Originally posted by ares834
And Drizzt* has solo'd a Balrog knock off before his peak as well. So no, not seeing how this is a rage stomp.
I'm going to be fair, Drizzt solo's that Balrog knock off (named Errtu) the first time by tricking him and striking right before the demon saw through his deceptions. The second time he fought Errtu, he had help from the other companions because the demon expected him, and the fight wasn't nearly as easy. So he never actually solo'ed Errtu in full combat.
Been awhile since I read the books? But how did Drizzt trick him?
All I remember is his one scimitar, Icingdeath, allowed him to survive the flames (shocking both of them) and proved to be "super effective". And it was full combat.
As for the second time, Errtu had the incredibly powerful Crystal Shard.
Drizzt called to Errtu, sitting behind the drawn the enchanted circle to repel Errtu. Then he claimed that the drow wanted to make a pact with Errtu to cause more chaos on the surface. Errtu started to buy it until he found the Mielikki scrimshaw necklace Drizzt was wearing. Errtu was distracted until then, and Drizzt then stabbed him with Icingdeath.
So Drizzt did trick him temporarily, but it was more to give Errtu hesitation, and thus give Drizzt any opening he could find.