Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 2 – 6 Strongest Characters
James Whitfield
4 min read
The second episode of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus finally delivers substantial combat sequences that showcase the true capabilities of the series' central fighters. With Goku and Beerus engaging in their first major clash, the episode establishes clear power hierarchies while hinting at abilities yet to come. The limited cast in this installment means several established characters remain unchanged in overall strength, but new revelations about Goku's potential and Beerus' dominance reshape the competitive landscape.
Since Episode 2 focuses primarily on the confrontation between the two leads, characters like Vegeta, Gohan, and Vegito maintain their previous power standings. The episode introduces fresh perspectives on existing fighters while clarifying where Goku stands after the events of Dragon Ball Z but before acquiring god-level energy. A brief glimpse of Ultra Instinct emerging during combat suggests Dragon Ball Super: Beerus may establish itself as one of the franchise's most powerful timelines.
6. King Kai – A Teacher Outpaced by Threats
King Kai's position as a martial arts mentor has long since eclipsed his relevance as a combatant. His terror at Beerus' mere presence underscores how thoroughly the power scale has shifted since his early prominence in the series. Once among the strongest beings in existence, King Kai now occupies a position of relative weakness in the broader hierarchy.
With a power level stuck around 3,500, King Kai falls below even Nappa and the Frieza Force soldiers. Unlike Master Roshi, who continues training, King Kai has stagnated, leaving him in the low thousands even as of these recent events. His value lies purely in instruction and wisdom rather than direct combat capability.
5. Old Kai – Magical Prowess Over Combat
Old Kai's fusion with a witch early in his existence granted him formidable magical abilities while preserving his Kai nature, creating a unique hybrid of powers. Though he lacks conventional martial arts training, he demonstrated sufficient durability to withstand a direct strike from Goku during a controlled test of strength.
His true strength manifests through magical applications, particularly his capacity to assess opponents' full potential and unlock latent abilities in others—a skill he previously demonstrated with Gohan. In the current timeline, Old Kai immediately recognized Beerus as an existential threat requiring careful handling. However, his role as an active participant in major conflicts appears to be diminishing.
4. Kibito Kai – Fusion Weakness Exposed
Kibito Kai's appearance serves primarily to reinforce that Dragon Ball DAIMA exists outside this continuity, eliminating any possibility of Super Saiyan 4 Goku appearing in this remake. As a character, Kibito Kai carries minimal significance for the unfolding narrative and will not continue beyond this arc before separating back into Shin and Kibito ahead of the Universe 6 Tournament.
Despite ranking among the strongest characters by Dragon Ball Z's conclusion, Kibito Kai has been thoroughly outclassed by Vegeta, Gotenks, Gohan, Goku, and all Majin Buu variants. The embarrassing reality that Fat Buu surpasses this Potala Fusion in raw power makes his eventual separation seem strategically sound, as the component parts will prove more useful individually.
3. Super Saiyan 3 Goku – Earning Respect
This version of Goku emerges as potentially the strongest iteration across the multiverse. During Episode 2's confrontation, Super Saiyan 3 Goku performs with considerably more dignity than previous adaptations, earning genuine acknowledgment from Beerus himself. The form demonstrates improved effectiveness, with Goku's body instinctively reacting to incoming attacks through early manifestations of Ultra Instinct.
Remarkably, Goku's hair briefly takes on Ultra Instinct characteristics when first achieving Super Saiyan transformation. Trajectory suggests this version will become a formidable powerhouse by the Universe 6 Tournament's conclusion, particularly given promotional material already showing Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken. Without filler padding, this Goku should master the form without suffering the ki instability that plagued previous versions.
2. Beerus – Overwhelming Dominance
Despite Episode 2 granting Super Saiyan 3 Goku more respectful treatment than other adaptations, Beerus demonstrates absolute superiority throughout their initial clash. Goku's attacks consistently miss their mark, and the God of Destruction effortlessly dispatches the Saiyan without the humiliating brutality shown in previous versions. Nevertheless, Beerus makes abundantly clear that Goku never possessed a genuine chance at victory.
Upcoming episodes will see Vegeta mount a more competitive challenge, though Beerus' true power remains largely unrevealed. With Goku already displaying early Ultra Instinct proficiency and Super Saiyan God transformation just episodes away, Beerus will soon face genuine opposition—before revealing he has been restraining his full capabilities from the beginning.
1. Whis – The Uncontested Apex
Whis deliberately fades into the background during Episode 2, shifting visual focus away from his menacing presence to concentrate audience attention on Beerus' objective. This narrative choice allows viewers to momentarily forget Whis' overwhelming power as the story emphasizes awakening the Super Saiyan God within Goku.
As Beerus' instructor, Whis vastly exceeds the God of Destruction's capabilities. He stands as the strongest Angel among his peers, though Angelic law restricts his power usage to training purposes only, and even then with careful consideration of his intentions and student welfare. The fact that only Beerus and Goku—both non-Angels—have learned Ultra Instinct demonstrates Whis' extraordinary mastery of martial technique and his position as the franchise's most powerful character.
