While Episode 389 is the first instance, Luffy uses this rare power several more times before finally mastering it:
During the Rooftop Battle on Onigashima, Luffy figures out Kaido's secret after taking a devastating hit. He realizes that Kaido coats his club with Supreme King Haki. Luffy replicates the technique, infusing his fists with the energy. This allows him to strike Kaido without making physical contact, dealing massive damage to the Emperor for the first time. Episode 1046: Splitting the Sky
In Episode 907, Luffy finds himself on the roof of the Red Port, confronting a mysterious and powerful foe. As he prepares for battle, Luffy's body begins to undergo a transformation, and he finally unlocks the power of Supreme Haki.
During his time on Amazon Lily, Luffy is forced into a gladiatorial execution arena by the Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock. which episode luffy use supreme haki
After spending two years training with Silvers Rayleigh on Rusukaina, Luffy returns with full control over the basic application of Supreme Haki, using it to clear out massive crowds instantly. Episode 518: The Return to Sabaody
Deep inside the underwater prison Impel Down, Luffy is collapsing from Magellan's lethal venom. Despite his failing body, he witnesses a pack of ferocious military wolves attacking his friend, Bon Clay. Luffy lets out a powerful roar fueled by survival instincts. The burst of Haki instantly knocks out the wolf pack, saving both of them before he loses consciousness. Episode 478: The Iconic Marineford Outburst
As the wolves attack an exhausted Bon Kurei, Luffy unleashes a feral roar fueled by pure survival instinct. The burst of Supreme Haki instantly knocks out the entire pack of wolves. While Episode 389 is the first instance, Luffy
Perhaps the most iconic early use of Supreme Haki happens during the . As the executioners raise their blades to kill Portgas D. Ace, Luffy releases a massive, unintentional wave of Haki that ripples across the entire battlefield.
Luffy clashes fists with Don Chinjao in the block C finals.
Luffy uses standard Supreme Haki to knock out Kaido's beast pirates at festivals and guard posts, showing how casual the ability has become for him. However, the real breakthrough happens on the rooftop of Onigashima. Episode 1033: Coating the King (Luffy vs. Kaido) This allows him to strike Kaido without making
Note: “Supreme Haki” is commonly called Conqueror’s Haki (Haoshoku Haki). Below is a concise, chronological list of major moments when Luffy either first demonstrates or notably uses Conqueror’s Haki in the anime (episodes), plus short actionable notes on how to spot and where to watch each scene.
As Ace is about to be executed, Luffy screams for them to stop and releases a massive shockwave of Conqueror’s Haki that knocks out numerous marine soldiers and pirates, saving Ace temporarily. Post-Timeskip Mastery (Controlled Usage)
Luffy's journey with this rare power evolves from uncontrolled outbursts to one of his strongest weapons:
In the Corrida Colosseum, Luffy faces legendary pirate Don Chinjao. As their fists collide, black lightning crackles across the arena, sending shockwaves through the stadium. This fight highlights how Supreme King Haki functions when two users clash directly. Episode 723: Stepping on Doflamingo