Hippopotamus vs Saltwater Crocodile
Who would win?
Hippopotamus toss-up
ATK 92 
DEF 83 
AGI 52 
STA 46 
INT 58 
SPL 80 | Hippopotamus | Saltwater Crocodile | |
|---|---|---|
| 74.5 | Power index | 73.3 |
| S | Tier | S |
| #8 | Rank | #9 |
| 1.8 t | Weight | 500 kg |
| 4 m | Length | 5 m |
| 1.55 m | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 36 years | Lifespan | 70 years |
Hippopotamus wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from stamina (70 vs 46). Its power index is 74.5 against 73.3 for the Saltwater Crocodile.
Size matters here: a typical adult Hippopotamus weighs about 1.8 t (2 US tons), roughly 3.6× the Saltwater Crocodile's 500 kg.
The Saltwater Crocodile's best chance is its special (80 vs 69), plus abilities like Death-Roll Clinch and Current Rider. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Hippopotamus or Saltwater Crocodile?
Hippopotamus. Hippopotamus wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from stamina (70 vs 46). Its power index is 74.5 against 73.3 for the Saltwater Crocodile.
Which is bigger, the Hippopotamus or the Saltwater Crocodile?
The Hippopotamus (1.8 t) is heavier than the Saltwater Crocodile (500 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Saltwater Crocodile is more agile (52 vs 48).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
