Who is the greatest fighter in GoT?

Jaime Lannister
When it all comes down to it, we believe Jaime Lannister is (or was) the strongest fighter in the Game of Thrones world.
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Who's the best fighter in Game of Thrones?

  1. Arya Stark. Perhaps it's surprising to see Arya Stark at the top of this list in favor of countless other Game of Thrones warriors who are bigger, stronger, and more experienced.
  2. Gregor Clegane a.k.a. The Mountain. ...
  3. Jaime Lannister. ...
  4. Bronn. ...
  5. Brienne of Tarth. ...
  6. Grey Worm. ...
  7. Jon Snow. ...
  8. Sandor Clegane a.k.a. The Hound. ...
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Who is the greatest swordsman in Game of Thrones?

1 Arthur Dayne

It doesn't matter if he's dead; he was always known as the best sword fighter in Westeros, so he's staying at the top of the list! Hailing from Dorne, he was a member of Aerys II's Kingsguard and the man to knight Jaime Lannister.
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Is Arya Stark the best fighter?

But with all due respect to them, the who-is-the-best fighter-in-GoT debate officially ended last night, as none other than Arya Stark proved herself to be the unquestioned queen of combat thanks to her MVP performance during the Battle of Winterfell.
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Who can beat Jaime Lannister?

Those three are:
  • Ser Gerold Hightower, the White Bull.
  • Ser Barristan Selmy, the Bold.
  • Ser Arthur Dayne, Sword of the Morning.
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Top 10 Greatest Warriors in Westeros



Who is the strongest warrior in Game of Thrones?

1. Jaime Lannister. When it all comes down to it, we believe Jaime Lannister is (or was) the strongest fighter in the Game of Thrones world.
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Could Ned beat Jaime?

10 Ned Beats Jaime: If He Could Stomach It, Ned Could Exploit Jaime's Lack Of A Hand. Anyone who has seen the show knows that Jaime ultimately loses his hand to a vicious mercenary (who seems to take a particular delight in humiliating Jaime).
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Can Arya defeat Jaime?

After her training with the faceless men, would Arya Stark stand a chance in combat against Jaime Lannister (two-handed)? TL:DR, No, Jaime would hand Arya's small ass to her on a golden platter in a matter of seconds unless David Benioff & D. B.
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Can Arya beat Jon?

I think Jon would win because in Aryas fight with Brienne, she was kicked to the ground pretty easily. And Aryas a bag of flour compared to Jon. On the other hand though, Arya is really quick whereas Jon's sword fighting style is quite heavy and slow, as another user mentioned in the comments. its a tough question.
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How strong is Khal Drogo?

From an early age Drogo was an extraordinarily gifted warrior even among the fierce Dothraki; before the age of thirty he led a khalasar forty thousand strong, the largest on the Dothraki sea. He has never been defeated in battle.
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Was Ned Stark a good fighter?

The reason that all of his family are such strong and powerful characters is because of the fact that Ned Stark is one of the greatest fighters on the show. While he's not shown at his peak in the series, or in too many battles, when Ned does need to fight it becomes clear that he can handle himself.
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Is Ned Stark the best swordsman?

In the books, Ned's only a competent swordsman, maybe somewhat above average since he survived many important battles. His brother Brandon was a really good swordsman, though Ned was rumored to have killed Ser Arthur Dayne by himself. (The show clarifies that this isn't quite how it went down.)
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Was rhaegar targaryen a good fighter?

Overall, Rhaegar sounds like a very good, but not "peerless" fighter. He lost at the Trident, of course, but he lost to Robert Baratheon, one of the greatest warriors of the day whose strength, we're told, was legendary.
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Can Jaime beat the mountain?

Jaime wins. Before Ned Stark got a spear in the leg, who was winning the battle between himself and Jamie Lannister in Game of Thrones?
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Who would win Arthur Dayne vs Barristan Selmy?

"When asked who would win in a duel, George R.R. Martin said that if Arthur Dayne and Barristan Selmy fought with any swords it would be a very even fight - but if Dayne was armed with his sword Dawn, he would narrowly have the advantage over Selmy."
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Who killed the knight king?

During the Battle of Winterfell, humanity's big showdown against the army of the dead, he spent most of the night just flying around on his girlfriend's dragon. In the end, his little sister, Arya, was the person who slew the Night King and saved the world.
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Who won Arya or Brienne?

Even the experts were largely thrilled by Arya and her castle-forged Needle and shiny new Valyrian dagger holding her own against Brienne of Tarth and her massive broadsword. But one tiny detail makes this fight—executed flawlessly by Maisie Williams and Gwendoline Christie—even more impressive.
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Who killed Brienne of Tarth?

Jaime cannot defeat Brienne, who holds his head underwater. Their fighting is interrupted by the Brave Companions, however. Four Bloody Mummers beat Brienne, knocking out two of her teeth. Zollo then chops off Jaime's sword hand.
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Is Arya Stark the best swordsman?

When he had two hands Jaime was generally considered to be the most gifted swordsman in Westeros. When we meet Brienne she is presented as the strongest fighter in Renly's army. Later, when she and Jaime fight, she bests him fairly easily.
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Who could beat Jaime Lannister in his prime?

TIER A: Barristan Selmy: Chance of winning= 70%. He has more experience and is easily regarded as one of the best fighters in the realm. We see him well past his prime and he's still better than almost anyone. Tier B: Brandon Stark: Chance of winning= 50%.
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Could the Starks have won?

Finally, the greatest way how the Starks could have won was for Robb Stark to keep his promise. Robb originally made a promise to marry Walder Frey's daughter. He changed his mind and married Talisa instead. Robb didn't realize Walder Frey wasn't the type of man to forget what must have been an insult to his family.
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What if Ned had survived?

If Ned had survived, then there is no doubt that the story would have gone completely differently. Not only would the initial protagonist live to see another season, but many storyline elements would be null and void, including the grisly end of his eldest son.
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Was Jon Snow a good fighter?

He's better than Robb, and has had formal training, which makes him better than anyone at the Wall and probably the vast majority of lowborn. That's really about it. He's no match for Mance, and any of the elite fighters of Westeros (Loras, two-hand Jaime, the Cleganes) would wipe the floor with him.
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