Hyena vs African Lion
Who would win?
Hyena toss-up
ATK 70 
DEF 54 
AGI 72 
STA 48 
INT 66 
SPL 43 | Hyena | African Lion | |
|---|---|---|
| 64.4 | Power index | 60.3 |
| A | Tier | B |
| #26 | Rank | #50 |
| 75 kg | Weight | 190 kg |
| 1.45 m | Length | 2.1 m |
| 85 cm | Height | 1.15 m |
| 50 km/h | Top speed | 53 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 21 years | Lifespan | 12 years |
Hyena wins this matchup 57% 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 stamina (83 vs 48). Its power index is 64.4 against 60.3 for the African Lion.
Size matters here: a typical adult African Lion weighs about 190 kg (419 lb), roughly 2.5× the Hyena's 75 kg. Despite that, the Hyena's weapons and fighting stats carry the day.
The African Lion's best chance is its agility (72 vs 61), 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, Hyena or African Lion?
Hyena. Hyena wins this matchup 57% 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 stamina (83 vs 48). Its power index is 64.4 against 60.3 for the African Lion.
Which is bigger, the Hyena or the African Lion?
The African Lion (190 kg) is heavier than the Hyena (75 kg).
Which is faster?
The African Lion is faster, with a top speed of 53 km/h.
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
