The Elbaph Arc has single-handedly rewritten everything we thought we knew about Devil Fruits in One Piece. In just a handful of chapters, Eiichiro Oda has dropped more new Devil Fruit reveals than any arc since the timeskip — and the implications are absolutely staggering. From a brand-new Mythical Zoan to a rain god power that reshaped an entire battlefield, the Land of the Giants just became the most lore-rich arc in the series.
Here is a complete breakdown of every new Devil Fruit introduced in Elbaph, what we know about their powers, and how they connect to the biggest mystery in the series: why Imu is weakened on Elbaph.
1. Imu’s Water Devil Fruit — The Power That Broke 28 Years of Lore
Chapter 1182 changed the game. When Imu — the shadow ruler of the World Government — unleashed a Water-based Devil Fruit power, fans everywhere lost their minds. In a world where water is literally the one weakness every Devil Fruit user fears, Imu wielding a water power is the kind of irony only Oda would dare to write.
The implications are enormous. If Imu can control water, that means the fundamental weakness of Devil Fruit users might not be as universal as we thought. Some theories suggest this is the same power that destroyed the Ancient Kingdom, potentially linking Imu to the Void Century cataclysm that the World Government has spent 800 years covering up.
For a deeper dive into this reveal, check out our Chapter 1182 breakdown.
2. The Mythical Zoan of Nidhoggr — Imu’s Second Form?
Chapter 1183 introduced what many believe is Imu’s second Devil Fruit: a Mythical Zoan modeled after Nidhoggr, the world-devouring dragon from Norse mythology. In Norse legend, Nidhoggr gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil, the World Tree — a perfect parallel to how Imu has been secretly gnawing at the foundations of the world for centuries.
The Nidhoggr connection is no accident. Elbaph itself is built on Norse mythology (giants, Valhalla, runes), and the idea that Imu would wield a Norse dragon fruit in the land of Norse giants suggests a deliberate, almost theatrical confrontation. Some fans theorize this is Imu’s primary power, and the water fruit is actually a stolen ability from someone else.
3. Zaza — The Rain God Character Who Redefined Power Scaling
Perhaps the most unexpected reveal of the Elbaph Arc is Zaza, a character whose weather-manipulation abilities have led many to call him a living rain god. Chapter 1181 saw Zaza dominate the battlefield in ways that made even seasoned warriors look ordinary.
What makes Zaza especially interesting is how his powers interact with the geography of Elbaph. The island of giants has its own unique climate, and Zaza’s ability to summon rain on command has been described as reshaping the terrain itself. If his power is Devil Fruit-based, it could be a Paramecia or even a Mythical Zoan tied to Norse weather deities like Thor or Ullr.
Some fans have gone further, suggesting that Zaza’s powers are actually connected to the Ancient Kingdom’s lost technology — the same technology that Imu is desperately trying to erase from history.
4. The Third Elbaph Devil Fruit — The Shield Fruit
One of the more defensive-oriented Devil Fruits introduced in Elbaph gives its user the ability to generate near-indestructible barriers modeled after Norse shield walls. This power proved crucial during the Loki vs. Imu confrontation, where the shield ability momentarily held back Imu’s devastating water attacks.
The Shield Fruit represents something important thematically: the giants of Elbaph are defenders, not aggressors. Their Devil Fruits reflect a culture of protection and endurance rather than conquest. This stands in stark contrast to the World Government’s approach, which has always been about domination and control.
5. The Fourth Elbaph Devil Fruit — The Rune Fruit
Elbaph is a land steeped in runic magic, and Oda has finally introduced a Devil Fruit that taps directly into that mystical tradition. The Rune Fruit allows its user to inscribe ancient Norse runes onto the environment, creating effects that range from healing to explosive force — essentially turning the battlefield into a magical chessboard.
This fruit is particularly fascinating because it blurs the line between Devil Fruit powers and the supernatural elements of Norse mythology. Is it a Paramecia that mimics magic? A Mythical Zoan based on Odin, the god of runes? Oda has not yet clarified, but the mystery itself is part of the appeal.
6. The Fifth Elbaph Devil Fruit — The Berserker Fruit
The final new Devil Fruit introduced in the Elbaph Arc is the most aggressive of the bunch. Often called the “Berserker Fruit” by fans, this power transforms its user into a rage-fueled combatant whose strength increases proportionally to the damage they take. Sound familiar? It echoes the mythical Norse berserkers who fought in a trance-like fury.
What makes this fruit especially dangerous is that it appears to have no upper limit — the more damage the user absorbs, the stronger they become. In a world where characters like Luffy push through impossible odds, a power that literally converts pain into strength could be the ultimate wild card in the Final War.
Why Imu Is Weakened on Elbaph — The Devil Fruit Connection
Here is where everything comes together. Multiple sources have noted that Imu appears significantly weakened while on Elbaph — and the new Devil Fruit reveals might explain why.
The leading theory is that Elbaph’s unique environment — saturated with ancient Norse energy, giant magic, and the concentrated presence of multiple Devil Fruits — creates a kind of interference field that disrupts Imu’s water-based powers. If Imu’s abilities rely on controlling a specific type of water energy tied to the Ancient Kingdom’s destruction, then Elbaph’s ancient magical resonance might be actively dampening that connection.
Another theory suggests that Imu’s weakening is not environmental at all but rather the result of a centuries-old curse placed on Elbaph by the giants — a curse specifically designed to neutralize the power of whoever destroyed the Ancient Kingdom 800 years ago.
What This Means for the Final War
If six new Devil Fruits have appeared in a single arc, what does that say about the Final War? The consensus among fans is that Oda is building toward a Devil Fruit renaissance — a moment where the true nature and origin of these powers will be revealed, and the World Government’s 800-year monopoly on knowledge will finally shatter.
Consider what we have learned so far:
- Devil Fruits are far more diverse than we realized. Six new fruits in one arc suggests there are dozens, perhaps hundreds, of unclassified powers still hidden in the world.
- Mythical Zoans are the key to the endgame. Both Nika and Nidhoggr are Mythical Zoans tied to world-changing powers. The pattern is clear: whoever controls the Mythical Zoans controls the fate of the world.
- The Ancient Kingdom’s technology and Devil Fruits are connected. If Zaza’s rain powers are tied to lost technology rather than a traditional Devil Fruit, the entire classification system might be wrong.
- Imu is not invincible. The weakening on Elbaph proves there are limits to Imu’s power — and those limits might be exploitable.
The Verdict
The Elbaph Arc is not just a new chapter in Luffy’s journey — it is Oda laying the foundation for the entire endgame of One Piece. Every new Devil Fruit, every ancient rune, every giant’s secret is a piece of a puzzle 28 years in the making.
If you have not been following closely, now is the time to start. The Final War is coming, and the Devil Fruits of Elbaph might just be the weapons that decide who wins it.
What do you think is the strongest Devil Fruit introduced in Elbaph so far? And do you believe Imu’s weakness on the island is a permanent vulnerability or just a temporary setback? Drop your theories in the comments — the community wants to hear them.
