Dragon Ball Super 2: 4 Strongest Ultra Instinct Users Ranked

Ultra Instinct stands as the ultimate martial arts technique in the Dragon Ball universe, a godly transformation developed exclusively by the Angels and accessible only to the most skilled fighters. When Goku first tapped into this form during his battle against Jiren in the Tournament of Power, it marked a turning point in his journey as a martial artist. However, the form remained inconsistent—something Goku could not reliably summon at will, as demonstrated in Dragon Ball Super: Broly. The upcoming Dragon Ball Super 2 will change this dynamic significantly, granting Goku a substantial upgrade to his Ultra Instinct capabilities while introducing him to other characters who have mastered this rare transformation. Among all the fighters in the multiverse, only a select few possess the potential to approach the power level of the Angels, particularly Whis, though even they would face an uphill struggle in direct confrontation.

Merus occupies a unique position in the Dragon Ball narrative as an Angel-in-training who has infiltrated the Galactic Patrol under a false identity. His assignment involves observing Universe 7 to gain practical knowledge before ascending to full Angel status. Normally bound by strict rules preventing Angels from interfering in mortal conflicts, Merus breaks protocol when the threat posed by Moro becomes too severe to ignore. He assumes the role of Goku's instructor in Ultra Instinct, forcing the Saiyan to rebuild his foundational techniques and retrain his combat instincts from the ground up. While Merus demonstrates mastery of Ultra Instinct befitting an Angel, his actual power level remains relatively modest. This limitation becomes even more pronounced after his resurrection as a mortal following the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga. Despite his speed advantage—enough to confound both Goku and Vegeta—a direct confrontation would likely end in the Saiyans' favor, though only by a narrow margin.

Moro's ascension through the ranks of Ultra Instinct users stems from his extraordinary ability to absorb energy from all living beings, allowing his power to escalate continuously throughout the Galactic Patrol arc in ways that defy typical villain power progression. Unlike antagonists whose strength increases through telegraphed transformations, Moro's absorption capacity means his threat level rises unpredictably. His consumption of Seven-Three grants him the ability to absorb and replicate the powers of anyone he devours. During the arc's climactic confrontation, Moro consumes Merus' energy and achieves a pseudo-Angel state, unlocking Ultra Instinct in the process. This transformation elevates him from a fighter weak enough to fracture his own hand against Goku's body to one capable of matching Goku's Perfected Ultra Instinct form in speed and combat capability. However, Moro's mortal physiology cannot withstand the strain of wielding God Ki, causing his body to begin collapsing from within. Even this catastrophic development fails to stop him, as he fuses himself with Earth itself and begins draining the life force of its inhabitants. Ultimately, Goku defeats Moro only through coordinated effort from Vegeta, Uub, and the Grand Supreme Kai. While Dragon Ball Super 2 will feature more formidable adversaries, none are likely to demonstrate the combination of skill and power that made Moro such a formidable wielder of Ultra Instinct.

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Goku's journey with Ultra Instinct represents the culmination of his growth as a martial artist, a path intrinsically connected to his relentless pursuit of self-improvement through combat. Though he no longer holds the title of strongest being in the Dragon Ball universe, his understanding of martial arts technique remains unmatched. Goku possesses a remarkable capacity for learning, capable of comprehending and replicating complex techniques after witnessing them just once. In the Dragon Ball Super manga, Goku does not initially access Ultra Instinct through raw power alone; instead, Master Roshi's reminder of lessons learned from Korin, King Kai, Mr. Popo, and Kami proves instrumental in unlocking the form. Dragon Ball Super 2 will chronicle Goku's achievement of true mastery over Perfected Ultra Instinct through training with Merus, with subsequent arcs showing him continuously expanding the form's capabilities. At maximum power, Perfected Ultra Instinct manifests a Spirit Avatar that amplifies Goku's overall strength, enabling him to evade and counter virtually any attack while providing a power increase that surpasses his previous god-tier transformations. The Granolah the Survivor Saga introduces True Ultra Instinct, Goku's personal evolution of the technique that permits him to enter the Ultra Instinct state without requiring mental tranquility and allows him to layer Super Saiyan forms atop it for exponential power gains.

Beerus emerges as the sole character in Universe 7 whose Ultra Instinct mastery positions him as a genuine equal to Whis, despite Goku's superior technical skill with the form. While Goku continues closing the gap in raw power and approaches a point where a rematch becomes inevitable, even his Perfected Ultra Instinct with its Spirit Avatar manifestation cannot overcome Beerus' overwhelming strength advantage. Whis has repeatedly emphasized that Goku's only viable path to victory against Beerus requires collaboration with Vegeta. The God of Destruction's own training under Whis has equipped him with Ultra Instinct capabilities that allow him to evade attacks from every other Destroyer in existence. Though Beerus may not match Goku's natural talent for Ultra Instinct, his proficiency remains formidable. Combined with his already extraordinary power level, Beerus represents the only force in Universe 7 capable of standing as Whis' peer, making him the ultimate Ultra Instinct user in terms of overall combat potential.