The legacy of The Witcher franchise is spread across the books, video games, and even a Netflix show that has witnessed an immense level of success. One can argue that the boom of this franchise’s popularity was facilitated by the launch of The Witcher 3, considered by many to be one of the greatest video games of all time. However, then are many devout fans of the franchise who will swear by the fact that The Witcher 2 is what sparked major fandom interest in the series, in no small part due to the tightly woven story, an incredible gameplay update from the predecessor, and a cast of memorable characters.
Two such characters who are considered by many to be some of the strongest individuals in the series are Saesenthessis — a dragon who goes by Saskia in her human form — and Sile de Tansarville, a founding member of the Lodge of Sorceresses. Fans have constantly debated who would come out the victor in a fight, especially since the combatants are so evenly matched.
To shed some light on this discussion, here are five points each detailing out the advantages each fight has over the other in this battle.
10 SASKIA: Her Dragon Form Is A Clear Benefit
It would be nigh-impossible to talk about Saskia’s combat aptitude without mentioning the elephant in the room… or, in this case, the dragon.
Saskia’s destructive abilities mainly come from the fact that she can switch into dragon form at a moment’s notice, wreaking havoc in her wake with her incredible power.
9 SILE: She’s One Of The Most Powerful Sorceresses Of All Time
However, one cannot simply write off Sile in this confrontation. While she might not have any mind-blowing shapeshifting powers, it simply can’t be ignored that her sheer power more than makes up for this.
There’s a reason why she was one of the founding members of the Lodge — her power was simply way too immense for her to not be considered.
8 SASKIA: Certainly Not A Pushover In Her Human Form
Most people who talk about Saskia’s combat abilities mainly talk about her dragon form, which — while understandable — glosses over her skills as a human.
By no means is Saskia a complete pushover until she transforms — her skill with a weapon is also to be feared. More often than not, her swordsmanship is enough to take care of any threat in her way.
7 SILE: Her Magical Research Is Second To None
One thing about Sile that absolutely must be mentioned is the fact that her knowledge of the magical world is quite immense, allowing her to devise a number of ways to deal with any situation.
Being attacked by a massive beast is definitely something this person would’ve researched on, allowing Sile to take the best course of action to combat this threat.
6 SASKIA: Is Pretty Much Immortal
At this point, Saskia’s destructive power should be more than apparent. However, that’s not the only trick she has up her sleeve. Along with being powerful, Saskia is also quite resilient.
The fact that she survived getting impaled in the neck with a tree and was completely fine after a while shows that there’s absolutely nothing that will faze her.
5 SILE: Calm And Collected In Battle
There’s a reason why Sile is as brilliant in her role as a sorceress as one can hope to be — she never lets her emotions get the better of her.
Even in a fight against something as imposing as a dragon, Sile will remain composed and think things over in a calm manner instead of being reactionary and throwing away her life for no discernible reason whatsoever.
4 SASKIA: Can Shrug Off Any Damage With No Issues
Being immortal doesn’t mean that you can’t feel pain… but, to Saskia’s credit, her pain threshold is immense.
Even after suffering numerous wounds, Saskia won’t show signs of slowing down and will constantly keep the pressure on Sile.
This can make or break her chances of winning this confrontation.
3 SILE: Her Magic Is Diverse Enough To Adapt To Any Situation
Being a brilliant mage means that Sile is not bound to specializing in any particular element — her skill of controlling the elements of nature to serve her needs is truly admirable.
Thus, no matter what Saskia might pull off in battle, Sile will always have an answer for it. This relentlessness can prove to be quite tiring for Saskia.
2 SASKIA: Has Both Brains And Brawn
However, Saskia is more than aware of the battlefield and will know when the tide has turned in battle, either for or against her. As a leader and commander, she will always this in mind and devise a strategy that plays to her strengths.
After all, dragons are known to be quite wise in the world of The Witcher, and Saskia is no exception to this rule.
1 SILE: Is One Of The Smartest Sorceresses Around
However, in a battle of strategy, it’s very much possible that Sile would hopelessly outmatch Saskia. Her clever and devilish nature will allow her to make the most out of any situation… provided she has the time to think upon a course of action.
So, while Saskia is definitely smart in her own right, she can’t stay on the backfoot and give Sile time to adjust. A relentless offense is what will decide the outcome of this battle more than anything else.
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