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In the dragon ball universe, there are plenty of methods to significantly
boost the power level of the user. We have things such as Potara earrings,
Saiyan power-ups, etc. But more recently we were introduced to Ultra Instinct.
As this is said to be a form attainable by anyone but mostly used by gods
(which is even difficult for them to attain) how strong is it actually? Like
how much does it power up an individual that uses it?

This question is mainly based on episode 115 where Goku used Ultra Instinct
against Kefla as well as against Jiren in an earlier episode. In SSB form Goku
was eventually outmatched even with Kaioken activated. We know for a fact that
SS forms basically boost power and speed significantly at the cost of stamina
and ki over time. Ultra Instinct is a state of the body, making it respond
without having to process the thoughts; making the body capable of an instant
perfect reflex to anything.

Goku was able to dodge all of Kefla's attacks which seemed like slow motion to
him most likely. But he wasn't powered up. Ultra Instinct doesn't provide ki
and such it simply is a state of the body making your reflexes perfect with no
time delay. So where does the power output come from? How come his punches and
such are stronger with Ultra Instinct compared to all his other forms?

As far as I understand each time he was in his none powered up form, his base
form. This means his power level is a lot lower than even kaioken in base
form. How come he is capable of having such a damage output? Does this mean a
design flaw in Ultra Instinct?

What is the **actual** power of Ultra Instinct apart from making muscle
reflexes perfect?


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Power of Ultra Instinct


I dont agree Ultra Instinct doesnt provide power. Piccolo states that as Goku
continues fighting Jiren in Ultra Instinct he keeps evolving, being his
punches faster, sharper and **stronger.**

> This state is achieved by breaking the walls of one's limits and getting to
> the deeper potential within. This state while initially increasing the
> user's capacities vastly more than even X20 Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken, the
> equally augmented mental parameters allow the user to quickly and noticeable
> imprint on the battle, **steadily evolving their power** and efficiency with
> each exchange

<http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Ultra_Instinct_%22Omen%22>

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One very important factor which was mentioned multiple times in the episode
was that Goku was fatigued. This was mentioned a lot of times by Champa and
including Beerus. This is very likely the writers trying to say that if Goku
was at full power, he would've been able to face Kefla. So I think one can't
jump to a definite conclusion whether Kefla is stronger than SSJB+Kaioken
Goku. The last kick landed on him by Kefla was obviously not as strong as her
previous attacks so, in other words, you could assume that Goku was extremely
fatigued which resulted in him losing his form

All Super Saiyan forms are multipliers to the base form. We know for a fact
that the SSJG multiplier is superior to the SSJ3 multiplier and obviously, the
SSJB multiplier is a lot higher than the SSJG multiplier(Based on Goku's
fights with Jiren and Kefla). The multiplier would remain the same whether
Goku is fatigued or not but what would change is his initial base power. The
UI transformation is also a power multiplier which also makes him reach a
state with complete mastery of self-movement. This is because we see Android
17 remark on how goku managed to overcome the drastic power difference and go
toe to toe with Jiren. Also, we see Picollo state how he was growing stronger
with every blow. Finally, when Dyspo and Toppo attacked, we know for a fact
that full power Toppo is superior to SSJB but UI Goku was easily able to push
him back and not just dodge his attack. So it is obvious that even the UI
transformation acts like a power multiplier.

Lets say Kefla manages to achieve Super Saiyan 3 during the course of battle
with UI Goku or if we see Jiren fighting seriously at full power against UI
Goku, we can gauge it's power. As of now, we don't exactly know how strong the
transformation is.


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First of all **Ultra Instinct** is not a power. It's a state of mind as
explained by Whis, which allows to move with purpose, batting away powerful
attacks with ease and dodging them effortlessly. This was the introduction of
the technique known as Migatte no Goku'i, a.k.a. Mastery of Self-Movement, or
Ultra Instinct.

For more information, refer to
[Wikia](http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Ultra_Instinct).


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Ultra Instinct does provide power, but in a different way than just _ki_
increase (which is what Whis alludes to in conversation with the Oracle Fish
on Beerus's planet). UI increases your power by removing oneself from the
body's self-limitation, allowing one to fight at peak condition beyond the
point of their previous limitations… it's like Saitama (from _One Punch Man_ )
removing his limiter… meaning, the power that Goku has in SSJ Blue? He now
fights beyond that limitation, beyond his body's limitation, which allows him
to pull from a deeper well of power than what he was even aware of himself.


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