Knights of the Zodiachas one of the most dedicated fan communities, rivalinganimeseries such asSailor Moon,Gigantor, andDragon Ball Z.Created by Masami Kurumada,Knights of the Zodiacis an anime series based on the mangaSaint Seiya.The series follows a group of young men who have been called upon by theGreek goddess Athenato protect the world and rise to become loyal knights to their goddess.
The series' main character is Seiya, a young boy who becomes the Pegasus knight of Athena while searching for his missing sister. Saint Seiya has many powerful characters that take up the ranks of the many different zodiac signs; however, among the many knights, only a few demand respect from all of their peers as the most powerful among them. Here are the most powerful Saints inKnights of the Zodiac, ranked.
Updated on Jun 08, 2025, by C.M Edwards:Knights of the Zodiac is one of the pillars of early shonen anime that has stood the test of time and become an iconic franchise with a dedicated fanbase. Knights of the Zodiac is an enormous story that follows magical individuals who have been chosen by the goddess Athena to protect the cosmos with the power of constellations and their own convictions. Knights of the Zodiac, or Saint Seiya, is one of the most beloved franchises from the early ageof shonen animethat has gone on to have a legacy of over thirty years. Seiya, the main character of the series, faces off against evil entities and saints who have turned against the cause to protect the universe and his loved ones. While Seiay is an extremely powerful main character, there are countless saints who are just as powerful as Seiya and play a pivotal role in the series. Here are more of the strongest saints in Knights of the Zodiac.
17Cancer Deathmask
Constellation and Cloth: Gold Cancer
While Deathmask’s strength compares well to most of the other gold saints of his level, Deathmask sets himself apart from his peers by being one of the most violent and sinister saints to hold a high-ranking cloth.
Deathmask served as a cruel villain saint who refused to serve loyally to Athena and instead took it upon himself to turn against the cause for his own selfish goals. Deathmask possesses devastating abilities that match his nature purposely, and when he was revived by Hades, his power grew even more devastating as he fought against other saints.
16Pisces Aphrodite
Constellation and Cloth: Gold Pisces
Aphrodite is a gold saint of Athena and belongs to the Pisces constellation. Aphrodite is one of the most respected saints of the eighty-eight saints and is welcomed within most circles thanks to his straightforward personality and dashing appearance.
However, Aphrodite is more than a pretty face and can more than hold his own in battle by utilizing his unique talents. Aphrodite mainly uses roses to attack with poisons that rob targets of their sense, which matches his elegant but deadly appearance. Aphrodite’s
15Aquarius Camus
Constellation and Cloth: Gold Aquarius
Camus has an extensive history as a golden saint and holds an extreme amount of respect among his brothers, having trained multiple saints and fought against just as many. Camus even fought in the battle of the Twelve Houses, even though it was not his choice. As a very callous and cold individual, Camus’s abilities match his personality as he is the master of cold and ice.
Able to lower the temperature in the area, Camus can freeze objects instantly and use his abilities with ease, being a more than adept combatant. Deon Rose’s ability is one of the most potent attacks in his armory and is extremely difficult to avoid.
14Scorpio Milo
Constellation and Cloth: Gold Scorpio
Milo is a member of the Saints of Athena with a lot of potential. Having reached the level of Gold Saint at the young age of seven, Milo possesses cunning and strength centuries ahead of his time. As a very outspoken individual, Milo can sometimes come off as proud and egotistical. However, Milo takes great care of his reputation as a Golden Saint and has no patience for anyone who bad-mouths his comrades.
Milo has only had a few chances to prove himself in combat, having faced Cygnus Hyoga and Wyvern Rhadamanthys, drawing in the first and losing in the second due to an outside force.
13Lyra Orphee
Constellation and Cloth: Silver Lyra
It is assumed that Lyra is the reincarnation of a fallen Greek hero, having numerous similarities with the legend that translate into his own story. As a Silver Saint, Orphee has great strength, but it is also suspected that his true abilities rival that of the three judges of Hades.
Surpassing most other saints in his class and even in the Gold Rank, Orphee is a mysterious individual very different from most other saints. Orphee tends to lend more toward his musical talent than searching for endless battles. However, his Cosmo is constantly discussed as being vast, and perhaps one of the strongest of all the saints.
12Taurus Aldebaran
Constellation and Cloth: Gold Taurus
Aldebaran is one of the oldest saints to serve under Athena and one of the original Gold Cloth saints. Aldebaran is a kind and gentle person, who makes himself very approachable to his friends and those needing help similar to that ofIskandor from Fate/Zero.Behind his gentle exterior is unimaginable strength that encompasses his rank.
Regarded as one of the strongest saints, Aldebaran served his role righteously until he was defeated by Deep Niobe during the Hades conflict. Even so, Aldebaran was given a second chance to make his comrades proud by joining his fallen brothers in the afterlife and using their spirits to bring down the wailing wall.
11Capricorn Shura
Constellation and Cloth: Gold Capricorn
Capricorn Shura is one of the most indecisive saints in the Saint Seiya universe, having moral dilemmas and heavy doubts over his many years of service as a gold saint. In the manga, Shura is one of the few Saints who is fully aware of the identity of the Pope and decides to ignore this information, citing that he cares little for who he fights for.
While his loyalty can be called into question, there is no doubt that in battle, Shura is a force to be reckoned with, having crossed blades with both Dragon Shiryu and Cancer Lancelot.
10Dragon Shiryu
Constellation and Cloth: Bronze Dragon
As a bronze knight, Shiryu is not often sought after for his strength or power, but instead for his maturity. Shiryu has a better grasp on the way the world works and has both feet firmly planted on the ground.
Having the most maturity of the five saints, Shiryu is often the voice of reason and is the one whom most knights turn to for advice. Shiryu’s calm demeanor is a bit deceptive as he is a deadly warrior, having only been defeated by the mightiest knights of the Zodiac.
9Andromeda Shun
Constellation and Cloth: Bronze Andromeda
Andromeda Shun is perhaps one of the strongest knights next to his brother, Phoenix Ikki. However, unlike most knights, Shun does not chase after power or conflict.
Shun has a much kinder sense of self than most knights in the order, which often holds him back in battle. When pushed to his limits, when his friends are in danger, and no other options are available, Shun can tap into his true strength and rise to the level of his brother.
8Leo Aiolia
Constellation and Cloth: Gold Leo
Aiolia is a gold cloth saintof the Leo constellation. He is a prideful, dedicated knight who is completely devoted to Athena and to his brother knights. Aiolia is the younger brother of Aiolo, who was cast out of the order of knights after he betrayed the Goddess Athena. Ever since his brother’s betrayal was discovered, Aiolia has worked tirelessly to redeem his family name.
The main abilities that Aiolia possesses are his powerful lightning attacks utilizing his Cosmo energy. Raitoningu Boruto fires a direct dense bolt of electricity at his opponent. His other technique, Raitoningu Purazuma, is much more deadly as it sends countless strikes toward his target, pulverizing them into dust.
