Who would win

[The Lord of The Mists He/Him]

Who would win in a fight between Kelsier and Kaladin if you ignore the fact that they are both linked to their planets?

[NameIess]

As of RoW and TLM? Definitely Kaladin. Kelsier has no access to the metallic arts as of now. Kaladin has a Shardblade, living Shardplate, and Windrunning. Kelsier might have more years of experience than Kaladin, but without powers, he stands no chance in a fight.

Even if we give Kelsier his allomancy back, I think Kaladin still wins. Living Shardplate and lashings are just too strong and Kaladin has shown the ability to keep up with the best of the Fused even before getting his Plate, so experience won't be an issue. 

The only way I can see Kelsier winning is if we let him sneak attack Kaladin, give him a lot of Atium, or limit Kaladin's stormlight and resources. Radiants of the Fourth ideal are just too strong, particularly Windrunners and particularly Kaladin.

[Treamayne]

35 minutes ago, The Lord of The Mists said:

Who would win in a fight between Kelsier and Kaladin if you ignore the fact that they are both linked to their planets?

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Kelsier vs. Kaladin, who wins?

Brandon Sanderson

Kelsier is meaner. Kelsier is sneakier. Raw power - I'm not sure, but I'm gonna go with Kelsier. If its on a battlefield, Kelsier doesn't win. If its off the battlefield, Kelsier wins. Kaladin is a soldier. He can fight a war and fight with a team and he can win a battle. Kelsier can sneak into someones house and stab them.

Barnes & Noble B-Fest 2016 (June 11, 2016)

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Who would win in a fight, Kaladin or Kelsier?

Brandon Sanderson

Kelsier, he fights dirty. Kaladin has, probably, more raw power-- I don't know. Kelsier's going to win easy though. He's just going to murder him in his sleep.

Bands of Mourning release party (Jan. 25, 2016)

 

Hope that helps