Since the very first days of Dragon Ball, and up to the multiverse-trembling events of Dragon Ball Super, the franchise has offered an overwhelming array of mighty characters. Even though most of the famous warriors depicted have been men, the series has not been afraid to feature some of the strongest female warriors ever. These women have made their impact on the Dragon Ball universe, be it with sheer strength, exquisite technique, or determination.
This list will rank the 10 strongest female characters of Dragon Ball, citing their achievements through the anime, manga, and films. Evaluation is done under each entry by their strength in combat, position of influence, and general contribution to the story. These women are not only tough, they are legendary themselves. Whether they are god-like creatures or prodigies of Super Saiyans, these women are strong enough to give them an absolute right to enter the history of Dragon Ball.
Powerful female characters in Dragon Ball
10. Mai (Future Timeline)
Although Mai might not possess superhuman strength or god powers, she has become a mighty character in the future timeline of Dragon Ball Super due to her endurance and her role as a leader. She displayed great courage in fighting against Goku Black and Zamasu as the leader of that resistance. Her plans and military skills played an important role in purchasing time and hope that humanity has a chance. Even a Super Saiyan like Trunks shows a great deal of respect towards her because of her strength--not of muscular power, but of will. Mai shows that the power like Dragon Ball does not only mean pure energy, but the ability to stand strong against great odds.
9. Videl
Videl, the daughter of Mr. Satan, is also one of the first non-Saiyan women who make it as legitimate fighters in the series. She may not be as strong as the cosmos itself, but she is quite good at hand-to-hand fights, and her mentor was Gohan, which already says a lot. She even managed to fly using the ki control, a privileged practice that is difficult to pass. Her presence is essential because, through it, she demonstrates that even without being Saiyan, a human girl can hold her own, particularly in the Dragon Ball Z timeline.
8. Ribrianne (Brianne de Chateau)
Ribrianne of Universe 2 has a special type of power in the Tournament of Power. Although her manner of transforming into a magical girl was funny, she was no joke in a battle. She was strong because she was motivated by love and emotions, and her physical skills and energy strikes were of great magnitude. Many of her opponents were surprised at the strength she possessed, and even Android 18 was no match for her during their fight. Being a warrior of the whole universe, her role was quite important in Dragon Ball Super.
7. Android 18
Android 18 is among the first women in Dragon Ball who demonstrated a huge power level, equal to that of Super Saiyans. Invented by Dr. Gero, she easily won against Vegeta in the Android Saga, so her battle skills were clear from the beginning. She continued to be active in Dragon Ball Super, where she joined the Tournament of Power and defeated multiple strong characters. She is an important asset owing to her endurance, pace, and boundless energy. One of the few female characters who never stops being involved in major fights, Android 18 has left her mark on Dragon Ball, which cannot be erased.
6. Pan (Potential Future)
Pan is still a child in Dragon Ball Super; however, her potential has to be acknowledged. She is the granddaughter of Goku and the daughter of Gohan, and she has strong Saiyan blood. In Dragon Ball GT, despite not being canon, Pan was shown to have exceptional control of her energy, as well as flight and fighting intuition. Most recently, in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, Pan training is shown at an early age, already learning how to move using ki and even starting to realize her powers. Pan is a descendant of the great warriors and is introduced to battle at a very tender age; therefore, Pan is set to be one of the most powerful female warriors in Dragon Ball.
5. Bulla (Potential Future)
Bulla has had fairly little screen time, particularly in Dragon Ball Super, but her backstory places her as an insanely powerful character. Being the daughter of Vegeta and Bulma, she has the DNA of the elite Saiyan mind and is highly intelligent. Nevertheless, she has not demonstrated fighting skills yet in canon, though Dragon Ball GT hinted at her powers. Through speculation, Bulla, with adequate training, can easily match her peers, according to fans. If Dragon Ball meets up more with her narrative, there is a great likelihood that she will grow to be a Super Saiyan, or considerably more so, given their royal Saiyan lineage.
4. Kefla
Kefla, the Potara fusion created between Caulifla and Kale of Universe 6, is one of the strongest characters in Dragon Ball Super. She has the berserker power of Kale and the genius of combat of Caulifla, which makes her a powerful warrior who has even challenged Ultra Instinct Goku. She was so strong that she was able to launch energy attacks that cut the Tournament of Power stage, literally in half. The character of Kefla is one of the brightest examples of what a female warrior can achieve in Dragon Ball, and this example is raised significantly when it comes to that of prodigies meeting each other and becoming one.
3. Kale
Kale is the Universe 6 equivalent of Broly, an out-of-control, powerful monster with extreme latent power. Even Goku had a problem against her berserker form when she wiped out several foes with mere brute strength. Although her personality is quite timid, Kale has raw power that few people in her universe can match. When she discovers how to have more control over her transformation, her power becomes more sophisticated and lethal. The potency of her presence in the Tournament of Power alone ranks her among one of the mightiest women characters Dragon Ball has ever seen.
2. Caulifla
Caulifla is a pure blooded Saiyan prodigy of Universe 6, and her fast advancement to Super Saiyan 2 in a matter of days is unrivalled. She is rebellious and full of fearless confidence to the extent that she dares to confront even Goku. It is not only her strength that makes Caulifla stand out, but also her desire to be stronger. Her ambition, demeanor, and future promise make her one of the most thrilling female warriors in Dragon Ball. She is also one of the few female Saiyans who not only receives a steady amount of screen time but also character development, which propels her to one of the top.
1. Vados
Vados, the Angel who serves the God of Destruction of the Universe 6, Champa, is the strongest female character confirmed in Dragon Ball. Being an Angel race representative, Vados is immensely powerful, fast, and smart. She is the one who trained Champa, and even her brother Whis, who by this time has become one of the strongest beings in the Universe 7, has admitted to her prowess. The most terrifying thing about Vados is her calmness and accuracy. She does not make appearances in battles, but is herself a presence to be reckoned with. Vados is also very physically dominant due to having Ultra Instinct, angelic ki, and having multiversal awareness due to the latter; she is also an intellectual being. She is immensely powerful and can accomplish anything most of the gods can without any struggle, and perform cosmic tasks all by herself. As compared to other female characters in Dragon Ball, Vados is a league of her own as an Angel. Her divine abilities, life and destruction control, and placid attitude make her the most powerful woman in the Dragon Ball multiverse.
Various female characters have been presented in the Dragon Ball franchise in their numerous iterations, and each of them is powerful. The series has kept changing since warriors such as Caulifla and Android 18, to mystic beings such as female Angels, to give a new sense of strength and ability. Although male warriors used to be in the limelight, these ten women demonstrate that women in Dragon Ball can also be distinguished among the strongest fighters in the universe. Continuing the lineage of the Dragon Ball franchise, whether canon or lore suggests, the future of the world suggests still more powerful female warriors.