User blog comment:Wassboss/Link vs Dante (Rematch)/@comment-4555900-20120520163356

This should be fun.

Close: Link. Both are good swordfighters don't get me wrong, however, the Master Sword is effective against demons. Dante is half-demon. Plus, when he's not hurt, the Master Sword can use a ranged attack also. Plus, I'm pretty sure Link is a better swordfighter, and will be able to attack faster than Dante, and will have more defense than Dante since Link has his shield with him.

Mid: Even. I realize this will probably have a lot of controversy, but honestly, I don't think many of you guys actually take into account the fact that the Slingshot and Boomerang were never meant to be lethal, they're meant for a distraction. A nice distraction is all Link needs to put an arrow into Dante's annoying skull, or to get in that killing blow from the Master Sword. Link is pretty damn accurate with that slingshot. As for the darts and throwing dagger, I doubt that Link would get hit by it anyways because of the shield, however, since they have lethal potential, they're still a threat.

Long: Dante. This was a close one. Link is a master archer, and the fire and bomb arrows will give Dante hell, but Dante is pretty good with those handguns, and the fact that he can rapidly fire them, unlike a bow which needs to be reloaded after every shot. Plus, a bullet is more likely to kill someone faster than an arrow.

Overall:Link. He has a weapon made to be effective on people like Dante, and is a master with all of his weapons too. The fire and bomb arrows, plus the slingshot and boomerang can be used for distractions or for lethality. Link also has a lot more drive, something that Dante lacks. Link will continue fighting to his last breath, all in the name of keeping Hyrule safe, Dante is only fighting for himself.