User blog comment:MilenHD/Beowulf vs Conan the Barbarian/@comment-2600:1700:F7B1:4D20:1113:2C6F:4924:3FDE-20180211220109

GT25's Edges

Close Range (Hrunting vs. Atlantean Sword): Okay, this is a pretty obvious verdict due to two factors. First, the Atlantian Sword is made of steel (from what I could find, a mystical version of Damascus Steel) and is said to be able to cut through inferior metal blades, like Hrunting which is made of iron. Second, tempering in blood is actually a bad idea to the point that it would cause the blade to be destroyed when it takes a hit. One expert covered this in the King Arthur vs. Beowulf rematch, so go over to that match for more info (unless at expert puts in their vote here and covers it again). So, with a blade of weaker metal and beieng tempered in blood, it makes sense that the Atlantean Sword is the better of the two. Edge: Conan the Barbarian

Medium Range (Sword of the Giant vs. Double-Headed Battle Axe): For this match, I'm going to assume the Sword of the Giant is a viking variant of a greatsword and is about 2 meters in length. Now, while the Sword did indeed kill Grendal's mother and cut through her skin, I also attribute this to his great strength. Even so, I consider that to be better than Conan being able to use the Battle Axe with a single hand. In addition, the Sword of the Giant has a greater surface area to strike with than the Battle Axe which means more potential to cause damage. Edge: Beowulf

Long Range (Longbow vs. Longbow w/Flaming Arrows): Simply put, I'm giving this one to Conan. While both are the same weapon, the Flaming Arrows gives Conan more options like setting fire to the area to keep Beowulf from being able to retreat. Considering their armor, I wouldn't be surprised if Conan's armor could protect him from iron tipped arrows while the flaming arrow could give Conan a psychological advantage. Edge: Conan the Barbarian

Special Weapons (Naegling vs. Morning Star): To be picky on something, that 'Morning Star' is actually a flail as the Morning Star is a regular mace with spikes on it. Other than that, I'd have to say the Morning Star. While Naegling is a sword, I see the Morning Star as being better here as Conan's strength would allow it to be more damaging than it normally would be. And considering the armor that they have, then the Morning Star is more likely to do damage than Naegling. Edge: Conan the Barbarian

X-Factors: Starting off, it's Beowulf's 85.5 to Conan's 96.25. Starting off, Conan is more experienced than Beowulf thanks to haven encountered many various opponents in his adventures compared to the showings of Beowulf. In addition, Conan is more brutal as he has killed every opponent he encountered while Beowulf is only shown his ruthlessness off when fighting monsters. In terms of armors, the iron casted armor and the shield made from that mystical steel (Damascus steel) is better than the chainmail and the big iron shield while their helmets are even due to being made of iron. While Beowulf has a slight advantage in strength compared to Conan, it isn't enough to make a difference with everything else taken into account. Edge: Conan the Barbarian

Overall: Put simply, I have to say that Conan the Barbarian would emerge as the victor in this battle. The deck is stacked against Beowulf in this match as Conan has the superior armor, his Flaming Arrows can be used to both intimidate and trap, and the Atlantian Sword gives him a weapon to fall back on if his others fail. Beowulf may have a strength advantage and the Sword of the Giants on his side, but it won't matter as his main weapons (Hrunting and Naegling) would be broken if they are used against the Atlantian Sword. However, I feel that the biggest factor in play here is their experience and brutality, which Conan easily gains. Conan has simply been on more adventures that has allowed him to have battled and slain more opponents than Beowulf ever had. With only one weapon on his side and one factor that he has a slight advantage in, Beowulf simply doesn't have what it takes to bring down Conan, where as the Barbarian has more than enough at his disposal to kill the Geatish King and take his lands for his own rule.