The Sharingan wasn't just a Kekkei Genkai, it was the symbol of the Uchiha clan.
Across Naruto, we watched it evolve from a simple eye that could read movements into an ability capable of creating giant chakra warriors, manipulating space-time, controlling tailed beasts, and even altering fate itself.
But who mastered it the best?
For this ranking, we're considering each character at their strongest version while evaluating their Sharingan mastery, Mangekyō abilities, combat intelligence, and overall impact.
Major spoilers ahead.
10. Fugaku Uchiha
Fugaku was the feared leader of the Uchiha Clan and was respected enough to earn the nickname Wicked Eye Fugaku. Although we never fully witnessed his abilities in battle, multiple characters acknowledged him as one of Konoha's strongest shinobi before the Uchiha massacre. He was believed to possess the Mangekyō Sharingan in the anime and had enough power to rival the village's elite. His greatest legacy wasn't flashy battles, it was raising two prodigies who would eventually redefine the Sharingan itself.
9. Izuna Uchiha
Before Madara became a legend, Izuna fought beside him as one of the strongest Uchiha of his era. His Sharingan mastery was so impressive that Tobirama considered him an equal in battle. Izuna was among the first known users of the Mangekyō Sharingan, and his rivalry with Tobirama helped shape the future of the shinobi world. Although his life was cut short, his eyes eventually allowed Madara to awaken the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, forever changing Naruto's power scale.
8. Obito Uchiha
Obito possessed one of the most broken Mangekyō abilities in the series: Kamui. His space-time ninjutsu allowed him to become intangible, teleport himself and others, and fight while being almost impossible to hit. Combined with Hashirama cells and later the Rinnegan, Obito became one of the most dangerous villains in Naruto. His intelligence and mastery of Kamui made him nearly unbeatable for years, proving that a single Mangekyō ability can completely dominate a battlefield.
7. Shisui Uchiha
Known as Shisui of the Body Flicker, Shisui was arguably the fastest Uchiha of his generation. His Mangekyō Sharingan granted him Kotoamatsukami, one of the strongest Genjutsu ever created. Unlike ordinary illusions, it could manipulate a person's thoughts without them realizing they were being controlled. Even Itachi admired Shisui's abilities, and Danzo was willing to steal his eye because of how valuable it was. Despite limited screen time, Shisui's reputation speaks louder than most characters' feats.
6. Kakashi Hatake
Kakashi wasn't born an Uchiha, yet he became one of the greatest Sharingan users ever. His single Sharingan allowed him to copy over a thousand jutsu, earning him the title Copy Ninja. During the Fourth Great Ninja War, his mastery of Kamui reached incredible levels, and his temporary Dual Mangekyō Sharingan transformed him into an entirely different beast. His Perfect Susanoo and Kamui-enhanced abilities briefly placed him among the strongest shinobi alive, making Kakashi one of the most impressive non-Uchiha in Naruto history.
5. Indra Otsutsuki
Indra was the original genius of the Sharingan and the eldest son of Hagoromo Otsutsuki. Blessed with extraordinary talent, he became the ancestor of the Uchiha Clan and the first known wielder of Susanoo. His natural mastery of ocular powers laid the foundation for every Sharingan ability that followed. Although we never saw his full potential explored in detail, his influence on the entire Uchiha bloodline makes him one of the most important Sharingan users ever.
4. Itachi Uchiha
Few characters used the Sharingan as efficiently as Itachi. His Mangekyō granted him Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu, while his Susanoo wielded legendary weapons like the Sword of Totsuka and the Yata Mirror. But Itachi's greatest strength wasn't raw power, it was intelligence. He consistently defeated stronger opponents through planning, precision, and flawless execution. Even while suffering from illness, he remained one of the most feared shinobi in the world, proving that mastery often outweighs brute force.
3. Sasuke Uchiha
Sasuke pushed the Sharingan further than almost anyone. From awakening the Mangekyō after Itachi's death to obtaining the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and eventually the Rinnegan, his evolution never stopped. His mastery of Amaterasu, Kagutsuchi, Susanoo, Chidori variants, and lightning techniques made him one of Naruto's strongest fighters. By the end of the series, Sasuke stood alongside Naruto as one of the two shinobi capable of protecting the world from god-level threats.
2. Madara Uchiha
Madara was the embodiment of the Uchiha legend. His Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan granted him overwhelming visual prowess, while his Perfect Susanoo was powerful enough to slice mountains apart. He controlled Kurama, awakened the Rinnegan, and eventually became the Ten-Tails Jinchūriki. Even after death, Madara dominated the Fourth Great Ninja War and forced the entire Allied Shinobi Forces into desperation. For generations, he was the measuring stick for what an Uchiha could become.
1. Hagoromo Otsutsuki
Although remembered primarily as the Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo was also the original wielder of the Sharingan lineage that eventually became the Uchiha clan. His ocular powers evolved into the Rinnegan, but his Sharingan mastery represents the peak from which every future Uchiha descended. He defeated Kaguya, created the tailed beasts, and established the foundation of modern ninjutsu. Every legendary Sharingan user, from Madara to Sasuke, ultimately traces their power back to Hagoromo, making him the greatest ocular user in Naruto history.
Honorable Mentions
Several incredible Sharingan users narrowly missed the list, including Sarada Uchiha, Shin Uchiha, Kagami Uchiha, Naori Uchiha, and Danzo Shimura. Danzo deserves special mention for abusing multiple Sharingan through Izanagi, while Sarada continues to prove she's one of the brightest hopes for the future of the Uchiha clan.
Conclusion
The Sharingan gave the Naruto world some of its greatest warriors, but mastery mattered far more than simply awakening powerful eyes.
Shisui perfected Genjutsu, Itachi became the ultimate strategist, Sasuke evolved the Sharingan into new heights, and Madara turned it into a weapon capable of dominating nations.
But every legendary Uchiha ultimately inherited a legacy that began with Hagoromo himself.
Now the debate begins: Who's the greatest Sharingan user in Naruto history?