Daemon Targaryen (A Song of Ice and Fire)

==Summary==
Prince Daemon Targaryen was a member of House Targaryen, being a younger son of Prince Baelon Targaryen and a brother of King Viserys I Targaryen. Daemon was the second husband of Rhaenyra Targaryen, Princess of Dragonstone, following Ser Laenor Velaryon.
Daemon was the most experienced warrior of his time and wielded the Valyrian steel blade Dark Sister. A dragonrider whose dragon was Caraxes, Daemon declared himself the King of the Stepstones and the Narrow Sea. During the Dance of the Dragons, he was a prominent supporter of his wife, Rhaenyra.
Much of Daemon's life was written about by Archmaester Gyldayn in The Rogue Prince, or, A King's Brother.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , higher with Dark Sister
Name: Daemon Targaryen, Prince of the City, Lord Flea Bottom, The rogue prince
Origin: A Song of Ice and Fire
Gender: Male
Age: He died at 49
Classification: Human, Prince, Knight, Commander of the City Watch, Master of coin, Masters of laws, King of the Stepstones and the Narrow Sea, Lord of Runestone (claimant), Protector of the Realm, Valyrians, Crownlander
Powers and Abilities: <tabber>
|-|Skills/Abilities= Peak Human Physical Characteristics, Weapon Mastery, Skilled Horse and Dragon rider (Is a great jouster. It is said that jousting was three-quarters horsemanshipA Feast for Crows, Jaime II and that a great jouster must be a great horseman firstA Dance with Dragons, Reek III), Social Influencing (Daemon is charming and inspired loyalty with many of the rank-and-file men of the City Watch.Fire & Blood, Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession GRRM stated Daemon is also very charismatic)
|-|Valyrian/Targaryen physiology= Animal Manipulation (Valyrians have an empathic connection to dragons, and are the only known people in the world who have been able to tame themFire & Blood, A Time of Testing - The Realm RemadeThe World of Ice & Fire, Ancient History: The Rise of Valyria), Telepathy (A dragonrider and his dragon have a strong bond, and a dragon might to be able to sense when its current rider is in distress, has died, or feels intense pleasure.Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra OverthrownA Storm of Swords, Daenerys II Daenerys has also screamed out when Drogon was hit by a spearA Dance with Dragons, Daenerys IX), Minor Resistance to Temperature Manipulation (The author stated that Targaryens can tolerate a little more heat than most ordinary people. Aegon V has been shown to be unaffected by the heat of the sun in hot weather, never sweatingThe Sworn Sword)
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Attack Potency: Athlete level, higher with Dark Sister
Speed: Peak Human, higher with Dark Sister (Valyrian steel is lighter than conventional steel, making the user of a weapon made of this steel fasterA Dance with Dragons, Jon XIIA Game of Thrones, Jon VIIIA Feast for Crows, Brienne IVA Feast for Crows, Brienne V)
Lifting Strength: Athletic Human
Striking Strength: Athlete level, higher with Darksister
Durability: Athlete level, higher with plate armor
Stamina: Peak Human 
Range: Extended Melee Range
Standard Equipment: <tabber>
|-|Weapons= Dark Sister (a Valyrian Steel longsword), 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), greathelm, hauberk or byrnie of mail (worn over boiled leather), boiled leather
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*Optional Equipment: Destrier, 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, Caraxes
Intelligence: <tabber>
|-|General skills of Westeros's high born=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 ).
|-|Daemon intelligence= Was a renowned warrior and deadly fighter that excelled at jousting, hunting, and swordplay, and Jaehaerys gave him Dark Sister in recognition for his prowessThe Rise of the Dragon: The Reign of Viserys I, Apex of Power Daemon was the most experienced warrior of his time, an experienced soldier and commander, who has participated in many battles in his life. Participated in the war of the Stepstones and the fall of King's Landing, won the assault on Harrenhal and the taking of Stone Hedge, and drew the Battle above the Gods Eye. Daemon was appointed Commander of the City Watch of King's Landing, a position he thrived in and maintained for two years with two thousand men at his command. Daemon improving their armaments and equipment and he gave every man a golden cloak, which led to the guards becoming known as the gold cloaks. Crime fell sharply under Daemon's command, likely due to his love of inflicting harsh punishments on thieves and cutpurses. Daemon called himself "Prince of the City" and became known as "Lord Flea Bottom" among the residents of King's Landing. His hold on the city was at the time comparable to that of a mobster and a gang leader, and he even organized the assassination of Prince Jaehaerys which takes place in King's Landing, while he was in Harrenhal. Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - A Son for a Son
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Weaknesses: Normal human weaknesses
Feats:
===Swordsmanship/Weapon Mastery:===
*Killed Craghas Drahar of Myr (a prince admiral from Myr who served the Triarchy) in single combat with Dark Sister, during the war of the Stepstones.
*Killed the son of a late Sealord of Braavos in single combat with Dark Sister.
*Killed Aemond Targaryen during the Battle above the Gods Eye, though he died in the process.Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant
==Gallery==
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File:Daemon vs Aemond.jpg
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
 
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