Yep, G5 w/o ACOC is still in top tier territory just with lower AP
Some people seem (or used ) to believe G5 is just base Luffy with better control of his body so this is why they thought Lucci was a sub YC3 fodder for getting his ass handed.
The thing is that Gorosei literally stated that the awakening massively increased his physical/muscle strenght. G5 can't be compared to base Luffy even with basic attacks
 

Jaguark101

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This.
Lucci would defeat any Strawhat easily except Zoro and Sanji. And even these two would have hard time(mid-high diff at least or higher) to beat him, G5 Luffy trashing Lucci in a low diff without adv CoC doesn't mean Lucci is weak, it means Luffy is that strong. He is now on Kaido lvl and can also fodderized any non top tier.
 
Some people seem (or used ) to believe G5 is just base Luffy with better control of his body so this is why they thought Lucci was a sub YC3 fodder for getting his ass handed.
The thing is that Gorosei literally stated that the awakening massively increased his physical/muscle strenght. G5 can't be compared to base Luffy even with basic attacks
Luffy is HIM :myman:
 
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