One Piece: Ranking Luffy’s Transformations from Worst To Best!

We have seen many transformations in the world of One Piece, but none are as iconic as Luffy’s gear transformations. Today, we are ranking all of Luffy’s transformations from the worst to the best.

5) Gear 3:

This Gear focuses on size manipulation.

Luffy inflates specific parts of his body with air, creating massive limbs for devastating attacks. However, Gear 3 sacrifices speed and leaves Luffy vulnerable after deflation. It’s particularly effective against large opponents but struggles against faster ones.

While Gear 3 was funny and innovative, it is the last choice simply because Luffy performed much better in other transformations.

4) Gear 4: Tankman:

This Gear prioritizes defense. Luffy blows air into his entire body, becoming a giant, inflated version of himself. Tankman allows him to withstand immense physical attacks but sacrifices mobility significantly.

Luffy truly started his journey of awakening his devil fruit against Doflamingo in my opinion, breaking the boundary that a gear transformation can only work in specific ways.

3) Gear 4: Bounceman & Snakeman:

Bounceman focuses on raw power. Luffy’s body becomes muscular and pumped with Busoshoku Haki (Armament Haki), enhancing his strength and durability significantly. Boundman is ideal for overwhelming opponents with brute force.

Meanwhile, Snakeman prioritizes speed and agility. Luffy’s body becomes leaner but retains the elasticity, allowing him to deliver incredibly fast, powerful strikes with his arms. Snakeman excels in countering fast opponents and landing precise blows.

Bounceman & Snakeman have been ranked higher because they provide more overall utility and are better character designs as well.

2) Gear 2:

This Gear focuses on speed and stamina.

Luffy pumps his blood faster, increasing his body’s circulation and overall speed. While Gear 2 enhances his offense, it puts a strain on his body and requires rest after prolonged use.

Ranking the first gear transformation any lower would be criminal, simply because of how iconic and important it is to the story and to Luffy as a character.

1) Gear 5 (Awakened):

This is Luffy’s most powerful transformation, unlocked during his fight with Kaido.

It awakens the true potential of his Devil Fruit, granting him the powers of the sun god Nika. Gear 5 allows him to manipulate his surroundings and his own body in seemingly impossible ways, limited only by his imagination. He retains the benefits of previous Gears while gaining near-invulnerability and limitless potential for growth.

It retains the benefits of previous Gears while surpassing them in every way, truly allowing Luffy to reach his peak.