There’s no shortage of powerful characters in the Blade trilogy, whether they’re vampires, hunters, or the Daywalker himself. These characters have showcased their strength and abilities in the several fight sequences in the films.
The most powerful characters in the trilogy are unsurprisingly the vampires themselves, with the exception of some humans like Abraham Whistler and Hannibal King. Vampires inherently have unnatural strength and the ability to heal themselves, with some even being able to shapeshift.
Abraham Whistler (Blade Trilogy)
Whistler will hopefully reappear as a supporting character in Marvel’s Blade, as he’s one of the most iconic vampire hunters from the trilogy. He’s spent most of his life taking down vampires, motivated by his anger after one of them murdered his family.
Although Whistler may have once been the most feared vampire hunter, his broken leg and old age have caught up to him in the movies. Fans never really see him fend off the enemies skillfully and without Blade, his encounters with the undead always end badly.
Eli Damaskinos (Blade II)
Eli is living proof that vampires don’t always live forever, they simply age slower. He’s the evil vampire overlord who wants to fix this flaw and find a way to create a better version of their race, even if it means sacrificing his own daughter.
Because he’s hundreds of centuries old, Eli has become frail and can even be spotted limping in a scene in Blade II. That said, he has shown that there are still hints of power within him, like when he grabs Nyssa’s neck and frightens her into submission.
Hannibal King (Blade: Trinity)
The Nightstalkers are a vampire hunting group that also happens to be one of the elements from the comics highlighted in Blade: Trinity. At the center of this group are Abigail Whistler and Hannibal King, her skilled and often hilarious companion.
After experiencing what it’s like to be a vampire, Hannibal is unwavering in his goal to get payback for being turned into Danica’s slave for years. He’s not as strong in his human form but has shown that he knows how to fight. His skills still pale compared to stronger vampires like Nyssa or Reinhardt, though, a pair he thankfully never has to go against thanks to Blade.
Dieter Reinhardt (Blade II)
It’s easy to mistake the hot-headed and arrogant Reinhardt as a character who’s all bark and no bite. Viewers don’t get to see him in action until the sewer fight against the Reaper horde, which proves how he can skillfully evade and defeat a huge group of vamps on his own.
He’s no match against more agile characters like Abigail and Nomak, however, as he doesn’t have any special abilities that set him apart from the rest. He’s also unsurprisingly easily beaten by Blade after he’s caught off guard without his goons.
Nyssa Damaskinos (Blade II)
Whether it’s because she’s been training alongside the Bloodpack for two years or because she’s a pureblood, Nyssa seems to be stronger and faster than the average vampire. Fans may recall how tense her fight is with Blade when they meet for the first time.
Part of what gives her such immense power is likely her motivation to protect her way of life and stop anyone who tries to destroy it, whether that’s Blade or a Reaper. It’s slightly disappointing that fans don’t really see her in action for most of the film and she barely puts up a fight when Nomak attacks her in the end.
Abigail Whistler (Blade: Trinity)
An unexpectedly great fight from Blade: Trinity happens after a group of vampires decides to target a woman and her baby, which turns out to be Abigail in disguise. She singlehandedly defeats the aggressive group, showcasing her close combat skills in the process.
She continues to impress viewers over the course of the film, as it’s revealed that her expertise is in long-range combat. She never misses when she uses her bow and arrow and can handle a gun with ease. The only downside is that she’s still human, which means if she ever goes up against powerful vampires like Nomak or Dracula on her own, she’s unlikely to emerge as the victor.
Deacon Frost As La Magra (Blade)
As his old self, Frost never proved that he could be worthy competition. He usually uses his goons to defend himself and even capture Blade. When he becomes one with the blood god or La Magra, however, he provides audiences with some of the best action sequences in Blade.
According to Frost’s research, La Magra is an ancient creature who has incomprehensible power. He compares him to a hurricane that can turn anyone in its immediate vicinity into a vampire. The blood god is certainly a challenging enemy for Blade who has to use EDTA to defeat him, but because Frost’s version lacks one pureblood, he isn’t as powerful as he could’ve been.
Jared Nomak (Blade II)
It’s hard to imagine how Nomak must have felt after being shunned by his creator and father, Eli. While his tragic story doesn’t excuse his murderous rampage as a Reaper, it does provide some context to his incredible power.
Nomak is stronger and faster than an average vampire, as he is the result of an experiment gone wrong. What’s more, he can feed on vampires instead of humans, which only underscores what an impressive hunter he is. That said, he is mostly driven by a twisted thirst and no real motivation, which means he likely wouldn’t have the skill or impetus to win a fight against someone like Dracula.
Drake/Dracula (Blade: Trinity)
Although no one is sure exactly where he comes from or what caused the first-ever vampire to turn, it’s clear that Drake (also known as Dracula) is the most powerful antagonist in Blade’s world. Not only does he have super strength, amazing healing capabilities, and incredible speed, but he also has the unique ability to shapeshift.
Drake’s arrogance and belief that he’s superior is, unfortunately, true, which is bad news for both vampires and humans. He wants to eradicate both races and leave only the strongest behind. Blade almost dies trying to stop him and if it weren’t for that bioweapon, Daystar, there’s a big chance that Drake could’ve won.
Blade (Blade Trilogy)
There’s no questioning that Blade is the most powerful character in the trilogy. He’s shown viewers again and again that he can take down whatever the vampires throw at him, from a blood god to Dracula himself.
As a Daywalker, Blade has the advantage of being able to hunt vampires in broad daylight. He’s also highly motivated by his past experiences, particularly with his mother’s alleged death. Blade can use an array of weapons like his iconic sword, UV flashbangs, guns, and whatever else Whistler can whip up for him. He’s an unstoppable force who will eliminate any threat to humanity, no matter the cost.