Top 10 Best Deadliest Warrior Episodes
Deadliest Warrior was one of those shows that brought larger-than-life matchups straight to your screen. Whether you were tuning in for the sheer thrill of seeing hypothetical battles come to life or to settle an argument about which legendary fighter would come out on top, the show always delivered something memorable. The concept was simple yet genius: pair two iconic warriors or factions from history or pop culture, analyze their weapons, tactics, and strategies, and simulate who would win in a head-to-head fight.The episodes ranged from historical battles to matchups you'd never even thought of but couldn't wait to see play out. Who hasn't wondered how a Spartan warrior would fare against a Ninja or which modern-day special forces team would reign supreme? The show brought in experts, cutting-edge technology, and detailed tests to break down the strengths and weaknesses of each side. Along the way, you got a mix of education, adrenaline-pumping action, and the drama of the final simulation.
This list compiles the episodes fans love the most, based on epic battles, fascinating historical details, and, of course, jaw-dropping results.
While many say it was biased, I feel like this was one of the coolest fights ever. It showcased the might of both fighters as well as their mentality.
Well-done fight, but the NKSOF shouldn't have been as close as they were. The Rangers would have crushed them.
Both groups are out on the edge, on their own. They have developed their special brand of ingenuity and become totally self-dependent. I personally thought the IRA would win, but I would like to see how the IRA would tackle going into Taliban territory.
This episode starred Jeremy Dunn - the star motion capture actor of Call of Duty: Black Ops, World at War, etc! That dude just moves well. Fun to watch. He wasn't the Season 2 Spartan, who sucked... but Jeremy is why this rocked, in my opinion. Ninjas and Spartans have lore too. Thanks for asking!
I liked the idea, but it was totally one-sided. The ninja had a lot of tricks, but when you can't even touch the guy and get hurt every time you attack, it's only a matter of time in a fight to the death.
It was fantastic! I liked it very much. It was fabulous.
This episode was the most exciting match.
This was just so entertaining. I seriously believed the Yakuza would have won. The fact that the Japanese contenders and the Italians started fighting added a personal dynamic. Definitely my favorite.
That elevator segment was so good.
Just watched this episode tonight. It was awesome. Strongly recommend it.
This match is one of the more interesting ones since the different eras they came from made the weapons comparisons so unique, as well as the fight. The banter between the teams was also hilarious. The final fight between Jesse and Al was good, albeit the tension was ruined by the interface spoiling the twist.
This episode was extremely intense, with both sides being secretive and stealthy, using cool technology.
This was the most accurate outcome, plus it had the best simulation. It was both a thousand battles in one and an accurate depiction of what would have actually happened if these two had met.
Nice episode. The weapons were cool, and the simulation was great. You got to see a claymore lop off three heads with one swing.
This match was really fun, and the choreography of the fight was also really good.
Two great warriors who both deserved the title.
All the weapons were badass. Who the hell wants to fall into a pit of sticks covered in poop? Not only would that be agonizing, but you would die from blood loss and a slow infection. With the Nazis, that bouncing betty would blow your legs off!
I liked the comment the German tester made about the punji stakes: "This is like going to war with the Flintstones!" Priceless.
Each tested weapon actually killed someone in this simulation, which is very rare. Normally, one weapon in the arsenal completely dominates.
The Newcomers
It was the best episode because it tells you about the best modern warrior. On that same episode, Back for Blood, it also told you about the best ancient warrior.
A matchup for the ages.
And hey, finally some South America representation on the show!
A Teddy Roosevelt episode is such a hilarious concept, and the fact that he won was even funnier. The choreography in this one is pretty good, and I love the final knife fight at the end.
The incredible weapons of each warrior and how they used them were awesome, and UFC fighter Chuck Liddell was there. The massive size and brutal ferocity of the gladiator, yet the Apache's speed, accuracy, skill, and vicious attitude were awesome.
Not sure how realistic this fight was (I don't trust the original simulation software very much - too few parameters), but the action itself was really entertaining.
I was surprised that Cortes defeated the entire team by himself! It was just so amazing.
This was the second episode of the show, and it was the best episode because it featured two of the most feared and fearless warriors from opposite sides of the world. It was one of the closest match-ups on the show.
It was interesting to see how the weapons and armor countered each other. For instance, the Samurai sword looked very impressive until they tried it on a dummy with Viking chainmail.
Two of my absolute favorite warrior types - this was one of the very best fights in all of Deadliest Warrior. I can't really argue with the outcome. Though I think the katana is an incredible weapon (probably my favorite as a two-handed slasher), the Viking sword is an underrated weapon. It is incredibly light and strong, and it's a much better stabbing tool.
Probably my favorite fight in all of Deadliest Warrior.
I love the Shaolin and Maori cultures and fight styles. I like the viciousness of the Maori and the intense skill of the Shaolin. Great fight!
Spartan vs. Ninja was the worst episode... A ninja does not put himself in the open like that. A ninja prefers assassination rather than fighting. A quick blow dart from a tree, and the ninja wins...
It's an okay fight, but I wish the Maori warrior actually got to use more of their arsenal.
The Russian veterans were impressive and clearly knew what they were doing (scary dudes). The explosive knife finale (spoiler alert) was pretty awesome.
This episode blew my mind and probably millions of other viewers too! You could feel the intensity in the air. These were two warriors that both deserved first place.
Best episode ever! I knew Spetsnaz was going to win - they are more skilled. In the middle, when all the Green Berets were killing all the Spetsnaz, I thought, Yep, Spetsnaz are finished, but then one Spetsnaz managed to kill four Green Berets by himself.
Psychotic dictators, machine guns, and explosives. With a great battle, what more could you ask for in a Deadliest Warrior match?
This is by far one of the most unique episodes I have ever seen. I was always interested in how they would analyze the opponents' arsenals, and I was pleasantly surprised by the people they got to represent both sides. The only complaint is that the fight gets repetitive at points.
Not sure there was much realism here, but the Rajput weapons were really awesome to see in play.
I really think the Romans would've won in anything other than a one-on-one matchup - that was never the Romans' strong suit. With close-to-even technologies, no one could beat the Romans en masse.
Definitely the most interesting weapons in the series.
I just loved the way their fighting styles and arsenals contrasted and bounced off each other. It felt more balanced than other episodes.
It was a shame that Alexander lost, but it was still a good fight.