User blog comment:Bulls12345/Darth Vader vs Corvo Attano/@comment-5795750-20130518221306

BG1's "Finally! A Non-SW Warrior Beats Darth Vader" Edges:

Close Range: The Lightsabre wins this easily since it can kill Corvo instantly and perhaps maim him or make his blades useless with one swipe.

EDGE: Vader

Mid Range: Like Las said, Corvo can get out of Vader's Force Choke with his powers. He can easily do the same escapade with the bombs since they can be set off as a distraction (and an inhibitor since it might mess up Vader's breathing system)

EDGE: Corvo Attano

Long: Force powers might mess up with Corvo's pistol and crossbow considering that Vader has the ability to block any oncoming projectiles... I'll give this category to Vader since he can do a lot with the Force to block the attacks and his armour might serve him well if Corvo doesn't hit in the right place.

EDGE: Vader

X-Factors

Speed: From what I gather in the Star Wars movies, Vader isn't a fast person. His armour is a let-down and so is his burnt out body (also age hasn't done well either since it is a LONG time between episode 3 when Anakin became Darth Vader and episodes 4, 5 and 6 when Luke is old enough to face Vader - 20 years I think)

EDGE: Corvo

Strength: Vader is very very strong. He managed to lift the Emperor off his seat and throw him overboard. Like Las said, Corvo relies mainly on stealth and speed over raw power. Yet I also beg to differ that Vader relies on his lightsaber and the force rather than the strength of his body despite the armour

EDGE: Even

Intelligence: With speed, agility and stealth comes a greater intelligence which is why Corvo gets this. Also, since the battle will HAVE to be on Earth, he can use the environment around him to his advantage

EDGE: Corvo

Experience: Vader wins out here because as Anakin and as Vader, he has faced off against some pretty powerful foes (even if you don't include Star Wars The Clone Wars animated series) which does more than even out Corvo's years of experience as just an assassin.

EDGE: Vader

Mental Health: Neither of them are insane and both are actually great strategists

EDGE: Even

Physical Strength: Behind that armour, Vader is pretty much a destroyed man. Corvo however has trained himself up to be very excellent in his job. Plus as mentioned above, age makes all the difference and old timer Vader won't be able to pounce upon Corvo fast enough

EDGE: Corvo

Overall Winner: My title reflects my opinion: Corvo Attano wins this matchup. The key for Corvo to winning this battle is his surprise bombs, his stealth and more importantly his powers. Like Las said, Blink will get him out of a Force Choke attack and Dark Vision will greatly help in spotting Vader out. What really gives Corvo the edge here is the time warping abilities which can screw Vader very easily since Corvo can dodge the Force attacks Vader whips out, even if he can't see them. I can't say that Corvo's abilities are 'magical' in nature but they are beyond the forces of The Force and that should carry Corvo to victory.

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