The disconnect between Loki’s implied character traits and the attributes of Logia fruits suggests a different path for his abilities in One Piece.

Loki’s character has never been such an enigma till the recent arc of One Piece manga. While his recent appearance in the manga has sparked lots of buzz within the fandom, it’s his abilities that are at the center of debate. As the mysterious prince of Elbaf, what kind of abilities, or more specifically, Devil Fruit Loki may possess? The speculation has led to many interesting fan theories.

Loki’s revelation in One Piece | Credit: Viz Media

However, beyond any theories, the answer to the question may lie within the story of One Piece itself. Eiichiro Oda has hinted a bit about Loki’s powers and given his reference to Norse mythology, it somewhat can be predicted which type of Devil Fruit Loki may have.

Loki’s Potential Devil Fruit Type in One Piece

While Paramecia and Zoan-type Devil Fruits are dominating the One Piece universe, fans have long anticipated a Logia-type Fruit’s introduction in the series. Being the rarest (excluding Mythical Zoan) yet most powerful of the three basic Devil Fruit types — Logia Devil Fruits have so many potential to shift the trajectory of the series with its incredible powers.

Hajrudin from Dressrosa Arc of One Piece | Credit: Toei Animation

This leads to the assumption that soon a powerful individual, who has possession of a Logia fruit, will appear in the series’ premise. At this point, Loki seems to be the perfect contender for this. As in the Dressrosa Arc of One Piece, Hajrudin possessed a Logia-type Devil Fruit and also claimed that a giant with Logia fruit would be unstoppable. It leads to the speculation that Loki’s Devil Fruit, which has been passed down the family of giants, may be of Logia-type.

However, the logic says otherwise. As per the belief of the giants of Elbaf, Loki consumed a Devil Fruit which was somewhat linked to the Sun God. On top of that, Loki’s identity in Norse mythology has been associated with trickery, deception, and mischief, thus, a Logia fruit would seem out of place for a character with such implication.

Paramecia or Zoan: A Better Fit for Loki

If Loki really does not have a Logia-type fruit in One Piece, it’s likely he wields either a Paramecia or Zoan fruit. Paramecia fruits are the most diverse category in the One Piece universe, granting unique powers that range from the bizarre to the devastating. For someone like Loki, who is closely tied to trickery and manipulation, a Paramecia fruit that aligns with deception makes far more sense.

A Paramecia ability could allow Loki to create illusions, alter his surroundings, or manipulate perceptions; just like he claimed himself as the Sun God among the giants of Elbaf. It also aligns with Eiichiro Oda‘s tendency to give major characters powers that reflect their personalities and thematic roles in the story of One Piece.

Loki claims he’s the Sun God in One Piece. | Credit: Viz Media

On the other hand, a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, more particularly, a Mythical Zoan could tie Loki’s character to Norse mythology. This would strengthen the thematic connection between the character and his namesake, while also showcasing Oda’s creativity in blending mythology with One Piece‘s world-building.

Thus, a Paramecia or Mythical Zoan fruit tied to deception, transformation, or trickery would align perfectly with this characterization of Loki, while a Logia fruit would feel thematically odd. And given the current scenario, a Paramecia is most likely leading the race.

However, whatever Loki’s Devil Fruit ability may be, it will undoubtedly play a significant role in the ongoing Elbaf arc. While One Piece manga is currently going through a hiatus, when it resumes, Eiichiro Oda will definitely subvert our expectations by providing Loki with a more thematically deep character arc.