LinkandGeraltare respectable and iconic in their own right. Both share similarities, like being loners and also the last of their kind. However, since they fall into the same category these two instigate debate of who is better. Much like the debate of who could win betweenGokuandSuperman,bothLinkandGeraltcan share the same plight. The age-long debate of who is better can never be put to rest.
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As their own series grows, so do they. They become more fleshed out, adding more abilities to make them stronger. So here are a few reasons why they would hold their own against one another if they needed to throw down.
10Range (Link Wins)
InBreath of the Wild,Linkhas many tools that can aid him in going up againstThe Witcher. Like his ranged quality. InBotw,the game has a wide variety of bows that don’t just look goodbut are also quite powerful. At distanceLinkis more useful.Geraltis limited by his options when it comes to range.
Mixing elemental arrows like fire, bomb, and electric makesLinkhave the upper hand. The only thingGeraltcan do at a distance is deflect the shots. It can be difficult for him depending on what type of bowLinkis working with. The better it is, the harder it is to block.
9Arsenal (Geralt Wins)
The thing about being aWitcheris that you are good in hand to hand combatand a powerful arsenal that should come to accompany the skill. It’s mandatory to have options of weapons that deal damage at close range.Geralthas access to a wide range of swords, both silver for monsters and steel for humans.
The Witcheralso uses his bombs to work in tandem with the swords. And they have a wide set of uses like creating fear, poison, and simply creating fire. There’s really no excuse for aWitcherto come unprepared, especially when his target is the triforce hero.
8Being Nimble (Link Wins)
Let’s face it,Linkisn’t that tall.Geraltis a full-sized man but being aWitcherallows him to be more than average.Link, on the other hand, is smaller sitting at about 4'10. But with being smaller isn’t a bad thing, when thinking about how it factors into a fight with a much bigger person.
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He can be fast, dodge more attacks, and move around a lot more.Geralt’stracking ability would need to work a little harder. Jumping around, under, and over him would make it challenging forGeraltto hit him, he would need to anticipateLinksmove faster thanLinkcan.
7Magic (Geralt Wins)
Along with his physical weapons,Geraltuses magic in the shape of signs. He can use Aarnd which is a telekinetic blast. Igni is a fire sign and deals fire damage like stream if the sign is leveled up enough. Yerden, is probably the best one to use againstLinkbeing nimble because it slows down time.
Quen which is a shield that could potentially absorb the damage and that translates into health forGeralt. Even the Axii sign can replace the use of a sword entirely. Being able to controlLinksmind can only make the fight easier. Mixing the signs with swordplay can make the fight more unpredictable.
6Stealth (Link Wins)
Because he’s smaller and more nimble. Hiding and doing a surprise attack can benefit him.Geraltcould sense it with his medallion, but some many argue by the time he notices it,Linkmay already have done the attack. Being smaller, stealth works best.
Linkcan hide in tall grass and stalkThe Witcherand while he’s setting up,Linkcan come in with strike. PlusLinkcould be having gear on that conceals him from every sensor, evenGeralt’smedallion. However,Linkwould need to figure out how to compensate forGeralt’sheightened sense.
5Prep Time (Geralt Wins)
In some ways,Geraltcan be compared toBatman.In the sense that he takes his time looking for the best ways to make his kill.Henry Cavill, who plays the live version ofGeraltin Netflix’s adaptation makes the same comparison. He works best when there’s a plan and his oil, potions, and magic are ready to go allowing him to have the edge and be ready.
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He can set traps forLinkand study him enough to use his strength against him. Being ahead of the enemy in terms of attacks can work inGeraltsfavor. Because if he can anticipate, slow downLink,or even make him miscalculate a move, thenGeraltcan have the upper hand.
4Hylian Shield (Link Wins)
That iconic shield has been helpingLinkdeal with magic-based attacks over the series. So bringing it into a fight with a character that uses fifty percent–at least, will help out. Making half ofGeralt’sattacks null and void can push the fight inLinksfavor.
Granted,Geraltis still an issue with physical attacks, butLinkwould have much less to worry about. Not only absorbing magic, but the shield is also kind of powerful in a physical way that it can blockGeralt’spowerful attacks from his sword and his ranged attacks if he uses them.
3Heightened Senses (Geralt Wins)
He will be quicker than the enemy even without potions, dark areas will light up. If he drinks a potion it amplifies that ability.
He can sense more, smell more, hear better. Basically he’s a step above humans. All these things when put together can make the fight easier. Humans generally don’t go up againstThe Witchersthat’s why most of the things huntWitchersare either powerful, scary monsters, or other beings. EvenWitcherscan take each other out.
2Durability (Link Wins)
InBreath of the Wild,he can get many heart containers that allow him to max it out. Healing becomes less of an issue because of this. But whenLinkis able to hold on longer, he needs to be careful. Use his height and his advantage at range. Just being one step ahead of theGeraltwill make a world of difference.
Even at close range, ifLinkis patient and can calculate each step it’ll work for him in end.Geraltbeing the best at what he does will have to realize thatLinkisn’t like those big beasts he usually goes up against.
1Close Combat (Geralt Wins)
While at range,Linkhas the upper hand. But as space gets closer and closer the fight moves in favor ofGeralt.He can use is way above average swordsmanship to make quick work ofLink.He won’t have any time to react, because of his heightened senses are faster thanLinks.
As the fight gets closer and closerGeraltcan easily deflect and dodge incoming attacks which would make it easier for him in the end.
