Jaime is by far and away one of the most wanked fighters in Asoiaf history:
- A fighter as good as Brienne believed no one in the seven kingdoms could have stood against him at full strenght.
- Like I said earlier, Jaime wanks tf out of Arthur and still believes that he can beat him with his speed and skill.
- "Best natural swordsman since Jaime Lannister", this is part of a quote by Barristan.
- Held his own against the Smiling Knight at 15, who later was killed by Arthur.
- In the battle of Whispering Woods, after Robb had completely outplayed him and realized that he was lost, he carried an offense with his retainers where he fought his way up the valley and through the host, almost reaching Robb. Shouting for Robb the entire time, and despite eventually getting captured, both Eddard Karstak and Darys Hornwood died to him, Tohrren lost a hand. They were vital in Jaime not actually accomplishing that. Imagine all that preparation and wildy successful planning...and this guy still comes that close to cutting you down.
- Second choice by Martin after Arthur himself in a trial by combat.
- "One of the great swordsmen of Westeros history", still by Martin.
- At one point Martin even said Jaime beats Aragorn which is obvious bs lmfao, but still it shows the wank he has for the character.
I would also add the story theme around him losing his hand, forcing him to rethink himself in some way, because then...he cannot be the best at fighting anymore.
To me, as far as fighting prowess goes and leaving aside special weapons, Jaime is ~ Arthur.
