Summary

  • The Gods of Destruction in Dragon Ball Super are powerful beings responsible for destroying planets to maintain the balance of the universe. They have chaotic natures and can destroy civilizations based on whims.
  • There are 12 Gods of Destruction, each from a different universe, with Beerus being the most powerful among them. Beerus has defeated all the other gods in combat and has raw power that surpasses them.
  • While Goku and Vegeta have the potential to become Gods of Destruction, it may not align with their characters, especially for Goku, who values life and doesn't want to harm others. They may pass up the opportunity if it ever arises.

The Gods of Destruction, also known as Destroyers, are among the most powerful beings in the world of Dragon Ball. The mythology behind these gods of destruction originated in the movie, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, before becoming one of the central concepts of Dragon Ball Super. There are 12 Dragon Ball gods of destruction to date, with each displaying differing powers and motivations in their attempts to balance the universe.

In the Dragon Ball universe, a God of Destruction is an extremely powerful deity whose purpose is to destroy. While Dragon Ball's Kais are expected to preserve and create life, the Destroyers are responsible for making sure the universe stays in balance by seeking out and destroying planets. Known for their chaotic natures, Destroyers aren't required to have good reasons for wiping out civilizations; sometimes, these gods destroy planets based on whims. Possessing divine energy, the gods are capable of easily spreading destruction throughout the cosmos and are both feared and respected by their respective universes.

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It's revealed in Dragon Ball Super that there are 12 universes, and each of these universes has its own Destroyer. Each Destroyer is accompanied by an Angel, one of the divine children of the Grand Priest, the strongest Dragon Ball Super character. Here's every God of Destruction featured in Dragon Ball Super, as well as which of the Dragon Ball gods is the strongest to date.

Beerus - Universe 7

First Appearance: Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

The first of the Dragon Ball gods introduced in the anime is the God of Destruction Beerus, who holds the position of the Destroyer of Universe 7, the same world occupied by Goku and the Z-Warriors. Beerus was brought into the story after learning about a mysterious warrior called a Super Saiyan God, and he sought out Goku and Vegeta. To satisfy Beerus' search and stop him from destroying the world, Goku had to achieve the Super Saiyan God form and fight Beerus. Despite the fact that Goku became Super Saiyan God, he couldn't defeat Beerus — but he at least managed to stop him from obliterating the planet.

Ever since, Beerus has made several trips to Earth, mostly to speak with Goku and Vegeta and to enjoy the planet's cuisine. Beerus remained a regular character throughout the end of Dragon Ball Super, often relying on the power of Goku and his friends when it came to matters like the Tournament of Power.

Champa - Universe 6

First Appearance: Dragon Ball Super, "I'm Here too! Training Commences on Beerus' World"

Champa is the God of Destruction of Universe 6 and Beerus' hotheaded brother. Champa, who has been shown to be petty and immature, clashes often with Beerus and is constantly looking to prove himself the superior of the two Dragon Ball gods. Champa played a key role in Dragon Ball Super's Universe Survival Saga, as Universe 6 was a significant presence in the Tournament of Power storyline. Champa arranged a tournament with Beerus to compete for the location of one of the Super Dragon Balls. Despite putting together a team of strong fighters that consisted of characters like Cabba, Hit, and Frost, Champa lost the match with Universe 7 and was later unable to win the Tournament of Power.

Sidra - Universe 9

First Appearance: Dragon Ball Super, "Even the Universes' Gods are Appalled?! The Lose-and-Perish Tournament of Power"

Universe 9's Destroyer is a character named Sidra. Prior to the tournament, Sidra had to assemble a team of fighters for an exhibition match against representatives of Universe 7. Sidra's fighters, the Trio of Danger, lost to Goku's team. As a result, Sidra resented Universe 7 and was easily tricked by Quitela into thinking that Universe 7 was plotting against him. Sidra made a failed attempt to have Goku's greatest enemy, Frieza, assassinated before the Tournament of Power could begin, but was never found out. Sidra's team in the Tournament of Power was eliminated first, making Sidra the first of the Dragon Ball gods to be erased from existence in Dragon Ball Super. He, along with all the others, was restored after the Tournament of Power winner, Android 17, wished everyone back with the Super Dragon Balls.

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Heles - Universe 2

First Appearance: Dragon Ball Super, "Even the Universes' Gods are Appalled?! The Lose-and-Perish Tournament of Power"

Dragon Ball Super, the god of destruction Helles with her angel and kai

Heles, who is renowned for her looks, grace, and her appreciation for beauty, is Universe 2's Destroyer and the only female God of Destruction. For most of the tournament, Heles talked of beauty and love, and she seemed to have a clear influence on another major female Dragon Ball character: Ribrianne and the rest of her team's fighters, who all seemed to share the god's ideals of love and her disdain for all things ugly.

Quitela - Universe 4

First Appearance: Dragon Ball Super, "Even the Universes' Gods are Appalled?! The Lose-and-Perish Tournament of Power"

Quitela Dragon Ball Super

The most sinister and manipulative Destroyer in Dragon Ball Super is arguably the mouse-like Quitela from Universe 4. Quitela had spies carry out recon missions on the other universes to see who would have an advantage in the Tournament of Power. He later manipulates Sidra into targeting Frieza, hoping that this would force Universe 7 out of the tournament. Quitela's knack for scheming was on display again in the tournament when it was discovered that he had two seemingly invisible fighters hidden on his team.

Belmod - Universe 11

First Appearance: Dragon Ball Super, "Even the Universes' Gods are Appalled?! The Lose-and-Perish Tournament of Power"

Dragon Ball Belmod Studies Jiren

Dragon Ball Super's powerful God of Destruction Belmod, whose design closely resembles a clown, is the Destroyer of Universe 11. Belmod oversees Jiren's team, who serve as the main opposition to Goku and his friends in the tournament. Belmod remains confident through nearly the entire tournament that his champion, Jiren, will easily best all the other fighters and take home the prize for Universe 11, but is shocked when Universe 7's team proves to be much more capable than he expected. Since Universe 7 and Universe 11 outlast all the other teams, Belmod is the last of the Dragon Ball gods to be erased.

Rumsshi - Universe 10

First Appearance: Dragon Ball Super, "Even the Universes' Gods are Appalled?! The Lose-and-Perish Tournament of Power"

Rumsshi Dragon Ball Super

Rumsshi, who bears the appearance of a pink, elephant-like creature, is the God of Destruction for Universe 10, the same world that gave birth to the conflict with Zamasu and Goku Black in the Future Trunks Saga. For the tournament, Rumsshi decided to focus on brawn over brains and assembled a team of the strongest warriors he could find, believing that brute force alone was the key to victory. His strategy wasn't the success he had hoped for, however, as Universe 10 became the second team to be eliminated.

Mosco (aka Mule) - Universe 3

First Appearance: Dragon Ball Super, "Even the Universes' Gods are Appalled?! The Lose-and-Perish Tournament of Power"

Mule Dragon Ball Super

Universe 3 consisted primarily of robots, and this theme was carried on by its God of Destruction, who was Mosco. Mosco was a robotic Destroyer who communicates with beeps that are translated by others. Right before he and his team are erased, a small creature named Mule emerges from the suit to express his appreciation to his Supreme Kai. This surprising twist confirms that Mosco wasn't actually a Dragon Ball God of Destruction, but a vessel for the real Destroyer, Mule.

Iwan, Arak, Liquiir, and Giin

First Appearance: Dragon Ball Super, "Even the Universes' Gods are Appalled?! The Lose-and-Perish Tournament of Power"

Gods of Destruction Dragon Ball Super

When the Tournament of Power was being arranged, it was decided that Universes 1, 5, 8, and 12 were exempt from competing, since each of them was considered stronger than the other universes. Since they didn't have teams in the Tournament of Power, not much is known about their Destroyers: Iwan (Universe 1), Arak (Universe 5), Liquirr (Universe 8), and Giin (Universe 12). Before the start of the tournament, Iwan, Arak, Liquirr, and Giin were invited to engage in a short free-for-all match, but Giin decided to stand back and watch, knowing that they would be forced to fix up the area once it was over. Dragon Ball Super never lets viewers learn much about these characters or their universes, but they could be explored with more depth in later Dragon Ball anime series.

Top - Universe 11

First Appearance: Dragon Ball Super, "Even the Universes' Gods are Appalled?! The Lose-and-Perish Tournament of Power"

Top Dragon Ball Super

Top is the second most powerful fighter in Universe 11 and the leader of the Pride Troopers. When Top is introduced in Dragon Ball Super, he's seen in the company of Belmod, as Top is in training to become the next God of Destruction. Toward the end of the tournament, Top's power reaches a point where he is able to access God of Destruction Mode, giving him all the divine powers of a Destroyer. But even with those powers, he couldn't defeat Dragon Ball's Vegeta. Since Belmod has expressed an interest in retiring, it's possible that in the near future, Top will succeed Belmod as Universe 11's Destroyer.

Who Is The Strongest God of Destruction?

Vegeta Gods of Destruction in Dragon Ball Super

While there are certainly more powerful deities within the extended Dragon Ball universe, the most powerful God of Destruction is unquestionably Beerus. The Beerus seen in Dragon Ball Super manages to single-handedly beat the 11 other Gods of Destruction despite the other Dragon Ball gods sneak attacking him in the Xen exhibition match. Beerus is also able to knock out a Mastered Blue Vegeta with a single punch after Vegeta has been shown to be on level footing with the other gods in combat throughout Dragon Ball Super. While Beerus may not possess the guile of Belmod or the finesse of Quitela, his raw power and ability to best all other Gods of Destruction single-handedly make him by far the most powerful of the Dragon Ball Gods of Destruction.

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Could Goku Become A God Of Destruction?

DBZ Kakarot Goku Super Saiyan God

Dragon Ball Super has prompted plenty of discussion about whether Goku or Vegeta could ever ascend to God of Destruction status and eventually replace Beerus as the Destroyer of Universe 7. Top's transformation into God of Destruction mode during the Tournament of Power illustrated how the process of becoming one of these omnipotent Dragon Ball gods works, and it provided evidence that Goku and Vegeta would be prime candidates in their own universe. Marcarita, the angel of Universe 11 who attends Belmod, admitted that she had been personally training Top for some time leading up to his Tournament of Power moment. Since Whis, the Universe 7 angel working for Beerus, has been training both Goku and Vegeta for a while, this would seem to indicate that future God of Destruction candidates are specifically chosen and prepped for the job.

But while the logistics of Vegeta or Goku replacing Beerus make sense, the change wouldn't truly fit with either of their characters, especially in Goku's case. Goku has always been a sweet, forgiving soul who doesn't want to hurt anyone despite the immense power he wields. As one of the Dragon Ball Gods of Destruction, however, he'd have to wipe out whole planets without warning or reason. While Goku does seem to be in the running to take over for Beerus someday, it's likely that if the moment ever arose in Dragon Ball's future, he'd have a very hard time accepting the job and would probably pass it up.

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