User blog comment:SPARTAN 119/Hobbit Movie Release Special: Thorin Oakenshield (The Hobbit) vs Tyrion Lannister (Game of Thrones)/@comment-17814994-20141221154723

Elgb's "Small but Terrible" EDGES!!!

Thorin vs Tyrion

Swords: I have to go with the orcrist. That long weighted blade will be able to chop Tyrion to pieces as he tries to stab. It also doesn't help that Tryion's sword can be deflected by Thorin's plated spaulders and gauntlets. It's also made up of better and sharper amterials than a noraml blade. EDGE: Thorin

Axe: I'm gonna give this to Thorin for a simple reason. The double-bit axe has a wider blade and has two to boot. The problem is its that it is a two handed and two feet long. For a 4 feet tall man that would have been a challenge, and doing a set of swings would have been slow and difficult. So Tyrion's attack speed will be very slow and to maneuver that axe be a damn chore. Thorin may have the smaller axe, but he's proven himself capable of swinging it in every direction he wants, either it be side or overhead. I also believe he's trained more in that weapon, due to him being an outdoorsman. EDGE: Thorin

Bows: The crossbow is far more advanced and far more lethal. It has more penetration and the better range and accuracy. EDGE: Tyrion

Shield: An oakenshield is nothing more than just an improvised weapon. Tyrion's shield is made of better materials and offers the better protection. EDGE: Tyrion

Comrades:

Fili vs Bronn: I'm gonna give this an even vote. Fili has the more lethal close range weapons. His two short swords would be able to deflect, parry, and counter the longsword's range. You also forget that Fili carries a lot of knives in hidden in his disposal, and he has shown to be able to throw some accurately. Bronn's longbow may be an advantage, but in the first hobbit film I've seen Fili and his brother easily dodge Goblin bows, so maybe he can dodge Bronn's bow as well but it's just a theory. EDGE: Even

Kili vs Sandor: This I have to go with Sandor. The only thing that Kili can do to him is that if he use his superb marskmanship to land a hit on Sandor's head or gaps in his armor. Aside from that none of his weapons would penetrate Sandor's plate armor. Sandor's longsword would also butcher Kili at short range. EDGE: Sandor

Dwalin vs Jaime: I'm in favor on Dwalin because that dwarf has the better weapons at his disposal. Though his axe would have a hard time trying to get to Jaime's armor, Dwalin has more experience and better training to get past that. He's also by far stronger, and he could wrestle that petty wimp on the ground easily. EDGE: Dwalin

Balin vs Shagga: Again I have to side with the dwarf. X-Factors alone, Balin had more cunning and experience as he is a former high-ranking commander of the dwarves. He also has the better close range weapons, and that flashflame would be an unsuspecting killer that Shagga or any of Tyrion's company would never see coming. EDGE: Balin

Dori vs Timett: This is a hard one. Dori seems to have the more lethal and versatile weapons, but he's largely overshadowed by the other dwarfs, and as such we don't see him do much in the films besides his love of tea sets. Timett seems to have the better leadership tactics and longer weapons. Tactics and his brutality would give Timett the win. EDGE: Timett

Deadliest Warriors: Thorin and Company

Thorin wins because he's a far better and experienced leader than Tyrion. Tyrion is devious, but he lacks the loyalty, love, teamwork and trust that Thorin has with his dwarfs. Though Tyrion's entourage carries better logistics over their items and weapons, many of them are proud, devilish, and very undisciplined nobles who have more experience in brothels than in the battlefield, so there's the chance that some of them would desert Tyrion or even betray him. It also doesn't help that dwarfs in middle-earth are (for me) slightly superhuman, being capable of breaking bones, butting heads, and facing off against monsters larger than themselves. The dwarves have been hardened, disciplined and better fit because of their journey in the wilderness, and with Thorin's leadership they will route Tyrion and his friends.