Master Roshi is one of the strongest humans in Dragon Ball, with power that ranges from early Dragon Ball island‑level feats up to “low Z‑warrior tier” in Dragon Ball Super, where he can hang (briefly) with serious tournament fighters.

Core power level

  • In classic Dragon Ball, Roshi’s “Max Power” state lets him massively increase his muscle mass and ki, enough to wipe out Mount Frypan’s fire and even destroy the moon with a single Kamehameha.
  • These feats put him far above normal humans and most early martial artists, cementing him as the top human fighter of his era and the original “ceiling” Goku is chasing.

Dragon Ball Super era

  • In Dragon Ball Super’s Tournament of Power, Roshi proves he has been secretly training and can still fight competitively, outlasting Krillin and Tien and scoring multiple eliminations for Universe 7.
  • He even pushes Goku enough that Goku notes Roshi’s hidden growth, though Goku can still beat him in base form, showing that Roshi is now in the rough ballpark of lower‑tier Z‑fighters but below Saiyan forms.

How he compares to others

  • By Super, Roshi is portrayed as weaker than fighters like Piccolo, Androids, and any Super Saiyan, but strong enough to trouble mid‑tier opponents such as Ganos and to contribute strategically with experience, technique, and ki control.
  • The general fan consensus places him as: stronger than most “regular” humans and many side characters, but far below god‑tier enemies and modern Goku/Vegeta; his real edge is skill and combat IQ rather than raw stats.

Techniques that show his strength

  • Signature moves like the Kamehameha, Thunder Shock Surprise, and Evil Containment Wave (Mafuba) highlight that his utility is not just damage but also control and sealing of stronger foes.
  • His ability to precisely control ki, read opponents, and stay relevant even as an elderly human in a universe of gods and aliens is often why fans call him “unbeatable in spirit,” even if he’s not literally top tier in power.

In simple terms: Roshi is “late‑Dragon‑Ball boss level” and “respectable but outclassed” in Super – a legendary human who uses experience and technique to punch way above what his old‑man frame suggests.

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