Originally posted by Nephthys
The evidence? Sorry bro, but Kit Fisto isn't on the same level as the Emperor's Wrath. One's one of the greatest Sith ever who resists godlike beings like Sel Makor and the Dread Masters and the other is an above average Council member. Fisto certainly isn't powerful or skilled enough to literally be considered a superweapon before he vastly improves in power. Personally I boggle at how a Jedi even gets that accolade without being at crazypants levels. And then gets much MORE POWERFUL??? o_O
He's powerful enough to be considered by numerous beings as one of histories greatest.
Resisting Sel Makor means he can resist lightsaber blows? Again, what bearing would any of that have against Fisto?
Originally posted by Nephthys
And the Wrath can beat that guy in Act II. And you think Ahsoka > ? You can see why I think you're really, really selling Swtor short here I hope.
No, I don't actually think that. My point is, your opinion is irrelevant and needs more backing than a bunch of fancy terms and implications of power. Feat-wise, Ahsoka even as of season 1 has better force feats than your precious Wrath. Powerscaling, she is far below Fisto, who happens to be among the best of her order. Anakin was furious in learning that Ahsoka attempted to try and take on Grievous alone, whereas Dooku was unsurprised that Grievous couldn't take on someone like Fisto.
Originally posted by Nephthys
Well he did use TK to get the upper hand. As most of GG's opponents do. Early Grievous really isn't a stellar combatant though.
No, he didn't. He was all over Grievous, forcing the general on the fleeting end during majority of the duel, and even disarmed him of one saber within the first few seconds of the fight.
Early Grievous has maintained an upper hand against Kenobi in their saber duels. Hell, even TPM Kenobi was good enough to provide a great deal of help for Qui Gon when facing one of the most skilled and well trained sith lords of all time.
Originally posted by Nephthys
He's certainly not as good as he is later on.
Nothing indicates a difference in Grievous' dueling ability. His performances against Kenobi remained about the same until ROTS, indicating that the only one who improved between the two was Kenobi.
Regardless, I can just as easily say Fisto improved as well. Force users tend to get more powerful with time, enhancing their connection to the force. Grievous' advantage over his opponents is his strength, along with the speed and different angles in which he can attack with all four sabers. He also has chip in his brain that allows him to quickly adapt to his opponents fighting style within a few exchanges. Those are all advantages he had when facing Fisto as well. He doesn't get a speed upgrade every month.
Originally posted by Nephthys
He'd beat GG as well.
Via the force, if Grievous gives him an opening. Otherwise, you have nothing from him to suggest he'd overcome Grievous in a saber duel.
Originally posted by Nephthys
TBH I'm not even sure Drallig could have killed the Beast of Marka Ragnos with a training saber like acolyte Wrath did. Terentateks are known to slaughter even groups of highly powerful Jedi, are they not? Or maybe I'm just selling Cin short.
Irrelevant.
BTW, do you have a quote about Terentateks killing groups of highly powerful jedi?
Originally posted by Nephthys
Which doesn't indicate as much as you seem to think. At the time the only impressive Jedi on the planet were the B team, Anakin, Shaak Ti and Drallig. Mace distrusted Anakin and Shaak Ti was chosen to guard the temple, so the only thing we can ascertain with Kit being picked is that he's > ol' Drallig again.
It proves Kit is better than any of them since Mace chose the best there to face Sidious. Cin is a master of all saber forms, and is stated to be among the best in jedi history (Zenwolf provided the source). Being better than some of the best means what, Neph?
Originally posted by Nephthys
Which is pretty vague and hyperbolic and not really all that useful as evidence for his skills.
It's not vague or hyperbolic at all. It's pretty straight forward, especially in the context of a life or death duel against the most powerful sith in history, which is pretty much what the statements focused on.
Vague are the statements you keep harping on to elevate The Wrath far higher than he is. Most of it just implies power and exceptional skill, which I'm not arguing against. Kit's quotes basically tells us where he is at compared to the majority of jedi in history.
Originally posted by Nephthys
And I simply don't see it man. What accolades and quotes? Being one of the best duelists in history and being > Drallig? Wrath is basically in the top 3-5 duelists of his age and Fisto is like 10th, maybe. Do you just put THAT much more weight on the PT era?
So he's better than Fisto because Fisto has more superiors within his era than The Wrath does his? What awful logic, especially since being at the top of an era in it's prime would be a harder position to fill. I mean, Dooku, Yoda, Sidious, Mace, Maul, Anakin, etc.
Originally posted by Nephthys
No, I don't think he's greater than Sel Makor + Vitiate, obviously.
He defeats a godlike being who possessed Vitiate's voice, but he's not better than their combined strength? What exactly should I be impressed about then?
Originally posted by Nephthys
But are you trying to suggest that being wasn't still immensely powerful? Come on. It's at least Dooku levels bro. AT LEAST.
Not powerful enough to defeat someone like The Wrath. Dooku would demolish The Wrath. Obviously the being wasn't operating at full power which makes it hard to determine how great the feat is. Of course I wouldn't assume that just anyone could pull it off, but Fisto isn't just anyone. Besides, I'd say Boba fighting Abeloth is more impressive, yet Boba wouldn't stand a chance against Kit.
The only conclusion you can draw from the fight is that The Wrath is powerful. The only other alternative, is to assume he is greater than the combined power of Vitiate and Makor.
Originally posted by Nephthys
That close to AotC Ventress isn't that impressive though.
She's more impressive than The Wrath and has better feats even as of when Dooku first discovered her. According to him, she was a sith in all but name, as far as sheer combat.
Originally posted by Nephthys
You really think that the Emperor's Wrath would lose to Asajj Ventress? >:?
Based on feats? Hell yeah, which is why barely losing to her isn't a bad showing, especially when she had an advantage.
Originally posted by Nephthys
Wouldn't propelling himself indicate his tail and legs muscles though? Not his upper body strength. TBH I've never seen this fight, so I can't tell how accurate you're being in describing this, but I guess that's a decent feat. Sub-Khem, but decent.
Pretty sure it's on youtube.
Originally posted by Nephthys
I'm not even sure what the **** you're talking about here. How is that my logic? Exceptional speed based on that evidence? Are you.... on the drugs? It's ok man, I can help you if you are. (this is a joke, calm down)
Pretty simple. You have consistently asserted that speed hinges on a force users power, and that someone labeled powerful can't be blitzed despite a lack of speed feats. Consider this, Fisto is one of the greatest duelists of his order (and of all time). A requirement to fill such a roll would be that he have exceptional speed, thus making Fisto a force beast by default, especially if power and speed are connected. Before you say it could be about technical skill, being one of the greatest swordsmen in the context of a life or death duel, speed is just as important as technical skill, otherwise one can't be considered as one of the greatest swordsmen if he is unable to use his skill with sufficient speed.
Originally posted by Nephthys
I mean, even the Bounty Hunter beat Darth Tormen who could easily blitz other Sith Lords.
Well then, there goes your theory. Why don't you read carefully before arguing against an assertion you constantly apply in debates?
Are you going to flip out if I tell you that I may use your own statement against you in future debates regarding speed? Or is this, again, your last time responding to me? lol
Originally posted by Nephthys
So lets not wank the PT's speed that much, ok?
Pay attention next time.
Originally posted by Nephthys
Fisto really isn't that close to him at all. He's vastly more powerful and just a superior combatant by far.
Right, although Fisto has the better dueling feats of the two, such as easily besting Grievous, who has given other jedi masters, whom also have good feats and hype under their name, as opposed to besting people who are called skilled. Fisto also has better force feats. But, by all means, keep on harping on The Wrath's fancy terms and hyperbolic quotes. After all, Fisto's more straight forward quotes are still better.