Luffy’s Haki is one of the most powerful abilities in the One Piece world. As the protagonist, Luffy has awakened and trained all three types of Haki to extraordinary levels. Let’s take a deep dive into Luffy’s mastery of Observation Haki, Armament Haki, and Conqueror’s Haki to understand just how strong his Haki really is.
Observation Haki
Observation Haki, also known as Mantra, allows the user to sense the presence and movements of others even if they are concealed from view. Luffy first awakened his Observation Haki during the Marineford Arc when he was able to avoid attacks from Mihawk and sense Marco’s approaching Phoenix transformation.
Since then, Luffy has trained extensively with Silvers Rayleigh to improve his Observation Haki. He can now see slightly into the future, allowing him to dodge attacks easier and turn the tide of battle. Luffy was able to dodge lightning-fast jellybean attacks from Charlotte Katakuri during their epic showdown in the Whole Cake Island Arc. Katakuri’s Observation Haki allowed him to see into the future, but Luffy’s mastery grew to match his after extensive battle.
By the Wano Arc, Luffy’s Observation Haki has grown strong enough to sense people across all of Onigashima. He is able to locate thesigs of all his crewmates even in the massive castle. Luffy can also use his Observation Haki unconsciously in battle now, a sign of his complete mastery.
Key Observational Haki Feats
- Avoided sneak attacks from Mihawk at Marineford
- Sensed Marco’s impending transformation at Marineford
- Dodged jellybean attacks from Charlotte Katakuri in the Whole Cake Island Arc
- Matched Katakuri’s future sight ability after extensive battle
- Sensed allies and enemies across all of Onigashima during the Wano Arc
Armament Haki
Armament Haki allows the user to coat themselves or objects to increase offensive power and defensive durability. Luffy first awakened his Armament Haki during the timeskip under Rayleigh’s guidance.
Luffy can now coat his entire body or selective parts of it with Armament Haki to greatly increase his strength and durability. He was able to briefly block a two-handed strike from Big Mom, one of the most powerful characters in the series. Luffy can also flow his Haki into attacks for even greater power.
Another advanced Armament Haki technique Luffy has learned is Internal Destruction Haki. This allows him to flow Haki inside his body or the bodies of others to destroy things from the inside out. After training in Udon prison during the Wano Arc, Luffy can now use this ability to great effect against tough enemies.
Key Armament Haki Feats
- Briefly blocked a two-handed strike from Big Mom
- Destroyed huge parts of Noah ship with Haki punches
- Contributed to destroying half of Onigashima with Haki-infused attacks
- Used Internal Destruction Haki to hurt Kaido internally
Conqueror’s Haki
Conqueror’s Haki allows the user to exert their willpower over others and even knock them out. Only 1 in a million people have this rare ability in the One Piece world.
During the Marineford Arc, Luffy first awakened his latent Conqueror’s Haki instincts when he desperately wanted to save Ace. Since then, he has learned to consciously control his Conqueror’s Haki after training with Silvers Rayleigh.
Luffy can now knock out hoards of weak enemies with his Conqueror’s Haki emission. He has also awakened the extremely rare ability to coat his attacks with Conqueror’s Haki, allowing him to bypass the defenses of even the toughest enemies like Kaido.
Key Conqueror’s Haki Feats
- Knocked out 50,000 Fishman pirates during Fishman Island Arc
- Knocked out some of Doflamingo’s executives during Dressrosa Arc
- Split the skies with his Conqueror’s Haki clash against Kaido
- Can now coat his attacks with Conqueror’s Haki
Observation, Armament, and Conqueror’s Haki Together
What makes Luffy’s Haki truly fearsome is his ability to combine all three types simultaneously. During his final showdown against Kaido, Luffy is able to unleash a combination of Future Sight Observation Haki, Internal Destruction Armament Haki, and Conqueror’s Coating Haki all in a single attack.
This allows Luffy to see into the future, hit Kaido’s internal organs, and bypass his tough scales and defenses. The culmination of Luffy’s Haki training has enabled him to go toe-to-toe against the strongest creature in the world.
Haki Growth Throughout the Series
Looking at Luffy’s Haki growth throughout the entire series clearly shows how much stronger his abilities have become:
| Arc | Observation Haki | Armament Haki | Conqueror’s Haki |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Timeskip | Awakened at Marineford | None | Awakened at Marineford |
| Post-Timeskip Early | Basic sensory, minimal future sight | Basic coating and internal damage | Could knock out weak enemies |
| Post-Timeskip Late | Advanced future sight | Body and attacks coating | Conqueror’s coating unlocked |
As shown in the table above, Luffy has gone from just awakening his Haki pre-timeskip to mastering advanced levels of all three types after extensive battle experience and training post-timeskip. He is now an expert Haki wielder and continue to adapt his abilities against tougher enemies.
How Luffy’s Haki Compares to Other Top Tiers
Luffy’s mastery of Haki puts him in elite company amongst the very strongest in the One Piece world. Here is how Luffy’s Haki stacks up against other top tiers:
| Character | Observation | Armament | Conqueror’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey D. Luffy | Future Sight | Internal Destruction | Attack Coating |
| Charlotte Katakuri | Future Sight | Basic Coating | None |
| Gol D. Roger | Future Sight (Presumed) | Advanced Coating (Presumed) | Attack Coating (Presumed) |
| Silvers Rayleigh | Future Sight (Presumed) | Advanced Coating | Conqueror’s Emission |
| Kaido | Future Sight | Advanced Coating | Attack Coating |
As shown above, Luffy is now completely comparable to the very strongest Haki users in the series like Kaido, Big Mom, and Gol D. Roger. After awakening Conqueror’s coating, he stands shoulder-to-shoulder with these legends.
Conclusion
In summary, Monkey D. Luffy has awakened and mastered all three types of Haki to an extremely high degree despite his young age and limited experience compared to other top tiers. His Observation Haki allows him to see the future and sense threats from incredible distances. His Armament Haki grants him tremendous offensive power and durability via coating and internal destruction. Finally, his Conqueror’s Haki provides the ability to knock out armies and coat attacks with the power to take down the strongest enemies.
The culmination of Luffy’s Haki training under legends like Rayleigh and through numerous life-or-death battles has allowed him to gain complete mastery of Haki by the end of the Wano Arc. He can combine future sight, internal destruction, and conqueror’s coating in deadly combos. Luffy’s skillful use of Haki is a key factor that allowed him to finally take down Kaido, the World’s Strongest Creature, and emerge victorious in the Onigashima Raid.
With all three types of Haki awakened and mastered, Luffy has proven that his Haki capabilities are truly top tier and comparable to the greatest Haki masters in the entire One Piece world. There is no doubt that Luffy’s mastery of Haki played a pivotal role in making him the Pirate King by the end of the Wano Arc and a peerless conqueror standing above the rest.