Jiren of Universe 11 stands out as one of the most overwhelmingly powerful mortals within the Dragon Ball multiverse. His extraordinary feats during the Tournament of Power stunned deities and warriors alike. Yet despite his nigh-unrivaled might, Jiren is not totally invincible. A few rare fighters likely still possess the skills and strength needed to take down even this titan of Universe 11.
The Incredible Might of Jiren – By the Numbers
Before analyzing who could beat Jiren, let‘s first examine just what makes him such a dominant force. Some key statistics on the Pride Trooper:
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Power Level: Said to exceed the God of Destruction Belmod, putting Jiren easily in the quintillions. For reference, Goku as a Super Saiyan Blue during the Tournament of Power had a power level around 10 quintillion.
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Combat Speed: Moved too fast for Super Saiyan Blue Goku to react. His combat speed is estimated to be hundreds of quadrillions of times FTL.
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Durability: Withstood blows from Ultra Instinct Sign Goku and remained conscious. Tanked blasts capable of destroying universes unharmed.
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Stamina: Fought nonstop in the Tournament of Power for nearly 50 minutes straight with no exhaustion.
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Ki Control: Can calmly nullify universe-shaking attacks with a glance. His energy control exceeds that of most deities.
This data shows that in terms of raw power, Jiren utterly dominates nearly every mortal warrior and even gives gods difficulty. But the Tournament of Power revealed that overwhelming might alone does not guarantee victory.
Fighters With the Skills to Take Down Jiren
While few can match Jiren‘s sheer statistics, some fighters possess specialized abilities that could let them counter and defeat Universe 11‘s juggernaut:
Whis – Angelic Ultra Instinct Mastery
As an angel, Whis operates on a higher plane of existence than Jiren. He effortlessly defeated Beerus and has complete mastery over Ultra Instinct – the ultimate technique giving preternatural reactive skill. Jiren struggled against the imperfect Ultra Instinct used by Goku. He would be unable to keep up with Whis in combat speed or technique.
Advantages:
- Ultra Instinct mastery for autonomous dodging
- Angelic physiology beyond mortals
- Teacher of Beerus the Destroyer
Disadvantages:
- No known ability to directly harm angels
Zeno – Omnipotent Power
No list of fighters beyond Jiren‘s reach is complete without the Omni-King. Zeno possesses absolute power over existence itself. With a thought, he could erase Jiren, his universe, or all realities should he choose. Even Jiren‘s indomitable will is helpless before Zeno‘s simple childlike whims.
Advantages:
- Can instantly erase anything and everything
- Ruler of all realities
- Beyond concepts of strength and limitations
Disadvantages:
- Limited combat experience
- Often passive unless annoyed
Broly – The Unstoppable Legendary Super Saiyan
Broly‘s unique genetics grant him extraordinary potential that unlocks as he fights, allowing his power to grow to staggering levels. Against Gogeta, Broly went from getting one-shotted to trading galaxy-shaking blows in less than an hour. If Broly survived Jiren‘s initial onslaught, his Saiyan abilities could let him quickly rise beyond Jiren‘s level.
Advantages:
- Exponentially growing power as he fights
- Potential exceeding even Gods of Destruction
- Unbridled rage and drive to fight
Disadvantages:
- Slow starter unable to control his power
- Often loses higher reasoning in furious states
Hit – Time Manipulation Techniques
The legendary assassin Hit possesses signature time-based abilities that could counter Jiren‘s overwhelming might. His Time-Skip allows him to briefly freeze time and strike undetected. Combined with clones created by Time Lag, Hit could land deadly blows while remaining untouchable himself.
Advantages:
- Time Skip freezes Jiren in place
- Time Lag creates multiple undamaging clones
- Centuries of assassination experience
Disadvantages:
- Time techniques have limits Jiren can overpower
- No damage over time abilities
- Overall weaker statistics
Vegito – The Potara Fusion of Goku and Vegeta‘s Power
By using the Potara earrings to fuse Goku and Vegeta into one warrior, Vegito combines the full extent of both their powers into one body. Vegito pushed Jiren to exert more effort in just his Super Saiyan Blue form. As Super Saiyan Blue Vegito, or possibly Ultra Instinct Vegito, he could possibly triumph.
Advantages:
- Combines the power of Goku and Vegeta
- Allows access to forms like SSB and Ultra Instinct
- Cocky attitude throws opponents off guard
Disadvantages:
- Cocky fighting style can backfire
- Fusion only lasts 1 hour normally
- Goku and Vegeta often fail to properly cooperate
Goku Mastering Ultra Instinct – Unparalleled Reactive Battle
During their epic Tournament of Power struggle, Goku accessed the imperfect Ultra Instinct state. This let him start to land blows on Jiren by allowing his body to react and dodge independent of thought. Once Goku masters Ultra Instinct to its full extent, he could conceivably gain the reactive speed and skill needed to overcome Jiren.
Advantages:
- Grants autonomous ultra-fast reaction time
- Bypasses normal limits of conscious thought and stamina
- Driven to master Ultra Instinct at any cost
Disadvantages:
- Currently cannot access Ultra Instinct at will
- Puts massive stress on Goku‘s body
- Divinely complex technique to master
The Case for Frieza – Analysis of The Emperor‘s Potential
One combustible candidate not featured in the Tournament of Power also has a chance at defeating Jiren – Frieza. While currently weaker, if Frieza unlocked a hypothetical new "Black" transformation, his stats could rise enough to put him in contention:
| Form | Estimated Power Level |
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| 1st Form | 530,000 |
| Final Form | 120,000,000 |
| Golden Form | 250,000,000,000 |
| Black Form? | 500,000,000,000,000 |
With a new Black transformation amplifying his Golden form by 2000x, Frieza could have power rivaling Angels. His vicious, no-holds-barred approach to combat would also give him an edge. While Frieza hates collaborating, if he teamed up with fighters like Broly or Hit, combined they could potentially wear Jiren down. Frieza would of course betray them eventually, but presents an interesting potential wild card against Jiren.
Conclusion: A Rare Few Could Surmount Jiren‘s Might
While truly exceptional among mortals, Jiren is not completely beyond defeat in Dragon Ball Super. The specialized abilities of fighters like Whis, Zeno, Broly, Hit, Vegito, and potentially others highlight cracks in Jiren‘s armor of seemingly invincible strength. However, only a rare handful stand any chance and even then victory is not guaranteed. Yet the lesson from Jiren‘s own struggles is clear – power alone does not define the limits of a warrior. With the right skills and allies, even the mightiest can fall.
