Suggested by CorvosKK

Here we have perhaps one of the most evenly matched battles to ever appear on FactPile. Both fighters are proficient with bows, both are excellent using the blade, and they can each wield magic. This is a tough match for yours truly since Link is one of the best video game characters of all time, and frequent readers here know that I am a total freak about the Sword of Truth/Legend of the Seeker franchise.

So dear reader, who wins this fight?

UPDATE: Check out this great summary from Teesee, who runs a great Legend of the Seeker fan site.

UPDATE 2: Forget about any kid version of Link. Use the Twilight Princess Version for this match.

Suggested by Darth Destro
Very interesting match here. I would love to see an updated version of the Kid Icarus series, maybe that will come out in 2010? Anyways, two classic Nintendo characters duke it out –

Who wins?

Suggested by JerkwithNoName
Very cool match here. If you don’t know the origin of Aku, I’d suggest you read up on it now. That being said, *technically* Link shouldn’t be able to defeat Aku, but since Aku is evil, Link should have some equipment that could help him out.

Who wins?

For this match, both characters have access to all of their weapons and abilities. I see this match starting with a barrage of assaults on Link as he approaches Sauron. Sensing his abilities, Sauron would try to eliminate Link before he could move in close. If Link can make it, it’s game over.

What do you think?

Interesting pairing here. I think Link would face off against Gotrek while Dante and Gandalf would trade blows. Not sure which team wins…

What do you think?

Wander is the hero from Shadow of the Colossus game which probably had been a bigger hit if it had also come out on the xbox as well. Regardless, he makes for a great foe against Link. Both possess powerful swords and seem destined to always be helping some maiden.

I still think Link gets the victory, but not easily.

What say you?

Suggested by Zachalink
Since I’ve never played Fire Emblem, I can’t speak to Zihark’s abilities. Therefore, I’m interested in seeing what powers could be used against our favorite elf.

Suggested by Marche
While this makes for a great post, I don’t know how long the fighters from Hyrule would last. Dr Strange could probably take on all three characters listed and beat them all.

What say you?

If each were starting from the beginning of the other’s adventure and gaining the other’s acquired weapons and items…
How would they fare?
What would be different?
How would they fair with their own weapons?
How would Ganondorf react to Kratos?
Could Link handle the guys Kratos has had to take down?

Here is another fun match that could last for quite some time. While Link has many powerful weapons in his arsenal to attack with, it matters not until he discovers the means to kill the Highlander. With all the experience that the Highlander would possess, it would make for a great battle of the blades.

Who would win?