Russell Edgington vs. Link (TP)

Piercing durability is not a thing.

Proof? Russel has no durability feats to suggest that Link, who tosses sixty ton Gorons, doesn't separate his head from his torso.

Originally posted by quanchi112
I answered the question. Thoroughly. Again yw.

Except, you know, the blatant speed difference. I've still yet to see a speed comparable to Russell in this thread.

I hate agreeing with Quanchi as much as the next guy, but I take things at face value.

Originally posted by NemeBro
Piercing durability is not a thing.

Tell that to Wonder Woman.

Can take punches from Superman and still needs to block bullets. Because that makes sense.

Link doesn't have to be as fast when his opponent can't damage him and he wields a sword that emanates sunlight.

Link could flail his arms blindly while spinning in a circle, and this tornado of destruction would make Russel coming closer a very bad idea, because a single stray flail takes his head off.

Links auto-aim and Shield release is so fast.

Though someone with the speed of Russell could hide and zip behind Link's blind side quickly. And I know Link has a blindside.

The durability feat of being hit with the blunt side of an axe although impressive isn't the same as withstanding a superstrong/fast fist piercing flesh.

The Electromagnetic boots feat combined with hand strength is interesting though. Do the boots make Link kinetically charged to a degree that he can flip a giant monster? Does it really matter?

And the faster than light villain was a weird fool.

People argue that Link being blasted from cannons and landing equals his durability and that's fair.
They also argue Links heart gauge being purely cosmetic in the scheme of things. A test limit of players intelligence to complete the puzzles in game.

But I perceive this as Disney/Looney Tune mechanics. Just because we've never seen a character die doesn't mean they are invincible.
Just because Link survives massive impact damage from a cannon drop doesn't mean he still doesn't receive damage from enemies. Or fire, or lack of oxygen. He isn't invincible.

I'm on no side. Link has this fight if he plays smart. But it's the fundemental rules that trouble me.

If Link's enemies can harm Link, it's because they are stronger than Russel.

TB vampires are more durable than normal humans but they more rely on their healing factor to survive injuries.

Normal humans can pierce and kill them easily with a length of sharpened wood.

Originally posted by NemeBro
If Link's enemies can harm Link, it's because they are stronger than Russel.

Originally posted by Robtard
TB vampires are more durable than normal humans but they more rely on their healing factor to survive injuries.

Normal humans can pierce and kill them easily with a length of sharpened wood.

And Kryptonite pierces Superman... so?

Originally posted by Blight
And Kryptonite pierces Superman... so?

Krptnonite is specifically SM weakness. While a regular knife will still cut a TB vampire; they'll just heal instead of exploding if it was wood.

They're not much more durable than normal humans; that's the point. Link could win with his fist.

If he could catch him, maybe.

Originally posted by Blight
If he could catch him, maybe.

Originally posted by ScreamPaste
Not like he fights combat teleporters or anything.

Originally posted by Blight
Combat teleporters who conveniently don't use their power to their utmost capability, sure. What does that prove other than a fat pile of nothing?

That Link has fought with, meaning reacted to and attacked, people who can teleport.

Originally posted by ScreamPaste
A large part of Zant's strategy is teleporting behind Link and trying to stab him. O-o

If he can legitimately react to instantaneous teleportation then he would win.

I have just yet to see anything that puts him above it.

Originally posted by Blight
Is it? I didn't see it in the video, must have missed it.

If he can legitimately react to instantaneous teleportation then he would win.

I have just yet to see anything that puts him above it.

Lemme watch.

EDIT Okay watched.

I call BS. He teleports about 5 feet away from Link's back and starts flailing with wreckless abandon. I hardly see how that compares to a precise heart grab from behind like Russell performs.

Have you seen Russel fight? He typically uses his speed to get in close, stops and then attacks.

Link wins 10/10, mainly due to Russell not being able to harm Link. This is a spite thread.

Originally posted by Robtard
Have you seen Russel fight? He typically uses his speed to get in close, stops and then attacks.

Link wins 10/10, mainly due to Russell not being able to harm Link. This is a spite thread.