Cape Buffalo vs African Lion
Who would win?
Cape Buffalo slight edge
ATK 70 
DEF 54 
AGI 72 
STA 48 
INT 66 
SPL 43 | Cape Buffalo | African Lion | |
|---|---|---|
| 66.9 | Power index | 60.3 |
| A | Tier | B |
| #19 | Rank | #50 |
| 750 kg | Weight | 190 kg |
| 2.7 m | Length | 2.1 m |
| 1.5 m | Height | 1.15 m |
| — | Top speed | 53 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 20 years | Lifespan | 12 years |
Cape Buffalo wins this matchup 61% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (70 vs 54). Its power index is 66.9 against 60.3 for the African Lion.
Size matters here: a typical adult Cape Buffalo weighs about 750 kg (1,653 lb), roughly 3.9× the African Lion's 190 kg.
The African Lion's best chance is its agility (72 vs 55), plus abilities like Ambush Grapple and Coalition Instinct. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Cape Buffalo or African Lion?
Cape Buffalo. Cape Buffalo wins this matchup 61% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (70 vs 54). Its power index is 66.9 against 60.3 for the African Lion.
Which is bigger, the Cape Buffalo or the African Lion?
The Cape Buffalo (750 kg) is heavier than the African Lion (190 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the African Lion is more agile (72 vs 55).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
