The Dragon Ball series is full to the brim with some of the most memorable moments in shonen history. Everything from beam clashes to powerful transformations have become staples of the series in the best way imaginable. The fact that Dragon Ball Super managed to become such a popular anime series even after a massive hiatus is proof enough of just how popular and beloved the franchise is.
Part of what makes the fights in Dragon Ball so special are the various energy attacks that characters utilize in the series, some of which have become iconic. Keeping this in mind, here are some of the most powerful energy attacks in the Dragon Ball series, ranked.
10 Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon
Many candidates could have trounced the Special Beam Cannon in terms of raw power. However, fans can't deny that this classic move deserves some love for how well it has evolved over the course of the series.
The move has become one of Piccolo's most powerful attacks. The fact that the Namekian has also grown in power along with the rest of the cast of Dragon Ball Super means that this move will remain quite relevant for the years to come.
9 Vegeta's Galick Gun
The Prince Of All Saiyans used this classic energy attack during the iconic beam clash against his Saiyan rival, during the early days of Dragon Ball Z. Since then, the Galick Gun has seen frequent use as a part of Vegeta's arsenal.
The power of this move is certainly quite impressive in its own right. However, its effectiveness has been dwarfed by some of Vegeta's new energy attacks, which he concocted after achieving the Super Saiyan transformation.
8 Vegeta's Big Bang Attack
After revealing his Super Saiyan transformation during the fight against Android 19, Vegeta showed just how much he'd really grown as a fighter. Not only was he able to negate all the offense of this supposedly superior Android, but he also annihilated this threat with the use of a new attack.
The Big Bang Attack manipulates Vegeta's ki into an energy sphere. It can take care of most enemies in its path with ease. The attack has remained extremely dangerous every time Vegeta has whipped it out in battle.
7 Vegeta's Final Flash
Despite the previous entries, all of Vegeta's signature attacks pale in comparison to one of the most iconic moves in the Dragon Ball series. This attack was revealed during an amazing fight against Cell, and has become a staple of Vegeta's character ever since.
The Final Flash is a powerful energy beam attack that decimates enemies in its path. The force of this attack is so massive that it can easily destroy a planet if the attack is aimed directly at its core.
6 Goku Black's Violent Fierce God Slicer
The God Split Cut is a powerful move used by deities that can end any life if applied correctly. Powerful figures like Future Gowasu and Goku have succumbed to this move.
Goku Black uses a more powerful version of this move. He uses the power of his Super Saiyan Rose form to coat his God Split Cut with a purple aura that enhances both range and power. It's a fearful technique that earns its name, the Violent Fierce God Slicer.
5 Gogeta's Stardust Breaker
Gogeta is one of the most powerful fighters in Dragon Ball history, so it goes without saying that one of his classic energy attacks would make its way on the list as well. But what makes the Stardust Breaker such a unique move isn't just its raw power, but its subtle nature as well.
The energy sphere that's launched in this attack doesn't look like much. However, it deals an incredible amount of damage upon impact. Both Janemba and Broly suffer immensely once this attack lands, making it clear how powerful the Stardust Breaker is.
4 Vegeta's Final Explosion
It goes without saying that sacrificing one's body to release a massive wave of power will definitely reap substantial results. This is exactly what Vegeta ends up accomplishing with the Final Explosion technique.
While Vegeta does lose his life upon using this move during the Buu Saga, the same doesn't apply in Dragon Ball Super. After putting his body on the line by using the Final Explosion during his fight against Top, he eliminates his opponent...and destroys most of the ring along with it. Vegeta collapses, only to realize that he is still alive, albeit with little to no energy reserves.
3 Jiren's Omegaheat Magnetron
Jiren is easily one of the most powerful fighters in Dragon Ball history. Thus, his most powerful energy attack was bound to make the list.
The Omegaheat Magnetron is a powerful beam attack that Jiren unleashes during his battle against a fully-powered up Goku. In any other scenario, this move would've easily obliterated Goku. However, the Saiyan's Ultra Instinct form helped him overcome this attack and win the beam clash, using the next entry on this list.
2 Goku's Kamehameha
A list discussing the boundless power of energy attacks would obviously feature the Kamehameha at some point. This powerful energy beam technique has become so widespread that it constantly evolves over the course of the series as well.
The most powerful application of this attack has to be the Supreme Kamehameha. Goku fires off this attack against Jiren in his Ultra Instinct form, to overwhelm his beastly opponent in combat.
1 Goku's Spirit Bomb
The Spirit Bomb is one of the most powerful techniques that Goku learned while training under King Kai. It allows him to gather the energy of the world — and even the universe, at times — into a condensed energy sphere with limitless power.
There's a reason why Goku always relies on this move when he's caught in a tough spot. The massive damage potential of the Spirit Bomb can turn the tides of a battle in an instant.