19 Strongest Kekkei Genkai In Naruto (2024)

Naruto is home to some of the most incredible abilities in the anime world. Kekkei Genkai or Bloodline Limit is a special ability that is found within the members of a specific clan. Due to its rarity, sometimes entire clans have been hounded for their kekkei genkai.

Orochimaru experimented on several individuals just to get his hands on these unique bloodline abilities. There are numerous kekkei genkai in Naruto, but not all of them are impressive. Some are undoubtedly more powerful than others and grant their users unimaginable powers. With that in mind, here's what fans should know about the strongest kekkei genkai in Naruto.

Updated on May 11th, 2024, by Suzail Ahmad: Every kekkei genkai in Naruto is special in its own way. All of them enhance the powers of an individual, giving them an advantage in battle. While there is no denying that each ability is useful, there is a certain level of disparity between them.

Some kekkei genkai are stronger than others because they can be used in a variety of different ways. The users of these kekkei genkai have demonstrated that these special powers can be used to turn the tide of battle. They used these abilities effortlessly, and proved that these kekkei genkai in Naruto are in a league of their own.

19 Ice Release

​​​​​​Ice Release was introduced very early on in the series. This kekkei genkai was unique to the Yuki Clan of the Land of Water. Sadly, most of them were killed because others began to fear their power. To escape this gruesome fate, the people who survived hid their powers.

In the manga, there have only been two confirmed users of this kekkei genkai: Haku and his mother. After being taken in by Zabuza, Haku was able to train with his Ice Release. He used this ability against Naruto and Sasuke to pin them down. Unfortunately for Haku, Naruto's power was too much for Haku and his Ice Release.

Most notable user: Haku was the only character in the series who was able to utilize the full power of the Ice Release.

18 Typhoon Release

Typhoon Release is a fairly strong kekkei genkai that was used by Nowaki, a character from Sasuke Shinden. Due to the lack of information, much about this kekkei genkai remains a mystery. However, it is confirmed to have at least Wind Release as one of its elements.

Typhoon Release is a lethal ability as it allows the user to create huge typhoons that can dwarf a full-body Susanoo. If given enough time, the user can increase the size of the typhoon to that of an island. The high-speed winds of the typhoon can overwhelm multiple people at the same time, making it a very useful ability.

Most notable user: Typhoon Release did not feature in the manga but it was part of a novel. The only known user of this kekkei genkai is Nowaki.

17 Jugo Clan's Kekkei Genkai

As the name implies, this kekkei genkai belongs to the members of Jugo's clan. It grants them the power to harness natural energy without having to learn senjutsu. While it may not seem special on first impressions, the kekkei genkai has drawn interest from powerful characters.

The ability does come with drawbacks. As the user's body constantly takes in natural energy, they run the risk of having a mental breakdown. In severe cases, it could lead to an urge to kill people. The kekkei genkai caused so many problems for Jugo that he decided to isolate himself from the rest of the world.

Most notable user: Since Jugo is the only known member of the clan, he is also the only individual who can use this particular ability.

16 Senrigan

The Senrigan is one of the strongest, if not the strongest, kekkei genkai in the Naruto universe. The first person to ever possess this dojutsu was Shibai Otsutsuki. Long after his time, Amado found the remains of the Otsutsuki and took a few DNA samples. Amado would go on to use these samples in the creation of Ada, causing her to awaken the Senrigan as well. This dojutsu allows its user to see and hear the happenings at a specific place. This effectively rules out any chance of launching a surprise attack on the user.

Furthermore, the Senrigan allows the person to see anything that happened in the past. Despite being so strong, the ability does have a few downsides. Firstly, it cannot be used to see or hear the events taking place in another space. Secondly, the user cannot see the events before the time of their birth, and finally, they cannot see the future.

Most notable user: Senrigan is one of the most overwhelming abilities in entire franchise. So the writers have taken utmost caution to only give this power to two individuals, namely, Eida and Shibai Otsutsuki.

15 Storm Release

Storm Release is a combination of Water Release and Lightning Release. The kekkei genkai is not as rare as the other kekkei genkai that are present in the series. It has been used by several ninjas from Kumogakure. Storm Release was also used by Madara Uchiha when he became the jinchuriki of the Ten-Tails.

Storm Release allows its user to create beams of electricity. One of the Storm Release techniques that Madara used was able to cut clean through a Truth-Seeking Ball.

Most notable user: Storm Release is a rather rare kekkei genkai and it has only two known users: Madara Uchiha and Darui.

14 Boil Release

Boil Release is another kekkei genkai, which is made up of Fire Release and Water Release. Mei Terumi, the Mizukage of the Hidden Mist, used Boil Release in many of her fights.

She could create corrosive vapors, which make it extremely lethal in closed areas. Another form of Boil Release was used by Han, the jinchuriki of the Five-Tails. He was able to heat chakra to its boiling point, which resulted in the creation of steam. This steam was potent enough to melt the surroundings.

Most notable user: Boil Release can be considered a toned down version of the Lava Release. Mei Terumi often relied on this kekkei genkai in her fights.

13 Lava Release

Used by many ninjas such as Naruto, Mei Terumi, and Roshi, Lava Release is a powerful kekkei genkai. It is a combination of Fire and Earth Release. Like Boil Release, it is used in a variety of ways.

Roshi used Lava Release to launch molten rocks at his opponents, Mei Terumi was able to use Lava Release to partially melt away the ribcage of Madara's Susanoo.

Most notable users: Lava Release can drastically reduce the defenses of an opponent, which is why it is considered a potent ability. Mei Terumi and Roshi have used this kekkei genkai most frequently.

12 Explosion Release

Explosion Release is a kekkei genkai, which is common to the ninjas of Iwagakure. This kekkei genkai was mainly used by Deidara, who was a part of Akatsuki. Deidara used to combine his explosive chakra with clay, which could be molded into different shapes. This allowed Deidara to fight enemies from a distance and it kept him out of harm's way.

Most notable user: Deidara was the character who put Explosion Release on the map. It was due to his efforts that people throughout the ninja world feared this kekkei genkai.​​​​​​

11 Isshiki's Dojutsu

It is an unnamed Dojutsu that belongs to Isshiki Otsutsuki, who is arguably the strongest Otsutsuki that has been introduced in the series so far. The kekkei genkai allowed Isshiki to shrink himself and other objects around him. Another technique that is unique to this kekkei genkai is Daikokuten, with which Isshiki could store anything that he had shrunk.

Furthermore, Isshiki could also summon black cubes, which could make a sensory-type ninja useless.

Most notable user: Isshiki's Dojustu still remains nameless, but there is no denying that it is one of the most powerful kekkei genkai. Aside from the namesake, Kawaki can also use the dojustu.

10 Magnet Release

Magnet Release is a bloodline limit technique commonly found in people from the Hidden Sand Village. Over the years, this ability has been used in different ways, but generally, it is used to generate some kind of magnetic force.

Rasa used this ability with Gold Sand, the Third Kazekage used it with Iron Sand, and Naruto was able to use Shukaku's Magnet Release to seal Madara's limbo. With its sealing properties, it becomes a very handy ability to possess.

Most notable users: Magnet Release has been used some of the most renowned ninjas in history. Some of them include, Gaara, Naruto Uzumaki, and the Third Kazekage.

9 Scorch Release

Scorch Release is the combination of Wind and Fire Release. Pakura is the only known user of Scorch Release, and she was able to use it to evaporate all the water inside the body of her opponents. This left the bodies of her opponents without any moisture, which is without a doubt a very painful way to die.

Sasuke and Naruto have also combined their Wind and Fire Release attacks, and the combination of the two gave rise to a Scorch Release attack.

Most notable users: Scorch Release has the potential to annihilate a person within minutes. Pakura was able to utilize this kekkei genkai with the utmost proficiency.

8 Ketsuryugan

The Ketsuryugan is the ocular kekkei genkai of the Chinoike Clan. It has the ability to cast genjutsu on the target in two ways: by touching a person, or making eye contact.

Ketsuryugan can manipulate liquids that are rich in iron, and since human blood is filled with iron, the user of Ketsuryugan can even manipulate their own blood or their target's.​ This kekkei genkai also allows its user to extract information from or even hypnotize their target.

Most notable user: The only known user of Ketsuryugan is Chino, and he was able to use the ability skillfully.

7 Shikotsumyaku

Shikotsumyaku is the kekkei genkai of the Kaguya Clan. It allows the user to change their skeletal structure depending on the demand of the battle. The users of this ability can harden their bones and use them as tools for fighting.

The uniqueness of this ability makes it an extremely useful tool to have in one's arsenal, as the anime has shown. Kaguya Otsutsuki also had Shikotsumyaku, but her ability is more powerful, and it is a kekkei mora.

Most notable users: ​Kimimaro showed how devastating Shikotsumyaku could be in battle. He was able to overwhelm both Gaara and Rock Lee at the same time. The two were extremely lucky that Kimimaro was suffering from a fatal disease.

6 Byakugan

The Byakugan is the famed dojutsu of Konoha's Hyuuga Clan. It is a part of the Three Great Dojutsu, and arguably the weakest — though still incredibly useful. Like the other two dojutsu, Byakugan has its unique abilities; namely, it allows the user to see the chakra pathway system. The Hyuuga created the Gentle Fist Technique to complement this dojutsu, as it works well with the power of the Byakugan.

The Byakugan offers a clearer look at the chakra signatures of an individual than the Sharingan. It also grants its user near 360° vision, so it is nigh impossible to catch the wielder off-guard. In addition to these abilities, the eye also allows the user to see through walls.

Most notable users: The Byakugan is a great addition to any individual's arsenal. Neji Hyuuga is arguably the most well-known character who wielded the Byakugan. Had he been alive for longer, Neji would have become one of the strongest ninjas in the world.

5 Jogan

The Jōgan is the rarest Kekkei Genkai known to the fans of the series, with only Boruto Uzumaki as the only known user. This dojutsu has several uses, making it highly adaptable.

Like the Byakugan, the Jogan can see the chakra pathway system of an individual. However, it has an additional feature as it points out the most crucial point in the chakra pathway system, which gives the user a huge advantage in a fight. The Jōgan can also see through the obscure barriers that join different dimensions.

Most notable user: The Jogan is one of the strongest abilities introduced in Boruto. Since, it is extremely rare, only Boruto Uzumaki is the only user of this dojutsu.

4 Wood Release

Wood Release is one of the most powerful abilities in the series. It is a Kekkei Genkai that is a combination of Water and Earth Release. Despite there being multiple users in the series, the Wood Release is mostly associated with Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage of the Hidden Leaf.

Hashirama Senju was able to use Wood Release on an unparalleled level. He created the Hidden Leaf with his Wood Release, but it was in fights that Hashirama showed his aptitude with this Kekkei Genkai. He was able to fight and win against the duo of Nine-tails and Madara Uchiha. Hashirama further enhanced the power of his Wood Release by combining it with his sage mode.

Most notable user: Many people tried to get their hands on Wood Release, but none of them could emulate what Hashirama did with the Kekkei Genkai.

3 Mangekyou Sharingan

The Sharingan is the dojutsu of the Uchiha Clan. In Naruto, there are several users of the Sharingan, who have shown how the dojutsu can be utilized in diverse ways. The Sharingan, however, is just the base form and it can be evolved into its superior form.

After witnessing immense trauma, the Sharingan can be evolved into the Mangekyou Sharingan. Each Mangekyou Sharingan has unique abilities. Itachi had Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi, while Sasuke has Amaterasu and the power to control the black flames. Furthermore, awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan grants its user access to use the Susanoo.

Most notable users: The Mangekyou Sharingan has been used by many powerful individuals. Characters like Itachi, Madara, Sasuke, Obito, and Kakashi have demonstrated its full power.

2 Tenseigan

Tenseigan was first revealed in the movie Naruto: The Last. It is not a part of the Three Great Dojutsu, but it is still very strong. The Tenseigan can only be awakened by the descendants of Hamura Otsutsuki. There are only two known users of Tenseigan: Hamura and Toneri Otsutsuki.

The user of the Tenseigan is able to enter the Tenseigan Chakra Mode. Whilst in this mode, the user is shrouded in cyan-colored chakra and gains several Truth-Seeking Balls. With the power of the Tenseigan, Toneri was able to split the moon in half.

Most notable users: The Tenseigan is is extremely difficult to acquire, which is why Hamura and Toneri are the only two characters with this dojutsu.

1 Rinnegan

The Rinnegan is one of the Three Great Dojutsu and without a doubt the strongest among the three. It grants its user various types of powers, and it is said that whoever wields the Rinnegan will either destroy the world or save it. Awakening the Rinnegan is incredibly difficult. There are only a handful of characters who possess the dojutsu, and even fewer can handle its incredible strain on the body.

The dojutsu allows its user to drain and absorb the chakra of anyone including a tailed beast. Furthermore, its forbidden jutsu allows the wielder to bring the dead back to life. Along with the basic abilities, the Rinnegan grants its users other unique skills. For example, Sasuke's Rinnegan granted him the ability to create portals and swap places with any object or person in a specific range.

Most notable users: The Rinnegan is one of the best abilities in Naruto. So, it's hardly surprising that there are only a few characters who possess it. Some of the most noteworthy Rinngean users are Sasuke, Madara, Nagato.

Naruto: Shippuden

Action

Adventure

Release Date

February 15, 2007

Studio

Pierrot

Creator

Masashi Kishimoto

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