Today on Fantasy Magazine is the start of a miniseries I’m pretty excited about. This is one in a series of lists that will be tackling fantasy’s top ten fight scenes, in a variety of categories. And this time I’m actually counting down from ten to one, which I have never done before, and was not easy. (Don’t think I love you any less, Atreyu!)

Today, we begin with The Duels.

Soon to come: one-against-many, epic battles, over-the-top campfests, etc.

And I have to say, after rewatching umpteen fight scenes to put these lists together, I’m thinking of also nominating Top Ten Physical Therapy tricks or something, because unless you’re animated, these fights are grueling. (Sorry, Prince Philip.)