Robert Baratheon (A Song of Ice and Fire)

==Summary==
Robert I Baratheon is the King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm of Westeros, and the head of House Baratheon of King's Landing. Robert was crowned king after King Aerys II Targaryen, his first cousin once removed, was killed during Robert's Rebellion. Following the war, Robert married Cersei Lannister to ensure political stability. With her, Robert has three children: Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen. 
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , higher with warhammer | , higher with warhammer
Key: Post-Greyjoy's Rebellion | Prime
Name: Robert Baratheon, The Usurper, Demon of the Trident
Origin: A Song of Ice and Fire
Gender: Male
Age: 36 years old at his death 
Classification: Human, Knight (formerly), Lord Paramount of the Stormlands (formerly), Lord of Storm's End (formerly), King of the Andals, The Rhoynar and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, Protector of the Realm, Stormlander
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Peak Human Physical Characteristics, Weapon Mastery, Skilled Horse Rider and Social Influencing (He is a very charming person, who can turn his foes into friendsA Storm of Swords, Davos IVA Storm of Swords, Davos VIA Dance with Dragons, The King's Prize)
Attack Potency: Street level (Easily knocked Jaime Lannister to the groundA Game of Thrones, Sansa II. Jaime Lannister considered Robert to be stronger than him.A Storm of Swords, Jaime III Robert's strength was known as fabled.A Feast for Crows, Brienne VIII Robert said he was always strongA Game of Thrones, Eddard X), higher with his warhammer | At least Street level (Stronger than his current self), higher with his warhammer (Even while wounded, Robert was able to kill Rhaegar Targaryen with a single blow to the chest from his warhammer, despite Rhaegar wearing armor at the timeA Game of Thrones, Eddard I)
Speed: Average Human | Peak Human
Lifting Strength: Superhuman (Can lift and swing with one hand an big warhammer that Ned cannot wield.A Game of Thrones, Eddard IA Game of Thrones, Eddard VII The author said that only a person with freakish strength can wield this warhammer.) 
Striking Strength: Street level, higher with warhammer 
Durability: Street level, higher with plate armor 
Stamina: Superhuman (Robert Baratheon took part in three battles in a single day after forced marches and midnight rides. At the Battle of the Bells, despite his injuries received at the Battle of Ashford, Robert killed six men with swords and nearly killed a seventhA Storm of Swords, Arya VA Dance with Dragons, The Griffin Reborn. Killed Rhaegar Targaryen in single combat despite being injuredA Game of Thrones, Eddard II. Despite being disemboweled, Robert was able to kill the wild boar that did this to him and survived for two days with this fatal wound without any medical helpA Game of Thrones, Eddard XIII)
Range: Extended Melee Range
Standard Equipment:
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|-|Weapons= Robert fought with a spiked iron warhammer, dagger, heater shield (Oaken shield, that offer significant protection, but they are heavy and require strength to wield them or shield made of pine and linden, that are lightweight and an enemy's weapon can catch in pine)
|-|Armors=Plate armor (worn over mail), a great antlered helmet, which made him look like a horned godlA Game of Thrones, Eddard XV,hauberk or byrnie of mail (worn over boiled leather), boiled leather
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*Optional Equipment: Destriers, Coursers, Chargers (the warhorses are trained to kick and bite. Brienne stated "they are weapons, like the men who rode them".)A Feast for Crows, Brienne VI, longsword (used during the Battle of the Bells)
Intelligence:
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As a noble, he received a high level education and was trained from an early age in the traditional martial skills of Westeros (Swordmanship, archery, riding, military strategy and tactics, etc ). The men of the stormlands are as hardy and fierce and skilled in war as any in the Seven KingdomsThe World of Ice & Fire, The Stormlands: The Men of the Stormlands
|-|Robert intelligence=
He was a great warrior, one of the fiercest in the realm, fearless in battle and loved the song of swords.A Game of Thrones, Jon IA Clash of Kings, Daenerys IIA Storm of Swords, Daenerys IVA Game of Thrones, Daenerys IV It is also said that Robert Baratheon was one of the finest knights of the Seven Kingdoms, a warrior so strong and fearless that many hailed him as the Laughing Storm (one of the greatest fighters of his day) reborn.The World of Ice and Fire: The Seven Kingdoms, The Stormlands, House Baratheon Robert’s prowess with his warhammer was legendary. Stannis stated that Robert was superior to him in fighting. Won three battles in one day, by reaching the enemy's rally point before them, using the forced marches and midnight rides for which he had been famousA Game of Thrones, Catelyn IA Dance with Dragons, Jon IVA Dance with Dragons, Jon VII, and defeating them one by one as they arrived. Stannis said Robert won battles despite his army being hugely outnumbered. Won the Battle of the Trident, the Siege of Pyke, and possibly other battles. Participated in the taking of Gulltown, the Battle of the Bells and led the Stormlands army in the Battle of Ashford. 
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Weaknesses: Normal human weaknesses. Is headstrong, rash, and impatient | The same weaknesses as before. Alcoholic and almost obese
Feats:
===Weapon Mastery:===
*During the Tourney at Harrenhal, Robert Baratheon unhorsed many opponents with an berserk valor in a seven-sided melee in the ancient style 
* During the Taking of Gulltown, the first battle fought during Robert's Rebellion, Robert was the first of the rebels to gain the walls of the city, and he slew Lord Marq Grafton with his own handA Dance with Dragons, Davos I.
*Won all three Battles at Summerhall in one day, slew Lord Fell in single combat and captured his son, the famous Silveraxe
* Robert slew six men (with a sword), including Prince Rhaegar Targaryen's friend and former squire, the famous Ser Myles Mooton, and nearly killed Jon Connington during the Battle of the Bells.Jon Connington is a capable warrior who was chosen as Hand of the King just before the Battle of the Bells, and in that same battle he killed Ser Denys Arryn and wounded Lord Hoster Tully. Myles Mooton was a famous knight described "as bold as brass"
*Killed Prince Rhaegar Targaryen in single combat during the Battle of the Trident.
*Bludgeoned various of his cousins senseless in Greenstone's (the castle of House Estermont) training yard during a visit.A Feast for Crows, Cersei V
*According to Maester Yandel, great feats of arm were perfomed by Robert during the Siege of Pyke.The World of Ice & Fire, The Glorious Reign
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==Gallery==
File:King Robert Baratheon.jpg
File:Demon of the Trident.jpg
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==Notable Matchups==
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