Was Jamie a good swordsman?

Jaime, for all his faults, is definitely one of the best living swordsman in the series. Or, he was before he lost his hand—he’s probably down to about average now, which at least makes it fair for everyone else.

Was Jaime Lannister a good general?

Jaime Lannister is an excellent swordsman – one of the finest in Westeros. But he is not a very good general – he is simply too impatient and careless as far is command is concerned. Jaime Lannister is an excellent swordsman – one of the finest in Westeros.

Who are the 3 who could beat Jaime Lannister?

So the three people were probably Selmy, the Hound and the Mountain. I don’t think I can name all three but we all know that one of them is Barristan Selmy. The only thing that puts that to doubt is that at the time, Ser Barristan wasn’t actually in Westeros. Despite his wimpiness Loras Tyrell is a marvelous warrior.

Is Jaime a hero?

Jaime’s development began in earnest in season three, and it all started when he saved Brienne at Harrenhal. But on his way back to King’s Landing, Jaime had a change of heart, and with the help of Steelshanks, saved Brienne from certain death in the Harrenhal bear pit. Jaime was officially a hero.

Is Jaime the best swordsman in the series?

And she hated Jaime at that point, so it was a lot for her to admit. Jaime, for all his faults, is definitely one of the best living swordsman in the series. Or, he was before he lost his hand—he’s probably down to about average now, which at least makes it fair for everyone else.

Who is the best swordsman in the world?

From the list of known swordsman I believe @Möoz’s answer is correct in that Ser Arthur Dayne, armed with Dawn, is the best. However, George R. R. Martin has commented in an interview for “The South Bank Show” that Jaime Lannister is the best swordsman.

Was King Arthur the best swordsman of all time?

There is not a doubt that Arthur was considered to be the best swordsman of at least the past 100 years, if not ever. At five-and-ten, Ser Jaime Lannister was already a knight—an honor he had received from the hand of Ser Arthur Dayne, the Sword of the Morning, whom many considered to be the realm’s most chivalrous warrior.

Is Jaime Lannister the best swordsman of his generation?

There is proof, however, that Jaime is undoubtedly one of the (if not THE) best swordsmen of his generation, at least before he got his right hand chopped off by Vargo Hoat. Numerous pieces of evidence can be found in the events taking place prior to the book series, as well as in the thoughts of other characters.