My Hero Academia Class 1-B Power Rankings (2026) Guide

At U.A. High School in My Hero Academia, Class 1-B is frequently treated like the “less important” sibling to Class 1-A. That bias is easy to see in-universe: Class 1-A gets more screen time, showcases big power moments, and keeps running into villains that are far beyond normal student scale. Still, the students of Class 1-B aren’t lacking talent—if anything, several of them bring Quirks that can look even scarier than what many Class 1-A heroes rely on.

Training the next generation of heroes is never simple, and U.A.’s teaching staff doesn’t just fill roles—they’re genuinely qualified. With that in mind, it’s worth spotlighting the most exceptional members of Class 1-B, ranging from students with unexpectedly oppressive offense to those whose Quirks make a huge difference in support, control, and team survival.

These aren’t “second-rate” students. They’re the kind of competitors who can swing matchups, ruin plans, and punish mistakes—often before opponents even realize what’s happening.

Quick facts

Reiko Yanagi’s Quirk is Poltergeist, letting her control objects within range like a telekinetic attacker.
Kinoko Komori’s Quirk, Mushroom, grows fungi on solid surfaces she touches to suffocate and overwhelm opponents.
Setsuna Tokage’s Quirk, Lizard Tail Splitter, can divide her body into up to 50 pieces with regeneration that strains her body.
Jurota Shishida can transform into a massive beast form and can switch his Quirk on and off to evade and surprise enemies.
Itsuka Kendo’s Quirk, Big Fist, increases her fist size on demand and supports both combat power and rescue utility.
Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu’s Quirk, Real Steel, turns his body into steel to resist heat, ice, and other attacks.
Shihai Kuroiro’s Quirk, Black, lets him merge with sufficiently dark objects and move/attack at high speed.
Neito Monoma’s Quirk, Copy, lets him replicate multiple Quirks with a limit of four stored and 10-second switching time.
Juzo Honenuki’s Quirk, Softening, turns ground into quicksand-like terrain and can soften counterattacks.
Ibara Shiozaki’s Quirk, Vines, controls vine growth from her green, thorn-covered hair and supports defense and immobilization.

10 Reiko Yanagi Is Class 1-B’s Telekinetic Threat

Reiko Yanagi is drawn to horror themes, from ghost stories and the supernatural to anything eerie or unsettling. Even her stance feels “spirit-like,” with her dangling arms recalling classic images of ghosts or zombies. Her Quirk matches that vibe—her ability is called Poltergeist.

Poltergeist is simple on paper: Reiko can manipulate objects inside her range, essentially using telekinesis against enemies. She can throw multiple items at high velocity, overwhelming foes with rapid, sharp projectile fire. The catch is a clear limitation—she can only control objects that are no larger than an average human body.

In other words: she’s terrifying when she’s well-prepared, but she can’t just grab anything huge and start deleting opponents from across the map.

9 Kinoko Komori Controls the Battlefield with Fungi

Kinoko Komori looks like she stepped out of a fairy tale, helped by a hero costume decorated with mushroom patterns that lean into fantasy vibes. Her Quirk, Mushroom, sounds playful, but the combat reality isn’t. It lets her grow different kinds of fungi on any solid surface she touches.

Komori may not be built like a traditional brawler, yet her power is genuinely dangerous. She can spread mushrooms instantly across a battlefield, suffocating opponents and flooding the area with fungal growth. If you underestimate her, you’re handing her the win before you even understand the threat.

8 Setsuna Tokage Is One of Class 1-B’s Most Naturally Gifted Students

Setsuna Tokage’s inspiration draws an obvious parallel to One Piece’s Buggy the Clown—because her Quirk can split her body into multiple parts. Her ability, Lizard Tail Splitter, allows her to divide herself into as many as 50 separate pieces while still controlling each one. If a piece is destroyed, she can regenerate it, though the process places heavy strain on her body.

From early on, Setsuna was considered one of Class 1-B’s most naturally gifted students. A major reason is that she entered U.A. through a recommendation. Her classmates respect her judgment and leadership, and their willingness to follow her into dangerous situations reflects how much they trust her combat decisions and tactical thinking.

7 Jurota Shishida Is Both Smart and Savage

Going toe-to-toe with Jurota Shishida sounds like a nightmare scenario, partly because he can transform into a massive beast form that could even pass as a double for the Beast Titan in Attack on Titan. Beyond the transformation, he leans fully into the “wild animal” feel—his attitude swings from composed to reckless as he mauls opponents and claws them through the air.

The important detail is that his Quirk doesn’t erase him as a person. Even with the uncontrolled nature of his transformation, he can still stay ahead, plan effectively, and adjust his approach. He can toggle his Quirk to evade incoming attacks and catch opponents by surprise when they least expect it.

6 Itsuka Kendo’s Big Fist Is Built For Combat and Rescue

Getting struck by Itsuka Kendo isn’t a “tough love” moment—it would cause severe injuries thanks to the sheer size of her fists. Even a karate chop from her is enough to keep Monoma in line, because the power isn’t just in technique; it’s in her hands themselves. As Class 1-B’s big sister figure, Itsuka keeps things safe and steady, including during joint training and clashes with Class 1-A.

Her Quirk, Big Fist, increases her fist size at will. With the increased size comes tremendous physical force, letting her overpower opponents through raw impact. That level of power has carried her through major fights, including overwhelming the villain Mustard and even catching Momo Yaoyorozu off guard. The ability is also ideal for search-and-rescue work, since her fists can carry survivors away from danger.

5 Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu Is Class 1-B’s Steel Powerhouse

Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu is one of My Hero Academia’s strongest heavy hitters. His Quirk’s strength draws comparisons to Class 1-A’s Eijiro Kirishima, putting him firmly in the “serious offensive threat” category. With Real Steel, Tetsutetsu can convert his entire body into steel, letting him endure multiple attack types, including heat and ice.

When his Quirk is active, he becomes an unstoppable force. Alongside his hardened steel body, he gains superhuman strength that lets him overwhelm opponents through brute force alone. His heroism and desire to keep getting stronger are also standout traits, giving him powerful growth potential that feels close to limitless.

4 Shihai Kuroiro Is Class 1-B’s Stealthiest Student

Shihai Kuroiro doesn’t look like a typical hero at first glance. His presence reads more villainous, and his silhouette is so close to Tomura Shigaraki’s that he could easily be mistaken for the villain’s double. On top of that, his personality isn’t exactly friendly—he enjoys catching people off guard using schemes and deception.

Kuroiro’s Quirk, Black, lets him merge with anything that’s dark enough in color. That means he can vanish into naturally dark objects or spots made temporarily dark by his surroundings. Once merged, he can reposition and strike at high speeds, which is why he’s considered Class 1-B’s stealthiest student in the series.

3 Monoma Neito’s Copy Can Turn Almost Any Quirk into His Own

Neito Monoma’s personality may not be the most pleasant in Class 1-B, but his skill set matters in high-stakes situations. With his Quirk, Copy, Monoma managed to hold Shigaraki Tomura in check for a time alongside Eraserhead’s Erasure. He also used Kurogiri’s Warp Gate to teleport allies as part of the larger plan to defeat Shigaraki and All For One.

Monoma becomes especially dangerous when he gets opportunities to copy multiple Quirks during a fight. He can store only four Quirks at once, and switching between copied abilities takes 10 seconds each time. Even with those constraints, his ever-changing toolkit makes him one of the most unpredictable fighters on the battlefield. And just as importantly, he proves that even a student often treated like a support option can steal the spotlight—and sometimes outdo, or even rival, the series’ main characters.

2 Juzo Honenuki’s Softening Is a Groundbreaking Power

Getting a recommendation to attend U.A. High School demands real ability, and Class 1-B’s Juzo Honenuki has more than earned it. He’s skilled enough to judge whether he has the advantage or is falling behind during a fight. Even though he hates losing, he accepts defeat with humility and treats each setback as fuel to improve and cover his weaknesses.

His Quirk, Softening, targets opponents who depend on stable ground. With a single touch, he can turn the ground into a quicksand-like surface. He can then move through the softened earth, making his positioning hard to predict and allowing him to launch sudden attacks from below. Whenever he wants, Juzo can restore the ground’s hardness, potentially trapping enemies before they can escape. He can even soften solid-based counterattacks, turning them into something gooey and unusable.

1 Ibara Shiozaki Dominates With Vine Manipulation

Ibara Shiozaki’s worldview is rooted in faith and religion, and it shows in both her personality and how she fights. Her move set reflects her beliefs, with technique names like Via Dolorosa, Faith’s Shield, and Crucifixion pointing directly to her devotion.

Her Quirk, Vines, gives her direct command over vine growth, with the vines extending from her green hair that’s covered in thorns. She can blanket the battlefield with plant life, pin down opponents by restricting their movement, and even form a vine barrier that can guard her from counterattacks. Close-quarters combat is her biggest weak point, but she has trained extensively with Edgeshot, Kamui Woods, and Mt. Lady to improve that side of her fighting style and reduce the impact of her limitations.

My Hero Academia

Cast

Daiki Yamashita — Izuku Midoriya (voice)
Kaito Ishikawa — Manga Fukidashi (voice)