Krillin

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Krillin (克林)
Alias(es)	Kolin — his pre-rebirth identity
Species/Race	Earthling
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Turtle School; Galactic Patrol; Time-Space Administration
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; Galactic Sheriff; trainee Time-Space Angel/Administrator; God of Time
Status	Alive; father of Ximi 279 294
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
100 Battle Power	2	Fires a Kamehameha powerful enough to destroy a small mountain; his initial cultivation limit is 1,500.
300 Battle Power	6	Reaches this level after three days of repeated sparring with Goku.
700 Battle Power	10	Gains greatly from Light Speed Training and martial-arts enlightenment before defeating Piccolo.
1,500 Battle Power	13	Reaches his Earthling cultivation limit after training under Kami and Korin.
Level 1 Dimension / 2,000 Battle Power	13	Spends 100,000 Energy to break the Earthling limit; his next stated limit becomes 150,000.
250,000 Battle Power	15	Achieves this after one year in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber under 20× gravity; develops the Destructo Disc.
360,000 Battle Power	31	Rises following his battle with Nail; his next stated limit is 5,000,000.
390,000 Battle Power	47	Reaches this after half a month of training while King Star is being rebuilt.
750,000 Battle Power	86	Gains this level after five days of training en route to Planet Prot.
6,500,000 Battle Power / System VIP	112 113	Breaks through another training limit after a year of rigorous cultivation and receives VIP privileges.
Kaio-ken: up to 100,000,000 Battle Power	144	Masters Kaio-ken under King Kai’s gravity-bracelet training.
Level Six Dimension / 150,000,000 Battle Power	198	Breaks through to Level Six Dimension and begins cultivating Time-Space Energy under North.
Nearly 400,000,000 Battle Power	212	Gains 180 million Battle Power over six months of Time-Space training.
Apprentice Time-Space God / 1,500,000,000 base Battle Power	238	Super Shenron grants his wish for a stronger bloodline; he gains a stated daily growth rate of 5,000,000.
Level Seven-and-a-Half Dimension / true God of Time	281	Surpasses the Gods of Destruction after two years of cultivation and gains advanced time-space techniques.

Background / History

Kolin was a Dragon Ball fan from another world who awakened in Krillin’s body on Kame Island. Inheriting Krillin’s memories—including his difficult childhood at Dolin Temple, training under Master Roshi, friendship with Goku, and death at Tambourine’s hands—he immediately recognized the approaching threats of the Dragon Ball Z era. His fear of being unable to protect those he loved drove him to seek strength beyond an ordinary Earthling’s limits. 1

His turning point came when the Strongest Earthling Cultivation Assistant appeared. The System promised to break Earthlings’ natural cultivation ceilings, prompting Krillin to adopt a disciplined Turtle School routine of study, training, food, and rest. 2

Appearance

Krillin is a bald Earthling martial artist. His System-assisted growth alters his stature as well as his power: after Hyperbolic Time Chamber training, he grows from 155 cm to 160 cm, then gains several more centimeters following Super Shenron’s bloodline enhancement. 1 15 238

• Bald from the beginning of his rebirth. 1
• Initially shorter than 155 cm; later reaches 160 cm. 1 15
• His strengthened bloodline gives him golden-red blood and a more profound aura. 238

Personality

Krillin is intensely driven by insecurity as much as ambition. Knowing Earth’s future disasters and Earthlings’ comparatively low potential, he refuses to accept being overshadowed by Goku or reduced to a supporting role. He plans his training carefully, pursues high-energy resources, and repeatedly risks himself to close the gap against stronger enemies. 1 2 47 86

Despite his competitiveness, he is compassionate and protective. He spares Piccolo after decisively defeating him, saves Nail with a Senzu Bean after their battle, and prioritizes Xial’s safety when facing Shaviza and Cooler. 10 28 69 75

He also has a teasing, irreverent side: he taunts opponents, jokes with allies, and uses flattery or misdirection when dealing with powerful officials such as the Galactic King. 10 34

Abilities & Skills

Strongest Earthling Cultivation Assistant

The System is the basis of Krillin’s abnormal growth, allowing him to exceed successive Earthling cultivation limits.

• Displays his Battle Power, potential, Energy, training speed, and cultivation limit. 2 13
• Repairs physical injuries and converts absorbed Energy into enhanced training opportunities. 4 5
• Allows limit breakthroughs, beginning with the 1,500 Battle Power Earthling ceiling. 13
• Can interfere with outside power-enhancement attempts, preventing the Great Elder from unlocking Krillin’s potential. 26
• Converts immense negative energy into System Energy when assisted by World Destruction. 237

Ki Manipulation and Martial Arts

Krillin develops precise ki control through Turtle School practice, gravity training, meditation, and repeated combat.

• Kamehameha — his earliest demonstrated energy attack; it can destroy a small mountain and later defeats Shaviza in a beam clash. 2 69
• Destructo Disc — Krillin’s signature self-created technique, a compressed rotating ki blade capable of slicing enemies apart. 15 69
• Solar Flare and Afterimage Technique — listed among his established skills early in his cultivation. 2
• Flight — used for long-distance travel and aerial combat. 10 11
• Meditation Training Method — cultivates spiritual power, combat awareness, and comprehension; Krillin succeeds after five days. 14

Instant Transmission

Krillin uses Instant Transmission for rapid travel between planets and in combat.

• Reaches a commercial planet near Galactic Patrol Headquarters through Instant Transmission. 31
• Teleports to confront Cooler while buying time for Zishan Star’s evacuation. 75
• Its range is limited when he lacks sufficient mastery or when destinations are extremely distant. 78

Kaio-ken

King Kai trains Krillin with gravity-increasing bracelets, enabling him to master Kaio-ken.

• Raises his Battle Power to as much as 100 million. 144
• Serves as a major combat multiplier before his later Time-Space breakthroughs. 144 145

Time-Space Energy

As his dimensional cultivation advances, Krillin learns to manipulate time and space directly.

• Uses Time-Space Energy to search across Earth for missing ki signatures. 263
• Learns Spacetime Barrier, Spacetime Prison, Spacetime Annihilation, and Spacetime Rewind. 281
• Travels to Planet Vegeta one thousand years in the past on multiple occasions. 113 281

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Flying Nimbus — gifted by Korin for stamina-free travel. 15
• Senzu Beans — used for instant recovery and to save allies such as Nail and Bardock. 12 28 113
• Senzu Bean Plantation — a special growing space created by Shenron at Krillin’s request. 21
• Dragon Radar — used to gather Earth’s Dragon Balls. 20 21
• Gravity Training Room — used for high-gravity cultivation, including training at 100× gravity. 20
• High-performance spaceship — acquired through Galactic Patrol points for interstellar missions. 35
• Capsule house — a portable modern residence used during travel with Xial. 78
• World Destruction — an artifact used by the System to absorb and convert Demon Realm energy. 237

Relationships

• Master Roshi / Master Mutian — teacher and father figure; Krillin cares for him on Kame Island and remains a Turtle School disciple. 1 16
• Son Goku — childhood training partner and closest friend; their bond motivates Krillin’s growth and remains central to his memories. 5 6 128
• Korin — mentor in ki control and meditation; gifts Krillin the Flying Nimbus. 12 14 15
• Kami — ally and training guide; Krillin brings him to Namek and supports his search for his origins. 13 24 26
• Fanyu — Krillin’s disciple; Krillin teaches him Turtle School techniques, flight, Solar Flare, and Kamehameha. 4 18
• Nail — begins as a sparring opponent; becomes a respected ally after Krillin saves him with a Senzu Bean. 27 28
• Shadao — Galactic Patrol assistant and later king of King Star; Krillin trains him in martial arts and relies on his leadership. 34 36 47
• Xial / Princess Xiyal — Krillin’s wife and mother of his daughter; their relationship begins through his aid to the Persean people and develops around mutual protection and trust. 53 64 198 279
• Ximi — Krillin and Xial’s daughter. 279 294
• Bardock — Goku’s father; Krillin saves him after being displaced into the past, then helps him understand the Super Saiyan transformation. 113 115
• North — Time-Space Angel who guides Krillin’s higher-dimensional cultivation and supports his path toward becoming a God of Time. 198 281

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rebirth and Earth Training

• Reawakens as Krillin on Kame Island and receives the System that removes Earthling cultivation limits. 1 2
• Spars with Goku, defeats Piccolo without killing him, and trains under Korin and Kami. 6 10 12 13
• Uses the Hyperbolic Time Chamber and gravity training to become Earth’s dominant martial artist before the arrival of major extraterrestrial threats. 15 20

Namek and Galactic Patrol

• Accompanies Kami to Namek, learns of Kami’s heritage, and becomes involved in the Great Elder’s foreseen defense of Namek. 24 26
• Battles Nail to improve his combat experience, then joins the Galactic Patrol in search of energy-rich worlds. 27 28 31
• Is promoted directly to Galactic Sheriff by the Galactic King. 34

Persean and King Star Conflict

• Meets Princess Xial while aiding the Persean survivors and becomes invested in protecting her and her people. 53 54
• Defeats Shaviza, annihilates the Mecha Force on Yingwu Star, and gains vast Energy from Perseus Stones. 68 69
• Confronts Cooler to delay him long enough for Zishan Star’s evacuation. 75 76

Time Travel and Earth’s Defenders

• Is seemingly killed when Cooler destroys his ship, but is thrown one thousand years into the past, where he rescues Bardock. 113
• Helps organize Earth’s warriors and introduces them to King Kai’s training. 142 143
• Learns Kaio-ken and later chooses to confront Frieza after Goku and Vegeta are overwhelmed. 144 179

Time-Space Godhood and Demon Realm Search

• Cultivates Time-Space Energy under North, advances to Level Six Dimension, and seeks a way back to Xial. 198
• Travels through Universe 6 searching for traces of a Demon Realm passage, investigating Planet Salad, Namek, and Frost. 228 229
• Uses Super Shenron to obtain a stronger bloodline and becomes an Apprentice Time-Space God. 238
• Reaches Level Seven-and-a-Half Dimension, surpasses the Gods of Destruction, and becomes a true God of Time. 281

Notable Quotes

“Broaden your horizons. Don't just aim to surpass Goku.” 10

“I'll share your pressure with you!” 64