Scarlet Witch is no stranger to power. In the main Marvel continuity, Wanda Maximoff has rewritten reality, decimated the mutant population, and stood toe-to-toe with cosmic beings. But the multiverse offers an endless array of alternate Wandas—some darker, some wiser, and many exponentially more powerful than the version we know. Across timelines and dimensions, Scarlet Witch has emerged as everything from a benevolent protector of balance to a cataclysmic force of annihilation. Whether wielding chaos magic as a mystic queen, symbiote host, vampire empress, or cosmic entity, each version taps into Wanda’s core potential in awe-inspiring ways. These aren’t just powerful versions of Scarlet Witch—they’re the most formidable forces across the multiverse. Let’s explore the ten incarnations that prove Wanda Maximoff is not just a witch—she’s a multiversal phenomenon.
#10: Witch Queen of the Wastelands (Old Woman Wanda, Earth-92559)
In an alternate future ravaged by war, an older and wiser Wanda Maximoff rises as a powerful leader in Old Woman Wanda, seen in Avengers: No Road Home. After surviving the cataclysmic fall of many heroes and the decimation of Earth’s magical balance, Wanda becomes the Witch Queen of the Wastelands. Her power has matured over the decades, no longer fueled by instability but by wisdom, patience, and devastating precision.
What sets this Wanda apart is her command of magic as a strategic force. She doesn’t lash out with unchecked chaos—she calculates. In this universe, she has absorbed countless mystical tomes and spells, mastering not only chaos magic but a variety of disciplines from other fallen sorcerers. With Doctor Strange long gone, she carries the legacy of Earth’s mystical defense on her shoulders. Despite the bleakness around her, Wanda continues to fight—not for personal redemption, but for the survival of a broken world. She’s seen as both ruler and protector, walking the line between fierce justice and necessary ruthlessness. It’s her refined understanding of power, and her ability to wield it with grace, that makes her one of the most compelling alternate Wandas.
#9: Scarlet Witch as Sorcerer Supreme (What If…? Vol. 2 #6)
In this jaw-dropping “What If?” scenario, Wanda becomes the Sorcerer Supreme after Doctor Strange dies prematurely. With no Stephen to protect the Earth from interdimensional threats, Wanda is trained in the mystic arts by the Ancient One and rapidly ascends to unmatched levels of magical might. Blending chaos magic with the traditional arts of the Vishanti, this version of Wanda surpasses nearly every other spellcaster in Marvel history.
She doesn’t just gain the Eye of Agamotto and Cloak of Levitation—she reshapes how magic is used, fusing it with her mutant abilities to open portals across dimensions and cast world-shaping spells in seconds. Her role as Sorcerer Supreme is particularly dangerous because she never needed a formal title to rival Strange. Giving her the full resources of the Sanctum Sanctorum and the Book of the Vishanti is like handing a flamethrower to a wildfire. Her power becomes so immense that even Mephisto and Dormammu approach her with caution. This Wanda isn’t unhinged—she’s calm, centered, and terrifyingly efficient. She represents the perfect balance between raw potential and controlled mastery, and that alone earns her a top spot on this list.
#8: The Nexus Being of Earth-9997 (Earth X Universe)
In the Earth X trilogy—a dystopian epic by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger—Wanda exists as the Nexus Being, an anchor points for all magic and reality in the universe. In this timeline, she’s deeply connected to the fabric of existence itself. While most Scarlet Witches are defined by their magical abilities, Earth-9997’s Wanda is defined by her role. She is literally the center of the multiversal wheel, influencing probability, destiny, and chaos across all timelines.
Her power isn’t just in casting spells—it’s in maintaining balance. When the Celestials attempt to reshape Earth into a host planet for their next generation, Wanda acts as a metaphysical counterweight to cosmic entropy. Her presence keeps multiple realities from collapsing into one another. Though less flashy than others on this list, this Scarlet Witch’s power is arguably more fundamental. She is the thread holding countless versions of reality together—and if that thread were to snap, the entire multiverse would unravel. Her omnipresence and metaphysical significance elevate her beyond typical magical warfare—she’s a cosmic linchpin.
#7: House of M Scarlet Witch (Earth-58163)
Few versions of Wanda have left as deep and lasting a scar on Marvel’s continuity as the one from House of M. Following a mental breakdown after the loss of her children, this Scarlet Witch reshapes the entire world into a mutant-dominated society where Magneto’s family rules and humans live in fear. This reality-warping event demonstrates the true, devastating scale of Wanda’s abilities when unrestrained.
The most chilling part? She did it all with just a whisper. “No more mutants.” That single phrase decimated the mutant population across the main Marvel universe, depowering nearly one million mutants and triggering countless wars, betrayals, and new power dynamics. Earth-58163’s Wanda is both victim and God, reshaping reality to cope with her trauma and grief. She didn’t just alter history—she rewrote the laws of biology, destiny, and truth. Her power was so absolute that even beings like Charles Xavier, Magneto, and Doctor Strange were helpless to stop her. This version of Scarlet Witch doesn’t just bend reality—she breaks it, and that level of unchecked chaos makes her one of the most feared characters in Marvel history.
#6: Zombie Scarlet Witch (Marvel Zombies Universe, Earth-2149)
The Marvel Zombies universe is already one of the most terrifying alternate realities, but when Wanda Maximoff becomes infected, she transforms into one of its most horrifying forces. As a zombified Scarlet Witch, she retains much of her magical ability—making her far deadlier than her fellow infected. Unlike many other zombified heroes who rely solely on brute strength or hunger, Wanda weaponizes her chaos magic with grotesque precision.
One of her most terrifying acts occurs in Marvel Zombies 3 when she captures and imprisons Magneto, eventually feeding on him to satiate her hunger. Her powers remain intact, and her mind, though twisted, is still cunning. In Marvel Zombies Return, she leads hordes of infected with supernatural coordination, using teleportation, telekinesis, and hex spells to corner prey. Her hunger, combined with magical intellect, makes her an apex predator in a world full of monsters. Unlike Earth-616’s Wanda, who walks a fine line between hero and threat, this version is purely predatory. She doesn’t reason—she consumes. And there’s almost no defense against a zombie with the ability to bend reality and erase enemies with a flick of her decaying fingers.
#5: Wanda the Doom Supreme (Infinity Wars: Sleepwalker, 2018)
In the twisted Infinity Wars event where characters are merged together by the warped reality of the Soul Gem, Scarlet Witch is fused with Doctor Doom to become Wanda the Doom Supreme. This horrifyingly powerful composite blends Wanda’s chaos magic with Doom’s genius intellect and ruthlessness, creating a version of Scarlet Witch who is nearly unbeatable. This is not a story about inner turmoil or redemption—it’s about unchecked power with no conscience.
Wanda the Doom Supreme wields chaos magic with the calculated cruelty of Victor Von Doom, blending hexes with high-level technological enhancements. She can cast unbreakable magical wards, manipulate time, and command legions of doombots enchanted with spells. Her reality-warping abilities, combined with Doom’s mastery of sorcery and science, make her a godlike tyrant. In just a few panels, she bends reality around her like a sculptor shaping clay. Her presence represents the terrifying thought of what Wanda could become if she ever fully embraced her dark side without remorse or limits. The fact that she’s a fusion makes her even more intriguing highlighting the darkest possibilities of Wanda’s identity and power.
#4: Vampire Wanda (Mutant X Universe, Earth-1298)
In the dark, alternate universe of Mutant X, Wanda Maximoff has been turned into a vampire—fusing her already potent magical skills with the enhanced physical prowess and immortality of the undead. This version of Wanda operates as part of the Six (an alternate X-Men team), and while she initially retains elements of heroism, her descent into bloodlust makes her one of the most feared beings in that universe.
Her magical powers are amplified by her vampiric nature—allowing her to summon hex blasts while moving at supernatural speed, regenerating from injuries instantly, and controlling lesser vampires. In battle, she doesn’t hesitate to drain her enemies while casting curses, and she’s not above using fear as a weapon. Her mind remains intact, meaning her strategic thinking is sharper than ever. And unlike other vampires who are cursed with a sensitivity to light or religious symbols, Wanda’s magic counteracts many traditional weaknesses, making her a nearly unkillable predator.
Vampire Wanda blends elegance with menace. She represents what happens when one of Marvel’s most powerful sorceresses gains a hunger for blood—and decides to indulge it. In the Mutant X universe, even allies fear her wrath, and for good reason.
#3: Scarlet Witch with the Phoenix Force (Avengers Vol. 5 #39–40, Earth-616)
Though not a permanent fusion, Wanda briefly hosts the Phoenix Force during the epic “Enter the Phoenix” storyline, and it’s one of the most intense displays of power she’s ever exhibited. The Phoenix is one of the most fearsome cosmic entities in Marvel history, representing death, rebirth, and limitless psionic might. Combine that with Wanda’s chaos magic, and you get a version of Scarlet Witch who can remake reality on a multiversal level.
During her battle in the Phoenix Tournament, Wanda taps into the primal chaos within the cosmic force, bending it to her will in a way few hosts ever manage. This makes her capable of reshaping landscapes, generating firestorms that burn time itself, and resisting mental attacks from beings like Namor and Echo (also Phoenix-empowered). Unlike other Phoenix hosts, Wanda doesn’t seek dominance—she seeks control. That’s what makes her terrifying. She isn’t overwhelmed by the force—she guides it.
Though her time as Phoenix-Wanda is brief, it leaves a scorching impression. It confirms what many fans suspected: if Scarlet Witch ever permanently bonded with a cosmic entity like the Phoenix, the result wouldn’t be destruction—it would be divine transformation.
#2: Life Force Empowered Scarlet Witch (Avengers: The Children’s Crusade, 2010–2012)
During Avengers: The Children’s Crusade, Wanda is possessed by a cosmic entity known as the Life Force—a power that exponentially amplifies her chaos magic and grants her godlike abilities. This version of Scarlet Witch can restore mutant powers to thousands, destroy entire teams of Avengers with a gesture, and alter the flow of time and space. She’s simultaneously omnipotent and emotionally unstable, a combination that terrifies even the most powerful Marvel heroes.
In this storyline, Wanda isn’t just a rogue sorceress—she’s a living force of nature. The Life Force pushes her magic beyond probability manipulation and into full-on reality rewriting. She can resurrect the dead, destroy magical seals that even Doctor Strange fears, and casually break enchantments from other mystical beings. Her instability, however, makes her dangerous to friend and foe alike. She vacillates between guilt-ridden remorse and blind devastation, making it impossible to predict her next move.
What cements this version of Wanda as one of the most powerful is the way every other major player—Magneto, Xavier, Strange, Doom—treats her presence with sheer dread. When she decides to act, the world doesn’t tremble. It changes.
#1: The Scarlet Witch of Ruins of Reality (Multiverse, Unnamed Earth)
In one of the darkest hypothetical timelines explored in Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness prequel tie-ins and expanded lore, there exists a Scarlet Witch so powerful she no longer walks among mortals—she exists above reality itself. This version, shaped by both grief and absolute acceptance of her chaos-born destiny, exists in a broken timeline where Wanda didn’t just lose her children—she refused to let reality move on.
Here, she unravels entire dimensions to build one where her sons live eternally. This Scarlet Witch isn’t bound by logic, morality, or time. She doesn’t just warp reality—she replaces it with her will. The fabric of existence bends so thoroughly to her whims that even other Nexus Beings flee from her presence. Entire universes collapse into hers, creating a multiversal chimera that feeds on other realities to sustain her false paradise.
She is goddess, executioner, and creator. Even the Living Tribunal avoids direct confrontation with her. While not formally numbered within the Marvel multiverse, this version represents Wanda at her most horrifyingly omnipotent—where love and madness intertwine into cosmic domination. She is not a hero, villain, or even a being anymore. She is a force.
Across the multiverse, Scarlet Witch takes on many forms—but in nearly everyone, she stands as a being of immense, often terrifying power. Whether she’s leading armies, warping reality with a whisper, or becoming a god above time, Wanda Maximoff proves that the true source of power isn’t just chaos magic—it’s emotion, trauma, and unwavering resolve. These versions show us that the multiverse doesn’t just contain echoes of our favorite heroes—it holds their greatest potential…and their darkest possibilities. When it comes to Scarlet Witch, the line between savior and destroyer has never been thinner.
