Highlights
- Dracule Mihawk is the strongest swordsman in the world, known for his incredible physical abilities and refined swordsmanship.
- His unparalleled eyesight, known as “Hawk Eyes,” allows him to never be caught off-guard and continuously hit his target with precision.
- Mihawk’s Haki, particularly his Busoshoku Haki, is among the very best in the series, allowing him to cut through anything and compete with the Yonko.
Dracule Mihawk is the strongest swordsman in the world. He is by far and above the most skilled swordsman in One Piece. Mihawk used to be a Shichibukai, but he lost his title after the group was dissolved. Mihawk has made a handful of appearances in One Piece, but fans know that he is not someone to be messed with.
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Mihawk has a lot of abilities in his locker, which puts him in a different league than most characters. Naturally, there is a certain level of discrepancy in the powers, and Mihawk relies on some abilities more than others.
Who Is Dracule Mihawk?
Dracule Mihawk is one of the co-founders of the Cross Guild. He came up with the idea along with Crocodile to counter the threat of the Marines. This resulted in his bounty being increased to 3,590,000,000 berries.
Prior to induction in the Shichibukai, Mihawk used to hunt down Marines, which earned him the title of “Navy Hunter.” It is highly likely that Mihawk took down some reputed Marine officers, which forced the World Government to take immediate action. At some point in the past, Mihawk used to be fierce rivals with Shanks. According to Whitebeard, the battles between the two shook the entire Grand Line. However, the rivalry came to an end after Shanks lost his arm.
6 Physical Abilities
Well-Rounded In Every Department
Like any powerful individual, Dracule Mihawk’s physical abilities are incredible. He has great strength, which allows him to wield Yoru without any problems. Mihawk’s speed and reflexes are nothing to be scoffed at either. He was able to match Luffy’s speed in Gear 2, which is rather commendable.
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Mihawk’s history with Shanks suggests that he also has great stamina and endurance. It would be impossible for him to fight against an opponent like Shanks with below-average physical abilities. The true extent of Mihawk’s physical power remains unknown, but Oda will likely reveal it in the Final Saga of One Piece.
5 Vision
Nothing Escapes His Eyes
Dracule Mihawk’s eyesight has earned him the name “Hawk Eyes.” It is said that nothing eludes his vision, so it is almost impossible to catch him by surprise. During the Marineford arc, Mihawk was able to keep up with Luffy’s movements, even though the latter was using his Devil Fruit to enhance his speed.
Mihawk’s incredible eyesight also enables him to hit his target continuously without any problems. Even in a crowded environment, Mihawk is able to guide his strikes so that they land in the right place all the time.
4 Supreme Grade Weapon
In Possession Of Yoru
Dracule Mihawk is one of the few characters in One Piece who possesses a Saijo O-Wazamono grade weapon. There are just 12 swords that fall into this category, and they are of the highest quality. Every weapon that falls in this bracket is extremely powerful, and it can cut through everything.
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Mihawk’s Saijo O-Wazamono sword is called Yoru, and it is an all-black blade. Yoru is a big sword, and it is almost the size of Mihawk, but he still manages to wield it elegantly. The sword has been with him for a very long time, so it’s hardly surprising that he is extremely skilled at handling the weapon.
3 Kenbunshoku Haki
Impossible To Catch Off-Guard
Kenbunshoku Haki is one of the two types of Haki that can be learned through training. This particular Haki allows an individual to sense incoming attacks and even emotions. Mihawk is an exceptional fighter, so there is hardly any doubt that he is proficient at using Kenbunshoku Haki.
It has not been confirmed whether Mihawk has Future Sight, but it would be unwise to rule out the possibility. After all, he is a pirate with a bounty of over 3 billion berries.
2 Busoshoku Haki
The Power To Cut Anything
Dracule Mihawk has spent a massive chunk of his life fighting. He caught the eye of the World Government after killing many Marines. Over the years, Mihawk’s abilities, including his Haki have improved. He was knowledgeable enough to teach Zoro how to use it.
Considering the fact that Mihawk has no Devil Fruit abilities, he needs to have strong Haki to be competitive. Mihawk’s Busoshoku Haki is among the very best in the series. In the past, he clashed with Shanks, who is known for being extremely adept at using Haki. Considering Mihawk was his rival, the former must have Busoshoku Haki, which is comparable to the Yonko.
1 Swordsmanship
The Very Best In The World
Dracule Mihawk is known for being the best when it comes to wielding a sword. He has held the title of “Strongest Swordsman in the World” for many years. Mihawk’s Yoru is a Supreme Grade weapon, and he can use it with either a single hand or with both.
He can cut something as big as a galleon with a single strike. In the Marineford arc, he destroyed a giant iceberg with little to no effort. Mihawk’s refined swordsmanship allows him to deflect incoming bullets with his sword. Despite the size of his sword, Mihawk is able to use it in close combat and keep up with the movements of characters like Vista and Zoro.
One Piece
- Release Date
- October 20, 1999
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Creator
- Eiichiro Oda
