One Piece: Loki Just Surpassed Kaido as the Series’ Strongest Monster

Spoiler Warning: This article contains major spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc, including Chapter 1170.

For years, Kaido stood as the gold standard of raw power in One Piece. The “Strongest Creature Alive” seemed unbeatable with his Mythical Zoan Dragon powers and mastery of all three Advanced Haki forms. But the Final Saga has introduced someone who makes even Kaido look tame by comparison.

Enter Loki, the Accursed Prince of Elbaf—a character whose strength is being compared to the absolute legends of the series: Gol D. Roger, Rocks D. Xebec, and King Harald. If you thought Kaido was the peak of power in One Piece, think again.

Why Kaido Was Considered One Piece’s Ultimate Monster

Before we talk about Loki, let’s remember what made Kaido so terrifying in the first place.

Kaido’s Monstrous Abilities:

• Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit (Eastern Dragon) — Weather manipulation, lightning control, fire breath, and flight
• Near-invulnerable body — Only fighters with Advanced Conqueror’s Haki could even hurt him
• Mastery of all three Advanced Haki types — Observation, Armament, and Conqueror’s
• 4.6 billion berry bounty — Among the highest in the series
• Title: “Strongest Creature Alive” — A reputation built on brutal, overwhelming power

Kaido’s dragon form made him a walking natural disaster. His scales were essentially impenetrable armor, and his physical stats were boosted to godlike levels. Taking him down required Luffy’s Gear 5 awakening and help from multiple powerful allies.

So yeah, Kaido was the guy when it came to pure strength. Until now.

How Loki Surpassed Kaido in One Piece

Chapter 1170 dropped a bombshell that changed everything we thought we knew about power scaling in One Piece. Loki didn’t just fight King Harald of Elbaf—he overpowered and killed him. And Harald was someone who stood alongside legends like Roger and Rocks.

Let’s break down what makes Loki so ridiculously strong.

Loki Wields the Power of Ragnir

First up: Ragnir, a sentient hammer that apparently ate its own DevilRuit. This weapon is no joke.

Why Ragnir matters:

• It can withstand blows from Conqueror’s Haki users
• It can shatter weapons coated in Advanced Conqueror’s Haki
• It’s considered a top-tier fighter in its own right
• It only accepts wielders it deems worthy—and it chose Loki

Think about that for a second. Loki essentially has the power of two top-tier fighters combined: himself and Ragnir. Even King Harald, one of the strongest beings in One Piece history, couldn’t get Ragnir to accept him before receiving a power-up from Imu.

But Loki? Ragnir chose him naturally.

Loki Ate Elbaf’s Legendary Devil Fruit

Here’s where things get really scary.

Loki managed to steal and consume Elbaf’s legendary Devil Fruit—a Mythical Zoan that had been protected for generations. Ragnir had been guarding this fruit, and no one—not even Harald—could claim it until Loki came along.

What we know about Loki’s Devil Fruit:

• It’s confirmed to be a Mythical Zoan type
• It grants him tremendous physical power
• It transformed him into a giant, monstrous creature
• The giants of Elbaf fear that if he’s unleashed, he will destroy the entire world

Let that sink in. The giants—who respect strength above all else—are terrified of what Loki can do.

Loki vs. Harald: A Fight That Proves Everything

The battle between Loki and King Harald in Chapter 1170 was one of the most anticipated clashes in recent One Piece history, and it delivered.

Here’s what went down:

“I have done all of this to help Elbaf escape the cycle of violence and fighting. Guards, tie me to the post and call Elder Jarul and Loki quickly.”
— King Harald, One Piece Chapter 1168

Harald, empowered by a Covenant boost from Imu, went toe-to-toe with Loki. But despite being one of the legendary fighters who once rivaled Roger and Rocks, Harald couldn’t match Loki’s power.

Loki beat him so badly that Harald regained his senses and ultimately allowed Loki to end his life. For context: Roger and Garp together struggled to take down Rocks D. Xebec. Loki did something comparable on his own.

Why Loki Is Stronger Than Kaido

Let’s compare the two directly.

The giants’ own words speak volumes:

“He ended up stealing the legendary Devil Fruit of Elbaf. If he’s let loose, he will destroy the whole world.”
— Elbaf Giants on Loki

Even Scopper Gaban—who is stronger than Kaido himself—said that freeing Loki is something “not even the wicked would dare to do.”

That’s not hyperbole. That’s the kind of portrayal reserved for absolute endgame threats.

Loki’s Place Among One Piece Legends

At this point, it’s clear that Loki isn’t just stronger than Kaido—he’s on the same tier as:

✅ Gol D. Roger (Pirate King)
✅ Rocks D. Xebec (Roger’s greatest rival)
✅ King Harald (Elbaf’s legendary ruler)
✅ Monkey D. Garp (The Hero of the Marines)
✅ Edward Newgate/Whitebeard (The Strongest Man)

You could even argue Loki might be stronger than some of these legends, considering he soloed Harald while Roger and Garp needed each other to handle Rocks.

What This Means for One Piece’s Final Saga

Loki’s introduction raises the stakes in a massive way. If he’s this powerful while chained up, what happens when—or if—he’s set free?

The Final Saga is clearly building toward confrontations with world-ending threats, and Loki fits that bill perfectly. Whether he becomes an ally, an enemy, or something in between, his role in the story is going to be massive.

When Can You Read More About Loki?

One Piece Chapter 1170 officially releases on January 4, 2026. You can read it for free on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump app.

Release times:

• 12:00 AM JST (Monday) in Japan
• 11:00 AM EST (Sunday)
• 8:00 AM PT (Sunday)

Reading through official channels supports Eiichiro Oda and ensures the series continues.

The Bottom Line on Loki’s Power

Say goodbye to Kaido as One Piece’s ultimate powerhouse. Loki, the Accursed Prince of Elbaf, has officially taken that crown with his combination of Elbaf’s legendary Devil Fruit and the sentient weapon Ragnir.

His strength rivals—and possibly exceeds—the greatest legends in One Piece history. And if the giants are right about his world-destroying potential, we haven’t even seen the full extent of what he can do.

The Final Saga just got a whole lot more dangerous.

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