Dragon Ball Legends Yamoshi Guide: Best Builds & Tier List

Yamoshi is one of Dragon Ball’s most shadowy figures, known for two major claims: he was the first Super Saiyan in Saiyan history, and he may have been tied to the earliest form of what later fans call Super Saiyan God. All that’s really pinned down is that he achieved the legendary transformation before ultimately dying in combat against multiple evil Saiyans. In other words, Yamoshi isn’t just an “old legend” — he’s treated as the original template for the power evolution that the series keeps returning to.

Even with that legacy, Yamoshi isn’t framed as someone who could comfortably keep pace with the modern era’s Saiyan power curve. He’s described as a God-tier fighter, but the strongest Saiyans in Dragon Ball Super are said to be far beyond what the original Legendary Super Saiyan could realistically handle. The same idea extends to the Ultra Instinct side of the franchise: the most elite Ultra Instinct users are portrayed as God-tier beings who sit at the top of the multiverse’s hierarchy.

9 Goku Black is Yamoshi’s worst nightmare

Dragon Ball Super presents Yamoshi’s first transformation as a rebellion attempt against a group of evil Ancient Saiyans that had seized control of a primitive version of Planet Vegeta — specifically, Sadala. However, the text emphasizes that the threat Yamoshi faces in this context isn’t merely “another villain.” Goku Black is portrayed as Zamasu in disguise, and as a person he embodies the worst traits tied to the Saiyan race: brutality, a fixation on getting stronger, and a willingness to end anyone who gets in the way.

That makes Goku Black the exact kind of enemy Yamoshi was likely trying to stop. The problem is match-up reality. Even if Yamoshi could be compared to Super Saiyan God Goku from Battle of Gods, Goku Black is stated to be on a completely different tier. The text points to Super Saiyan Rosé as a massive God-level power-up, making him far too strong for Yamoshi to survive the encounter.

8 Kale is a God-tier Saiyan

Kale may not be the very first Legendary Super Saiyan in lore, but she’s the earliest one to fully arrive on-screen in canon. Coming from Universe 6, Kale is introduced as a timid Saiyan who triggers her Legendary Super Saiyan form during the Tournament of Power. Once she transforms, she’s characterized as an outright bruiser who can overwhelm opponents through raw output and dominance. The anime and manga both present Kale as God tier through multiple standout moments.

In the anime, LSSJ Kale humiliates Super Saiyan Blue Goku with a brutal beating. In the manga, she takes Golden Frieza apart and forces him into submission, then proceeds to wipe out most universes largely on her own. She also doesn’t appear to be fully defeated in the manga. Instead, Cabba sneaks a Potara Earring onto her to stop her rampage, leading to fusion with her into Kefla.

7 Kefla is the greatest warrior in Universe 6

Kefla is framed as the strongest female Saiyan in the multiverse and also the top warrior in Universe 6. During the Tournament of Power, Caulifla and Kale use Potara Earrings to fuse into Kefla. The text also flags a continuity difference: Kefla’s Power Level shifts dramatically between the Dragon Ball Super anime and Toyotarou’s manga.

In the manga, Kefla is said to be roughly around the strength level of Ultimate Gohan. In the anime, she becomes much stronger, landing closer to Ultra Instinct Sign Goku’s relative standing. The text adds another detail tied to how forms unlock: Kefla can even reach Legendary Super Saiyan 2 in the anime, because Caulifla is only shown unlocking SSJ2 within that version of continuity. Even with those caveats — including the claim that Kefla can’t use God Ki — the text insists Yamoshi would have no realistic chance against her.

It also makes a prediction that Dragon Ball Super “2” will settle, once and for all, who the most powerful Saiyan is between Goku and Vegeta.

6 Goku could destroy Yamoshi

The relationship between Yamoshi and Goku is treated as a timeline problem. Goku is described as the first Super Saiyan God after Yamoshi, and the text argues that even at the time of his debut in Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, Super Saiyan God Goku could have defeated Yamoshi. It then underscores how enormous SSG Goku’s presence is inside Dragon Ball Super, where his fights with Beerus are described as being strong enough to shake the universe itself. From there, Goku’s progression continues: Super Saiyan Blue, Ultra Instinct Sign, Perfected Ultra Instinct, and True Ultra Instinct are listed as additional steps that further widen the gap.

Ultra Instinct mastery is presented as the ultimate hurdle. The text claims Goku’s control is even beyond some Angels and Gods, letting him counter and dodge the multiverse’s strongest attacks. Under that framing, even full-power Yamoshi can’t land a single meaningful hit on Perfected Ultra Instinct Goku. It goes further: if Goku uses True Ultra Instinct while stacking Super Saiyan Blue on top of it, he could throttle Yamoshi within seconds. The passage does include one character note — Goku respects a good fight — so he’d likely hold back at first, giving Yamoshi a fighting chance even though the outcome is still implied to be grim.

5 Vegeta has surpassed Goku

As of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the text argues Vegeta is at his strongest point ever. The Prince of All Saiyans is said to finally have a transformation that doesn’t just match Perfected Ultra Instinct — it’s presented as something that allowed him to beat Goku in a one-on-one fight. The win is described as “just barely,” with Vegeta knocking him down in a skill-driven contest. The text contrasts usage choices: while Goku supposedly needed Perfected Ultra Instinct to handle Gohan Beast, Vegeta only needed Super Saiyan Blue Evolved. That difference is used to suggest Vegeta is noticeably stronger.

From there, the argument intensifies. Ultra Ego is framed as more than enough to end Yamoshi quickly. Ultra Ego’s mechanic — that Vegeta grows stronger as it stays active — is treated as a direct counter to Yamoshi’s ability to apply damage and keep up. The text also claims that if Yamoshi somehow manages to land hits, the resulting boost would be strong enough to instantly elevate the original Super Saiyan God level. Even so, Vegeta’s Hakai mastery is stated to exceed anything Yamoshi can do. Vegeta might respect Yamoshi’s reputation, but the passage concludes that the Prince of All Saiyans still wouldn’t have to worry about the outcome.

4 Broly has the potential to become the most powerful Saiyan

Broly is presented as the Saiyan with the greatest upside in the multiverse. The text cites a Power Level of 10,000 at birth, then claims that by adulthood his base form is already strong enough to rival Super Saiyan God Goku and Vegeta. Once Broly unlocks regular Super Saiyan, his Power Level is said to leap to the level of Super Saiyan Blue. After that, triggering Legendary Super Saiyan is described as pushing him well past every living mortal in the universe.

The Legendary Super Saiyan version of Broly is treated as so overwhelming that, under the right conditions, he could have defeated Super Saiyan Blue Gogeta — specifically if he managed to master his full power. The text then makes its core claim: Yamoshi might be the original Legendary Super Saiyan, but Broly is positioned as the real Legendary Super Saiyan, especially after unlocking the literal True Legendary Super Saiyan form in Dragon Ball Super Chapter 103. In that framing, Yamoshi gets obliterated by TLSSJ Broly before their battle even starts.

Finally, this section adds a broader roster claim: across the multiverse, only a small set of Dragon Ball characters have the power to rival Zeno.

3 Gohan is the strongest Z-Fighter

With Gohan’s Beast form unlocked at the conclusion of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the text says he’s once again become the most powerful Z-Fighter in Dragon Ball. It also claims the manga doubles down on his status by putting him into fights against major threats — Goku, Broly, and Vegeta. Gohan Beast is described as both fast and durable enough to dodge Perfected Ultra Instinct’s strikes, and even to knock Goku out of that form.

The text then claims that Broly’s encounter with Gohan Beast is so intense that it’s enough to trigger True Legendary Super Saiyan. While Gohan’s fight against Vegeta isn’t shown in full, the passage states it’s heavily implied that he beat Vegeta — along with Goku, Goten, Trunks, and Broly — during the manga’s Saiyan battle royale. Under this interpretation, there’s “no universe” where Yamoshi can defeat Gohan Beast, or even keep up with him.

2 Vegito is the ultimate Potara fusion

Vegito originates at the end of Dragon Ball Z, when Goku and Vegeta fuse through the Potara Earrings. The text notes that the Old Kai describes their rivalry as so intense that Vegito ends up stronger than an average Fusion, with a synergy boost fueled by the two fighters’ relationship. Vegito is labeled God tier, with power exceeding most natural multiverse limits. It even adds a hypothetical: if Goku and Vegeta had less pride, they could have fused into Vegito to easily defeat Jiren during the Tournament of Power.

However, the passage underlines a major drawback. Because Super Saiyan Blue Vegito is so powerful, Potara can’t contain the fusion for long — the time limit is said to drop from an hour to just a few minutes. The text draws an ironic parallel: it claims this is the same problem Yamoshi experienced when he became a Super Saiyan. Despite the flaw, it still concludes Vegito would defeat Yamoshi before Goku and Vegeta have time to defuse.

1 Gogeta is the strongest Saiyan in the series

The final entry credits Gogeta as the result of Goku and Vegeta executing the Fusion Dance to fuse. It also claims Gogeta was made canon in Dragon Ball Super: Broly, where he quickly establishes himself as the strongest Fusion of all time. Like Vegito, Gogeta benefits from a synergy boost tied to Goku and Vegeta’s rivalry, making him stronger than he’d be otherwise. Unlike Vegito, Gogeta is said to avoid Vegito’s time-limit problems entirely, and the text claims he also doesn’t lose time from the scale of his God Ki.

In the matchup against Yamoshi, the answer is straightforward: Yamoshi doesn’t stand a chance. Super Saiyan Blue Gogeta is described as the strongest Saiyan who ever lived, with enough power to rival Beerus. In Dragon Ball Super: Broly, the text says Gogeta Blue shatters the fabric of space and time to trigger a dimension break while fighting Broly. And with Goku and Vegeta now fully unlocking Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego, the conclusion is that Gogeta would be even stronger if and when he appears again.

Yamoshi is treated as the original Legendary Super Saiyan, but modern Saiyan tiers are portrayed as far beyond him.
Goku Black (Zamasu) is framed as the “worst match” for Yamoshi due to both ideology and sheer power.
Kale and Kefla establish Universe 6’s Legendary Super Saiyan threat through major anime and manga differences.
Ultra Instinct and God Ki progression are repeatedly used to argue Yamoshi can’t land hits on top-tier fighters.
Vegeta, Broly, and Gohan are presented as further evidence that Saiyan power keeps accelerating past the original legend.
Fusion mechanics decide the top end: Vegito’s short window vs. Gogeta’s lack of time-limit issues, leading to Gogeta taking the #1 spot.