10 Best Fighters in the Arrowverse, Ranked

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In the realm of the Arrowverse, an array of characters boast extraordinary powers. For instance, on The Flash, a particle accelerator blast gives rise to numerous metahumans, among them the main character, who battles the chaos caused by Eobard Thawne over the course of nine seasons. Supergirl, too, encounters her share of super-powered adversaries on her world, such as Kryptonians, Martians, and lethal robots. Nevertheless, possessing superpowers can sometimes lead to complacency, as it eliminates the need for hand-to-hand combat training. However, even within this universe filled with speed and strength, there are notable figures who can deliver a powerful punch.

It’s understandable that many of the top combatants in the Arrowverse hail from Arrow, given its protagonist frequently engages in fights. However, it’s worth noting that Legends are not immune to getting involved in a scuffle themselves.

10) Ricardo Diaz

Raised in Star City, Ricardo Diaz learned survival skills from an early age. In Arrow Season 6, he establishes a drug empire that risks plunging the city into turmoil. Oliver Queen doubts his significance as a threat, but Diaz demonstrates that street life can teach one just as much as the League of Assassins does.

9) Heatwave

Mick Rory initially appears as a minor antagonist in The Flash, partnering with Leonard Snart. His heat gun poses problems for Team Flash, but they manage to find a quick resolution. Although Mick continues to rely on his weapon when he joins the Legends of Tomorrow, he doesn’t hesitate to fight physically if necessary, effortlessly taking on aliens and demons without any delay.

8) Prometheus

In Season 5 of ‘Arrow’, Adrian Chase infiltrates the mayor’s office with an aim to shatter Oliver Queen. He manages this by compelling the hero to face his past and accept that he derives satisfaction from killing. Yet, it’s not just Oliver who deals blows; Chase is also capable due to his training under Talia al Ghul, a disciple of the Demon’s Head. This makes their confrontations particularly powerful.

7) Malcolm Merlyn

In the series, the initial formidable adversary that Oliver encounters is none other than his friend’s father, Malcolm Merlyn. Similar to Prometheus, Merlyn has previous ties with the League of Assassins, which gives him exceptional fighting abilities. Despite defeating Merlyn during Season 1, Oliver later forms an alliance with him due to recognizing the grave threat he poses in combat.

6) Deathstroke

On Lian Yu, Oliver’s prospects are slim upon washing up. He manages to stay alive by picking up skills from other castaways on the island, including Slade Wilson. Regrettably, Oliver is forced to betray Slade when he goes mad, seemingly killing him. To Oliver’s dismay, Slade reappears later as Deathstroke, leveraging his military knowledge and the Mirakuru in his system to pose a significant challenge to Oliver.

5) Nyssa al Ghul

Although younger among the Demon Head’s daughters, Nyssa al Ghul outshines in combat skills. Often she overpowers members of Team Arrow and even dominates her sister during their fights on Lian Yu. What truly distinguishes her is her ability to intimidate Merlyn; he typically confronts her only when he has backup support.

4) Damien Darhk

The initial individual on this list endowed with superpowers is Damien Darhk, who uses magic as his distinctive signature. It’s not just his hand movements that are impressive, but also his background. He was once the closest friend to Ra’s al Ghul and the heir to the League of Assassins’ imperial lineage. In combat situations, Damien demonstrates his martial arts skills when he engages in battles with Oliver Queen and Sara Lance, both well-versed in delivering powerful blows.

3) White Canary

Regarding Sara, she stands out as one of the top fighters within the Arrowverse. Previously, she was part of the League of Assassins, but unlike certain other lethal individuals, Ra’s Al Ghul pays particular attention to her due to her exceptional abilities. This shows his intelligence, as she consistently faces and matches up against the most formidable opponents.

2) Ra’s al Ghul

The head of the League of Assassins is primarily known for shaping some of the most formidable fighters in the Arrowverse. Yet, he’s not merely a mentor; he often overpowers any adversary he encounters. His one significant flaw is his arrogance, which occasionally clouds his judgment during his fight against the top martial artist on this list.

1) Green Arrow

In contrast to his years of living the high life as a playboy, Oliver undergoes a transformation and emerges as the Star City hero the city needs. He outmatches nearly every character on this list in one-on-one battles, never shying away from a fight. It takes an entire army of cross-dimensional demons to bring down the Green Arrow, yet even after his death, he ascends to become the Spectre and saves the multiverse from annihilation. No one compares to Oliver in this regard.

The Arrowverse shows are streaming on Netflix.

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2025-07-13 18:10