In the world of Game of Thrones, dragons are among the most powerful creatures ever. But what about their riders? In this ranking, we sort the 10 strongest dragon riders by power and control.
What was the ranking based on? When assessing the most powerful dragon riders, we particularly consider the following aspects:
- Good connection between dragon and rider
- Combat ability, power, and influence of the rider
- Strength, age, and experience of the dragon
It is especially important that the rider and dragon have a strong connection. Both must form a true unity and trust each other. While powerful creatures like dragons can never be completely controlled. Some control should be present, though. Yes, we take a look at Rhaena Targaryen and the sheep thief.
In the end, the main question is: Who could defeat whom in a direct battle? The ranking is, of course, subjective. So feel free to leave your opinion in the comments!
Rhaenyra Targaryen – The one true heir to the throne in House of the Dragon
Rank 10 on the list of the most powerful dragon riders of Westeros.
- Dragon: Syrax
At just seven years old, Rhaenyra flew on her dragon Syrax for the first time. She is therefore one of the youngest dragon riders in the history of House Targaryen. A true natural talent that definitely deserves a place on this list.
At the same time, both lack combat experience. As a woman, Rhaenyra was never trained as a warrior. And Syrax is still so young that she has never been used in war.
Rhaenyra’s power lies more in politics. As the official heir to the throne and leader of Team Black, she is extremely influential. In a direct duel, however, she would likely often lose.
Warning: Spoiler for House of the Dragon, Season 3 Episode 2
In the current season of House of the Dragon, Rhaenyra was finally able to assert her claim and now sits on the Iron Throne. This gives her bonus points in terms of power.
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