Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Destruction Energy
- 6.2Ultra Instinct
- 6.3God of Destruction Combat State
- 6.4Combat Mastery
- 7Equipment / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Precognitive Dream and Journey to Earth
- 9.2Earth Confrontation
- 9.3Universe 6 Conflict
- 9.4Tournament of Power
- 9.5Later Threats and Defeat by Jiang Yun
- 9.6Toki Toki Crisis
- 10Notable Quotes
- 11Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Beerus (比鲁斯) |
| Alias(es) | Lord Beerus; God of Destruction |
| Species/Race | Cat-like humanoid 261 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Universe 7; God of Destruction's World 262 391 |
| Occupation/Role | God of Destruction of Universe 7, responsible for eliminating planets that obstruct universal development 88 |
| Status | Active 391 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 261 (precognitive dream) 261 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peak of the fourth level of the Realm of Gods | 275 | Beerus is assessed as a “10” in ordinary condition and “12” when serious; the fourth level encompasses a vast combat gap. 275 |
| Fifth level of the Realm of Gods | 386 | Beerus breaks through beyond the other active Gods of Destruction, then challenges Jiang Yun to test his new strength. 386 387 |
Background / History
Gods of Destruction serve as the destructive counterpart to Supreme Kais: they remove planets harmful to the universe while Supreme Kais create and guide worlds. Their lives are linked, reflecting their corresponding roles in maintaining cosmic balance. 88
Beerus has lived for hundreds of millions of years, but his long life has fostered extreme laziness. He spends much of his time sleeping and has historically destroyed planets according to his whims rather than fulfilling his duties consistently. Together with Universe 7's weakened Supreme Kai lineage, this neglect contributed to Universe 7's poor development ranking. 126 235
Despite his indolence, Beerus is regarded as the foremost among the current Gods of Destruction. His standing is tempered by the revelation that retired Gods of Destruction also exist; the former Universe 11 God of Destruction reached the fifth level of the Realm of Gods before passing the position to Belmod. 386 388
Appearance
Beerus is a lean, cat-like humanoid. He objects to being called a cat, though he does not dispute being skinny. 261 265
- Cat-like humanoid physique. 261
- Notably thin build. 265
- Can surround himself with purple destructive energy when fighting seriously. 387
Personality
Beerus is proud, volatile, and accustomed to absolute deference as a God of Destruction. He reacts aggressively when his authority is challenged, threatening Earth after Majin Buu refuses to share pudding and becoming enraged when Jiang Yun declares Earth his territory. 263 264
His destructive temper contrasts with his enthusiasm for food and his habitual laziness. Beerus readily postpones conflict for cuisine, sleeps abruptly after exertion, and uses destruction energy for trivial acts such as erasing an empty milk-tea cup. 269 386
Although dismissive of weaker beings, Beerus recognizes strength when he encounters it. Jiang Yun's performance on Earth earns his acknowledgment and changes his treatment of him; later, Beerus surrenders when Jiang Yun's power proves overwhelmingly superior. 269 387
Abilities & Skills
Destruction Energy
Beerus wields the power of destruction, an energy associated with the authority of a God of Destruction.
- Erases or neutralizes powerful attacks, including Vegeta's Final Flash and King Vegeta's destruction energy. 265 266
- Can form destructive energy spheres and barrages capable of threatening entire regions of Supreme Kai's World without Whis's containment. 387
- His destructive energy is potent enough that Toki Toki's ability to seal it shocks the assembled Gods of Destruction. 391
- Uses destruction energy casually, including to erase a discarded milk-tea cup. 386
Ultra Instinct
Beerus possesses an incomplete but highly refined Ultra Instinct.
- His movements during the first Earth battle are identified as Ultra Instinct Sign, allowing him to evade attacks with minimal effort. 264
- He has integrated the technique into his ordinary behavior far more deeply than Goku and Jiang Yun had at the time. 264
- He considers both his and Goku's Ultra Instinct incomplete; he favors his normal state when he needs to maximize offensive output. 266
- Uses Ultra Instinct to evade Jiang Yun's attack during their later spar. 387
God of Destruction Combat State
When seriously provoked, Beerus releases a far greater level of divine and destructive power.
- His power rises from the peak fourth level to the fifth level of the Realm of Gods by Chapter 386. 275 386
- Purple energy envelops him when he stops holding back against Jiang Yun. 387
- Even after reaching the fifth level, he is outmatched by Jiang Yun's sixth-level strength and eventually concedes the spar. 387
Combat Mastery
Beerus combines immense physical power, speed, and battle experience.
- Defeats groups of Earth’s fighters with casual blocks, dodges, and single strikes. 264
- Overwhelms Yajirobe despite Yajirobe managing to injure him with the Way of the Blade. 265
- Fights Jiang Yun in clashes whose shockwaves could destroy planets, adapting to Jiang Yun's speed and Thunder Domain. 268
- Is acknowledged as capable of reaching a serious combat rating beyond his ordinary peak within the fourth Realm of Gods level. 275
Equipment / Items
- Travel Cube — Used with Whis to travel from the God of Destruction's World to Earth. 262
- Milk tea and Earth cuisine — Beerus frequently seeks food from Earth and values it enough to protect his source of delicacies. 269 339 391
Relationships
- Whis — Beerus's Angel attendant and teacher. Whis openly states that he could defeat Beerus with one finger, yet generally obeys Beerus's orders and indulges his interest in food. 269
- Champa — His brother and fellow God of Destruction. The two constantly bicker and compete, but Beerus reacts angrily when Jiang Yun severely defeats Champa. 276 285 286
- Jiang Yun — Initially an opponent who defends Earth against Beerus; their first major clash ends with Beerus sparing Earth and recognizing Jiang Yun's strength. Jiang Yun later defeats Beerus decisively in a spar. 269 387
- Goku — A persistent challenger whom Beerus finds irritating, but whose Ultra Instinct potential surprises him. Beerus also attempts to warn Goku about the danger of approaching Grand Zeno. 263 265 300
- Vegeta / King Vegeta — Beerus's past humiliation of Vegeta's father fuels Vegeta's resentment. Beerus later recognizes Vegeta's improved resistance to destruction energy and fighting spirit. 263 267
- Grand Zeno — Beerus is terrified of Grand Zeno’s authority and insists that Goku treat him with extreme caution and respect. 297 300
Story Role / Major Arcs
Precognitive Dream and Journey to Earth
Beerus dreams of fighting a Super Saiyan God and a second mysterious warrior surrounded by black lightning. Determined to identify both figures, he wakes, questions Whis about surviving Saiyans, and travels to Earth. 261 262
Earth Confrontation
Beerus arrives at Bulma's celebration and becomes enraged when Majin Buu refuses to share pudding. He threatens Earth, battles its defenders, and demonstrates a superior command of Ultra Instinct and destruction energy against Goku, Vegeta, and Yajirobe. 263 264 265
After Jiang Yun intervenes, Beerus fights him in space. Jiang Yun's strength forces Beerus to take the battle seriously, but Beerus ultimately acknowledges him and decides not to destroy Earth. The conflict establishes mutual respect between them. 268 269
Universe 6 Conflict
Beerus accepts Champa's challenge concerning Earth and the Super Dragon Balls, with Jiang Yun's approval carrying weight in the decision. 276
When Jiang Yun defeats Champa, Beerus moves to retaliate. Earth's fighters stand together to defend Jiang Yun, and Beerus clashes with Gogeta before Whis and Vados halt the escalating battle to avoid drawing Grand Zeno's attention. 286 287
Tournament of Power
Beerus participates as Universe 7's God of Destruction and argues with Champa from the stands as their universes' fighters compete. 315 321
He also reacts sharply to Vegeta's claim that mastering destructive energy merely requires “having hands,” since Beerus himself endured great hardship to comprehend it. 324
Later Threats and Defeat by Jiang Yun
Beerus and Whis respond to the return of the Demon Realm, recognizing the danger posed by the Great Demon God's awakening. 353 354
After breaking through to the fifth level of the Realm of Gods, Beerus summons Jiang Yun for a spar. Believing his new power gives him the advantage, he is instead overwhelmed by Jiang Yun's sixth-level strength, even after using destruction energy and Ultra Instinct. Beerus ultimately surrenders and leaves in embarrassment. 386 387
Toki Toki Crisis
Beerus joins all twelve Gods of Destruction in pursuing Toki Toki after an Oracle Fish prophecy warns that the bird will bring disaster to Universe 7. He attempts to destroy it, but Toki Toki seals his destruction energy. Jiang Yun then arrives and repels every God of Destruction except Beerus. 391
Notable Quotes
“Earth is my territory!!” — Jiang Yun to Beerus. 263
“The weak have no right to speak, and the strong rule everything!” 287
“He still has a hundred years before he can surpass me!” 358
Trivia
- Beerus accepts being called skinny but strongly objects to being called a cat. 265
- He unexpectedly falls asleep immediately after the first battle with Jiang Yun. 269
- Beerus considers Earth valuable partly because it supplies him with food. 391
- Whis believes Beerus is more worried about Jiang Yun surpassing him than he admits. 358