While the first two parts of the series were exceptional, it was not until part 3's Stardust Crusaders that Araki revolutionized the series by introducing the concept of the Stands. A physical manifestation of a person's fighting spirit, each Stand varies depending on their user. On the other hand, there are some Stands that possess incredibly complex, yet powerful abilities to the point where they could be considered godlike. Update May 18th, by Louis Kemner: This long-running series is more popular than ever, and the English manga of Diamond is Unbreakable and the Golden Wind anime dub are keeping it in the spotlight. Fans can see all kinds of devastating and awe-inspiring stands from Stardust Crusaders onwards, and by now, it is time to choose five more that rank among the very best stands of all. Heroes and villains alike in the series can be real powerhouses, and in the right hands, a stand can do just about anything. The stand known as Silver Chariot is a devastating weapon, and if Jean-Pierre Polnareff was more clever and ruthless, he could really unlock its potential. But he falls short of that, so in practice, Silver Chariot is merely powerful, not devastating. Still, this is a stand to be feared for any foe. It moves with unbelievable speed, even more so when its armor is removed.
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Stands are defined as personifications of "life energy" whose abilities are given visual form. According to Joseph Joestar , the name "Stand" comes from the fact the vast majority of Stands usually manifest themselves standing next to the User: ready to act on their command. A Stand can also represent the manifestation of an individual's innate "fighting spirit" and embodies, to an extent, the individual's psyche. However, Stands may also derive through the exploration of possibilities and expression of the mind, in which case, only a large amount of mental strength is required. Beyond that definition, Stands present themselves in a large variety of forms and with different behaviors, if they are sentient at all.
Stands are defined as personifications of "life energy" although it's later changed to "spiritual energy" whose abilities are given visual form. According to Joseph Joestar , the name "Stand" comes from the fact they usually manifest standing next to the User: ready to act. A Stand can also represent the manifestation of an individual's innate "fighting spirit" and embodies, to an extent, the individual's psyche. However, Stands may also derive through the exploration of possibilities and expression of the mind, in which case, only a large amount of mental strength is required. Beyond that definition, Stands present themselves in a large variety of forms and with different behaviors, if they are sentient at all. They follow a loose set of rules, with no definite standard by which one can fully classify them.
Only parts one through five have been animated, but there are eight parts in all when it comes to the manga. We'll be talking about some pretty plot-heavy stuff from the later parts of the franchise in this article, so be wary of spoilers, anime-only fans. Some are silly, some are bizarre, and some are simply devastating. When it comes to ranking them by power, this means setting aside the gimmick stands and focusing on those that can tear apart the user's enemies with ease, and some stands clearly rise to the top. Let's review five more stands that can win practically any battle. This humanoid stand clashed with Giorno and Gold Experience early on, until Bruno and Giorno became allies. Sticky Fingers certainly proved its worth, and has done so with every battle since.
