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Single combat. Noon tomorrow. Till the death.
Tristan de Bois to Owain[src]

Duels are arranged fights between two people using either physical weapons or magic. They are typically fought to settle a challenge or disagreement, or as part of a tournament.

Types of Duels

Type Description Photo
Informal A spontaneous duel between two people. Arthurmerlin1
Jousting A duel between two knights on horseback who fight with lances. Tourney33
Magical Duel A duel involving the use of magic. Merlin vs Nimueh 4
Mortal Combat A duel to the death. Decennial 17
Single Combat A duel between two single warriors, either as a result of a formal challenge or as representatives of opposing armies. Capture2012-04-06-13h45m07s143
Tournament A duel that occurs as part of a tournament. Decennial15
Training Exercise A duel that occurs as part of a training exercise. Arthur and Albin

List of Duels

Series 1

Duel Type Circumstances Victor
Merlin vs Arthur Informal Arthur challenged Merlin to a duel with maces. Arthur Pendragon
Ewan vs Valiant Tournament Ewan and Valiant dueled during the Tournament of Camelot. Valiant
Arthur vs Valiant Tournament Arthur and Valiant dueled during the Tournament of Camelot. Arthur Pendragon
Arthur vs Lancelot Training Exercise Lancelot dueled Arthur to become a Knight of Camelot. Lancelot
Merlin vs Edwin Muirden Magical Duel Merlin dueled Edwin Muirden to save Gaius. Merlin
Owain vs Tristan de Bois Owain accepted Tristan de Bois' challenge. Tristan de Bois
Pellinore vs Tristan de Bois Pellinore accepted Tristan de Bois' challenge. Tristan de Bois
Uther vs Tristan de Bois After Arthur challenged Tristan de Bois, Uther drugged him and dueled Tristan in his place. Uther Pendragon
Arthur vs Kanen Mortal Combat Kanen challenged Arthur after his men were defeated. Arthur Pendragon
Arthur vs Evan Mortal Combat Arthur challenged Evan after he insulted his pride. Arthur Pendragon
Merlin vs Tauren Magical Duel Merlin dueled Tauren to protect Uther. Tauren
Merlin vs Kilgharrah Magical Duel Kilgharrah attacked Merlin after he refused to set him free. Merlin
Merlin vs Nimueh Magical Duel Merlin confronted Nimueh after she abused her power over life and death. Merlin

Series 2

Duel Type Circumstances Victor
Merlin vs Cornelius Sigan Magical Duel Merlin challenged Cornelius Sigan to save Arthur and Camelot. Merlin
Arthur vs Leon Jousting Arthur jousted against Leon during Camelot's annual jousting tournament. Arthur Pendragon
Arthur vs Myror Jousting Arthur jousted against Myror during Camelot's annual jousting tournament. Arthur Pendragon
Lancelot vs Bandit Mortal Combat Lancelot dueled a bandit for Hengist's entertainment. Lancelot
Merlin vs Jonas Magical Duel Jonas dueled Merlin to stop him from interrupting Uther and Catrina's wedding. Merlin
Arthur vs Morgause Single Combat Morgause challenged Arthur to a duel to test him. Morgause
Arthur vs Uther Single Combat Arthur challenged Uther after he learned the secret of his birth. Arthur Pendragon
Olaf vs Arthur Single Combat Olaf challenged Arthur to defend Vivian's honour. Arthur Pendragon
Arthur vs Kilgharrah Mortal Combat Arthur battled Kilgharrah in an attempt to save Camelot. Kilgharrah

Series 3

Duel Type Circumstances Victor
Merlin vs Morgana Informal Merlin and Morgana dueled with swords after she refused to stop her and Morgause's skeleton army. Merlin*
Merlin vs Goblin Magical Duel The Goblin attacked Merlin after he discovered that it was possessing Gaius. Merlin
Arthur vs Dagr Training Exercise Arthur dueled Dagr while training for the Mêlée. Arthur Pendragon
Arthur and Gwaine vs Dagr and Ebor Mortal Combat Arthur and Gwaine dueled Dagr and Ebor after they killed the other knights participating in the Mêlée. Arthur and Gwaine
Merlin vs the Sidhe Elder Magical Duel The Sidhe Elder attacked Merlin after he discovered Princess Elena was a changeling. Merlin
Gilli vs Nollar Tournament Gilli dueled Nollar during the Decennial Tournament. Gilli
Arthur vs Uther Tournament Arthur dueled Uther during the Decennial Tournament. Uther Pendragon
Uther vs Gilli Tournament Uther dueled Gilli during the Decennial Tournament. Uther Pendragon
Arthur vs Gwaine Mortal Combat Arthur dueled Gwaine to entertain Jarl and his men. Draw
Merlin and Gaius vs Morgause Magical Duel Morgause was guarding the Cup of Life. Merlin and Gaius

[*] Morgana disarmed Merlin, but was knocked unconscious by his magic.

Series 4

Duel Type Circumstances Victor
Morgana vs Knights of Camelot Mortal Combat Morgana dueled the Knights of Camelot on her way to the Isle of the Blessed. Morgana Pendragon
Arthur vs the Gleeman Mortal Combat Odin hired the Gleeman to kill Arthur. The Gleeman
Uther vs the Gleeman Mortal Combat Uther dueled the Gleeman to protect Arthur. Uther Pendragon
Merlin vs Julius Borden Informal Merlin dueled Julius Borden to protect the dragon egg. Merlin
Arthur vs Derian Single Combat Arthur dueled Derian to prevent war between Camelot and Caerleon. Arthur Pendragon
Dragoon vs Knights of the Round Table Informal Dragoon dueled the Knights of the Round Table when they tried to arrest him. Arthur Pendragon
Merlin (Dragoon) vs Morgana Magical Duel Merlin dueled Morgana for the Fomorroh. Merlin
Leon vs Gwaine Informal Leon and Gwaine dueled while under the Lamia's control. Draw
Merlin vs Lamia Magical Duel Merlin dueled the Lamia to protect the Knights. He was helped by Gwen and Arthur. Arthur Pendragon
Arthur vs Leon Jousting Arthur jousted against Leon during his wedding tourney. Arthur Pendragon
Arthur vs Lancelot (Shade) Jousting Arthur jousted against Lancelot during his wedding tourney. Arthur Pendragon
Arthur vs Lancelot (Shade) Informal Arthur attacked Lancelot after he saw him kissing Gwen. Arthur Pendragon
Gwaine vs Southrons Informal Gwaine was forced to duel multiple Southrons to entertain Morgana's army. Gwaine
Arthur vs Helios Mortal Combat Arthur dueled Helios to retake Camelot. He was helped by Isolde. Arthur Pendragon
Gwen vs Morgana Mortal Combat Gwen dueled Morgana to retake Camelot. She was helped by Merlin. Merlin

Series 5

Duel Type Circumstances Victor
Merlin vs Aithusa Magical Duel Merlin confronted Aithusa when he found the dragon working with Morgana. Merlin
Merlin vs Uther's Spirit Magical Duel Uther's spirit attacked Merlin after he revealed his magic. Uther Pendragon
Arthur vs Odin Single Combat Odin challenged Arthur after he escaped his trap. Arthur Pendragon
Arthur vs Mordred Training Exercise Arthur dueled Mordred as part of a training exercise. Arthur Pendragon
Arthur vs Mordred Training Exercise Arthur dueled Mordred as part of a training exercise. Mordred
Elyan vs Morgana's Enchanted Sword Mortal Combat Elyan dueled Morgana's enchanted sword to rescue Gwen from the Dark Tower. Elyan
Arthur vs Albin Training Exercise Arthur dueled Albin as part of a training exercise. Albin
Merlin and Daegal vs Albin Mortal Combat Merlin and Daegal dueled Albin to save Arthur. Merlin and Daegal
Merlin (Emrys) vs the Dochraid Magical Duel Merlin dueled the Dochraid for information on how to free Gwen from the Teine Diaga. Merlin
Mordred vs Morgana Magical Duel Mordred dueled Morgana so that Arthur and Merlin could get Gwen to the Cauldron of Arianrhod. Mordred
Merlin vs Morgana Mortal Combat Merlin confronted Morgana to protect Arthur. Merlin

Appearances

Series 1
The Dragon's Call
Valiant
Lancelot
A Remedy to Cure All Ills
Excalibur
The Moment of Truth
The Labyrinth of Gedref
To Kill the King
Le Morte d'Arthur
Series 2
The Curse of Cornelius Sigan
The Once and Future Queen
Lancelot and Guinevere
Beauty and the Beast: Part One
The Sins of the Father
Sweet Dreams
The Last Dragonlord
Series 3
The Tears of Uther Pendragon: Part Two
Goblin's Gold
Gwaine
The Changeling
The Sorcerer's Shadow
The Coming of Arthur
Series 4
The Darkest Hour: Part One
The Wicked Day
Aithusa
His Father's Son
A Servant of Two Masters
Lamia
Lancelot du Lac
A Herald of the New Age
The Sword in the Stone
Series 5
Arthur's Bane: Part Two
The Death Song of Uther Pendragon
Another's Sorrow
The Disir
The Dark Tower
The Hollow Queen
With All My Heart
The Diamond of the Day: Part Two

Gallery

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See Also

Duels
Series 1: Merlin vs. ArthurArthur vs. ValiantMerlin vs. Edwin MuirdenSir Owain vs. Tristan de BoisSir Pellinore vs. Tristan de BoisUther vs. Tristan de BoisArthur vs. EvanMerlin vs. TaurenMerlin vs. KilgharrahMerlin vs. Nimueh
Series 2: Merlin vs. JonasArthur vs. MorgauseArthur vs UtherOlaf vs. ArthurArthur vs. Kilgharrah
Series 3: Merlin vs. MorganaMerlin vs. the GoblinMerlin vs. the Sidhe ElderGilli vs. NollarUther vs. GilliMorgause vs. Merlin & Gaius
Series 4: Morgana vs Knights of CamelotUther vs. The GleemanArthur vs. DerianEmrys vs. the Knights of the Round TableEmrys vs. MorganaArthur vs. Lancelot (Shade)Arthur vs. ElyanArthur vs. HeliosGuinevere vs. Morgana
Series 5: Merlin vs. Uther's SpiritArthur vs. OdinElyan vs. Enchanted SwordArthur vs. AlbinEmrys vs. the DochraidMordred vs. MorganaMerlin vs. Morgana
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