Humanity’s roster thrives when the Record of Ragnarok manga leans into figures whose stories burn with defiance. Warriors, thinkers, rebels, visionaries. Each new contender needs more than skill; they need narrative voltage strong enough to light the arena. Below is a curated Top 10 list of human legends who would sharpen the human side of the tournament and expand the emotional depth of the story.

Top 10 Human Legends Worthy of Ragnarok

1) Queen Tomyris

The Conqueror of Conquerors
A warrior-queen of the Massagetae who defeated Cyrus the Great. Her legend is soaked in fire and vengeance, culminating in one of history’s most dramatic battlefield reversals. She brings leadership, ferocity, and a profile rarely explored in the manga.

2) Odysseus

The Master of Wits
The man who outsmarted gods, beasts, and fate itself. His entire mythos is proof that a clever mind can bend destiny. A human fighter who wins by strategy rather than strength would be a refreshing addition.

3) Yasuke

The Iron Pillar of Nobunaga
An African warrior who became a samurai in feudal Japan. His presence carries weight and mystery. His fighting style could become a grounded, heavy cadence of steel and discipline that contrasts with more fantastical fighters.

4) Cú Chulainn

The Storm of Ulster
A hero known for unstoppable momentum. His ríastrad battleshape would add high-speed savagery and tragic intensity to the arena. A warrior built from prophecy and pain.

5) Scáthach

The Do-or-Die Mentor
Teacher of heroes, mistress of the spear, ruler of the Land of Shadows. She is a tactician who shaped legends. A quiet, razor-sharp fighter who turns the battlefield into a classroom of lethal lessons.

6) Imhotep

The Genius of the Old Kingdom
Architect, physician, sage. Engineered the step pyramid and solved problems that baffled his age. He would fight with intellect and ritual knowledge, creating a rare fusion of scientific precision and ancient mysticism.

7) Arjuna

The Divine Archer of Duty
A warrior who struggled with morality even as he wielded celestial-grade skill. His story revolves around conscience and responsibility. His battle would shine through its philosophical depth as much as its raw spectacle.

8) Jeanne d’Arc

The Flame That Would Not Yield
A symbol of conviction who rallied armies through sheer belief. Her mental fortitude and unwavering resolve could manifest in a combat style built on spiritual intensity and battlefield instinct.

9) Subutai

The Falcon of Genghis Khan
One of the greatest military strategists in history. He conquered more territory than any other commander, often through cunning and overwhelming precision. A rare tactician whose fight would turn the arena into a shifting war map.

10) Hattori Hanzo

The Shadow of Sengoku Japan
A legendary ninja whose name echoes through centuries. Perfect for stealth-based combat, traps, feints, and split-second reversals. A human fighter who turns invisibility and misdirection into battlefield dominance.

Honorable Mentions
• Spartacus
• Miyamoto Musashi
• Boudica
• Leonidas I
• Geronimo
• Harriet Tubman
• Shaka Zulu
• Vlad the Impaler
• Gilgamesh (mortal-era reading)
• Bruce Lee
• Ragnar Lothbrok
• Simo Häyhä
• Alexander Suvorov
• Khalid ibn al-Walid

Final Verdict

These ten figures carry the firepower humanity needs: warriors with hearts like anvils, thinkers who reshape reality through intellect, leaders who bend fate through will alone. Record of Ragnarok thrives when humanity stands tall against cosmic odds, and each of these legends offers a fresh lens, a new style of combat, and a story vibrant enough to shake even the gods.

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