Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-25908228-20141222101442/@comment-117.214.145.252-20161218142703

See that's why I said it can't be said for sure who's stronger b/w the 3? First, even though it could have been possible because of only the difference in stats, I'd still say Kirito is stronger. A weapon is an essential part of one's skill so even if extraordinarily powerful, unless its acquired by unfair means, the weapon is part of one's strength.

Second, and mainly, all this is speculation. Kirito only believes that he'd lose and Excaliber just might make up for the difference and he'd win. None of these are well-established or confirmed facts. For example, even if Kirito beat Asuna just barely, with the use of some extra skill, I could say with certainty that at that moment, Kirito is stronger because as I said before, the skill is part of Kirito's strength. This is not a nuclear bomb vs missile where we know in raw power what's the more destructive. As a player, what makes your strength is your exp, power, skill, weapons, abilities and even your items. Some might have more exp while others might have more skills or powerful weapons. So if Kirito beat Yuuki with the help of Excaliber, I'd say he's stronger.

Kirito might win with Excaliber but then again I've got nothing to support my statement either (or deny it) and that is why I can never say or admit for sure who's the strongest until I see a fight where they really went nuts using everything they got (which should be the case with opponents like Yuuki, Asuna - the opponents respect that as otherwise it is quite insulting to the one who's giving everything they have).