Broly is one of Dragon Ball’s most formidable powerhouses, but his strength in Dragon Ball Super: Broly elevated his character to a whole new level. Unlike most Saiyans, who need transformations to achieve their peak potential, Broly’s raw power in his base form is already immense. He is able to hold his own against Goku and Vegeta before transforming into a Super Saiyan himself.

Broly’s power is made clear from the moment he is introduced in the series. In battle, he adapts with surprising ease and holds his own against seasoned fighters. Even without transforming, he keeps pace with Goku and Vegeta in their Super Saiyan forms. His base form alone sures nearly every Saiyan in the history of the franchise, making him a unique outlier in the series. However, what some fans may not realize is that there is a reason why he is so powerful in comparison to other characters.

Broly’s Saiyan Instincts Cause Him To Lose Control During Battle

Broly Struggles Against Himself Trying To Keep His Emotions in Check

Broly’s raw strength isn’t just a result of his immense potential but rather due to his Saiyan instincts. Unlike most Saiyans, who must transform into the Great Ape to access their full power, Broly is able to tap into that energy instinctively while remaining in his base form. This ability makes him one of the strongest fighters in Dragon Ball, but it also comes at a cost. His instincts are so overwhelming that they push him into a berserker state, making it difficult for him to fight with control.

While most Saiyans strive to unlock their primal power or turn to it in dire situations, Broly has too much of it, forcing him to suppress his natural aggression in order to fight with a clear head. His base form allows him to access the strength of a Great Ape while maintaining some level of self-awareness, but once his emotions begin to spiral, he becomes uncontrollable. That is why he goes berserk against Goku and Vegeta and why his power becomes increasingly wilder after he transforms into a Super Saiyan.

Broly’s Upbringing Added to His Lack of Control

Broly Had No Choice But To Become a Powerful Fighter With Strong Instincts

Broly’s uncontrollable power and instincts were also very likely shaped by his upbringing on Planet Vampa. After being exiled as an infant, Broly was forced to survive in a hostile environment with almost no guidance. Vampa’s landscape is desolate and filled with dangerous creatures that Broly fought against in order to stay alive. Unlike Saiyans raised with proper training, Broly’s combat skills were developed through survival instincts and training with his father. He had never learned restraint because he wasn’t given the luxury of being able to hold back, as it was always the difference between life and death.

Without having any structure, Broly never learned to balance his emotions in battle, which served to worsen his lack of control. Paragus even decided to find a way to suppress Broly’s strength rather than teach him how to master it. Instead of nurturing his abilities, his father used a shock collar to keep Broly in check. This stunted his emotional and mental growth, leaving him unable to properly regulate his emotions and making him more dangerous. The harsh conditions Broly grew up with, paired with forced suppression, led to him never developing the ability to control himself or his power.

Broly Will Be a Powerful Force After He Masters His Power

Broly Is Well on His Way To Becoming the Most Powerful Character in Dragon Ball

Once Broly learns to control his instincts, he has the potential to sur every warrior in the universe. His base form alone rivals Super Saiyan God, meaning that with proper training, he can reach god-like power without tapping into divine energy or transformations. Unlike Goku and Vegeta, who refine their strength through structured combat and training, Broly’s raw power is completely untamed. However, his ability to adapt mid-fight shows that he is capable of immense growth. If he learns to harness his Great Ape strength without losing himself to rage, he could become an unstoppable force.

Broly’s training is the key to unlocking his full potential, and the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero epilogue in the manga proves it. As of right now, Broly’s greatest weakness is his lack of emotional control, forcing him to hold back in battle. However, if he learns to fight with a calm mind, he could become one of the series’ most powerful warriors in the universe, suring even Goku and Vegeta’s combined state, Gogeta. In the Super Hero epilogue, Broly is shown to be well on his way to reaching his greatest potential.

Broly has been acknowledged as one of the most powerful Saiyans in existence since he was a baby, but his true potential remains locked behind his uncontrollable Saiyan instincts. As he trains with Goku and Vegeta on Beerus’ world, he could easily become one of the greatest powerhouses. With his raw talent and ability to adapt quickly, Broly has no limit to what he can achieve. Once he learns to control his power, he could become the strongest fighter in Dragon Ball.