Complete Neon Genesis Evangelion character power ranking.

  1. 1

    Rei Ayanami

    Effectively part of the Angel Lilith. Her existence is tied to the Instrumentality Project itself. True power: cosmic.

    Pilot / Entity
  2. 2

    Yui Ikari (Unit-01)

    Merged with Unit-01's core. When the EVA berserks it is genuinely Yui acting — and she is operating beyond normal power parameters.

    Berserker Core
  3. 3

    Asuka Langley Soryu

    The highest-performing conventional pilot. Her synch rate and combat skill make her the most technically skilled EVA pilot.

    Ace Pilot
  4. 4

    Shinji Ikari

    The Third Child. His peak berserker performance in Unit-01 exceeds any measured EVA capability. His emotional state is the series' power variable.

    Protagonist / Pilot
  5. 5

    Kaworu Nagisa

    The 17th Angel in human form. The most powerful entity to pilot an EVA. Chose death willingly.

    Angel / Pilot
  6. 6

    Gendo Ikari

    No combat ability. Absolute institutional control of NERV and the Instrumentality Project. Power through manipulation and authority.

    Antagonist
  7. 7

    Adam/Lilith

    The two Seeds of Life whose contact would trigger Instrumentality. The true most powerful entities in the series.

    Cosmic Entity