The world of One Piece is home to legendary crews, fearsome captains, and oceans filled with danger — but no pirate survives long without a powerful ship. These vessels serve as homes, weapons, and symbols of their crews’ dreams. Below is the complete ranking of major pirate ships, from the weakest to the strongest, based on durability, weapon systems, technologies, and overall impact in the series.
20. Going Merry — The Beloved Beginning (Weakest)
Beautiful and iconic, but fragile and lightly armed. Its emotional legacy outweighs its physical strength.
19. Flying Dutchman — A Ship of Myth, Not Might
Terrifying appearance, but structurally weak and reliant on Vander Decken’s Devil Fruit rather than engineering.
18. Perfume Yuda — Grace Over Firepower
Elegantly designed and able to cross the Calm Belt thanks to Yuda serpents, but lacks major weapons.
17. Miss Love Duck — The Pirate Empress’s Escort
Boa Hancock’s secondary ship. Stylish but not built for heavy naval combat.
16. Thriller Bark — A Moving Island but Poor Mobility
Massive in size, yet slow and heavily dependent on external resources. Impressive visually, but not battle-efficient.
15. Nostra Castello — Capone Bege’s “Big Father” Ship
A mafia-style iron fortress. Durable and aggressive, though not the strongest outside Bege’s own Devil Fruit enhancements.
14. Victoria Punk — Kid Pirates’ Brutal Flagship
Rugged and styled for destruction. Strong, but overshadowed by more advanced vessels.
13. Numancia Flamingo — Donquixote Pirates’ Pride
A stylish warship with decent durability but not prominent in large-scale battles.
12. Red Force — Shanks’ Legendary Flagship
Solidly built and reliable enough for a Yonko crew, though not known for special weapons. Strength lies in Shanks, not the ship.
11. Polar Tang — Trafalgar Law’s Submarine
Unique underwater mobility and stealth capabilities. Not a warship, but highly advanced in navigation.
10. Queen Mama Chanter — Big Mom Pirates’ Singing Giant
Powered by Big Mom’s homies. Gigantic, magical, and durable, but not as technologically advanced as higher-ranked ships.
9. Kuja Pirate Warship — Calm Belt Hunter
A stronger version of Perfume Yuda, crewed by powerful Kuja warriors capable of firing Haki-infused arrows.
8. Sexy Foxy — Foxy Pirates’ Battle Machine
A surprisingly well-armed ship with unique beam cannons. More dangerous than fans expect.
7. Moby Dick — Whitebeard’s Legendary Flagship
A colossal whale-shaped warship with extraordinary durability. Survived countless battles and carried the world’s strongest crew.
6. Oro Jackson — The Pirate King’s Unmatched Vessel
Built from the rare Adam Wood and constructed by the legendary Tom. Fast, durable, and capable of reaching Raftel.
5. Pluton (Blueprint Vessel) — Ancient Weapon of Mass Destruction
Although not yet shown completed, canon states it can destroy entire islands. A “ship” in the most terrifying sense.
4. Victoria Punk II / Eustass Kid’s Upgraded Warship
Massive metal war vessel created after Kid’s enhancements. Packed with brutal firepower and magnet-based modifications.
3. Thousand Sunny — The Straw Hats’ Technological Marvel
Made from Adam Wood, equipped with the Coup de Burst, Soldier Dock System, mini-ships, laser cannons, and multiple transformations. One of the most advanced ships ever made.
2. Pluton (Alabasta Version) — Ancient Weapon in Full Form
Said to be a warship capable of wiping out countries. Considered one of the three Ancient Weapons.
1. Noah — The Ark of Giants (Strongest)
A massive ship created by the Ancient Kingdom, big enough to move the Fish-Man population. Built with mysterious technology far beyond modern shipbuilding. Its true power is still unknown, but its scale and origin place it above all other ships.
Final Verdict
From the humble Going Merry to the mysterious giant ark Noah, One Piece ships range from emotional icons to world-ending war machines. As the story continues, even stronger vessels may appear, potentially reordering the list once again.