Dragon vs. Kraken

[Enigmatic]

Harperians and I started a spirited discussion on the merits of dragons and krakens in the martial arena. Harperians is of the opinion that a kraken would most certainly best a dragon in a meeting of the teeth and tentacles. I, however, am of the opinion that the dragon would hold its own in a physical contest. Please add your contributions to this lively discourse.

[Silvermain]

I am so glad you started a debate thread for this

There is no way that a kraken could best a dragon. The kraken would be stuck in the water, and the dragon could take to the skies. Though krakens have quite a reach, I'm convinced a well placed fire attack from a dragon would be more effective, and might have even have a longer range.

[Anime Daisuki]

Wait Enig, what kind of Dragon? The western kind, or the eastern (China/Japan) kind?

[Takaram]

Western dragon, I'd give it to the dragon. Easter... still gotta go with the dragon.

[Enigmatic]

We have not named a specific dragon. I immediately think Western dragon simply because I am from the Western World. However, since dragons can take many forms this debate is open to all versions of dragons.

[Anime Daisuki]

Western dragon I'll say the Kraken will win cuz western dragons are not well known for fighting on water... On the other hand an eastern dragon, the dragon will win because eastern dragons are believed to have powers over rain and seas.


en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_dragon#Ruler_of_weather_and_water

[Guy]

Only one vote here for the established truth, not an opinion

[Walabamba]

GO KRAKEN!!!

[Harperians]

I do still believe the Kraken would win, it is a patient beast and would be seeking a flaw in the Dragon's (Western) strategy, and it would strike. And, we also need to remember that the Dragon would eventually get tired of flying (fatigue's a female dog).

So... there you have it.

Eastern Dragon... I'll have a think

[Inutoland]

Hmm...

Western dragon would get fatigued from flight, but has a longer-ranged attack mode. However, its fiery breath is largely neutralised by the water in which the kraken dwells. And a kraken is substantially bigger than a dragon. My vote is that the kraken kills the dragon but then dies of its wounds.

Eastern dragon, I'm not so sure. Probably the other way round - dragon kills kraken then dies of its wounds.

[Cerb]

I base my vote the conventional military. If you control the air you can control the ground war.


I believe that after the dragon got through with crispy frying the tentacles the only thing left to decide would be whether to use a red sauce or just have it plain..

[Enigmatic]

No kraken alfredo, Cerb?

[Cerb]

Sounds tasty enough to put a third option on the menu. Though I'm thinking more of a light garlic butter with angel hair pasta might be good.

[Anime Daisuki]

*directs Kraken to attack Enigmatic's island*

;D

[Enigmatic]

In light of Anime's kraken attack and Cerb's delicious recipe, I propose a kraken hunting expedition.

[Cerb]

I know I left my dragon around here somewhere...

[Boltor]

Dragon > Kraken

[Harperians]

Kraken > Dragon . Nuff said.

[Xenohumanity]

Depends on the type of dragon:
Black: Acid would dilute, so melee combat would result in Kraken (w/bad injuries)
Red: Fire: Don't even. Kraken would win.
White: ICE!!! Kraken would be DED. Dragon.
Blue: Lightning: OMGWTFBBQ! Dragon.
Green: Chlorine Gas would work for a little bit, but then... Kraken.
Brown: Burning Sand would blind AND burn. Dragon.
Orange: Molten Rock would burn/entomb Kraken. Dragon.
Purple: NRGPWR Death would be UNKILLABLE (like energy legs). Dragon.
Grey: Caustic Ooze would dilute. Kraken.

[TenThousand]

dragon is a must win situation it flies claws breathes fire ten times hotter then the sun cause i say so it is the greats image to be created by who ever made them up there the must respect more then eagle thing you know 5 stars

[Enigmatic]

Warning: Scientific content to follow

The temperature on the surface of the sun is 5,778 Kelvin. The temperature of the Sun's corona is approximately 5x10⁶ Kelvin. The temperature at the Sun's core is approximately 15.7×10⁶ Kelvin.

Without multiplying by ten, any one of those temperatures would vaporize the dragon.

[TenThousand]

then it is a suicidal dragon don't piss off the dragon

[Echolilia]

Either could win, depending on age and experience.

[Cerb]

It might be a chromatic dragon...

That'd be a no contest.

[Lakenburgh]

Depends on the kind of kraken doesn't it? Is it more the deep ocean kraken mutated a couple of times kind? If so the dragon doesn't need to fight it, just vaporize the water around it and wait till it dies by itself.
If it is more the Cthulhu thingemie alien undying god kind which is highly amused by our earthly concepts of reality, physics and natural laws.. well I guess dragonkebab would be in order.

[Siromizu]

Unfortunately for the dragon, the kraken is at a territorial advantage. While the kraken can't pursue the dragon out of the water, the dragon must come very close to, or perhaps enter, the water to get at the kraken. As soon as this happens, however, the dragon is almost completely helpless. Once it is grasped by the tentacles, and dragged under the surface, its wings are of no use, and it can not breathe fire. With movement restricted by tentacles, it is only a matter of time before the dragon will drown.

[Shadowtech Demons]

Dragon would defiantly win.

[Risoid]

kraken me a cold one, i've been dragon my ass all day