In the final arc of Bleach, Ichigo Kurosaki finds himself locked in battle against the Sternritter, an elite group of Quincy determined to overthrow Soul Society and reshape reality as part of Yhwach’s grand scheme.
The Sternritters were initially formed a thousand years ago to invade and conquer Soul Society, and they have returned to fulfill their mission once more. Selected Quincy undergo a ritual involving drinking Yhwach’s blood, after which they are assigned a title based on the alphabet, representing their unique abilities.
Derived from the German term “Knight of the Stars,” these Sternritters possess powers akin to those of the Gotei 13 Captains, often surpassing them in strength. Their primary objective is to eliminate the Shinigami.
Each member of the Sternritter participates in the ritual by imbibing Yhwach’s blood. This allows Yhwach to embed a fragment of his soul into each Sternritter, symbolized by a letter designation that grants them their distinctive powers.
Alphabet | skills | Sternritter |
A | Antithesis | Uryu Ishida |
B | TheBalance | Jugram Haschwalth |
C | The Compulsory | Pernida Parnkgjas |
D | The Deathdealing | Askin Nakk Le Vaar |
E | The Explodes | Bambietta Basterbine |
F | The Fear | Äs Nödt |
G | The Gluttons | Liltotto Lampard |
H | The Heat | Bazz-B |
I | The Iron | Cangdu Iron |
J | The Jails | Quilge Opie |
K | BG9 | |
L | The Love | PePe Waccabrada |
M | The Miracles | Gerard Valkyries |
N | Robert Accutrone | |
O | The Overkill | Driscoll Berci |
P | The Power | Meninas McAllon |
Q | The Question | Berenice Gabrielli |
R | The Roar | Jerome Guizbatt |
S | The Superstars | Mask De Masculine |
Q | The Thunderbolts | Candice Catnipp |
u | The Underbelly | NaNaNa Najahkoop |
V | The Visionary | Gremmy Thoumeaux |
W | The Wind | Nianzol Weizol |
X | The X-Axis | Lille Barro |
Y | The Yourself | Lloyd Lloyd |
Y | The Yourself | Royd Lloyd |
Z | The Zombies | Giselle Gewelle |
Strongest Sternritter Sequence in Bleach
So, here are 12 of the strongest and most remarkable Sternritters in the series Bleach:
12. As Nodt
Despite wielding a Powerful thorn spirit weapon, Nodt’s true prowess lies in instilling boundless fear in those struck by it.
Even a single wound from her weapon is enough to evoke a profound sense of terror. Victims are consumed by doubt, lose all rationality, and are haunted by the shadows of their deepest fears.
This terrifying ability, known as “The Fear,” has the potential to directly lead to death, particularly for those who are mentally vulnerable.
11. Quilge Opie
Quilge Opie may rank in the middle of the Sternritter, but he possesses various weapons and abilities.
Dubbed “The Jail,” he can summon a prison-like energy bubble capable of ensnaring opponents, a particularly advantageous tactic when facing multiple adversaries.
Furthermore, Quilge has showcased Quincy’s capability to disintegrate nearby spiritual energy and assimilate it. He even absorbed Ayon, a formidable Hollow, utilizing this technique.
With his versatile skills and Voll Stern Dich’s ability, Quilge Opie emerges as a flexible and innovative combatant.
10. Bambietta Basterbine
Bambietta possesses the unique ability known as “The Explode,” enabling her to generate bombs at her discretion.
Her technique poses a significant challenge to counter or defend against, as she doesn’t simply create and hurl Reishi bombs. Instead, any Reishi in her vicinity becomes a bomb, detonating upon command.
With her creative application of this ability, Bambietta proves to be an extremely formidable adversary.
9. Candice Catnipp
While Bambietta may appear as the leader, Candice stands out as the most powerful and formidable female Quincy among the Sternritters.
Candice engages in a brief but intense battle with Kenpachi and even confronts Ichigo, delivering powerful blows. She effortlessly blocks Ichigo’s Getsuga Tenshō and withstands the Getsuga Jujisho, despite losing her left arm.
Her unique ability lies in generating and projecting potent lightning. With her Quincy: Vollständig ability, Candice can manifest wings of lightning, which she can unleash and wield as a sword.
8. Pernida Parnkgjas
Pernida Parnkgjas serves as the left hand of the Soul King and bears the letter C, representing “The Compulsory.”
As a member of the Schutzstaffel, it stands among the most formidable Sternritters.
Conventional attacks prove futile against this monstrous entity, as demonstrated by Kenpachi’s efforts. Its intelligence evolves based on the information gathered through its nerves.
Mayuri appears to be the only one capable of defeating Pernida, possibly due to its requirement for unlimited regeneration.
7. Lille Barro
Lille Barro’s strength is off the charts, earning him a spot in the Schutzstaffel, the elite class of the Sternritter.
His abilities allow him to pierce through virtually anything, effectively rendering himself invulnerable.
When he activates his Vollstandig, his power reaches an unprecedented level, and even if he’s defeated, he comes back even stronger in a godlike form.
However, there’s a way to defeat him: by reflecting his own power back at him. Fortunately, Nanao possesses a weapon capable of doing just that.
6. Bazz-B
This Sternritter goes by “H,” representing “The Heat,” and his ability revolves around controlling fire.
He’s highly skilled in using fire as a weapon, employing it in various ways during battles. Even when facing off against Captain Hitsugaya, he demonstrated remarkable prowess, showing restraint in his attacks.
The Sternritter gauges his strength by the number of fingers he utilizes in combat, ranging from one to five. Surprisingly, he posed a significant challenge to the Captain even with just one or two fingers. This indicates his exceptional proficiency as a Quincy.
5. Askin Naak Le Vaar
Askin Naak Le Varr is a Quincy associated with Yhwach’s Sternritter, holding the designation “D” for “The Deathdealing.”
He stands out as the sole Sternritter promoted to the Schutzstaffel.
Askin’s unique ability enables him to calculate an “absolute lethal dose” of any substance he consumes. By adjusting the levels of the substance in his body, he can lethally poison his opponents based on his dosage manipulation.
4. Uryu Ishida
Uryu Ishida is a key character in Bleach, and the initial Quincy revealed in the series.
Like Ywach, he bears the title “A” and possesses a unique ability known as Antithesis. Ywach even suggests that Uryu has the potential to surpass him.
Uryu’s Antithesis ability is highly advantageous, making him a formidable opponent. He can select two targets and completely reverse any events between them. For instance, if Uryu sustains serious injuries, he can reverse the outcome between himself and his adversary, simultaneously healing his wounds while inflicting harm upon his opponent.
3. Gremmy Thoumeaux
This Sternritter is immensely powerful, so much so that some of his fellow Sternritters consider him a dangerous monster who should be restrained.
Known as “The Visionary,” he can manifest anything he imagines into reality.
With such an incredible power, the possibilities are limitless. Gremmy could even heal himself from serious injuries simply by envisioning perfect health.
Even the formidable Kenpachi Zaraki was pushed to his limits, needing to use his Shikai to defeat Gremmy. After the battle, Kenpachi was left too drained to confront anyone else.
2. Gerard Valkyrie
For a while, it seemed like nothing could defeat this powerful Sternritter.
This Sternritter is a muscular, blonde-haired man who bears the letter “M” for “The Miracle.” His unique ability makes him even stronger after being defeated in battle.
He’s known for his miraculous comebacks and can transform into a titan-like form that even Toshiro Hitsugaya had trouble overcoming.
It took multiple Captains working together to defeat this formidable opponent for good finally.
1. Jugram Haschwalth
Haschwalth is Yhwach’s right-hand man, a fiercely loyal member of the Sternritter with the same powers and privileges.
As the Sternritter Grandmaster, Haschwalth even serves as a substitute for Yhwach when the latter is asleep. He holds a high letter, “B,” representing “The Balance.”
In battle, Haschwalth wields a powerful sword rather than a bow and arrow. His strength allows him to absorb and redirect injuries, which he sees as a way to balance luck and misfortune. This ability makes him nearly unbeatable in combat.
This information summarizes Haschwalth’s role as one of the Sternritter members in the series “Bleach.”