User blog comment:SPARTAN 119/The Past, Present, and Future of Gaming Collide: Link (Legend of Zelda) vs Kirito (Sword Art Online)/@comment-11048590-20130318034802

THE DOCTOR'S DIAGNOSIS:


 * Primary- Even. Like you and IslamLegion have said, the Master Sword may have magical properties, but the Elucidator still packs a longer blade, evening it out.


 * Secondary- Kirito. The Hylian Shield is very useful and very durable, but the Dark Repulser still can be duel-wielding with Kirito's Elucidator, making his attacks even more powerful and deadly.


 * Ranged- Kirito. The Shuriken has more killing potential than the nearly-useless Boomerang, only good for stunning and fetching things.


 * Special- Link. The Triforce of Courae will allow Link to completely master his arsenal of weaponry and make him much more durable in combat. Naryu's Love will also add onto his durability.

'''WINNER-LINK! '''Link packs in better special magic abilities in this one, not to mention his superior X-Factors in Experience and Strength.