Way to late game of thrones question who was the best 1 on 1 fighter after the mountain

Oberyn Martell was a better fighter

Sir Arthur Dayne

Arya
Ghost
The Night King

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Way to late game of thrones question who was the best 1 on 1 fighter after the mountain

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In hand-to-hand combat, this question cannot be answered, because different fighting styles and weapon preferences would mean that different fighters would do better or worse, depending upon the opponent.

Of the fighters who were alive and active in Westeros during the time span of the novels, you probably have a handful who would be consider the premier talent:

Strength
Gregor Clegane
Sandor Clegane

Speed
Oberyn Martell
Syrio Forel

Balance
Jaime Lannister
Loras Tyrell

If you want to add the guys who were still alive, but probably past their prime:

Barristan Selmy
Brynden Tully
Robert Baratheon (arguably)

If you want to look beyond Westeros, you would perhaps include:

Tormund
Khal Drogo

If you want to include Westerosi fighters who died before events of the novels, you would have hundreds more to consider ... certainly including Arthur Dayne.

Barristan Selmy in his prime would beat anybody.

Oberyn Martell
Jamie Lannister (pre-losing his hand)
The Hound

Of the characters we actually saw fight in their prime in the show and didn't just hear about how good of a fighter he/she was, probably one of these three.

If you told me Oberyn would actually finish the job and not let up like he did against the Mountain, I'd take him over anyone

I’m only including those from the show on my list so I’d go with
Mountain
Hound
Khal drago
Jaime Lannister
Ned stark
Robert Baratheon

So many to choose from

The Mountain wasn't the best fighter. The Hound went toe to toe with him. Oberyn Martel all but defeated him.

Of those living at the time of the start of the series, Jaime Lannister was the top fighter up until the point he lost his sword hand.

Of those referenced in the show, Arthur Dayne would be the GOAT

Is everyone just going to disregard Brienne defeating the Hound in 1v1 combat?

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Brienne

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not including her on a list means your list is shite