There are several forms of alchemy shown throughFullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.

From Combat Alchemy to Elemental Alchemy, theanimeshows just how powerful these characters and their alchemical studies are.

This is before the forbidden forms of alchemy, including Chimeric Alchemy, Soul Binding, and Human Transmutation.

God, Saitama, and Tatsumaki.

They know how to bring the heat.

While he cannot regenerate, he still has undeniable combat prowess.

His combat almost reflects his vicious nature.

Sukuna lounging atop his throne of bones.

Scar proves just how dangerous and fatal destruction alchemy can be.

She’s trained some of the most powerful alchemists, includingboth Elric brothers.

We think you’re able to guess who’s at the top of our list.

Fullmetal Alchemist 2003 anime image of edward and alphonse vs an image of Edward and Alphonse from the manga.

She can easily handle multiple enemies at once and can manipulate the environment to her advantage.

With her cunning and speed, she can catch anyone off guard and deal devastating blows.

6Envy

Shapeshifting will always be a powerful ability, and Envy prices this to be true.

Roy Mustang, Edward Elric and Greed from Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood side by side in a collage.

This doesn’t mean they are lacking physically, though.

This is true until Envy’s tiny form is eventually revealed.

5Greed

Greed easily showcases his power throughout the anime.

Split image of Sho, Shinra and Benimaru from Fire Force.

He usually does this to his limbs, making him capable of blocking and deflecting most attacks with ease.

It can also be used to make heavy impaling strikes as well.

Sukuna has some of the strongest powers in Jujutsu Kaisen.

King Bradley sits in his chair with a stern look on his face- Fullmetal Alchemist

4Major Armstrong

There’s a reason he’s known as “Strong Arm Alchemist.”

Armstrong uses alchemy to power up his punches and enhance and deal long-range attacks.

He can easily turn nearby items into projectiles, giving him long-range and short-range capabilities.

Scar from Fullmetal Alchemist preparing to fight.

His superhuman strength puts him in a league all his own.

He’s been able to take down the homunculi Sloth, who himself is a strong and durable opponent.

you’ve got the option to include his ridiculously strong sister, General Armstrong, here as well.

Izumi Curtis (Fullmetal Alchemist)

3Roy Mustang

Roy Mustang is one of the strongest Elemental Alchemists.

He was able to single-handedly obliterate a homunculus, proving just how powerful he can be.

Asone of the most destructive elements, fighting against fire is almost guaranteed to be a way to lose.

Lust glares at what she sees in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

2Alphonse

For most of the show, Al is one of the strongest martial artists.

Ed admits he can’t beat Al in hand-to-hand combat at all.

He’s intelligent, calm and takes to alchemy very quickly.

The human form and the lizard like form of Envy side by side in a collage from the anime Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.

Along with his master martial arts abilities, he also performs object transmutation.

He gets an easy advantage throughout the show, as his armor is great for offense and defense.

His fight against Pride and his help in fighting Father show just how powerful he can be.

Greed from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Leaning against a wall with a huge smirk.

Alphonse eventually gains the ability to transmute without a transmutation circle, just like his brother Edward.

His strength is on full display in his fight with Greed, someone else who made this list.

Have you been debating if you want to watch the 2003 FMA anime?

Fullmetal Alchemist image of Armstrong flexing and surrounding by roses from the anime.

Or reading through the manga?

Roy Mustang from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood snapping his fingers to generate fire.

Alphonse Elric fighting the Freezing Alchemist from Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

Edward Elric prepares to use alchemy.