Saltwater Crocodile vs Komodo Dragon
Who would win?
Saltwater Crocodile clear edge
| Saltwater Crocodile | Komodo Dragon | |
|---|---|---|
| 73.3 | Power index | 58.4 |
| S | Tier | B |
| #9 | Rank | #60 |
| 500 kg | Weight | 85 kg |
| 5 m | Length | 2.59 m |
| — | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | 20 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 70 years | Lifespan | 30 years |
Saltwater Crocodile wins this matchup 73% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (clear edge). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (83 vs 44). Its power index is 73.3 against 58.4 for the Komodo Dragon.
Size matters here: a typical adult Saltwater Crocodile weighs about 500 kg (1,102 lb), roughly 5.9× the Komodo Dragon's 85 kg.
The Komodo Dragon's best chance is its special (88 vs 80), plus abilities like Hemorrhagic Bite System and Forked-Tongue Tracker. It is a real edge, but not enough to overcome the gap everywhere else.
Who would win, Saltwater Crocodile or Komodo Dragon?
Saltwater Crocodile. Saltwater Crocodile wins this matchup 73% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (clear edge). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (83 vs 44). Its power index is 73.3 against 58.4 for the Komodo Dragon.
Which is bigger, the Saltwater Crocodile or the Komodo Dragon?
The Saltwater Crocodile (500 kg) is heavier than the Komodo Dragon (85 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Komodo Dragon is more agile (59 vs 52).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works