Poll: Sword battle - Conan vs Geralt vs Aragorn vs Achilles

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by NIGHTBRINGER, Mar 24, 2026 at 3:32 AM.

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Who are you picking to win in a 1 vs 1 vs 1 vs 1 sword fight?

  1. Conan

  2. Geralt

  3. Aragorn

  4. Achilles

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  1. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

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    1 v 1 v 1 v 1

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    In case the forum decides to kill the image in the future, here are the rules as depicted in the the image above:
    • Movie/TV versions only
    • all in their prime
    • their swords cannot break mid fight
    • location: abandoned village
    • everyone has neutral armour
    And no teams ups or allies. As depicted in the picture, Achilles gets his shield as it is naturally paired with his short sword (but not his spear as this is a sword fight).

    Who wins the sword fight most often?
     
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  2. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

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    To be fair, I think you can make an argument for Achilles or Geralt. In a sword fight though, I'm not picking against Achilles, even when factoring in Geralt's magical/physiological advantages. Achilles is too skilled, too precise and far too deadly. He walked through everyone he faced in the movie Troy and was only killed when not fighting and dealing with the girl. Even against Hector, who was his worthiest challenge, he was never in any danger. I can't see anyone landing a decisive blow on him. While his sword is shorter than the rest of the combatants, the pairing with his shield more than makes up for this.

    I'd rank them this way:
    1. Achilles
    2. Geralt
    3. Aragorn
    4. Conan

    I'm guessing there will be a few of you making the case for Geralt or Aragorn.
     
  3. Killer Angel
    Slann

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    I'd say:

    Achilles
    Geralt
    Conan
    Aragorn

    If we count what's shown in the book, Conan could beat Geralt... but I don't know about the abilities of Geralt in the books.
    IMO aragorn is good, but not Conan-good.
     
  4. Imrahil
    Slann

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    I don't know enough of both Geralt or Conan, but Achilles takes it for me.

    Grrr, !mrahil
     

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