Best Fighter - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

05-05-2005, 04:23 AM

I'm sure that Aragorn is described as the best hunter and the best swordsman of his time and I'd have to agree that he was the mightiest warrior of his time.
Boromir was, I think, better than Faramir in terms of a battle. I'm sure that the recapture of Osgiliath by Gondor was creditied more to Boromir than Faramir, and there is little mention of his 111 day journey to Rivendell for the Council, but the few mentions of it describe it as being a very tough and very dangerous journey to make. I would give him the edge over Faramir.

The last few days, before seeing this thread, I have been thinking about who was the greatest warrior among men. I had made a shortlist of men from the different ages: Barahir, Beren, Hurin, Huor, Turin, Elendil, Isildur, Earnil, Aragorn, Boromir, with a few others like Tuor, Eorl, Faramir, as outsiders.

I personally think that Turin was the mightiest, with Hurin and possibly Aragorn the next in line.

From the original list of the thread, Gandalf and Gothmog were both Maia that were clothed in bodily form while Elrond and the WitchKing were both boosted by rings of power. So they should have an edge over the rest.
Of the rest, I would give Boromir the advantage, for the reasons stated above.

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Gil-Galad · 05-05-2005, 07:25 AM

What makes a best fighter best? Lust for gold? power? or is it just born best?

there are obviusly many ways to be best, not just how many baddies you can kill, for example, Turgon could be the best fighter because he knew when and when not otattack because he was smart, but Feanor could be the best fighter because he charged recklessly at the enemy.

think about it,

Gil-"The Duke"-Galad

Thinlómien · 06-01-2005, 08:29 AM

When talking about mental combat, Sauron wuold be total winner. He's just more powerful than Saruman, Gandalf, Galadriel or Elrond. Gandalf says that he can't beat Sauron.

And have you all forgotten the ents?!! Aren't they (in a way) great warriors?

05-05-2005, 07:25 AM	#2
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	What makes a best fighter best? Lust for gold? power? or is it just born best? there are obviusly many ways to be best, not just how many baddies you can kill, for example, Turgon could be the best fighter because he knew when and when not otattack because he was smart, but Feanor could be the best fighter because he charged recklessly at the enemy. think about it, Gil-"The Duke"-Galad __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

06-01-2005, 08:29 AM	#3
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	When talking about mental combat, Sauron wuold be total winner. He's just more powerful than Saruman, Gandalf, Galadriel or Elrond. Gandalf says that he can't beat Sauron. And have you all forgotten the ents?!! Aren't they (in a way) great warriors? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

05-05-2005, 04:23 AM	#1
Thurin Adanedhel Guest Posts: n/a	I'm sure that Aragorn is described as the best hunter and the best swordsman of his time and I'd have to agree that he was the mightiest warrior of his time. Boromir was, I think, better than Faramir in terms of a battle. I'm sure that the recapture of Osgiliath by Gondor was creditied more to Boromir than Faramir, and there is little mention of his 111 day journey to Rivendell for the Council, but the few mentions of it describe it as being a very tough and very dangerous journey to make. I would give him the edge over Faramir. The last few days, before seeing this thread, I have been thinking about who was the greatest warrior among men. I had made a shortlist of men from the different ages: Barahir, Beren, Hurin, Huor, Turin, Elendil, Isildur, Earnil, Aragorn, Boromir, with a few others like Tuor, Eorl, Faramir, as outsiders. I personally think that Turin was the mightiest, with Hurin and possibly Aragorn the next in line. From the original list of the thread, Gandalf and Gothmog were both Maia that were clothed in bodily form while Elrond and the WitchKing were both boosted by rings of power. So they should have an edge over the rest. Of the rest, I would give Boromir the advantage, for the reasons stated above. p.s. I have been reading these forums for a while and now I've finally registered and this is my first post. I'm so happy to be a Downer