Who is the strongest character in Supernatural? Top power rankings, explained

Supernatural debuted in 2005 and evolved into one of television’s longest-running and most beloved fantasy-horror series. The show is known for its monster-of-the-week storytelling, sprawling mythology, and a powerful (literally) cast. Over 15 seasons, the show built a complex hierarchy of power among its characters.

Every season, the power scale elevated, and the stakes shifted. By the end, it’s not just about killing monsters; it’s about wrestling with fate, free will, and learning what “good” even means when everyone has blood on their hands.

In Supernatural, power is never static, and we are talking about bending reality, playing with fate, immortality, and even reshaping the universe however you want.

Characters like Dean and Sam Winchester represent grit, stubbornness, and the usual human stuff. But then we have entities such as God (Chuck), Amara (the Darkness), Jack Kline (the Nephilim), and Death herself, all going around like the rules don’t apply.

Every time you thought you had figured out who was top dog, the show would just flip the script. There are new rules, new threats, sometimes a whole new apocalypse. It kept moving the goalposts on what “the strongest” even meant.

So let’s just dive into the Supernatural and talk about who runs the show.

Disclaimer: The details of this article are based on the author's opinion. Reader discretion is advised.

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Defining strength in the Supernatural universe

Before we deep dive into the list, we need to talk about what “power” actually means in Supernatural.

First up, we have characters with physical might, endurance, and combat skill. Then, characters who bend the universe with a snap, halt aging, or alter the cosmic order entirely.

But it’s not all about flashy powers. Sometimes, it’s about who is calling the shots — the puppet masters, the big bosses, the ones who can just be in the background and still have everyone dancing to their tune.

There’s also a narrative dimension: How much does a character’s power matter to the overall plot? Some characters keep the universe glued together, while others are just there to stir the pot.

So, when we’re ranking these heavy-hitters, we also need to analyze what they have pulled off. Have they destroyed or restored worlds? Can they just bend physics, or do the rules still apply? Where’d they even come from? Are we dealing with primordial OGs, or are they just the new entries? Are they top dogs running the whole show, or are they more like big fish in a small pond?

So, “power” in Supernatural is a glorious spectrum. It’s not just about who can win in a fistfight; it’s also about who can rewrite the script.

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Top power rankings—Explained and justified

There’s no “official” answer. Supernatural thrives on keeping things murky. But, there’s an unofficial Mount Rushmore of power: Jack Kline (God Nephilim form), Chuck (God), Amara (The Darkness), and The Shadow (Cosmic Entity) at the very top.

Here’s the rough power ladder in Supernatural, stitched together from plot moments, actual on-screen moments, and scrolling through what critics and fans debate online.

Jack Kline—The apex of power

Jack Kline is the Nephilim offspring of Lucifer and a random human, and he ends up being the most overpowered entity the Supernatural universe has ever coughed up. By the time of the series finale, Jack doesn’t just surpass God (aka Chuck); he replaces Him. He absorbs both the Darkness and Divine energy and neutralizes Chuck’s powers.

If there’s a cosmic pecking order, Jack is perched right at the top (unless you count OG heavyweights like God or Amara). So, what can Jack do? Let’s see:

• Reality-bending: He brings back entire universes that were wiped out. He even reverses Chuck’s plot-twisting narrative tampering.
• Cosmic balance: Steps up as the new God, but he doesn’t micromanage like Chuck. Jack chooses to be a “hands-off” deity.
• Resurrection: Pulls Cas out of The Empty and revives people.

Jack’s ultimate act is not about crushing things or ruling with an iron fist. Supernatural ends with him restoring order, breaking the cycle of cosmic tyranny, and being the undisputed strongest character in the room.

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Chuck Shurley (God)

Chuck Shurley starts as a seemingly unassuming prophet. Then, it turns out he is actually “God”, the omnipotent creator of the Supernatural multiverse. He does not watch from the sidelines; Chuck is the writer and director of all the events that unfold.

His powers are virtually limitless. He snaps his fingers, and universes create and annihilate. Chuck possesses omniscience, which means he knows everything before it even happens. And forget about trying to kill him; that just isn’t on the table.

But even Chuck is not above the universe’s rules, as he gets defeated by the cosmic cycle in Supernatural. His loss proves what the show has been getting at the whole time: even if you’re an all-powerful god, you can’t just stomp all over free will forever.

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Amara (The Darkness)

Amara, aka The Darkness, is God’s twin, the universe’s chaotic older sister who never got enough credit. She is not just a random villain; she’s literally where everything started. She predates all existence.

Her relationship with Chuck (God) is complicated. Sometimes they’re at war, sometimes strangely intimate, and sometimes their sibling rivalry ends with them “accidentally” destroying a galaxy or two. Despite her destructive capacity, Amara is also capable of healing and restoration. She put God back together once after He was weakened, so she has a soft spot under all that darkness.

Amara is not just about smashing things, though. She can twist reality, corrupt angels, and bend the rules of life itself. In the end, she makes up with Chuck, and the universe gets a much-needed balance.

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The Shadow (Cosmic Entity/The Empty)

The Shadow, also referred to as Cosmic Entity, is the sentient force that governs The Empty. That place is not just off the map; it’s off the entire concept of maps. You can’t get there, no matter what universe you start from. The Empty is where all the angels, demons go to clock out for good. And The Shadow isn’t really “good” or “evil.” It just… is, totally outside the usual rules. Even God feels uneasy when The Shadow’s around.

What can this do? Here’s the rundown:

• Oblivion incarnate: It wipes out gods, angels, and primordial beings without exception.
• Total authority: If you’re in the Empty, forget about leaving.
• Reality tweaker: It can bring dead angels back or erase them forever.

The Shadow is “ultipotent” when it’s on its turf in Supernatural. It is tempered only by the limits imposed by the storyline itself.

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Death (Original incarnation and Billie)

Death has been around since forever— it’s not some invention of God. It’s more like an ancient force at the same level or maybe even above God. Death even claims he’ll take God out someday.

As for powers in Supernatural, Death's abilities are vast and fundamental. It sees everyone’s ending—how, when, everything. You can run, pray, or beg, but Death gets everyone, even the big guy upstairs. It keeps the whole universe from going off the rails.

Following his demise, Billie takes over for Death, and she keeps most of the power but adopts a more assertive approach. She gets in the middle of things and doesn’t just stand off in the corner watching everything like Death used to. She has opinions and is not using a hands-off approach.

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At the top of Supernatural’s power ladder, we have Jack, Chuck, Amara, and The Shadow. Then there are entities like Apocalypse Michael, Lucifer, Jesse Turner, Godstiel—still formidable, but not omnipotent.

And let’s not forget Dean Winchester. He is just a regular guy, but he’s stubborn and can throw down with the best of them. He proves that sometimes it is sheer grit that matters the most.

Supernatural throws every kind of power at us—gods, monsters, people. Sometimes it’s divine and destructive; other times it’s just Sam and Dean figuring things out the hard way. That mix is what keeps things interesting.