It is rare for a Sith to be labeled as "supremely powerful" at official capacity and Thanaton is among such elites. Darth Nox managed to defeat Thanaton in a long struggle and absolutely unnatural growth in power and I really doubt that Darth Wyyrlok III matches Nox's credentials by any stretch of imagination.
In addition, Thanaton isn't just a hack & slash type of Sith either, he is a formidable sorcerer and he have command of many lethal techniques.
Based on official hype factor, Thanaton is the superior individual in this contest and should win.
Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
I= and I really doubt that Darth Wyyrlok III matches Nox's credentials by any stretch of imagination.
Wyyrlok beat Darth Andeddu, who both predated Thanaton and has a legend exceeding his, a sith lord so powerful his fellow sith had to band together to take him on.
He also strongly pressed Darth Krayt Reborn, a sith who's accomplishments far exceed Thanaton's.
In addition, Thanaton isn't just a hack & slash type of Sith either, he is a formidable sorcerer and he have command of many lethal techniques.
Darth Andeddu is one of the most famous sorcerers of all time and lost to Wyyrlok in a sorcery duel.
The list of sith who could beat Wyyrlok in a sorcery duel is *very* short.
And more than sorcery, Wyyrlok is also a solid duelist.
Originally posted by Q99
Wyyrlok beat Darth Andeddu, who both predated Thanaton and has a legend exceeding his, a sith lord so powerful his fellow sith had to band together to take him on.
Andeddu reigned supreme in a time when quality of Sith was much lower then the standards set for the Sith in the reconstituted ancient Sith Empire. Andeddu's performance in his era does not guarantees his success in every era. Thanaton thrived in a far more competitive environment then both Wyyrlok III and Andeddu ever did.
Originally posted by Q99
He also strongly pressed Darth Krayt Reborn, a sith who's accomplishments far exceed Thanaton's.
Originally posted by Q99
Darth Andeddu is one of the most famous sorcerers of all time and lost to Wyyrlok in a sorcery duel.
I don't think Thanaton would like to play with Wyyrlok III, rather grant him quick death with one of his potent abilities.
Originally posted by Q99
The list of sith who could beat Wyyrlok in a sorcery duel is *very* short.
Originally posted by Q99
And more than sorcery, Wyyrlok is also a solid duelist. [/B]
So this guarantees Wyyrlok III's superiority over Thanaton?
It doesn't hurt.
Thanaton thrived in a far more competitive environment then both Wyyrlok III and Andeddu ever did.
Andeddu was in a sith-eat-sith competition of the old empire. Thanaton had to get his position via blackmail, Andeddu got his through raw power.
'Competition' past a certain point is overrated, especially when Thanaton is not the *top* of the competition, or even second place.
And it was Andeddu, not Thanaton, who got remembered and respected into the Clone War era.
Krayt grew in power in a very different setting. His circumstances are vastly different from that of Thanaton's.
But certainly no less, and arguably greater, than Thanaton's.
So? It was mostly an illusion-oriented clash in which Andeddu lost.
Which is impressive. Also, there was a lightning clash which Wyyrlok blocked bare-handed.
I don't think Thanaton would like to play with Wyyrlok III,
Indeed, trying to play illusions with him is a sure way to lose for Thanaton. He may not have a choice in the matter, mind you.
rather grant him quick death with one of his potent abilities.
So, pretty much just the lightning?
Wyyrlok has good defense against lightning both vs Andeddu and vs Krayt.
I really doubt this.
Feat-wise, what sorcerers can match up? I can think of Zannah, Vitaite, and.... who else? Most sorcerers do not have near his level of feats.
So is Thanaton.
Not as much so as Wyyrlok, who was able to hold his own against Krayt.
Thanaton's dueling feats are more limited.