User blog comment:Appelmonkey/Link vs Robin (Fire Emblem)/@comment-379205-20150316021415

119's "Bringing Magic to a Sword Fight" Edges


 * Melee 1: The Master Sword is a great all-round weapon, with a good length (about 3 feet), and has magical properties that lend it durability and the ability to reflect dark magic, and possibly even Robin's spells. This give it an edge of the less durable Silver Sword. The addition of the Hylian shield also gives Link the ability to defend against attacks while wielding his sword. Edge: Link


 * Melee 2: The Brave Sword is heavy and powerful, however the Biggoron's Sword is a two-handed blade about five feet long. This give the weapon greater reach and weight, allowing for even greater chopping power. Edge: Link


 * Melee 3: The Megaton Hammer is a powerful weapon, however, it is heavy and impossible to use with a shield. The Levin sword, which has the power to summon down lightning, is a far superior weapon. Edge: Robin


 * Special/Magic: The Fire, Wind, and Lightning spells used by Robin are going to be dangerous, however, they are nothing Link has not faced before in the hands of his many adversaries. The bow, particularly with the powerful Fire, Ice, and Light arrows will prove to be deadly weapons. The thing that really gives Link the advantage are his additional spells, including the sheer destructive power of Din's Fire, as well as the defense abilities of Nayru's Love, which will make him essentially invulnerable for the course of the fight. Finally, the magic spin attack adds another area of effect attack to Link's arsenal.


 * X-Factors: In terms of training, Robin takes the edge, actually being formally trained, unlike Link, who gained his skills along the way. In terms of tactics, Link is probably the better one-on-one fighter here, and this is also why he takes the edge for experience. Link also probably takes an edge in ability, and definitely strength with his Golden Gauntlets.


 * Overall Winner: Link wins this battle after a tough fight, but nonetheless wins thanks to his superior weapons, with greater reach, as well as the greater variety of magic, including both defensive and offensive- rather than just defensive. Link also takes almost all of the X-Factors.