Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Destructive Divine Energy
- 6.2Ultra Instinct
- 6.3God of Destruction Combat
- 7Relationships
- 8Story Role / Major Arcs
- 8.1Search for the Super Saiyan God
- 8.2Earth Confrontation
- 8.3Training and Universe 6 Tournament
- 8.4Grand Zeno's Warning
- 8.5Gods of Destruction Melee
- 8.6Later Service Under Qin Feng
- 9Notable Quotes
- 10Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Beerus (比鲁斯) |
| Alias(es) | Lord Beerus; God of Destruction |
| Species/Race | Purple-skinned, hairless cat-like humanoid 66 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Universe 7; World of the God of Destruction 64 |
| Occupation/Role | God of Destruction of Universe 7; later Supreme God of Destruction 64 116 |
| Status | Active 252 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 64 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| God of Destruction of Universe 7 | 64 | Awakens as Universe 7's deity of destruction after a thirty-nine-year sleep; possesses destructive divine power and entry-level Ultra Instinct. 64 78 |
| Supreme God of Destruction | 116 | Promoted following the Gods of Destruction melee. His office ranks above ordinary Gods of Destruction, though Qin Feng's new authority as God of Time and Space ranks above his own. 116 117 168 |
Background / History
Beerus resides at the World of the God of Destruction with his attendant, Whis. He slept for thirty-nine years after the Oracle Fish foretold that a rival capable of matching him would appear on the day he awakened. A prophetic dream reinforced the warning, leaving Beerus eager rather than fearful at the prospect of a worthwhile fight. 64 65
Following the Oracle Fish's identification of a Super Saiyan God, Beerus and Whis travelled to Earth in search of surviving Saiyans and the foretold opponent. 65
Appearance
Beerus is a purple-skinned, hairless, cat-like humanoid with a lean build. He wears ancient-style divine robes and has sharp claws and feline features. 66
- Purple skin and a distinctly feline face.
- Hairless, with cat-like ears and a tail.
- Usually wears formal God of Destruction attire. 66 70
Personality
Beerus is profoundly proud of his position and power. He habitually regards mortals as ants, reacts badly to perceived disrespect, and initially treats even powerful opponents as entertainment. Bulma's slap and Son Goku's challenge both provoke immediate retaliation. 68 70
Despite his arrogance, Beerus is a dedicated martial artist who craves a genuine rival. Qin Feng's strength excites him rather than discourages him; after losing their battle, Beerus abandons sleep and orders Whis to prepare Angel-standard training so that he can surpass Qin Feng. 64 80 83
His confidence collapses before higher divine authority. Grand Zeno's threat to replace him leaves Beerus terrified, while Qin Feng's later status and overwhelming power make Beerus markedly deferential. 97 98 241
Abilities & Skills
Destructive Divine Energy
Beerus commands the destructive power associated with his office as a God of Destruction.
- Can generate overwhelming purple destructive energy that destabilizes the surrounding space. 78 79
- Forms black-purple Hakai Energy for a final all-out strike when pushed into desperation. 79
- His divine power is feared as capable of erasing planets and even a galaxy with minimal effort. 66 97
- Left destructive energy in defeated opponents severe enough to prevent them from standing. 71
Ultra Instinct
Beerus has reached the entry level of Ultra Instinct, making him the only one among the twelve Gods of Destruction stated to have learned it.
- Has not achieved the Mastered Ultra Instinct state. 78
- Is shocked that Qin Feng, a mortal Saiyan, has mastered a state Beerus himself has only entered at a basic level. 78
God of Destruction Combat
Beerus is an exceptional close-quarters fighter whose speed and physical power overwhelm most mortal combatants.
- Casually evades Son Goku's Super Saiyan 3 ambush and defeats him with a single chop. 69 70
- Initially battles Qin Feng evenly within Whis's Angel Barrier, eventually escalating from a fraction of his strength to full power. 75 77 79
- Defeats Universe 11's Candidate God of Destruction, Toppo, with one punch. 114
- Can fight several Gods of Destruction at once, though a coordinated siege by numerous peers can overwhelm him. 113 115
- His greatest documented limitation is Qin Feng, whose Mastered Ultra Instinct and Time-Skip ultimately defeat him. 78 80
Relationships
- Whis — His Angel attendant, martial-arts master, and frequent tease. Whis awakens Beerus, manages his travel, intervenes before Qin Feng's final blow can kill him, and oversees his later training. 64 80 83 84
- Qin Feng — The rival foretold by the Oracle Fish. Beerus loses their Earth battle, later recruits him for Universe 7's tournament team, fights beside him in the Gods of Destruction melee, and eventually defers to Qin Feng's higher divine authority. 65 80 88 113 118
- Son Goku — A mortal challenger whom Beerus initially dismisses, then effortlessly defeats despite Goku's Super Saiyan 3 transformation. 68 69 70
- Vegeta — Vegeta fears Beerus because Beerus once humiliated King Vegeta and his court over an incorrectly purchased pillow. 66
- Champa — Universe 6's God of Destruction and Beerus's recurring rival in inter-universal contests and verbal disputes. 93 98
- Grand Zeno — The supreme authority Beerus fears. Zeno's threat to replace him as God of Destruction leaves Beerus desperate to retain his position. 97 98
Story Role / Major Arcs
Search for the Super Saiyan God
Beerus awakens after thirty-nine years because of the Oracle Fish's prophecy and his own dream of an equal rival. After learning that surviving Saiyans live on Earth, he heads there with Whis. 64 65
Earth Confrontation
At Bulma's birthday party, Beerus searches for the Super Saiyan God and quickly becomes hostile when the trail seems cold. He defeats Son Goku, incapacitates Vegeta after Bulma is injured, and overwhelms the other Z Fighters. Piccolo postpones Earth's destruction by bargaining Qin Feng's location in exchange for Beerus's mercy. 68 70 71
Qin Feng arrives as the true Super Saiyan God sought by Beerus. Their battle escalates through divine transformations, full power, Ultra Instinct, Time-Skip, and Hakai Energy. Qin Feng wins the decisive exchange; Whis prevents Beerus from continuing a clash that would have destroyed him. 73 76 78 79 80
Training and Universe 6 Tournament
Humiliated but energized by his defeat, Beerus begins intensive training under Whis. He later personally asks Qin Feng to represent Universe 7 against Universe 6, accepting Qin Feng's demands because he needs victory to preserve his reputation. 81 83 88
Grand Zeno's Warning
Grand Zeno reprimands Beerus and Champa for neglecting their duties and threatens to replace them. When Qin Feng refuses Grand Zeno's offer to take Beerus's position, Beerus sincerely thanks him for saving his office. 97 98
Gods of Destruction Melee
Belmod engineers a melee intended to isolate Beerus and Qin Feng. Beerus warns Qin Feng that the other gods may coordinate against them, then fights at Qin Feng's side when the group attacks. Beerus eliminates Toppo in one strike but eventually calls for Qin Feng's assistance against the remaining Gods of Destruction. 112 113 114 115
Beerus is subsequently promoted to Supreme God of Destruction, although Qin Feng's appointment as God of Time and Space places Qin Feng above him in divine hierarchy. 116 118
Later Service Under Qin Feng
As Qin Feng's influence grows, Beerus increasingly operates as a loyal subordinate and representative. He summons the Gods of Destruction at Qin Feng's command during the conflict with Mechikabura and participates in the battle against the Dark Empire's forces. 237 238
By the time of the Centennial Martial Arts Tournament, Beerus seeks Qin Feng's guidance on the tournament's rules with open deference. 244
Notable Quotes
“Under this starry sky, the one thing I cannot tolerate is an ant that lacks the proper respect for the gods!” — Beerus 66
“Listen here, you stray brat: keep your guard up and train hard on Earth. The next time I wake from my slumber, I will absolutely use my full power to collect this debt with interest!” — Beerus 81
Trivia
- Beerus's self-set divine alarm clocks explode with force comparable to a small planetary explosion, yet he initially tries to sleep through them. 64
- He slept for fifty years during a Grand Zeno-organized hide-and-seek game, nearly causing Grand Zeno to erase all twelve Gods of Destruction. 112
- Earth’s food is a major deterrent against Beerus destroying the planet; Whis identifies Earth as Universe 7's greatest source of gourmet cuisine. 84