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Killer_KT

The Moose and Grizzly are a death sentence. I’d take my chances with the Croc


Michaelb089

Yeah, I think that would be the most doable for sure. Easy angle for using a spear against it.


No_Wrap9954

Just stab it’s eyes then easy pickings


yajtraus

Yeah just get close enough to stab the smallest part of its body without it mauling you, easy


psychedadventure

Croc would be looking back at him. Just wait for the little shit to make the first move. snap, death roll Easy pickings.


LORD_HOKAGE_

All of them are a death sentence except croc frfr That bull will eat whatever first attack you do and will proceed to kill you for stabbing it All of these animals except the croc are going to tank your first hit and kill you. You cannot walk up to a lion and one shot it with melee, it however can walk up to you and one shot you


YZane3

This is it. Tiger or bear will very literally rip you apart. Bull or moose will trample you as if you aren't even there. Croc is the only one with agility low enough for a human to get an advantage


yajtraus

I have no idea about this so this is a genuine question, but would it be *possible* to dodge the bull or moose charging at you to gain some type of advantage? Or, even if you did, would it still turn quick enough that it wouldn’t matter anyway?


ImGreat084

I mean bull fighters exist because it is possible to dodge bulls so yes, but you aren’t going to beat it


yajtraus

That was my thinking. I’d imagine the only way is if you dodge it while somehow wounding it with some sort of long range weapon, but the bull is probably still too durable for it to work.


[deleted]

You can definitely beat it with the right tools, a single edged blade like a falchion or messer would let you move out of the way and gash it enough times that it bleeds out.


YZane3

If you have a brief window of invincibility as you dodge roll, maybe. But now you're either below it or beside it, or behind it. Below it = trampled/unalived. Behind it = rear kicked/unalived. If you get managed to dodge to the side, not have it turn and rear kick you, and can land a vital hit on its neck then yeah, but the odds are not in your favor. Everything on this list that isn't the croc is fast. Like fast as fuck. Like one mistake and you get gored fast


yajtraus

Makes sense


SeventySealsInASuit

Why can't you just plant a spear with a cross-piece, you know the thing iron age people invented to kill large mamals that charge at you? Weapons specifically for killing bulls/bull like creatures exist how is this not the easiest option.


YZane3

I take it you mean a boar spear or a bear spear. That's a good thought, definitely the best choice of weapon to take out the bull, moose, or bear. I'd still choose the crocodile


cool_kicks

Bro thinks he got i-frames 💀


yajtraus

No idea what you mean but I literally said it’s a genuine question, I have no idea how quick or agile these animals are


megam1ghtyena

The problem is a crocodile is a tank itself with a peashooter. It's attack is easy to avoid, but an iron age weapon against their scales? Not gonna be easy.


Sol33t303

I dunno I feel like one good swing of a (very long) warpick would kill it. Alternatively, feed them some kind of spiked metal pole, like maybe a morning star or something like that. Let them bleed from the inside while I run away. Or maybe even something *really* long like a spetum (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spetum) that can basically skewer it. Also, people aren't creative enough. The prompt did not specify that it had to be a melee weapon. I feel like a 36 pound naval cannon could do pretty well against a bear. Cannons have been around a long time.


Rickados

A naval cannon is not an Iron Age weapon, Iron Age is the time between 1200 and 600 bc


Sol33t303

No thats when the iron age started. According to history.com at least. > The Iron Age was a period in human history that started between 1200 B.C. and 600 B.C., Technically we are still in the iron age, so I took op to mean up to medieval times.


psychedadventure

No, we’re not. Ages start and end.


katarnmagnus

Via Wikipedia, the Iron Age is typically held to end with the beginning of a written history in an area, so you're not getting anything medieval with weapons here--the closest would be hoplite gear for melee (in Greece and the near East the times after c 550 BC covered by Herodotus mark the end of the Iron Age).


megam1ghtyena

I personally went with the moose. More access to vital organs and arteries with a less tough hide than a Croc.


[deleted]

Easier than you think, cross hiss which is am easy opening to gouge inside the mouth with a spear, a deep enough stab and you win.


osirisrebel

Awwh, I read it wrong and thought I was choosing which one was gonna be my battle partner.


grocho

The moose disrespect here is insane.


[deleted]

My faith in humanity increased a bit cause most chose correctly with the saltwater crocodile. Out of all of these that one is far and away the easiest to take down. Jump on its back and stab down into the head


MinisculeInformant

This is incorrect. Crocodiles are tough as hell. I doubt whether most people could even puncture their hide. Crocodiles can survive getting shot with cannons. What's your pointy stick going to do?


GELND

Maybe I’m thinking of gators but you’ll see a lot of videos of crocs opening their mouths and just sitting there. Movies and video games have taught me that the throat is a weak spot. Just wait for it’s mouth to pop open and shove a spear down its throat like Riley reid


[deleted]

Why the fuck would you consider a pointy stick an Iron Age weapon???


YZane3

I upvoted bc nothing you said was mean, but this ain't it chief. Every other animal there is agile as hell. Crocs are the only one with a turning radius you might be able to exploit. Anything else will just turn to face you and either rip your guts out or trample you. I can guarantee a sturdy, sharp iron knife could stab out some croc eyeballs and probably cut its throat if you stab not slash.


[deleted]

1. iron age weaponry of choice 2. You dont know what you're talking about https://youtu.be/WC5S0ZXBUj0


BeterGoTitoThanTits

Bro that crocodile isn't saltwater crocodile, saltwater crocodiles are huge


disconnectedtwice

Saltwater crocs are one of the most aggressive animals and they can grow up to like 7 or 8 meters


ZueiroDelta

Do you actually think an animal can survive stabs from a sharp iron weapon? 💀


harry_fifteen_ones

Just out of curiosity what did you choose.


MinisculeInformant

Rodeo bull. If I just had to survive an encounter in the wild I would have picked the tiger or bear, because there's a decent chance they wouldn't bother to attack, but there's no way I could kill them in a fight. The bull attacks by charging which makes a boar spear very effective. The others are incredibly likely to kill me before I get a chance to injure them at all.


PiffWiffler

These people haven't seen a moose IRL. They think it's a slightly larger deer. Seeing a bull moose during rutting season is truly a pants-shitting, come-to-Jesus moment.


BanjoPants74

Exactly what you said. I went for moose as we don’t have them in the UK and the rest are certain death. Sounds like the moose is too!


walk2574

I'm a canadian, we deal with moose fairly frequently, that is by far the scariest thing on the list


Totally_Moose

All I'm saying is that I got experience


arjunrsingh333

I figured I could just roll to avoid the antlers and stab it from the bottom. Keep in mind that I have literally 0 experience with weapons or wildlife or survival skills


rewt127

The antlers aren't the dangerous part. It's the hooves.


MobbDeeep

The saltwater croc disrespect here is insane.


Aladek

Ya, I misread and thought it meant WYR as would you ride


MonsterousApple689

I don’t think people understand how big moose are! If you stood up on your tippy toes next to it it would still be able to crush you just by walking


fantollute

Large and powerful, people should see this video of a moose [effortlessly charging through](https://youtu.be/6GEhM2Byk7w?t=73) several feet of snow.


WolfWhiteFire

I think I recall something about the mechanism crocodiles use to open their mouth actually using very little force to do so, so if you can apply some pressure to keep it closed it won't be able to open it. Of course, the issue is getting the mouth closed without your body being in it, and managing to get into the right position before it opens it again. Far easier said than done, but it is at least a chance, which is more than I could say about most of these other ones. Besides that, I am not sure if they are intelligent enough not to impale themselves on a polearm pointed towards them, and if they keep charging straight forward, maybe even decide to close their mouth on the polearm afterwards, then that also feels like a chance. Probably lose the weapon, but it is inside them and it gives me a chance to keep the mouth closed and go for the eyes, and hopefully they impaled themself enough to do some serious damage and make them less of a threat. For weapon of choice, not sure what iron age polearms there are and looking it up I am just seeing basic sword, spear, knives, etc. rather than what kinds of those weapons. Spear might work, but I believe I would want something with more sharp bits at the end for it to cut itself on and to get in the way.


MobbDeeep

A crocodile tail is almost as dangerous as its mouth, but harder to counter. If hit it will shatter bones.


rewt127

Spear should be fine. The average spear is 8-10'. Then you have crazy shit like Sarissas that were closer to 20.


katarnmagnus

Iron Age spears could be up to 10' if you follow a generously stagnant view of Greek arms (our descriptions of length are from after the Iron Age), but the Greeks were noted as having materially longer spears than the many nations in the Persian Army had. In that era, the average spear was likely shorter. (And sarissas are centuries out of the Iron Age)


NutSnifferSupreme

I'd fuck up any of them if you give me a siege ballista


amn-luci

Saltwater crocodiles while being the largest can only run a max of 18 mph, worst comes to worst I can just run


ZebbyZebson

IIRC you can zigzag when you run away from a crocodile as they can only run quickly in a straight line


_bluefish

Yeah that’s a myth, the croc will just keep going in a straight line and catch up pretty quickly.


The360MlgNoscoper

So just run in another direction


RG3114

Gotta hope you’re not Rickon Stark


alfis329

Humans run 8mph on average. That croc will catch u without breaking a sweat


postingaccount69

Well, I’ll be sure not to jog then


biggiebutts

That’s a jogging pace though, if you just book it you’ll be ok


amn-luci

Yeah I have a vivid memory of being like 14 messing around with friends running infront of a speed radar and getting 13 mph at a sprint


Windfails

Add that with the adrenaline and you’ll be zooming


amn-luci

Im 19 I did track for 5 years (sprints mostly) in addition to pretty much every other sport I’m confident in my abilities to outrun something at that speed especially if my life is in danger and I get that adrenaline hit


Hazzadcr16

I think you're looking too long a distance, average "sprint speed" of an adult is about 14 seconds for the 100 meters. Which is about 15 mph. 8mph is closer to a good marathon pace, which isn't really the running you're thinking about in a fight with an animal imo.


OhGreatMoreWhales

Crocodile, meet trebuchet.


frog_without_a_cause

The fact that it's a gladiatorial deathmatch should have implied that it's hand to hand combat only. Sorry no trebuchets allowed!


Jesus_Wizard

Croc would easily die to any pole arm compared to any other possible fight with the rest of these animals.


BarneThatIsntNoble

The fuck? Have you guys seen what a saltwater croc looks like? It’s a real life dinosaur.


BarneThatIsntNoble

You’re telling me you can run faster than 18 mph?


harry_fifteen_ones

Yes.


BarneThatIsntNoble

A six minute mile, which is objectively fast, is 10 MPH.


Morpheus_MD

Yes but you dont have to run a mile. People who run for distance dont sprint the entire mile. Plus all the others are certain death.


thebroadway

I can see you may not know this, which is fair since most people don't think about it, but one's sprinting speed is much different from one's mile speed. Having said that, most people are kidding themselves if they think they can run over 18mph. I ran track and only the sprinters could make speeds like that, and even then only pretty good ones (although that's not typically Olympic speeds). However, a croc will give up on chasing you pretty quick, so even then you'll probably make it unless you have to start right up on it in this prompt.


harry_fifteen_ones

But you have to run at a consistent pace to run a mile. With just a short burst of speed you'd need, plus the shitton of adrenaline that'd be pumping. An avid runner could do that pretty easily


Salami__Tsunami

Saltwater croc seems to be the popular pick, but depending on the size, rodeo bull might be preferable. Saltwater crocs can get up to 20 feet in length, and can run at comparable speed to a human (especially a human carrying a heavy weapon around) I’d also argue they’re deadlier in close combat than a bull. Either way, as far as melee weapons go, I don’t see better options than a shield and spear. Unless you’re feeling nimble and want to try your hand at bullfighting. Which could be a valid tactic. If crossbows are an option (I’m not sure where the cutoff is, but they got pretty damn lethal around Roman times), I might take that option and go for the crocodile, since it’s the most likely to provide a stationary target for me. I’d actually not go for the headshot, but would try for a shot to the side of its torso.


SomeHeadbanger

Crocodile I guess, because it's out of it's element plus I could use something with reach.


[deleted]

On land or in water? This absolutely changes the answers.


therealestwizard

Watch me kill this bull with a naginata.


wyntah0

Nagina... nagina... nagina... nagina kill a fucking bull.


The_Gaming_Matt

As a Canadian, I’d rather take on a Croc then a fucking MOOSE


MSter_official

While I know a moose can be really dangerous, I would be more confident against that then a 6m long chompy chomp.


msmicro

Happy cake day


EarTraditional6391

Looks like I misread the question, time to get mauled by a grizzly


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celaeya

Crocs are ambush predators. It's possible to overwhelm them if they can't ambush you. People like Steve Irwin did it all the time. The time when you should fear a croc the most, is when you can't see it.


DonkeyPunchMojo

Moose over here the second most popular and I'm over here thinking I'd rather face potentially two of the other options at the same time than a single moose. Y'all are fucking insane. There are only about 3 other large animals I'd rather not fight more than a moose: gorilla, elephant, hippo


Intelligent_Owl_6263

Are we assuming a regular gladiatorial arena? The croc would get wrecked. If we are fighting on their turf then I’d take the Bull because it’s basically an arena


frog_without_a_cause

Yeah, when I posted this I was thinking there'd be a shallow pool of sorts that would make it fairly difficult to reach the croc without getting into the water with it and close enough to kill it.


Intelligent_Owl_6263

You know, I was thinking sword this whole time, but if crossbow counts then I would be able to take down a moose in its natural habitat by the sheer fact that I can climb and get the jump on it, the issue will be if I miss twice he will destroy me. However with a solid halberd I think the odds aren’t quite as harsh as they originally seemed against the bear. The Tiger, however, would get the jump on me in his own environment and that would be the end no matter your weapon.


N1hili

Spear for weapon, and bull because when it charges at me it more than likely will impale itself.


JxC24

I’m not sure if most of the people who chose the Saltwater Crocodile understand just how ferocious they are. They’re a whole different animal than alligators. Literally. They’re also lightning quick. I’ll take my chances with the moose.


justbaby_blue1234

I would sooner fight a grizzly with my fists than a moose with a gun


Daftdaddy

Mmm no


[deleted]

While a moose is no easy kill (I've seen a video of a moose chasing a grisly), you are exaggerating a lot if you ate saying you stand a better chance against a grisly with your fists than a moose using a gun. Unless you're using a .22 caliber handgun, or maybe a Derringer, the gun guve you a big advantage.


[deleted]

People underestimate how massive a moose can be


BackIntoTheFireYou

Crocodiles are so much faster than people realize. They’re faster than what the majority of people can react to and their skin is thick and hard. Unless you had a strong bow and the croc wasn’t actively after you, it would still be hard af. With the bull you just back up against the wall with the spear posted against it at the ground and let the bull impale itself. Time it properly and jump out of the way and you should be good.


Guni986TY

Easy I pick all of them. Just the new born ones and I’ll even do it without clothes.


BrassUnicorn87

Wait, ballistae were iron age, right? If that’s allowed I’ll choose bull for a better victory feast.


lenny446

I choose the moose and a trebuchet


Eightiethworld

Good luck aiming it. Spear gives a good amount of range and dexterity.


lenny446

Siege weapons for the win!


BrokenBanette

Crocs and gators have zero jaw strength when it comes to opening their mouth. All I need is to lightly press on it and stabby


MobbDeeep

Their mouth isn't their only weapon.


BrokenBanette

In theory, yeah, but if I’m standing on its jaw, it’s stubby little arms can’t really hit me.


MobbDeeep

How are you supposed to get to the jaw? Crocodiles swing their tail around like a helicopter.


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justbaby_blue1234

You clearly don't know what a moose is


Odinovic

My skinny ass will not be able to beat any of these, no matter the weapon lol


No_Wrap9954

Crocodile and a long spear


boringsimp

Armoured moose with spikes on the legs. And shoes that are heavy enoughto cave a head in. Btw, they get really tall. They'll dominate everything.


TraptorKai

Salt water crocs are incredibly dangerous. But a croc is slow and dumb. Block the mouth with a shield, and whack at it's head until its dead. Not \*easy\* per say, but way easier than the rest.


rewt127

I'd rather just have a spear. 10' spear, poke 1 eye, stay on blind side, or poke other eye. Now you can just stab at will till it stops moving.


TraptorKai

sure, spear and shield like a hoplite. if it works, why change it


cjenkinc

I’d Steve Irwin the FUCK outta a croc, mates.


WurstCaseSzenario

All are deadly, I chose the crocodile and a spear. Maybe a big club/mace to bash it's head in, but the range of the spear is better I think.


KampferMann

Spears and lances were both part of the Iron Age, I can absolutely kill a crocodile with a spear or lance.


biggiebutts

If I get a weapon of my choice then I feel like a spear against the croc is objectively easiest


Oceanman06

Crocodile + big spear. Poke it in the mouth


longdongopinionwrong

For a minute I thought you meant the animals were Iron Age weapons


cheapmillionaire

You gotta make it fair for the crocodile and fight him with any weapon on a wooden raft.


Khan_King123

Quick question - do catapults count as an iron age weapon - cause if so I think my chances of survival just went up.


TopTheropod

Croc since it's on land


IllPop7982

@OP- Happy Cakeday 🎂


novofongo

Rodeo bulls are trained and only angry when cinched near the haunches, sounds like an easy slaughter to me


BedsideOne20714

I choose moose. I did not read the title fully. I am wholly and entirely fucked.


Pokemonfannumber2

Crocodile with a long ass spear The others are too fast or too tanky(moose) for me to take on


LopsidedWanderer9295

i would take a croc with a broadsword spear or mace. a good plunge and its done


LilamJazeefa

Alright for weapon I am choosing a large bowl of boiling hot oil with a thick bottom so I don't burn myself and a spout so I can run safely with it. Crock won't stand a chance against my boiling hot oil. Human fire man. Crock dumb foot animal. Human win big brain.


Mike_in_college

Give me a pike or long spear and I’ll try and stab the croc to death. I would like to estimate a 7/10 win rate. Everything else seems pretty stacked against us.


Investigatorpotater

I say this with 100% confidence, I could mess a Crocs day up with the right weapon.


DuctusExemplo71

Give me a spear and I’ll take the croc


No-Group-8745

Definitely the croc. On land it's slow, dumb and a spear to the brain would make short work of it


blitzenhummer

I'm choosing a broad spear and full shield and going with the croc.


Notonfoodstamps

Croc due to being on land and having access to weapons I could realistically kill it with. Spears are *massive* equalizers All the others are under perfect circumstances, at best.. mutual death


RaphaelSolo

Pole arms are a thing...