User blog comment:Laquearius/Baraka (Mortal Kombat) vs Lust (Fullmetal Alchemist)/@comment-5931345-20200109103615

Primary: Without a doubt, Lust’s claws and tendrils are longer, more flexible and probably more lethal. Baraka’s tarkatan blade are too stiff and lacks range, and while they can pierce steel and superhuman bodies, Lust’s claws can attack from a longer distance and pierce through bulletproof armor. Baraka can produce a spark to burn his opponents, and it is true that Lust died at the hands of a fire alchemist named Roy Mustang. But again, Lust has shown extreme durability since it took more than one attack from Roy to fully burn her down. Edge: Lust

Secondary: I have trained in martial arts and trust me, while Silat is an okay combat style, hung gar is practically useless. Hung gar, and any other kung fu, has been shown to be weak against practically all other combat styles, even boxing. While it’s unfair of me to compare real life example to a fictional one, Baraka’s martial arts is less useful than Lust’s philosopher stone. With this stone Lust can practically regerante from all sorts of damage and attacks. And while it is limited I doubt the battle would last that long especially against a guy who uses frigging hung gar. Edge: Lust

Winner: Baraka. You didn’t see that coming didn’t you? While it is true I have given Lust both edges, I still think she would lose because of x-factors. Baraka may not have the flexible weapons or the superior healing factor, he’s still more practical than the sadistic Lust. Lust has a habit of underestimating and toying her enemies, and I see that she too will try to prolong this fight when she saw just how hilarious an animalistic brute like Baraka can be for her.

However, Baraka isn’t just any brute. While he is weak compared to other MK characters, he has show to be tough, and had a level of experience that Lust doesn’t have. And unlike the Homunculi, Baraka is going to treat this as a battle and will either try to finish it early or use strategy. He even has the perfect weapon for the job in the form of those spark attacks. While one spark attack won’t be enough to kill Lust, the homunculi’s sadism, and combined with Baraka’s more fleshed out fighting experiences and weapon usage, will result in the victory for the Tarkatan.