionGirl Mikasa]] of all people look like a RedShirt, and was able to take on [[spoiler: the Female Titan]] on his [[CurbStompBattle own]]. On top of that, his official data states his battle skills are [[OffTheChart 11 from a 1 to 10 scale]].
* In ''Manga/GrapplerBaki'', Baki father, Yojiro, is considered the most powerful creature of all time. Baki succeeds him, but never actually manages to defeat him--Yojiro simply passes the title down.
* ''Manga/{{Claymore}}''
** Teresa is referred to as the strongest warrior of all generations.
** Priscilla defeated Teresa and may have surpassed her, but she did it by using her SuperpoweredEvilSide, which Teresa never came close to tapping into herself.
** According to trainee twins, Raki is the strongest known BadassNormal, capable of fighting regular yoma with ease.
[[AC:{{Comics}}]]
* Comicbook/LadyShiva is the first form of this trope. In terms of pure skill, she is practically unmatched in the DCUniverse. In a fair duel, Shiva can defeat anyone, with only her {{Rival}} Richard Dragon and [[Comicbook/{{Batgirl 2000}} her own daughter]] demonstrating any actual potential to defeat her. However, seeing as she lives in the DCUniverse, she doesn't stand a chance against a SuperpowerLottery, and whenever a hero is forced to fight her, they typically use an OutsideTheBoxTactic to soften her up first or defeat her outright.
* Franchise/{{Batman}}, MemeticBadass that he is, can supposedly defeat ''anyone'' with "enough prep time". As such, he's the second form of this trope, at least within his own franchise. It's a bit questionable in the DCUniverse as a whole.
* Franchise/WonderWoman zig-zags between both forms of the trope. She's certainly the Amazon's greatest warrior, but other characters have been shown to defeat her in pure skill. However, she's also demonstrated that if she gets serious and trains enough, she can match anything anyone can throw at her.
* ''Comicbook/CaptainAmerica'' is the trope picture for OneManArmy for a reason. He's known in comics as a brilliant fighter, strategist, and soldier to the point that even if ''he'' isn't the one to deliver the final blow, his people ''will'' win.
* Comicbook/CaptainMarvel (aka "Shazam") was considered this in his original publication in Fawcett Comics. After being acquired by DCComics, however, he is generally considered ''one'' of the best, but has competition from his peers.
* BigBad Sinestro of the ''Franchise/GreenLantern'' franchise is largely considered the greatest Lantern, and best warrior, of all time. The only one close to his level of power and skill is his protege, Hal Jordan.
[[AC:{{Film}}]]
* The protagonist of the ''Film/{{Undisputed}}'' series starts as a boxing champion, but graduates to mixed martial artist by the end of the second film after defeating "The Most Complete Fighter In The World", Yuri Boyka.
* Achilles in the ''Film/{{Troy}}'' film. This retelling [[DoingInTheWizard Does In The Wizard]] and just portrays Achilles as so exceptionally skilled that he seems untouchable.
* The pilots of the eponymous ''Film/TopGun'' Academy are stated to be the best of the best. This culminates in a rivalry between the protagonist, "Maverick" and "Iceman". Although Iceman is awarded the trophy for being the Academy's top graduate, both Commander "Viper" and Maverick's lover (an instructor) state that Maverick is probably better than Iceman due to his use of {{Outside The Box Tactic}}s and [[ConfusionFu unorthodox maneuvers]].
* ''Film/EnemyAtTheGates'' is BasedOnATrueStory of Visily, an ace sniper that became a propaganda hero, and his duel against his German counterpart.
* ''Film/TheNeverEndingStory'': Atreyu is called the greatest warrior of his tribe. This causes a murmur when he first appears because the guests of the Ivory Tower were ExpectingSomeoneTaller.
[[AC:{{Literature}}]]
* In ''[[ComicBook/XWingSeries X-Wing: Wraith Squadron]]'' the NewMeat pilots ask Wes Janson and Wedge Antilles who the best pilot in the galaxy is. After some deliberation Wes concludes that the only objective way to determine this is total kill count, which makes Wedge, the only pilot to survive both Death Star runs and whose flight crew has to paint his kill silhouettes in squadrons' worth so they'll all fit, the best pilot in ''history''. As confirmed in the ''Literature/JediAcademyTrilogy'' Wedge is [[BadassNormal explicitly not Force-sensitive]], and yet through endless hours of experience he has a near-precognitive ability to predict what his target will do next. He's also proven himself a fine tactician on multiple occasions.
* ''Literature/{{Warrior Cats}}'' has Lionblaze, whose prophecy power makes him invincible in battle.
* Commissar Literature/CiaphasCain of the ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}'' novelverse is considered (by his editor Amberley Vail at least) to be one of the best swordsmen in the sector, "regardless of which sector he's in." The man is a BadassNormal who once fought a Chaos Space Marine to a standstill long enough for his aide to take it out with an anti-tank weapon. He's also a crack shot with his laspistol.
* Creator/EdgarRiceBurroughs' ''{{Barsoom}}'' stories. JohnCarterOfMars is called the "greatest (or "master") swordsman in two worlds" (Mars and Earth) in ''The Chessmen of Mars'', ''Llana of Gathol'' and ''Swords of Mars''. His exploits in the series back up this statement.
* In ''Literature/BookOfAmber'', Benedict is regarded by his family as the greatest warrior who has ever existed. No matter what the weapon, battle or terrain he will beat you.
* Literature/ConanTheBarbarian is wildly considered the most powerful man and the most dangerous warrior in the entire world.
* In ''Literature/TheNeverendingStory'', in addition to Atreyu above, Bastion is considered to be a great warrior on account of being TheChosenOne (a human child with limitless imagination, in a world where [[ImaginationSuperpower imagination is power)]].
[[AC: Mythology & Religion]]
* Achilles, who was reputed to be NighInvulnerable (except for his heel).
* Goliath was the best warrior of the Philistines, until he was killed by David with a rock and a sling.
[[AC: Tabletop Games]]
* ''{{Warhammer}}'' has Sigmar, a man whose prowess as a warrior not only allowed him to create an Empire of his own by uniting several warring tribes, but also become a PhysicalGod of his own right. The Dwarves also deeply respect him after he saved their kind from a Goblin horde.
[[AC:{{Videogames}}]]
* ''Franchise/MassEffect:'' [[Characters/MassEffectCommanderShepard Commander Shepard]] is the second version of this and is flat out stated to be the most lethal person in the galaxy, to the point that [[EldritchAbomination the Reapers]] themselves consider him/her the only serious threat they have. It gets to the point that even ''trying'' to take on Shepard gets someone dubbed as TooDumbToLive.
* Magnus in ''Videogame/KidIcarusUprising'' is the mightiest human swordsman of all time.
* ''Franchise/MortalKombat'':
** Liu Kang, TheChosenOne is picked to defend Earthrealm because he is the strongest human warrior.
** Shang Tsung was the best warrior for 9 generations (450 years), but was defeated by the ancient Kung Lao before he could achieve Mortal Kombat. Kung Lao and then Goro repeated this feat, before Goro was finally defeated by Liu Kang.
* The jury is out for ''Videogame/StreetFighter'' on the male side, but Chun-Li is unquestionably the best female fighter.
* In the ''Videogame/SoulSeries'', Edge Master and Olcadan are the best fighters in the world. It's strongly implied that they managed to fight ''each other'' to a draw.
* In most games of ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' franchise, Link eventually becomes the strongest warrior of the setting. The most blatant example would be ''TwilightPrincess'', where a certain character makes a HeelFaceTurn because he [[IFightForTheStrongestSide fights for the strongest person]].
* Kratos from ''Videogame/GodOfWar'' was the best of all Spartans, and his power only grows throughout the series.
[[AC:VisualNovels]]
* Gilgamesh of ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight'' has this title, without any question whatsoever. WordOfGod says he could take on every character in the series combined and easily win.
* Momoyo of ''VisualNovel/MajiDeWatashiNiKoiShinasai'' is called a "God of Martial Arts" and said to be the most powerful person in the world.
[[AC:WesternAnimation]]
* ''WesternAnimation/HeManAndTheMastersOfTheUniverse'' has the eponymous hero, He-Man, "The Most Powerful Man In The Universe".
This is the character who can, with little argument, mop the floor with just about anyone or anything.
There are a couple of ways to pull this trope off.
* Some characters are the best in a specific field of combat expertise, such as a MasterSwordsman, an AcePilot, a {{Gunslinger}}, or even a star athlete/gamer. When taken outside of their element though, they might be [[CripplingOverspecialization no better than a]] {{Muggle}} and perform poorly against a CombatPragmatist, [[TryingToCatchMeFightingDirty a dirty fighter]], [[ConfusionFu confusing gimmicks]], [[UnskilledButStrong brute force]], or other things outside their field of expertise. However, that field is such SeriousBusiness that when the expert gets to shine, they can turn the tide of battle.
* On the other hand, some characters aren't defined by their skill so much as their success rate. These are characters who will ''[[InvincibleHero always win a battle]]'', expertise or no. Any defeat or setback is either temporary or [[XanatosGambit does not stop their overall victory]]. They are so capable that, even when undertaking a SuicideMission, they'll pull out some sort of win, even if it takes a HeroicSacrifice. They are usually a CombatPragmatist or [[TheStrategist Strategist]], but are sometimes just [[TheAce flat out better than everyone else]]. Anyone stupid enough to fight them in a duel is dead meat, and good luck even attacking in packs if they're a OneManArmy.
Sometimes overlaps with WorldsStrongestMan, especially when brute force or [[BiggerStick sheer firepower]] are what decides combat strength. The first variation of this trope typically appears in competitions, such as a martial arts, boxing, or wrestling, where combatants would be subject to a great many rules, as well as gender and weight restrictions. The second variation is extremely common in {{Shonen}}, where PowerLevels indicate combat capabilities and [[JapaneseSpirit fighting spirit]].
For this trope to apply, there '''has to be some sort of mention, whether subtle or outright, that this character is ranked as ''the'' best.''' If this character actually ''does'' lose to someone, they are usually a SuperiorSuccessor and [[YouKillItYouBoughtIt are instantly promoted to the new #1 spot.]] This character is either the winner (or a main antagonist) in a TournmentArc, a CombatByChampion or when ThereCanBeOnlyOne. In works where the hero is going ToBeAMaster, the person who fits this trope would be the biggest challenge in achieving their goal.
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!!Examples
[[AC:{{Anime}} & {{Manga}}]]
* Kenshiro of ''Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar'' is the successor of Hokuto Shinken, quite possibly the most badass martial art in the world. Only a small handful of warriors have managed to match him in pure martial arts skill and power, or win their first major battle against him. Everyone else he fights either becomes an ally, escapes and lives to fight another day, or [[YouAreAlreadyDead is already dead.]]
* In ''Manga/HajimeNoIppo'':
** Ricardo Martinez is ''certainly'' this in the world of Featherweight boxing. He's been the champion of his weight class for years by the time of the story proper, and has ''never'' been defeated.
** Takamura, however, is unquestionably this. Takamura was a nearly-invincible {{Badass}} even before he learned to box, but after learning, he's utterly dominated his competition (although he's had some very close fights). It's even his goal to conquer every single weight division, and he's already completed two (Junior Middleweight and Middleweight). WordOfGod says he's the single best boxer in the series, even over Martinez, above.
* In ''Manga/YuGiOh'': Each main character is this. Yugi, Jaden, Yusei and Yuma may have their records besmirched with a loss or two, but overall? They can and will defeat anyone.
* Himura Kenshin of ''Manga/RurouniKenshin'' is a [[LightningBruiser hard-hitting speedster]] and considered the best swordsman in Japan. But even he defers to his master Hikou Seijuurou XIII, who by WordOfGod is so inhumanly strong and skilled [[StoryBreakerPower he'd break the story if Watsuki used him any more than he did]].
* In ''Manga/DragonBall'', this is a title that's hard to call, because part of the story is about characters rising to meet challenges. However, in the very last battle with Majin Buu, Vegeta acknowledges that Goku is, indeed, the best.
* In ''AfroSamurai'', the Number One Headband is reserved for the best fighter on Earth, who can only be challenged for the title by someone who has the Number Two Headband - TheHero himself - and anyone can challenge him for that headband. Afro himself isn't so interested for the Number One Headband, though - he just wanted revenge because the wearer [[YouKilledMyFather killed his father]].
* OnePiece: There are many candidates for the strongest in the verse, but so far, we have these:
** Edward "Whitebeard" Newgate: Explicitly called WorldsStrongestMan, and for good reason: His Devil Fruit power, the Quake Quake Fruit, can create giant earthquakes and tsunamis, and in the world mostly filled with water, it means giant disaster. Sengoku even notes that this power can potentially destroy the world itself. Aside from that, his natural strength is immense, being capable to stop a giant vessels on its track with one hand. It's also said that the Whitebeard we see nowadays is far from his prime.
** Kaido "of the Beasts", one of the Four Emperors as Whitebeard above, is called "strongest creature in the world". It either implies that he's inhuman, or that he really is the strongest person since the revelation comes long after [[spoiler:Whitebeard's death]].
** "Hawkeye" Mihawk is the world's MasterSwordsman. Zoro aims to surpass him.
** Sengoku, as a [[spoiler:former]] Fleet Admiral of the Marines, is also considered as the strongest of the Marines. Helped by his Devil Fruit, Human Human Fruit Model Great Buddha which allows him to turn into a big golden Buddha statue with phenomenal powers.
** Captain Sentomaru of the Marines claims to have "the strongest defense in the world", and it shows: None of Luffy's attack could harm him. Particularly because he's a skilled Haki user.
* ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'':
** Soul Reapers give this person a specific title: Kenpachi. The current holder of this title is Zaraki Kenpachi, captain of the Eleventh Divison. However, Zaraki Kenpachi is also the epitome of UnskilledButStrong since teaching him actual technique threatened to make him more powerful than anyone thought they could handle. His predecessor (the original Kenpachi) on the other hand is undoubtedly a great warrior when finally given the chance to show off. When these two fight (primarily to impart Zaraki w/ the techniques needed to fight a bigger threat), Zaraki is ''easily'' killed and revived over and over and over again because dying subconsciously allows him to unlock greater power.
** Another contender is Commander Genryuusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, the leader of the Gotei 13. He is stated to be "the most powerful combatant in Soul Society" by many. However, it's never made explicitly clear how his power stacks up against characters like the [[StoryBreakerPower Kenpachi(s), Yhwach, Ichigo, or Aizen.]] His overall ability is presumably higher, but none of those characters ever face him in a fair bout.
* Levi from Anime/AttackOnTitan. Don't let his [[ExpectingSomeoneTaller short stature]], lack of social skills, or the fact that he's such a NeatFreak delude you--he's acknowledged in-universe as "Humanity's Strongest Soldier" for a reason. He makes [[ActionGirl Mikasa]] of all people look like a RedShirt, and was able to take on [[spoiler: the Female Titan]] on his [[CurbStompBattle own]]. On top of that, his official data states his battle skills are [[OffTheChart 11 from a 1 to 10 scale]].
* In ''Manga/GrapplerBaki'', Baki father, Yojiro, is considered the most powerful creature of all time. Baki succeeds him, but never actually manages to defeat him--Yojiro simply passes the title down.
* ''Manga/{{Claymore}}''
** Teresa is referred to as the strongest warrior of all generations.
** Priscilla defeated Teresa and may have surpassed her, but she did it by using her SuperpoweredEvilSide, which Teresa never came close to tapping into herself.
** According to trainee twins, Raki is the strongest known BadassNormal, capable of fighting regular yoma with ease.
[[AC:{{Comics}}]]
* Comicbook/LadyShiva is the first form of this trope. In terms of pure skill, she is practically unmatched in the DCUniverse. In a fair duel, Shiva can defeat anyone, with only her {{Rival}} Richard Dragon and [[Comicbook/{{Batgirl 2000}} her own daughter]] demonstrating any actual potential to defeat her. However, seeing as she lives in the DCUniverse, she doesn't stand a chance against a SuperpowerLottery, and whenever a hero is forced to fight her, they typically use an OutsideTheBoxTactic to soften her up first or defeat her outright.
* Franchise/{{Batman}}, MemeticBadass that he is, can supposedly defeat ''anyone'' with "enough prep time". As such, he's the second form of this trope, at least within his own franchise. It's a bit questionable in the DCUniverse as a whole.
* Franchise/WonderWoman zig-zags between both forms of the trope. She's certainly the Amazon's greatest warrior, but other characters have been shown to defeat her in pure skill. However, she's also demonstrated that if she gets serious and trains enough, she can match anything anyone can throw at her.
* ''Comicbook/CaptainAmerica'' is the trope picture for OneManArmy for a reason. He's known in comics as a brilliant fighter, strategist, and soldier to the point that even if ''he'' isn't the one to deliver the final blow, his people ''will'' win.
* Comicbook/CaptainMarvel (aka "Shazam") was considered this in his original publication in Fawcett Comics. After being acquired by DCComics, however, he is generally considered ''one'' of the best, but has competition from his peers.
* BigBad Sinestro of the ''Franchise/GreenLantern'' franchise is largely considered the greatest Lantern, and best warrior, of all time. The only one close to his level of power and skill is his protege, Hal Jordan.
[[AC:{{Film}}]]
* The protagonist of the ''Film/{{Undisputed}}'' series starts as a boxing champion, but graduates to mixed martial artist by the end of the second film after defeating "The Most Complete Fighter In The World", Yuri Boyka.
* Achilles in the ''Film/{{Troy}}'' film. This retelling [[DoingInTheWizard Does In The Wizard]] and just portrays Achilles as so exceptionally skilled that he seems untouchable.
* The pilots of the eponymous ''Film/TopGun'' Academy are stated to be the best of the best. This culminates in a rivalry between the protagonist, "Maverick" and "Iceman". Although Iceman is awarded the trophy for being the Academy's top graduate, both Commander "Viper" and Maverick's lover (an instructor) state that Maverick is probably better than Iceman due to his use of {{Outside The Box Tactic}}s and [[ConfusionFu unorthodox maneuvers]].
* ''Film/EnemyAtTheGates'' is BasedOnATrueStory of Visily, an ace sniper that became a propaganda hero, and his duel against his German counterpart.
* ''Film/TheNeverEndingStory'': Atreyu is called the greatest warrior of his tribe. This causes a murmur when he first appears because the guests of the Ivory Tower were ExpectingSomeoneTaller.
[[AC:{{Literature}}]]
* In ''[[ComicBook/XWingSeries X-Wing: Wraith Squadron]]'' the NewMeat pilots ask Wes Janson and Wedge Antilles who the best pilot in the galaxy is. After some deliberation Wes concludes that the only objective way to determine this is total kill count, which makes Wedge, the only pilot to survive both Death Star runs and whose flight crew has to paint his kill silhouettes in squadrons' worth so they'll all fit, the best pilot in ''history''. As confirmed in the ''Literature/JediAcademyTrilogy'' Wedge is [[BadassNormal explicitly not Force-sensitive]], and yet through endless hours of experience he has a near-precognitive ability to predict what his target will do next. He's also proven himself a fine tactician on multiple occasions.
* ''Literature/{{Warrior Cats}}'' has Lionblaze, whose prophecy power makes him invincible in battle.
* Commissar Literature/CiaphasCain of the ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}'' novelverse is considered (by his editor Amberley Vail at least) to be one of the best swordsmen in the sector, "regardless of which sector he's in." The man is a BadassNormal who once fought a Chaos Space Marine to a standstill long enough for his aide to take it out with an anti-tank weapon. He's also a crack shot with his laspistol.
* Creator/EdgarRiceBurroughs' ''{{Barsoom}}'' stories. JohnCarterOfMars is called the "greatest (or "master") swordsman in two worlds" (Mars and Earth) in ''The Chessmen of Mars'', ''Llana of Gathol'' and ''Swords of Mars''. His exploits in the series back up this statement.
* In ''Literature/BookOfAmber'', Benedict is regarded by his family as the greatest warrior who has ever existed. No matter what the weapon, battle or terrain he will beat you.
* Literature/ConanTheBarbarian is wildly considered the most powerful man and the most dangerous warrior in the entire world.
* In ''Literature/TheNeverendingStory'', in addition to Atreyu above, Bastion is considered to be a great warrior on account of being TheChosenOne (a human child with limitless imagination, in a world where [[ImaginationSuperpower imagination is power)]].
[[AC: Mythology & Religion]]
* Achilles, who was reputed to be NighInvulnerable (except for his heel).
* Goliath was the best warrior of the Philistines, until he was killed by David with a rock and a sling.
[[AC: Tabletop Games]]
* ''{{Warhammer}}'' has Sigmar, a man whose prowess as a warrior not only allowed him to create an Empire of his own by uniting several warring tribes, but also become a PhysicalGod of his own right. The Dwarves also deeply respect him after he saved their kind from a Goblin horde.
[[AC:{{Videogames}}]]
* ''Franchise/MassEffect:'' [[Characters/MassEffectCommanderShepard Commander Shepard]] is the second version of this and is flat out stated to be the most lethal person in the galaxy, to the point that [[EldritchAbomination the Reapers]] themselves consider him/her the only serious threat they have. It gets to the point that even ''trying'' to take on Shepard gets someone dubbed as TooDumbToLive.
* Magnus in ''Videogame/KidIcarusUprising'' is the mightiest human swordsman of all time.
* ''Franchise/MortalKombat'':
** Liu Kang, TheChosenOne is picked to defend Earthrealm because he is the strongest human warrior.
** Shang Tsung was the best warrior for 9 generations (450 years), but was defeated by the ancient Kung Lao before he could achieve Mortal Kombat. Kung Lao and then Goro repeated this feat, before Goro was finally defeated by Liu Kang.
* The jury is out for ''Videogame/StreetFighter'' on the male side, but Chun-Li is unquestionably the best female fighter.
* In the ''Videogame/SoulSeries'', Edge Master and Olcadan are the best fighters in the world. It's strongly implied that they managed to fight ''each other'' to a draw.
* In most games of ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' franchise, Link eventually becomes the strongest warrior of the setting. The most blatant example would be ''TwilightPrincess'', where a certain character makes a HeelFaceTurn because he [[IFightForTheStrongestSide fights for the strongest person]].
* Kratos from ''Videogame/GodOfWar'' was the best of all Spartans, and his power only grows throughout the series.
[[AC:VisualNovels]]
* Gilgamesh of ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight'' has this title, without any question whatsoever. WordOfGod says he could take on every character in the series combined and easily win.
* Momoyo of ''VisualNovel/MajiDeWatashiNiKoiShinasai'' is called a "God of Martial Arts" and said to be the most powerful person in the world.
[[AC:WesternAnimation]]
* ''WesternAnimation/HeManAndTheMastersOfTheUniverse'' has the eponymous hero, He-Man, "The Most Powerful Man In The Universe".
