The armies of Wakanda and Talocan are fierce, and have only become stronger as the world turns against them. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever features some incredibly powerful and strong characters, and as tensions brew between Wakanda and Talocan, many might be wondering which characters in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever can win in a fight against one another, and how their power would hold up against the greatest threats to their people.
The Black Panther versus the Sub-Mariner is not only a debate that has raged on in Marvel Comics for decades, but it will also be one fan ask as the MCU progresses forward in the next phases. The war between Talocan and Wakanda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will certainly hold weight for a new rise to the strongest MCU characters.
8 M’Baku
M’Baku is the leader of the Jabari Tribe, which consists of a proud and strong group of vegetarian Wakandans that remain outcasts from society. They live in the harsh, cold mountains of Wakanda, and as such, they have great resilience and strength from their hard lives. However, despite the strength and combat prowess of M’Baku, his punches are no match for someone like Namor.
M'Baku may be strong as a human, but that is all he is at the end of the day. He has no suit of armor to assist him, or a heart-shaped herb to give him incredible supersoldier powers. M’Baku can certainly hold his own in a fight, and challenge for the throne of Wakanda, but not against someone who has unnatural powers.
7 Nakia
While Nakia was a warrior of Wakanda, she would be sent around the world on different and secretive missions. She’s like a Wakandan spy, and a great one at that. She was the lover of T’Challa, and as such, shared many memories and experiences with him. This would make her far stronger than others due to her being an experienced woman with the King of Wakanda, and the Black Panther.
Due to her abilities and prowess as a Wakanda War Dog, Nakia is incredibly strong and agile in combat. She relies on her disc-like weapons, which can cut through anything. She also wears an intricate suit of armor and is assisted in battle by her intellect.
6 Attuma
One of the fiercest warriors in Namor’s army, Attuma is a Talokanil combatant with the great physiology of his people. Attuma may need a water respirator to survive on land, but it does not hinder his abilities in combat. He is bound to a sense of honor in combat, which makes him a cunning and proud warrior, and a greater threat considering he will happily fight one-on-one.
The Talokanil have enhanced abilities, like greater strength and speed, with accelerated healing. This is shown by Okoye, who stabbed one through the stomach, only to see them run it off as if it never happened. Considering Attuma’s hulking size, it’s no surprise he is so strong, with or without his physiology.
5 Okoye
Okoye is entirely loyal to the throne of Wakanda and was the General of the Dora Milaje. Such a powerful position warrants a powerful warrior. Okoye is one of the greatest warriors that Wakanda holds, and she remains in perfect union with her country, in mind and body. Okoye’s has great physical strength, and talent in itself, but she is willing to die for the royalty of Wakanda.
Considering that Okoye swears her life to Wakanda, nothing holds her back from the fight. Okoye will fight anyone, no matter their size or power. She is in sworn fealty to Wakanda, and will die in battle if it is deemed so. Her abilities with weapons and against guns make her intimidating and powerful.
4 Namora
This Talokanil warrior is the cousin to King Namor and holds brilliant strength in her army. Not only is Namora powerful for being the cousin to the King of the Talokan people, but she is incredibly powerful due to her years as a warrior, and her abilities in Talokanil physiology.
Namora has a serious attitude and does not talk much. She prefers the honor of her duties over unnecessary and mindless combat, even if she is vastly superior at it. Namora’s strength also comes from her fearlessness, as she takes it upon herself to battle Riri Williams in the sky, and also destroys the Wakanda warship by herself.
3 Riri Williams
Riri Williams is one of the smartest minds in Marvel Comics, and now, one of the smartest members of the MCU. Riri is a student at MIT and is a brilliant inventor. She designed her suit of armor and took the name Ironheart as she battled alongside Wakanda against Namor and his forces.
Although without the suit, Riri Williams is just a normal woman with no great combat skills, she harbors a smart mind like no other. However, since Riri has an intensely powerful suit of armor that is reminiscent of Iron Man, she is indestructible, invulnerable, and able to cause vast amounts of damage thanks to her advanced weaponry and punches.
2 Namor
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The powers of a Talokanil and a Mutant combine to create Namor, the ruler of the underwater kingdom of Talokan, and a ruthless protector of his people and their way of life. Namor will stop at nothing to keep his people safe, and hidden from the world. He does not care who has to die to ensure the safety of his way of life. This makes him utterly dangerous, especially paired with his powers.
Namor has wings on his ankles, granting him the powers to fly at high speeds, and swim at even faster speeds. Not only does he harbor great speed, but his combat abilities are legendary, He can hold back a helicopter with one hand, and can send people flying backward with a single punch. His fighting style is brutal and relentless.
1 Shuri, The Black Panther
Not only is Shuri the most intelligent person in Wakanda, and up there with the most intelligent people in the world, Shuri is also the new Black Panther and protector of Wakanda. After the death of her family, Shuri dedicated her life to becoming the Black Panther. She utilizes an artificial heart-shaped herb that gives her incredible powers, and a vibranium Black Panther suit for intense powers and damage threshold.
Not only does Shuri exhibit amazing traits as the Black Panther, but her grand intellect makes her an amazing fighter, who is always a few steps ahead in combat. She can come back from stab wounds and more, knowing that she is fully fledged and dedicated to the ultimate fight for Wakanda and her family.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is now playing in theaters.