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Old 07-06-2008   #16 (permalink)
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Default Re: How strong was Goku in the beginning of Dragon Ball?

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Lets not forget that Saiyans seem (on average) more durable than humans. At equal power levels they may be able to take more damage. Or it might simply be Goku himself, being able to take larger amounts of damage than normal.
When was it ever stated that Sayajins were more durable than humans?
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Default Re: How strong was Goku in the beginning of Dragon Ball?

It wasn't. Any human with the same power level as goku got shot then it'd have pretty much the same effect.
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Default Re: How strong was Goku in the beginning of Dragon Ball?

Damn, that means Hercule is weaker than I thought.
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Power: Goku outclasses like nearly all non-Ki using Martial Artists in physical power.

Taijutsu: Lol, not much to see in this area so idk.

Speed: Goku is definitely faster than the average human but his speed isn't as impressive as his power.

Stamina / Durability: Goku's resistance is above his power taking axes, bullets, and other weapons without more than a complaint and a bruise.
All this will be naming Vital Energy. And all in DBZ is at the same level. But it's only theory, because i didn't see anybody, who have more speed than stamina or more power than speed or stamina than power...always if somebody is stronger, then he is faster and have more durability.
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When was it ever stated that Sayajins were more durable than humans?
Does it need to be? We've all seen what Goku was able to take whilst not being all that much stronger than a human. Maybe at the black belt level of speed. But as Zer0 said, he's much higher in general muscle power anyway.
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Default Re: How strong was Goku in the beginning of Dragon Ball?

To add, Goku's brute strength (basically, his physical prowess' output) isn't necessarily a reflection of his power. His bodily energy cannot always be guaged to accurately reflect that, especially considering the more fantastical origins of the Saiyans and how Toriyama-sensei did not apply the physics of the world we live in to the series. Chi attacks, for an example, are not necessarily an energy in all facets so much as they are sheer force (which is what causes the resulting environmental damage of their usage). And considering that Goku continues to add chi and gets immense augmentations in said power, that just goes to further the notion - Goku's strength is not all about physicality.

That aside, in the beginning of the series... well, calculating Dragonball power levels doesn't quite surmount to an option of sorts. I'd say he's roughly 3 or 4 times stronger than the average human, considering that he survives gunfire at point blank range, amongst other physical feats.
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Default Re: How strong was Goku in the beginning of Dragon Ball?

I have Goku at 32, Krillin at 30, and Yamcha at 29.
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Default Re: How strong was Goku in the beginning of Dragon Ball?

Yamcha (beginning of db)>>krillin (beginning of db)
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