The Last Wolf Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 We did not see anything of his abilities like swordsman, we only know that he has a good sword Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Suburbs Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Probably better than most, having been trained by a sergeant-at-arms all his life. His best skill is as a battle commander, though. He is a very good strategist and tactician -- that's why Tywin fears him above all the other kings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Good sword? Lightbringer is just a glamour, that things a normal sword, though I suppose it could blind you a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandrax Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I think that he is average swordsman, just like Ned. This could be reason why he refused duel with Cortnay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Claude Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 29 minutes ago, Kandrax said: I think that he is average swordsman, just like Ned. This could be reason why he refused duel with Cortnay. I thought it was because he resented having to risk his life for what should be his by right, plus it would lend credence to Penrose’s case by accepting the duel. Though given Stannis’ relative youth, his Baratheon height and muscle, plus the fact that he’s surely well trained, I figured Penrose would surely have lost the duel (albeit only just if we assume he was a great swordsman) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GallowsKnight Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 He actually mentions wielding Lightbringer at the Blackwater and it being no different to any other sword. So he did fight then. He's tall, had a formal martial education at a Lord-Paramounts castle and quite dedicated to his duty. So it's likely he's a decent fighter. Just not legendary tier like some famous figures and Kingsguard. We don't actually know how much fighting he has personally done. It could be a bunch or not much. Did the Tyrells ever attempt to take Storm's End by force and had to be rebuffed? Did he ever lead a sortie? Did he fight earlier before that at Summerhall? (He recalls Robert returning before his lose at Ashford). Did he ever have to personal fight in his time in the Navy or the Greyjoy rebellion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frey Kings Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 No need to swing a sword at a foe already bending their knees when you walk in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunland Lord Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 On 5/4/2018 at 0:29 AM, Kandrax said: I think that he is average swordsman, just like Ned. This could be reason why he refused duel with Cortnay. People who are in a worse position offer a duel. It means to reduce the opponent's credibility because he will refuse, and no one in a superior position on the battlefield would accept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light a wight tonight Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 On 5/3/2018 at 1:33 PM, The Last Wolf said: We did not see anything of his abilities like swordsman, we only know that he has a good sword There's a reference to the effect that Thoros's fiery sword trick ruins the blade, so Stannis's sword may not be all that good if Mel is using that same trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Warning Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 4 hours ago, Light a wight tonight said: There's a reference to the effect that Thoros's fiery sword trick ruins the blade, so Stannis's sword may not be all that good if Mel is using that same trick. I'm pretty sure Mel has just put a glamour on a normal sword, gonna be pretty awkward when he uses it and he has to send his nicked and blunt sword of legend to the blacksmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherFromAnotherMother Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Quote Was Stannis a good swordsman? Was? Did he die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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