Could a human being in Dragon Ball match Goku's immense power? Humans in Dragon Ball Z are shown to be weaker than the Saiyans. By the timeDragon Ball Super rolls around, Goku has seemingly left his human companions so far in the dust it seems impossible for them to catch up. But is this truly the case?
There are actually multiple ways humans can match or even exceed Goku's strength in Dragon Ball, even without resorting to taking out the Dragon Balls to wish for infinite power.
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As demonstrated with Krillin on Namek, it is possible for a human being to have their hidden potential unlocked by a Namekian or the like. While Krillin's hidden potential doesn't even put him on par with Goku after he trained under 100 times Earth's gravity, it does make him stronger than Goku was when fighting Vegeta.
There are multiple ways Hidden Potential can be unlocked. Gohan has his hidden potential unlocked both as a child by Namek's Grand Elder Guru and as a teen by the Old Kai. Both indicated that there is potential underneath even the Hidden Potential that can normally be unlocked. In fact, the Old Kai's ritual pushes Gohan beyond even the potential of a Super Saiyan 3.
Is it possible that a human's hidden potential can really put them on par with a Saiyan? Yes. Tien is able to hold down Cell and stand up against Super Buu with nothing but pure training. His hidden potential must be vast, especially considering that, by the time he fights Super Buu, Buu has already absorbed Gotenks, a Saiyan. While Tien's power paled in comparison to Ultimate Gohan's power, should Tien have undergone as many rituals as Gohan had, Tien might've been on-par with Buu.
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A Human Can Learn Hit's Time-Leap Abilities
The Time-Leap technique is a unique ability known only by Hit, the legendary hitman from Universe 6. The ability allows Hit to freeze time for anywhere between 0.1 to 0.5 seconds, allowing him to land blows on a target. The attack only works on those who are less familiar with how the technique works or equal or lesser to Hit's power levels.
This might not inherently make someone who learns the Time-Leap technique on-par with Goku, but it could help them win a fight against Goku, especially if they've had their Hidden Potential unlocked, potentially coming on-par with Goku. Goku needed to stack the Super Saiyan Blue form and Kaio-Ken technique in order to become powerful enough to react to Hit's attacks in-time. Should a human stack the Time-Leap power with their unlocked potential, they might be able to even the playing field against Goku.
A Human Can, in Theory, Learn Ultra Instinct
Ultra Instinct is not a technique inherent to Saiyans, even though Goku manages to harness it during the fight against Jiren. This technique can only be harnessed through intense work and training, with its power surpassing that of the Super Saiyan God and Super Saiyan Blue forms. The form itself is one that can be harnessed by Gods like Beerus.
Through intense training, a human can, in theory, achieve Ultra Instinct form, managing to surpass Goku's Super Saiyan God form and gain power on par with the Gods of Destruction themselves. Of course, due to the incredible difficulty of reaching Ultra Instinct, it would be incredibly hard for any normal human to achieve.
Unless, of course, they had previously had their Hidden Potential unlocked twice. It is possible a human being like Tien or Master Roshi could harness the power of Ultra Instinct if they put their mind to it. If Roshi could develop the Kamehameha technique and fight in the Tournament of Power, he could train enough to gain Ultra Instinct in theory. All of these are incredibly difficult techniques that are hard to master, but should a human being reach that power level, he'd be able to surpass Goku!
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FAQs
Through intense training, a human can, in theory, achieve Ultra Instinct form, managing to surpass Goku's Super Saiyan God form and gain power on par with the Gods of Destruction themselves.
Can humans unlock ultra instinct? ›
Through the use of dragon balls, it is indeed possible for a human to achieve Ultra Instinct.
Can we get power like Goku? ›
Strength Training:
Goku's training includes a lot of bodyweight exercises, weightlifting, and resistance training. Focus on compound exercises like squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and pull-ups to build overall strength.
Who can beat Mui Goku in a 1v1? ›
Now if this were a 1v1, I would say Broly would win only because MUI doesn't last longer than 2 or 3 mins at max, yet Broly becomes more powerful with each passing moment, so Broly can keep up with MUI not only that, but after MUI deactivates, Goku becomes so fatigued that he can barely transform let alone fight ...
Can we become Saiyan in real life? ›
I'm sorry, but becoming a Super Saiyan is not possible as it is a fictional concept from the Dragon Ball series.
How to train your body like Goku? ›
Work out hard till you can do: 100 pushups, situps, squats, pullups and when you get strong enough, work on their variations like 1 arm pushup or pistol squat, etc. Give your muscles a break for 1-3 days. Try to make your own routine. And use proper form.
Can we master ultra instinct in real life? ›
In real life ultra instinct isn't something you can consciously do; technically it's when your mind is completely blanked out and a demon or demons take full control of your mind and body.
Can a human surpass a Saiyan? ›
Dragon Ball - General
The problem is that Saiyans' transformations multiply their power waaaaaaaaay beyond any training the humans can do. Krillin was SSB Tier in the Anime just from doing a few push ups so. He at least, would far surpass them all.
Can humans defeat Saiyans? ›
If saiyans were a number, humans could easily surpass them. But the problem is saiyans can get stronger much faster than humans can. And hry have the zenkai boosts and transformations and all that stuff. So if you think about saiyans as a specific power level, humans can surpass saiyans.
Is there anything stronger than Goku? ›
Many fans consider Jiren to be stronger than Goku based on the exceptional abilities and feats that he demonstrated in the Tournament of Power arc. He possesses an overwhelming amount of power and strength.
When Goku proved to be far less powerful than Beerus presumed, the Destroyer God forced Goku to undergo a ritual, and Goku literally became a Super Saiyan God. While the ritual only granted Goku divine power for a short period of time, Goku's body was later able to achieve that level of power all on its own.
Has Goku ever used full power? ›
After transforming into a Super Saiyan, Goku completely outmatched Frieza at 100% Full Power, calmly dominating the foe once fighting seriously. After training with the Yardrats, Goku's power increased enough to defeat both Mecha Frieza and King Cold, as he originally would have if not been for Future Trunks doing so.
Can Itachi defeat Goku? ›
Itachi would probably lose to Goku in strict hand-to-hand combat, although he could hold his own for a while, but Itachi's true strength lies in his non-physical capabilities.
Who can one shot Goku? ›
Goku's time in the Dragon Ball franchise makes him well-versed in wish-granting, but even he is vulnerable to the abilities of Nanika. Although the Hunter x Hunter character would have virtually no defense against Goku's raw power, they could still one-shot him with a single wish.
Who can Goku not beat? ›
Vegeta. Vegeta is considered Goku's biggest rival and a character who is always at least one step behind him in terms of power. While this is certainly true of Vegeta, it's worth noting that Goku has never actually beaten him.
Can humans be as strong as Saiyans? ›
While it's true that Dragon Ball's human Z-Warriors are incredibly weak in comparison to Goku, evidence in the anime shows that they're much stronger than they're often given credit for. In fact, they appear to be above the level of power needed for one to become a Super Saiyan.
Is anyone as strong as Goku? ›
Jiren is a protagonist from Dragon Ball Super who is widely regarded as one of the most powerful fighters in the Dragon Ball universe. Many fans consider Jiren to be stronger than Goku based on the exceptional abilities and feats that he demonstrated in the Tournament of Power arc.
How strong is a normal human in DBZ? ›
When fighting strong opponents, Saiyans increase their fighting power as the fight drags on; as Goku did against Beerus. The average human power level is between 5 and 10, with exceptionally skilled humans such as Master Roshi, Krillin or Nam having power levels over that of 100.
How strong are humans? ›
The human limit of strength is considered to be 800-1,000 lbs (about 360 to 500 kg) over-head, and 1,100-1,500 lbs (about 500 to 680 kg) bench press. If a user with peak human strength was to have an adrenaline rush, it could push them into Enhanced Strength, but not to Supernatural Strength.
