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Firestorm vs Mongorth the Destroyer

Equipment: Well... Firestorm doesn't seem to have any equipment, only powers. On the other hand, Mongorths sword and armor seem extremely devastating. As Firestorm spent his time focusing his powers, his equipment doesn't compare. Edge- Mongorth the Destroyer

Powers: While Mongorth's powers seem much more versatile, its how they use them. I infer that Firestorm grows in power with heat, and heat is in large abundance in battles. Not only that, it means he will be much more powerful than Mongorth in a 1v1, as most of Mongorths powers involve heat in some way, lightning, fire. This means that Firestorm can have a much greater strength and agility advantage in the fight. Heat is underestimated in powers, but the longer they fight and the more they exert themselves, the higher their core temperatures will rise, and Firestorm will get more powerful as time goes on. Edge- Firestorm

Training: Firestorm is extremely skilled with his powers, and has extensively trained with them, Mongorth has been around much longer, and has fought for centuries. ....Surprisingly however, I find myself giving the edge to Firestorm. Why? Well, being around for a long time is extremely useful, as you know many war strategies and you also have the capability to lead armies. That being said, however, this is a 1v1 battle, and Firestorm to me seems to have much more experience in fighting meta humans. Mongorth had much more experience fighting in older armies, and that can influence the battle in a small 1v1 duel such as this, as his training can actually be his undoing, going for a move that would normally work on a foe in the past, but not as well as a foe such as Firestorm. Also a given is instinct, which also goes with experience. Mongorth has more experience, but as said before, he hasn't fought metahumans as much as Firestorm, instead, he's been an organizer, the suave leader, the person who built his army. Not only that, but in the end his previous training and experience can lead to a terrible mistake in instinct. That can cost him the battle if he accidentally powers up Firestorm. Edge- Firestorm

X-Factors: As said before, experience and training is extremely well put in the time shift one is familiar with. That being said, over a long period of time, and being the commander of armies, his prewired instinct can be the undoing of Mongorth. Physically, Firestorm is superior in that respect, and has the ability to actually overwhelm Mongorth with traumatic pain. Edge- Firestorm

Overall: Surprisingly, Firestorm. I was going to initially give this to Mongorth for reasons of greater versatlity and whatnot, but in the end, Firestorms good at what he's good at. Mongorth is an experienced, seasoned warrior, but not in the era the two are fighting in. Mongorth had been fighting in other eras, other times, fighting other enemies, which won't help him in THIS situation. Over time, Firestorm will be getting stronger and stronger, and be able to overwhelm Mongorth, as his armor is part of him, and he can still feel pain with it. Leader Winner: Firestorm

Dark Guardian vs Dargo

Equipment: Dargo has no real equipment, while the Dark Guardian has much more versatiltiy and the weaponry. Edge- Dark Guardian

Powers: Here we have the juggernaut vs the.... Dark Guardian I guess. To be honest, gonna have to go with the Dark Guardian, as he has the intelligence to back him up. With the powers of Dargo also comes with the stupidity and need to rely on instinct, which can and will backfire on Dargo. Edge- Dark Guardian

Training: Dargo doesn't have half the brainpower needed to retain that information. Edge- DG

X-Factors: Intelligence can trick even crafty villains into good traps, this is Dargo. While Dargo is very resistant, strong, he isn't a superhuman, not only that, he's not going in a hand to hand fight, he's fighting against the Dark Guardian, who would use his tools and range to trump Dargo.

Overall: I can't see Dargo winning this. The reason for this is because Dark Guardian's intelligence and tools. While Dargo is resistant to tank fire, he doesn't have any equipment that woud protect him from freezing. Also, instinctively, sometimes beasts roar, to state a victory, intimidation, or to express rage. I can see Dargo doing a lot of roaring, and while he may have resistant skin, I'm sure he'll be feeling the effects of the shard variants in his lungs. Honestly, Dark Guardian feels like a direct coutner to Dargo's superhuman strength and durability. For that reason, Dargo just can't compete.