-Drizzt receives word that a mysterious barbarian is roaming around Icewind Dale from the townsfolk of Byrn Shandor, and sets out to investigate. Upon finding him, Conan acknowledges his presence, but believes Drizzt to be demonic (because of his Drow heritage) and feels compelled to defeat him. Drizzt, however, must defend himself.
-Both start out 30 feet away from each other, and will fight here.
Just outside Bryn Shandor
-The Dark Horse version of Conan is in use (no Marvel canon allowed). Either the novel version or the comic version of Drizzt is acceptable (since the comic is based on the novels, with the same story and characters).
I was ready to...until i saw the "No Marvel Canon Allowed". I've only read a little of Dark Horse Conan so I couldn't say if he's got anything that puts him on the level of the Godless Killing Machine he was in Savage Sword.
I was ready to...until i saw the "No Marvel Canon Allowed". I've only read a little of Dark Horse Conan so I couldn't say if he's got anything that puts him on the level of the Godless Killing Machine he was in Savage Sword.
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Posted by Phylos
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What level of resistance does Conan have against magic? I only ask because aside from Drizzt's weapon mastery & skill, he is versed in some arcane arts.
I was ready to...until i saw the "No Marvel Canon Allowed". I've only read a little of Dark Horse Conan so I couldn't say if he's got anything that puts him on the level of the Godless Killing Machine he was in Savage Sword.
What makes him different from Dark Horse Conan?
Maybe nothing....I just don't know enough about Dark Horse Conan to say if he's the same.
What level of resistance does Conan have against magic? I only ask because aside from Drizzt's weapon mastery & skill, he is versed in some arcane arts.
I don't know much about Conan, but he seems to have a cult following here. I hear he's been able to deal with magicians and the like.
Edit: So far, I've only seen Drizzt use two spells, Globes of Darkness and Faerie Fire, both of which he doesn't use very often in battle. It seems as if he favors swordsmanship over magic.
@Static Shock: well to be completely honest i haven't read the dark horse stuff. only dark horse i read is buffy and angel. just the old marvel stuff and the savage sword of conan black and white magazines back when i was a kid. badass stuff as i recall. sorry i should have kept mum since i have not read the dark horse comics.
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Posted by Erik
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@Shawnbaby said:
@Static Shock said:
@Shawnbaby said:
I was ready to...until i saw the "No Marvel Canon Allowed". I've only read a little of Dark Horse Conan so I couldn't say if he's got anything that puts him on the level of the Godless Killing Machine he was in Savage Sword.
What makes him different from Dark Horse Conan?
Maybe nothing....I just don't know enough about Dark Horse Conan to say if he's the same.
I am about 17 issues into his core DH volume, so not really that far along but he has no impressive feats in comparison to some of the crazy things I have heard about Drizzt.
@Erik: From what I hear, he has a bunch of titles under Dark Horse. Only reason why I omitted his Marvel run was because of his numerous appearances under that label.
I think Drizzt would win. Maybe I don't know a lot about Conan, but Im willing to put my money on Drizzt based on the stuff I've read. That guy is unstoppable.
I was ready to...until i saw the "No Marvel Canon Allowed". I've only read a little of Dark Horse Conan so I couldn't say if he's got anything that puts him on the level of the Godless Killing Machine he was in Savage Sword.
What makes him different from Dark Horse Conan?
Maybe nothing....I just don't know enough about Dark Horse Conan to say if he's the same.
I am about 17 issues into his core DH volume, so not really that far along but he has no impressive feats in comparison to some of the crazy things I have heard about Drizzt.
Don't believe everything you hear about Drizzt at extreme face value till you've read the books IMO. Context is everything. I've read most of the Salvatore books. Drizzt has accomplished nothing Conan has not done in spades (especially in early Conan mags).
I was ready to...until i saw the "No Marvel Canon Allowed". I've only read a little of Dark Horse Conan so I couldn't say if he's got anything that puts him on the level of the Godless Killing Machine he was in Savage Sword.
What makes him different from Dark Horse Conan?
Maybe nothing....I just don't know enough about Dark Horse Conan to say if he's the same.
I am about 17 issues into his core DH volume, so not really that far along but he has no impressive feats in comparison to some of the crazy things I have heard about Drizzt.
Don't believe everything you hear about Drizzt at extreme face value till you've read the books IMO. Context is everything. I've read most of the Salvatore books. Drizzt has accomplished nothing Conan has not done in spades (especially in early Conan mags).
That's probably true...but I'm just not familiar at all with the Dark Horse run. Savage Sword Conan would probably dominate the elf...but only Dark Horse is relevant here.
I was ready to...until i saw the "No Marvel Canon Allowed". I've only read a little of Dark Horse Conan so I couldn't say if he's got anything that puts him on the level of the Godless Killing Machine he was in Savage Sword.
What makes him different from Dark Horse Conan?
Maybe nothing....I just don't know enough about Dark Horse Conan to say if he's the same.
I am about 17 issues into his core DH volume, so not really that far along but he has no impressive feats in comparison to some of the crazy things I have heard about Drizzt.
Don't believe everything you hear about Drizzt at extreme face value till you've read the books IMO. Context is everything. I've read most of the Salvatore books. Drizzt has accomplished nothing Conan has not done in spades (especially in early Conan mags).
That's probably true...but I'm just not familiar at all with the Dark Horse run. Savage Sword Conan would probably dominate the elf...but only Dark Horse is relevant here.
Well, if it's just Dark Horse, I guess Drizzt.
Savage Sword was an awesome read. I really regret not having held onto my substantial collection ... worth thousands today. I was a kid and they were just magazines after all ... sigh.
Was actually thinking of making this fight, although seems you beat me to it. Probably go with the dark elf with this fight, due to his speed, and magical abilities. Is he allowed Guenhwyvar to assist him? Or is it just him, and the barbarian?
Was actually thinking of making this fight, although seems you beat me to it. Probably go with the dark elf with this fight, due to his speed, and magical abilities. Is he allowed Guenhwyvar to assist him? Or is it just him, and the barbarian?
Haven't read any Conan, but does he have the necessary speed and skill to keep up with Drizzt?
Yes he does. Arguably the most skilled swordsman in Hyboria pending on which epoch version we're using. Extremely fast and far, far stronger than Drizzt.
And if we're looking at the Conan who won himself a kingdom, then this is one hell of a fight I don't think Drizzt will easily or readily walk away from.
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Posted by Erik
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@Static Shock said:
@Erik: From what I hear, he has a bunch of titles under Dark Horse. Only reason why I omitted his Marvel run was because of his numerous appearances under that label.
He does have a bunch of titles at DH. Kind of annoying that they take one story and spray it across multiple titles for no reason.
@Super_SoldierXII said:
Don't believe everything you hear about Drizzt at extreme face value till you've read the books IMO. Context is everything. I've read most of the Salvatore books. Drizzt has accomplished nothing Conan has not done in spades (especially in early Conan mags).
You mean people lie on the internet!? I am shocked and chagrinned. But really, that is a little disappointing. I suppose that means all those Drizzt battles I conceded to should get a bump since it seems I was taken for a ride.
Drizzt is far too fast for Conan. He's literally said to move so fast he looks like a blur. Enchanted swords, and bracelets, as well as globes of darkness make this overkill imho.
Drizzt is far too fast for Conan. He's literally said to move so fast he looks like a blur. Enchanted swords, and bracelets, as well as globes of darkness make this overkill imho.
No. Drizzt has a hard enough time with Artemis Entreri who is a regular human, highly skilled, but not thusly enchanted. The books are not D&D. His written feats are not more impressive than many things Conan has accomplished IMO.
As far as I know there's no difference between the Marvel Conan and Dark Horse Conan, I mean his entire life is already planned out from beginning, the comics just fill in the gaps and a lot of times even re-tell the same stories. He's a licensed property and Savage Sword of Conan is just later in his life then some of the other comics.
Drizzt easily. Especially if he is fully equipped.
Easily? How so?
He outclasses him in everything, except strength. Being physically 'weaker' than someone has never given him trouble before. Wulfgar for example was vastly stronger than Drizzt and got completely overwhelmed by him. Granted Wulfgar is not as skilled as Conan will be.
One showing of Wulfgar's strength. In the books he was also shown to hold open a magical portal, keeping it from collapsing. If needed I can track down the text for that feat to show how unbelievably hard it was said to be.
Drizzt has also faced off against numerous other foes who were all stronger than him. King Obould the Orc King for one example, who was empowered by his Orc God. The only reason Drizzt had trouble against him was because of his impenetrable armor. He has also faced off against numerous Giants (Hill giants, Frost giants, Ogre's) all of who have vast strength compared to humans.
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The real scale tipper is equipment. Iceingdeath and Twinkle along with his Mirthal chain armor, and spidersilk shirt and the bracers of blinding strike is overkill. Heartseeker (Bow that basically shoots lightning bolts) just tips it even more in his favor. Yes the bow is considered standard equipment for him in the books now.
Sad thing is we're not even finished listing his advantages over Conan. The globes of magical darkness can give him the element of surprise, and with someone as skilled as Drizzt that one single moment is all he will need to take the offensive/advantage. And with his vastly superior weapons that will prove costly for Canon.
@Erik: From what I hear, he has a bunch of titles under Dark Horse. Only reason why I omitted his Marvel run was because of his numerous appearances under that label.
He does have a bunch of titles at DH. Kind of annoying that they take one story and spray it across multiple titles for no reason.
@Super_SoldierXII said:
Don't believe everything you hear about Drizzt at extreme face value till you've read the books IMO. Context is everything. I've read most of the Salvatore books. Drizzt has accomplished nothing Conan has not done in spades (especially in early Conan mags).
You mean people lie on the internet!? I am shocked and chagrinned. But really, that is a little disappointing. I suppose that means all those Drizzt battles I conceded to should get a bump since it seems I was taken for a ride.
I wouldn't go so far as to say people 'lie' as much as exaggerate to promote their preferred 'hero'. Drizzt is without doubt among the premier swordsmen in the Forgotten Realms. I just feel his talents and foes he's vanquished require hands on reading to find just proportion.
Example: "Drizzt beat a dragon so he's definitely way better!" - yes, he killed Icingdeath. With help from Wulfgar and plot; culminating with Wulfgar throwing a magical hammer to dislodge a stalactite which fell killing the dragon. Not really the same effect. That's what I mean when stating the import of having a personal grasp of context.
I was ready to...until i saw the "No Marvel Canon Allowed". I've only read a little of Dark Horse Conan so I couldn't say if he's got anything that puts him on the level of the Godless Killing Machine he was in Savage Sword.
What makes him different from Dark Horse Conan?
Maybe nothing....I just don't know enough about Dark Horse Conan to say if he's the same.
I am about 17 issues into his core DH volume, so not really that far along but he has no impressive feats in comparison to some of the crazy things I have heard about Drizzt.
During his first volume he was still a teenager, 16-18 years old, but he still has many impressive feats especially in the end o volume
Drizzt is far too fast for Conan. He's literally said to move so fast he looks like a blur. Enchanted swords, and bracelets, as well as globes of darkness make this overkill imho.
No. Drizzt has a hard enough time with Artemis Entreri who is a regular human, highly skilled, but not thusly enchanted. The books are not D&D. His written feats are not more impressive than many things Conan has accomplished IMO.
To be fair Entreri has a +5 defender dagger of vampiric regeneration though which helps a lot in combat. Not to mention Artemis is one of the best fighters in all the realms.
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Posted by Rainy
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@Shawnbaby said:
@Static Shock said:
@Shawnbaby said:
I was ready to...until i saw the "No Marvel Canon Allowed". I've only read a little of Dark Horse Conan so I couldn't say if he's got anything that puts him on the level of the Godless Killing Machine he was in Savage Sword.
What makes him different from Dark Horse Conan?
Maybe nothing....I just don't know enough about Dark Horse Conan to say if he's the same.
@Andy Steven Summers: @Super_SoldierXII: Heartseeker is omitted from the battle. I don't want either character with ranged weapons.
@Andy Steven Summers said:
He outclasses him in everything, except strength. Being physically 'weaker' than someone has never given him trouble before. Wulfgar for example was vastly stronger than Drizzt and got completely overwhelmed by him. Granted Wulfgar is not as skilled as Conan will be.
One showing of Wulfgar's strength. In the books he was also shown to hold open a magical portal, keeping it from collapsing. If needed I can track down the text for that feat to show how unbelievably hard it was said to be.
Drizzt has also faced off against numerous other foes who were all stronger than him. King Obould the Orc King for one example, who was empowered by his Orc God. The only reason Drizzt had trouble against him was because of his impenetrable armor. He has also faced off against numerous Giants (Hill giants, Frost giants, Ogre's) all of who have vast strength compared to humans.
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The real scale tipper is equipment. Iceingdeath and Twinkle along with his Mirthal chain armor, and spidersilk shirt and the bracers of blinding strike is overkill. Heartseeker (Bow that basically shoots lightning bolts) just tips it even more in his favor. Yes the bow is considered standard equipment for him in the books now.
Sad thing is we're not even finished listing his advantages over Conan. The globes of magical darkness can give him the element of surprise, and with someone as skilled as Drizzt that one single moment is all he will need to take the offensive/advantage. And with his vastly superior weapons that will prove costly for Canon.
Interesting argument. I hear that Conan has somewhat dealt with a lot of the same obstacles, though (as far as the different monsters being vastly superior to himself).
I wondered if Globes of Darkness would help as much. Then again, someone here stated that Conan is trained to fight blind. While Drizzt is armed with magical weapons, Entreri was able to stalemate him, regardless. I've only read one fight so far, though.
Drizzt is far too fast for Conan. He's literally said to move so fast he looks like a blur. Enchanted swords, and bracelets, as well as globes of darkness make this overkill imho.
No. Drizzt has a hard enough time with Artemis Entreri who is a regular human, highly skilled, but not thusly enchanted. The books are not D&D. His written feats are not more impressive than many things Conan has accomplished IMO.
What are you talking about? Drizzt has gone toe to toe with King Obould Many-Arrows who was blessed by the Orc God Gruumsh, and give super stats all around as well as vast intelligence. On top of this he had a giant enchanted sword that shot out fire. He fought Obould to a damn near stalemate with Obould just barely getting a slight edge. Obould tosses around frost giants like child's play.
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