Luffy is more than likely stronger than Link even with Golden Gauntlets, and I'd rather not get into a speed argument right now.
The Triforce I'm not even sure why we're using, unless we're attributing Ganon's feats with the Triforce of Power to Link. In which case, I have no idea what's going on anymore.
A high magic Link with stuff Luffy has no answer for (such as transformations or status) would probably be best, but the Links that have magic are not the same Links who could actually take a punch from Luffy. Like, I could reasonably see a Wind Waker Link get up after an attack from Luffy, but there's no way ALttP Link could.
Originally posted by Nephthys
Yeah, unfortunately theres a bunch of intangible guys in One Piece and Luffy just spent 2 years learning how to punch them.Edit: I would also like to avoid a speed argument.
That's pretty hax, actually. haermm
All right, not a problem though. mmm With the entire Triforce I still doubt Link can be significantly damaged by Luffy honestly. We've seen what the ToP alone can do for Ganondorf.
Originally posted by The Scenario
Luffy is more than likely stronger than Link even with Golden Gauntlets, and I'd rather not get into a speed argument right now.The Triforce I'm not even sure why we're using, unless we're attributing Ganon's feats with the Triforce of Power to Link. In which case, I have no idea what's going on anymore.
A high magic Link with stuff Luffy has no answer for (such as transformations or status) would probably be best, but the Links that have magic are not the same Links who could actually take a punch from Luffy. Like, I could reasonably see a Wind Waker Link get up an attack from Luffy, but there's no way ALttP Link could.
Well, we do know that the triforce pieces do grant power to their wielder. I'm not at all suggesting we grant Link Ganon's entire powerset, since he seems mostly amplified in what he already did before he had it.
But in terms of the strength and durability amps and the like? Not much of a stretch.
Also, how would Luffy deal with invisibility? mmm The cape does that as well.
Originally posted by ScreamPaste
Well, we do know that the triforce pieces do grant power to their wielder. I'm not at all suggesting we grant Link Ganon's entire powerset, since he seems mostly amplified in what he already did before he had it.But in terms of the strength and durability amps and the like? Not much of a stretch.
It's tough to tell how much the Triforce Pieces actually do, though. Wind Waker Link is the most durable Link around, in my opinion at least, and he had no piece for the majority of the game, while Twilight Princess Link has the more obvious protection from magical effects. Ganon without the Triforce of Power could still converse with a sword through his skull. It's just sort of vague how much is divine gift and how much is just being that good.
Also, how would Luffy deal with invisibility? mmm The cape does that as well.
Not sure. Luffy's Haki can do a lot of things. I believe the Observation Haki (or just Mantra?) was based on sound and allowed the user to predict opponents as if they had precognition. Probably could do pretty well.
Originally posted by The ScenarioExactly how much is hard to say, but it's safe to say they do a fair bit.
It's tough to tell how much the Triforce Pieces actually do, though. Wind Waker Link is the most durable Link around, in my opinion at least, and he had no piece for the majority of the game, while Twilight Princess Link has the more obvious protection from magical effects. Ganon without the Triforce of Power could still converse with a sword through his skull. It's just sort of vague how much is divine gift and how much is just being that good.Not sure. Luffy's Haki can do a lot of things. I believe the Observation Haki (or just Mantra?) was based on sound and allowed the user to predict opponents as if they had precognition. Probably could do pretty well.
mmm And WW Link's best durability feat imho is being physically beaten by Ganondorf without being totally incapacitated, which did occur while he had the ToC, as Ganondorf seperated them shortly thereafter. The individual power of the triforce pieces is acknowledged in universe by Ganondorf and the KORL as well in OoT and WW, as well as in TP.
Honestly, I don't think Luffy could touch a Link that was so amped. mmm
"And Link would get up after one of those."
WHHHHHAAAT!? Are you kidding me? Link, the guy who gets hurt by chickens, who gets hurt from just TOUCHING enemies, could get up from a full Jet Gattling attack? You are insane, Link isn't superhuman, he's no stronger than a normal teen elf boy in tights. One normal punch from Luffy would kill Link. F**KING KILL HIM. Post time skip, Gear 2nd + Haki would be overkill.
Here is my biggest issue: the triforce isn't an ability, it's an object, like the M'Kraan Crystal or the Infinity Gauntlet and it doesn't really count as Link's actual ability. Luffy is relying entirely on his physical abilities (both learned and gained), so letting Link use some Plot Device weapon is unbalanced. Of course the other issue is that without the triforce, Link is weak as shit and would get killed so hard by Luffy that every Link in every game would die from it. It's like having an un-shielded Captain America fight Superman, there is simply no chance. So either way this fight ends without a even playing field.