Honey Badger vs Black Mamba
Who would win?
Honey Badger toss-up
| Honey Badger | Black Mamba | |
|---|---|---|
| 55.1 | Power index | 54.7 |
| B | Tier | B |
| #77 | Rank | #81 |
| 14 kg | Weight | 1.6 kg |
| 72 cm | Length | 2.5 m |
| 26 cm | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | 19 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 7.5 years | Lifespan | 11 years |
Honey Badger wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (45 vs 18). Its power index is 55.1 against 54.7 for the Black Mamba.
Size matters here: a typical adult Honey Badger weighs about 14 kg (31 lb), roughly 8.8× the Black Mamba's 1.6 kg.
The Black Mamba's best chance is its attack (66 vs 42), plus abilities like Neural Lockout and Rapid Repeat Strike. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Honey Badger or Black Mamba?
Honey Badger. Honey Badger wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (45 vs 18). Its power index is 55.1 against 54.7 for the Black Mamba.
Which is bigger, the Honey Badger or the Black Mamba?
The Honey Badger (14 kg) is heavier than the Black Mamba (1.6 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Black Mamba is more agile (81 vs 61).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works