The manga-anime seriesSeven Deadly Sins: Nanatsu no Taizaimade its debut in 2014 with an iconic first season that set it apart from its counterparts. Due to the show’s success, other seasons were produced in the following years, finally ending in 2021.Seven Deadly Sinsremains iconic in the shonen genre due to its robust power system and astonishing fights.
Central toSeven Deadly Sins’plot is the Demon clan, which played a huge, villain-laced role in the series. From the Demon King to the likes of Chandler & Monspeet, the Demon clan had formidable members that soared above most characters in terms of strength. Even the show’s demon protagonist, Meliodas, was a walking catastrophe. These are the strongest members of the Demon clan.
Power level
150,000
Abilities
Combo Star, Immense Strength, Indura Transformation
Derieri, serving as the Purity of the Ten Commandments, was a core member of the Demon Clan’s elite attack force. Derieri loathed the Godden clan for murdering her sister during the goddess-demon peace treaty, and she also has a close relationship with Monspeet, the Piety of the Ten Commandments. Coated in nothing but demon aura, Derieri has a unique appearance compared to the other Ten Commandments.
As a member of the Ten Commandments, Derieri was powerful with her special attack: Combo Star, which increased her attack power with every blow she lands. However, Derieri at her strongest was revealed during the fight with Ludociel, where she used Indura Transformation – a powerful but costly move involving the sacrifice of her six demon hearts to battle the archangel.
155,000
Hellblaze, Hellfire Bird, Flight, Indura Transformation
Monspeet is another central member of the Demon King’s special attack force, serving as the Reticence of the Ten Commandments. As a strait-laced individual, Monspeet is not a violence-seeking warrior like most of the Ten Commandments. He acts as a caretaker for Derieri, and his actions suggest that he harbors romantic feelings for the Purity Demon.
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Monspeet is a powerful demon specializing in long-range attacks such as Hellblaze, Gokuencho, and Kajinryu. However, similar to Derieri, he sacrificed six out of his seven hearts to undergo the powerful Indura transformation to defeat Ludociel.
Spores/Spawns Creation, Darkness Manipulation
Similar to its Indura brethren, the Chimera Indura roams about in the demon realm and is exceedingly powerful.Seven Deadly Sinsrevealed that the mindless beast was initially a member of the past Ten Commandments; however, the reason for the demon’s degradation into an Indura wasn’t shown in the series.
The Chimera Indrua has a horrific appearance with several faces and a high magic power level. During the Seven Deadly Sins' fight with the creature, the group had to use combination attacks to subdue it, attesting to the creature’s unbridled strength. Chimera Indura would have ranked higher, but it’s a mindless beast, so it cannot devise the tactical strategies needed for a well-rounded fight.
173,000
Absolute Cancel, Full Counter, Size Manipulation, Crimson Requiem, Exterminate Ray
As Meliodas’ former master and a vestige from the Original Demon, Chandler is exceptionally powerful, bearing the title of the highest-ranked demon within the Demon Clan. Despite Chandler’s appearance, which resembles an old man, the character has accomplished feats that make him one of thestrongest characters inSeven Deadly Sins.
Even though Chandler and Cusack were equals at their birth, over time, Chandler’s power level surpassed Cusack’s, especially with his powerful skills. One such skill is Absolute Cancel, which he used todispel Merlin’s invincible Perfect Cube.
230,000
Ominous Nebula, Immense Strength, Magic Nullification, Hellblaze
Zeldris was first introduced in the second season ofSeven Deadly Sinsas the leader of the Ten Commandments, serving as the Piety Commandment. Later on, he was revealed to be the brother of Meliodas and son of the Demon King. Zeldris, the Executioner, was trained by Cusack and Meliodas, both powerful demons, so his combat skills were top-notch right from the start.
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At different points in the series, Zeldris fought toe-to-toe withformidable characters like Escanor, Ludociel, and Archangel Mael, with his powerful abilities such as the Ominous Nebula that rivaled Escanor’s revered “The One.”
Invasion - Mind Manipulation
The original Gowther – the Demon that created Gowther of the Seven Deadly Sins — is one of themost mysterious characters in the show; however, his extraordinary feat teases fans with the ideathat he may rival even the strongest characters in the series. The Demon, Gowther, served the Demon King as the Selflessness of the Ten Commandments.
Surprisingly, the Demon King praised his ability, Invasion hinting at the character’s possible strength. Similar to Gowther of the Seven Deadly sins, he can tweak and alter his target’s memories. Gowther’s biggest feat was single-handedly stopping the Holy War by manipulating everyone’s memories, even the extremely powerful Demon King.
200,000
Quick Regeneration, Immense Speed, Immense Strength, Full Counter, Hellblaze
Estarossa is one of the most controversial characters inSeven Deadly Sins. Originally, Estarossa was Mael, an Arch Angel and a central member of the Goddess Clan. For a major part of the series, Estarossa was categorized as a demon with demon-based abilities and skills. In addition, Estarossa served as Love of the Ten Commandments.
Estarossa, with one commandment, was already powerful enough; however, after destroying his fellow members of the Ten Commandments and ingesting three commandments, Estarossa’s power increased considerably, surpassing most members of the Demon Clan. Although Estarossa was more powerful in his original form, his demon form was equally impressive.
341,000
Immense Strength, Crisis, Hellblaze, Death Drive
The Original Demon, alternatively referred to as ‘The Sinner,’ was the Demon King’s first creation, and he bestowed a good percentage of his powers on him. However, after he failed to usurp the Demon King’s authority, the King split him intotwo demons: Cusack and Chandler.
Cusack and Chandler are powerful characters with high power levels, so together, they are an unstoppable force. The Original Demon was able to fight equally with Escanor, the Sin of Pride. To note, the Original Demon possesses a cheat ability, Crisis – it bolsters the Original Demon’s power after every damage. Summarily, damaging attacks are only going to increase the demon’s power, making his defeat a near-impossible feat.
750,000
The Ruler, High-Level Summoning, Immense Strength, Commandment, Curses
Debuting in the final season ofSeven Deadly Sins, The Demon King was as powerful as fans expected. The Demon King was the apex authority in the Demon Realm and the father to Meliodas and Zeldris. Born from Chaos alongside The Supreme Deity, The Demon King is among the show’s strongest characters.
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Using half of his power, the demon king created the Ten Commandments, powerful demons that Meliodas and his group members couldn’t defeat easily. His classic ability, The Ruler, allows him to nullify any attacks directed toward him. Towards the end of the series, after re-absorbing his Ten Commandments, The Demon King’s power increased exponentially, and he was defeated only by Meliodas, the most powerful demon in the story.
700,000 - +1,000,000
Full Counter, Immense Strength & Speed, Trillion Dark, Darkness Manipulation
Right from the first season of the story, despite his deceptive stature, Meliodas, the Dragon’s Sin of Wrath, has always displayed a ridiculous amount of strength, especially with his classic move, Full Counter. At the start of the series, his powers were sealed, buthe gradually unlocked his powersat critical moments as the story progressed.
Meliodas reached the peak of his powers in the Demon King Arc. After fighting with the Demon King in purgatory for years, he managed to escape from the malevolent being’s reach to the outside world, leading to his final battle. Meliodas blossomed after he defeated his father, the Demon King, and absorbed the Ten Commandments, emerging as the strongest demon & character in the series.
