Summary
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventurewas huge in Japan for a long time, but it wasn’t until David Production did a great job of adapting this series that the IP enjoyed popularity on a worldwide scale. Araki’s ambitious writing makes every major story arc inJoJofeel unique to experience.
Stands are one of the most important elements ofJoJo’s Bizarre Adventurethat helps its fights feel more unique than ever before. These powerful projections were introduced inStardust Crusaders, which is filled to the brimwith iconic Standsthat fans still remember to this day.
1Hermit Purple
A Weak Yet Iconic Stand Used To Track Targets
It’s understandable why Joseph Joestar received the worst Stand in the main group. Given how he played a major role asthe protagonist ofBattle Tendency, it was only fair that his grandson and the other Stand Users enjoyed more screen time instead.
However, Hermit Purple is still a decent stand that lets its users track certain people. His Stand was crucial to tracking Dio down, and it helps that Hermit Purple’s tendrils can be also used to get out of a tough spot if required. However, its applications in combat are fairly limited.
2The Fool
Iggy’s Stand Is Simple Yet Effective
Iggy can be an irritating character at times, but eventually redeems himself by the end ofStardust Crusaders. This moody dog reveals a powerful Stand that manipulates sand to assume a form that can attack enemies.
Iggy’s Stand may seem simple but has its uses, such as when he defeats another animal Stand user and aids both Polnareff and Avdol during their fight against Cream. It’s quite powerful, but one can argue that the full extent of this Stand isn’t seen since Iggy prefers to hang back instead of aiding the group in their fight.
3Magician’s Red
A Fiery Stand That Is Used To Incinerate Opponents
SinceStardust Crusaderswas the story arc where Stands made a debut, it’s easy to see why these projections may seem rather basic. Magician’s Red is a great example of the same, with this Stand’s power of manipulating flames seeming rather basic given how imaginative other Stands inJoJoare.
However, Magician’s Red is a Stand that benefits from having an interesting user who can make the most of this basic yet explosive power. There’s a reason why fans cheered after this Stand User came back from the dead and used his Magician’s Red to take out Judgement and its user.
4Cream
A Deadly Stand That Killed Multiple Heroes
One of the scariest Stands in the series, Vanilla Ice is one of Dio’s lackeys who was deemed powerful enough to receivethe power of vampirism. Along with this, the villain used the power of his Stand, Cream, to create a void that eliminates anything caught in its range.
This Stand was so powerful that it killed both Avdol and Iggy. The nature of their death is brutal, but it motivates Polnareff to rise against the odds and use Vanilla Ice’s vampiric powers against him, tricking him into being burned alive by the sun.
5Hierophant Green
Kakyoin Made The Most Of A Stand With Effective Ranged Attacks
Kakyoin is one of the best charactersinJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, making the most of Hierophant Green’s simple powers to become one of the show’s most captivating fighters. Witnessing his Emerald Splash land flush on enemies time and time again never ceases to be entertaining.
Throughout the series, he uses his wits to bring enemies into his range before using Emerald Splash to come out victorious time and time again.Stardust Crusaders' strong writing ensures that even the most basic powers feel impressive in the grand scheme of things.
6Silver Chariot
A Special Fencing Stand That Made A Surprise Appearance In Golden Wind
Silver Chariot is a unique-looking stand that appears to be clad in armor. It wields a fencing sword in battle that can be used to stab enemies and leave them severely injured.
Along with this Silver Chariot can also shed its armor to sacrifice its absolute defense for greater speed. It’s a Stand that is way more tactical than most people would assume, and fans were glad to see this iconic Stand make an appearance inGolden Windtoo.
7The World
Dio’s Ultra-Powerful Stand That Can Stop Time
Dio’s Stand is a source of great mystery for the heroes, who try and figure out the secret behind its power as they make their way to his hideout in Egypt. Once viewers see The World in all its splendor, it’s easy to see why this Stand’s power to stop time is fearsome in every way.
These unique time-stopping powers are a huge part of what makes Diothe toughest fight inStardust Crusadersby a country mile. To make things worse, the power of this Stand is also brutal enough to make close combat encounters quite risky.
8Star Platinum
Jotaro’s Iconic Stand That Can Pummel Enemies To Oblivion
Star Platinum is the Stand wielded by Jotaro Kujo, a no-nonsense protagonist who embodied the archetype of the shonen heroes popular around that time who could decimate anything standing in their way. Much like Kenshiro, Jotaro kept a cool head at all times and was more than up to the task when a pesky enemy tried to stop him.
His Stand was powerful enough to defeat anyone with an iconic punch rush, but the true extent of Star Platinum’s powers was revealed when he fought Dio. While he struggled against this foe early on, it was made abundantly clear that both The World and Star Platinum were the same type of Stand,allowing Jotaro to manipulate timeand catch Dio by surprise before obliterating this foe in style.
