7 strongest weapons in One Piece used by Vice-Captains, ranked

The strongest weapons in One Piece have always been the point of discussion among fans. Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece features a wide range of imaginative and unique weapons. In the quest to make their captain the next Pirate King, having powerful weapons with Vice-Captains can make a huge difference.

The Straw Hat Pirates have been through a lot during their journey, but they still have plenty of adventure to go on. To be ready for these journeys and any battles, they need weapons.

The Vice-Captain of Straw Hat Pirates, Roronoa Zoro, has some amazing katanas, but there are deadlier ones. Some of these weapons look ordinary or may look harmless, but they are dangerous. Below is a detailed exploration of the seven strongest weapons in One Piece used by Vice-Captains.

Disclaimer: This article reflects the writer's opinion and includes spoilers from the manga.

Strongest weapons in One Piece used by Vice-Captains, based on what we know so far

7) King's Katana

King with his Katana (Image via Toei Animation)

King is one of the three All-Stars of the Beasts Pirates. As the Vice-Captain of the crew, he seems to be calm, decisive, and quiet but proactive and good at making important decisions under pressure. He is a serious and reserved person who rarely shows strong emotions, partly because he always wears a mask.

Befitting his size, King carries a Katana on his right hip. His Katana has a golden guard, a simple round, a matching gold pommel, and a dark orange handle with traditional patterns revealing a light orange base underneath.

King's Katana features a unique swordbreaker design. The blade can develop comb-like and notched teeth along its edge, which helps King to catch and pull away clashing swords, disarming them, and leaving them open for his next attack. That is why it is regarded as one of the strongest weapons in One Piece.

6) Katakuri's Mogura

Katakuri with his Mogura (Image via Toei Animation)

Being the second son and third child of Big Mom, Charlotte Katakuri is vice-captain of the Big Mom Pirates. He ate a Special Paramecia-type Devil Fruits, known as Mochi Mochi no Mi, that allowed him to control, create, and transform his body into mochi at his own will.

Along with his powerful Devil Fruit powers, he wields one of the strongest weapons in One Piece named Mogura. It is a pink-colored trident, with its three prongs fused tightly together. Although the two side prongs are half-blades, the middle is fully spear-shaped.

Using Mogura in coordination with the powers of his Devil Fruit, Katakuri has displayed tremendous skill with his trident. He is capable of delivering a strong, drilling thrust by twisting his arm, which could cause a deadly wound to his opponents. Thus, it solidifies its position as one of the strongest weapons in One Piece.

5) Killer's Punishers

Killer with his Punishers (Image via Toei Animation)

Killer, also known as Massacre Soldier, is one of the twelve pirates of the "Worst Generation" and the vice-captain of the Kid Pirates. Similar to the other members of the crew, Killer is level-headed and a little bit arrogant.

Killer's fighting style primarily depends on his incredible speed and agility. He uses this to overpower his enemies before they can dodge his attack. He wields the Punishers, one of the strongest weapons in One Piece. The Punishers are a pair of gauntlets with sickle-shaped blades attached.

Mounted in axles, Killer can rotate these blades, which can spin like buzzsaws or be used as hand scythes. When spinning, they create shockwaves at the speed of sound, causing fatal damage to opponents. For these reasons, it remains one of the strongest weapons in One Piece.

4) Roronoa Zoro's Wado Ichimonji

Roronoa Zoro with Wado Ichimonji (Image via Toei Animation)

Even before joining the Straw Hat Pirates, Roronoa Zoro was well-known for his remarkable abilities and achievements in battle. As the Vice-Captain of the crew, he has dedicated his life to becoming the world's strongest swordsman. After joining Luffy and undergoing two years of training under Dracule Mihawk, his skills saw significant improvement.

Not all of Zoro's swords are of the same quality; some are superior to others. Among them is The Wado Ichimonji, which has personal significance to him. After the death of its previous owner and Zoro's childhood friend, Kuina, he requested the sword from his father, who then passed it to him.

Being one of the strongest weapons in One Piece, Wado Ichimonji is among the 21 Great Grade swords. It has a pure white hilt with a round handguard and white sheath.

3) Ben Beckman's Rifle

Ben Beckman with his Rifle (Image via Toei Animation)

Being the Vice-Captain of the Red Hair Pirates, Ben Beckman is more serious and laid-back compared to other crew members. Being the oldest member of the crew, he brings a wealth of experience to the crew.

Ben carries a flintlock rifle that he used twelve years ago, where he effortlessly defeated Higuma's crew of mountain bandits, along with a cigarette as a club. Although fans have not seen Ben Beckman's Rifle in action yet, it deserves its place among the strongest weapons in One Piece.

2) Silvers Rayleigh's Sword

Silvers Rayleigh with his Sword (Image via Toei Animation)

Silvers "Dark King" Rayleigh used to be a full-time swordsman before retiring from piracy. He served as the Vice-Captain of the legendary Roger Pirates, earning the title "Right Hand of the Pirate King."

He wielded a double-edged straight long sword with a cross hilt and a large pommel, about half his body height in length. While fans don't know much about Rayleigh's Sword, the fact that it accompanied Rayleigh through his journey suggests it is not an ordinary blade. Just being wielded by Rayleigh elevates its value to that of a national treasure and cements its status as one of the strongest weapons in One Piece.

1) Oden's Enma

Zoro with Enma (Image via Toei Animation)

Similar to Wado Ichimonji, Enma is one of the 21 Great Grade swords crafted by Shimotsuki Kozaburo. The special attribute of Enma made it impossible for any samurai to wield until it was eventually obtained by Kozuki Oden, with his other sword, Ame no Habakiri.

After Oden's death, it came into Emna's possession from his father, Sukiyaki, who kept the sword safe to pass it on as a legacy to Oden's daughter, Kozuki Hiyori. However, she later gifted Oden's Enma to Zoro in exchange for his Shusui to remain in Wano. That is why Enma is regarded as one of the strongest weapons in One Piece.

To conclude

One Piece is full of various powerful weapons wielded by Vice-Captains, each with its own ability and sacred history. These strongest weapons in One Piece have played a crucial role in the journey of their crews, especially in the quest of their captains to become the next King of the Pirates.

From King's Katana to Killer's Punishers and from Zoro's Wado Ichimonji to Rayleigh's Sword, each weapon holds significance in the hand of its user. Ben Beckman's Rifle remains a mysterious yet intimidating tool, while Oden's Enma stands out as one of the legendary Great Grade swords.

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Edited by Ivanna Lalsangzuali