Was Ned better? Was he going to beat him if not for those Lannister

>>86950606
Jaime would win a proper duel against Ned 9 times out of 10

Jaime was toying with Ned, very clearly, but I think also that Ned was better in the show than the books and was probably one of the most skilled swordsmen in the series

>>86950660
This

Jaime with his hand was second onoy to Barristan Selmy

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>>86950660
Maybe, but that scene seems to hint that it wasn't going to be that easy

>>86950606
Ned's a father he's older never really reknowned for being a great warrior but that's because he never fought in tournaments. Honestly we really don't know the capacity of Ned's fighting ability he's good Tho he stood his ground against Dayne who was probably better than Jaime. My money's on Jaime Ned seemed a lot more shakier in that fight both in their prime tho Ned wins hands down

>>86950606
That was the whole point of that scene and the one in the bar where Ned explained why he didn't fight in tournaments.

Jaime thought he'd steamroll him because he didn't have the reputation of others and when it came down to it he himself was left wondering who was better.

We will never know.