Dragon Ballis known for its powerful enemies and incredible power-ups, but only one stands out as a force difficult to surpass. Since the God of Destruction’s debut inDragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods,fans have debated Goku’s limits and when he might surpass Beerus himself.
What fans may not realize is that series creator Akira Toriyama has already addressed this topic when the film was released. While Goku’s potential continues to grow, Beerus has always comfortably sat a tier above him. With a numerical breakdown of their power levels, Toriyama gave fans a way to measure the gap between the two characters.
Goku, Beerus, and Whis Have a Measured Gap in Power
Goku Isn’t Far Behind Beerus and Might Soon Surpass Him
Power levels inDragon Ballhave always focused more on the spectacle of battle than on specific numbers. However, every so often, Toriyama would pull back the curtain to show fans a clearer view of the power divide. WhenBattle of Godsintroduced Beerus and Whis, his angelic attendant, it redefined the limits of strength in the series.
Toriyama provided a direct comparison among the three characters, putting their strength into perspective.He assigned their power levels simple values on a scale that clarifies the hierarchy and shows just how far Goku still had to go, even after becoming a Super Saiyan God.In an interview on Kanzenshuu, Akira Toriyama stated:
“I suppose if Beerus’ strength is a 10, [Super Saiyan] God would be right about 6. Only, Saiyans rapidly increase in strength as they fight against strong opponents, so the longer they fought, the more that gap would shrink, and it might even be possible for them to eventually turn the tables. Incidentally, I guess Whis would be about a 15.”
This breakdown emphasizes the gap Goku faces against Beerus. Even in a godly state, he couldn’t fully bridge the distance, with Whis confirming that Beerus used nearly 70% of his power. Even more remarkable is the divide between Whis and Beerus, with the angel effortlessly outclassing the series’ most powerful warriors.
Fans Can Theorize Goku’s Current Level in Comparison to Beerus
Goku’s Power Is Getting Closer to Beerus’s With Ultra Instinct
With Toriyama’s power scale revealed and Goku having undergone major transformations from Super Saiyan God to Ultra Instinct, fans can draw conclusions about their current power gap. As Goku and Vegeta train on the God of Destruction’s planet, they have likely begun closing the distance.
It’s probable thatBeerus plans to select one of the Saiyansas the next God of Destruction; however, they first need to reach a level worthy of challenging him. With Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego unlocked, fans can theorize thatGoku and Vegeta are getting closer to reaching a power level that could rival Beerus’s in the near future.
What was once an insurmountable gap is now a topic of debate and discussion among fans. Toriyama’s scale serves as a benchmark to demonstrate how much the series has evolved, with each arc bringing Goku closer toDragon Ball’smost powerful fighters.
