Transmutation is one of the many types of nen in the Hunter x Hunter world. As the name suggests, it allows the user to transmute their aura by completely changing its properties, giving rise to a different substance altogether.

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Transmutation type of nen users are very versatile in combat and although they lack the physical strength that the Enhancement type of nen users possess, they make up for it with incredible dexterity and versatility. So far, quite a few talented Transmuters have appeared in the story, with some whose skills are held in legendary light.

Updated on April 2, 2023, by Rei Penber: Transmuters are some of the strongest nen users in the world of Hunter x Hunter. While the vast majority of the series focuses on Enhancers to be the strongest, physically speaking, Transmuters are thought to be more dexterous and versatile. As such, they have their own skills in battle that they make use of, despite lacking the physical strength that Enhancers possess. While this list already goes over the strongest of Transmuters in the world of Hunter X Hunter, there are certainly others who have held this skill and deserve a mention of their own. With that in mind, this list has been updated accordingly.

10 Worm

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Worm is a character introduced very early in Hunter x Hunter. He was a member of the Shadow Beasts who fans saw during the York New City ark. As a member of the Shadow Beast, he was feared and considered to be a fighter in a league of his own. Worm had Transmutation type nen powers, however, he could also use Enhancement to a decent degree.

When it comes to his Transmutation type abilities, he could use Burrowing, which saw him burrow himself into the ground and launch a sneak attack on his opponents. He could also drag his enemies underground and put them at a big disadvantage against them. Despite everything, he was not as strong as fans would have liked him to be as he was defeated rather easily by Uvo.

9 Sadaso

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Sadaso made his appearance even before Worm in Hunter x Hunter and he was a part of the Heaven's Arena arc in the story. He challenged both Gon and Kailua on the 200th floor of the Heaven's Arena. Sadaso is known to have been skilled at the usage of nen and that is the least fans could have expected from him, given that he intended to become a Floor Master. When it comes to his nen, he demonstrated several interesting abilities such as Hatsu, Ten, Ren, and In. His nen type was Transmutation and fans saw this in action when he transmuted an arm from his aura after having lost one. He certainly isn't the strongest of Transmuters, however, just like every other Transmuter in the series, he knows how to use his abilities to the very fullest.

8 Machi Komacine

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Machi is one of the very first members of the Phantom Troupe to be introduced in the story. During the Heaven's Arena arc, fans got their first look at her nen ability. Being a transmuter, Machi can change the properties of her aura and turn it into strings. These strings can then be used for both offensive and defensive purposes.

At the same time, they also have additional uses such as treating others by stitching their bodies up. It is likely that she possesses a bunch of other abilities that fans haven't seen just yet. In time, her true strength will finally be revealed.

7 Feitan Portor

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Another member of the Phantom Troupe, Feitan is an incredibly skilled user of nen. His skills in combat are tremendous, as seen during the Chimera Ant arc of the story. Feitan took on Zazan, one of the Squadron Leaders of the Chimera Ant army, in battle and fared quite well against her.

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His strongest ability, called the Rising Sun, saw him transmute his aura into a giant burning ball that resembled the sun itself, and burned Zazan to death. It goes without saying that he is a very skilled transmuter and will only continue to grow the more he trains and fights.

6 Killua Zoldyck

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Killua is one of the most talented nen users in the world of Hunter x Hunter. His skill is known to be immense despite being quite young and, in time, he will most certainly be one of the greatest nen users to ever live. His nen type is Transmutation and he's quite skilled at transmuting his aura into electricity.

During the Chimera Ant arc, Killua developed an ability known as Godspeed which saw him gain tremendous speed and lightning-fast reflexes. Its strength was such that he was able to keep up with Menthuthuyoupi, one of the Royal Guards of Meruem, for some time, which is quite a feat in itself.

5 Biscuit Krueger

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Biscuit Krueger is one of the most skilled nen users alive in the world of Hunter x Hunter right now. She's trained her nen to a degree where she's earned the title of a Nen Master. Over the years, she's demonstrated the use of all the principles of this ability and she also possesses enough mastery over them to be able to teach them to others as well.

Biscuit was mainly seen using Transmutation and Enhancement types of nen abilities during the Greed Island arc. As expected, her skill with both types is known to be quite immaculate. What's even more surprising is the fact that her true proficiency with either type is yet to be seen.

4 Hisoka Morow

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Introduced in the story as an antagonist, Hisoka is an incredibly powerful user of nen. He once served as a member of the Phantom Troupe, however, his allegiance to them was always dubious. When it comes to strength, Hisoka ranks among the very strongest in the Hunter x Hunter world. His control over nen is spectacular, and his Transmutation type nen ability is known as Bungee Gum.

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This ability allows him to transmute his aura into a substance that exhibits the properties of both rubber and gum at the same time. While on paper this looks like quite a simple ability, Hisoka's usage of it is quite amazing and he can kill most of those who stand in his way with it.

3 Silva Zoldyck

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Silva Zoldyck is the current head of the Zoldyck Family and is possibly their strongest member right now. Just like his son Killua, Silva is also a Transmutation type of nen user. He can transmute his aura into electricity and deliver powerful blows to his enemies, some of which are strong enough to paralyze and completely burn their bodies.

Silva was strong enough to take on Chrollo Lucilfer during the Yorknew City arc and completely destroyed Cheetu in the Chimera Ant arc of the story. In the past, he's known to have killed a member of the Phantom Troupe, which just goes to show that he's extremely skilled in the usage of nen.

2 Zeno Zoldyck

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Zeno Zoldyck is Killua's grandfather and an exceptionally powerful nen user. Just like Silva, he is a Transmutation type of nen user. Despite being quite old and weakened compared to his prime, Zeno is still skilled enough to take on the likes of Chrollo easily in combat.

During the Yorknew City arc, he demonstrated some of his Transmutation nen techniques which saw him change his aura into electricity. Later, in the Chimera Ant arc, fans saw him use more complex Transmutation techniques such as Dragon Dive – something that put fear even into the Chimera Ant Royal Guards.

1 Menthuthuyoupi

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Menthuthuyoupi Is an exceptionally powerful character that was introduced to the fans during the Chimera Ant Arc. Youpi was one of the royal gods of King Meruem, making him an exceptionally powerful fighter who was stronger than the vast majority of the humans in the story. His strength was such that even masters of nen stood no chance against him. He was known to have great skill when it comes to Enhancement and Transmutation.

According to Colt, he was strong enough to defeat Netero, which just goes on to show that his strength was the real deal. Youpi possessed tremendous amounts of aura and his skill with different nen types, such as Transmutation, and Enhancement, Emission and possibly even others was exceptional in every regard. Primarily, however, he is known to have been a Transmuter. Sadly, out of the many techniques that he used, it is difficult to pinpoint where he was making use of Transmutation. Nevertheless, Youpi was certainly among the very best transmuters in Hunter x Hunter.

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