Adam WarlockInThe Scarlet Witchbelongs toMarvel's most powerful characters. Both possess enough power to break reality, and with Adam Warlock's impending inclusion in the MCU, even though Scarlet Witch is apparently dead, with the multiverse in question, who knows what could happen. We compared Adam Warlock to some of the most powerful Marvel powerhouses, such asThor,Thanos, InCaptain Marvel. But the duel against the Scarlet Witch would be particularly interesting due to the nature of their powers. When it comes to a fight between Scarlet Witch and Adam Warlock, both in the comics and the MCU, who will win?
Adam Warlock would emerge victorious in a battle against Scarlet Witch in the comics and MCU. Although Darkhold currently makes Wanda stronger, Adam Warlock is still more intelligent, faster, durable, and stronger than Wanda. This, combined with his strong powers, would prove fatal to the Scarlet Witch and her glass cannon nature. And while we have yet to determine the exact nature of Adam's powers in the MCU, assuming his character will have at least some of his powers from the comics, it's a sure win for him.
Now that we've covered who would win in this hypothetical matchup, it's time to move on to the analysis. We will compare the powers, abilities, physical attributes and intelligence of Scarlet Witch and Adam Warlock so you can see why we came to our conclusion. If you're interested, read on!
Powers and capabilities
Unfortunately, we're starting with Wanda, and at this point it would be easier to list the powers she doesn't have. Scarlet Witch is a nexus being, meaning she is a focus of magical energies in the universe, giving her some pretty amazing reality and probability altering powers. Since her powers in the comics and the MCU are similar compared to some other characters, consider the upcoming list as valid for both.
So Scarlet Witch is a powerful source of psionic and energy manipulating powers, and her telekinetic powers are second to none. Although Wanda is physically weak, she is seen handling extremely heavy objects with nothing but her mind. She can use force fields for both offensive and defensive purposes.
And as you know, Wanda is a powerful telepath. She has the reality that changes andtime travel capabilities, and her probability-altering powers always ensure that the universe is on her side. Further enhanced by Darkhold Scarlet Witch takes these skills to another level. She gained the ability to dream, meaning she can possess her alternate bodies from alternate universes and break reality through intrusion.
As a perfect specimen of a human, Adam Warlock also has a list of useful powers. He is especially attached to the Soul Gem, which gives him soul-manipulating abilities. He can absorb and harness various energies, including elemental energies. He can alter reality and his quantum magic allows him to create various energy constructs and possibly even time travel.
Although their powers are similar and largely revolve around cosmic energies and magic, Adam Warlock is overpowered by both the comic book Wanda and especially the current MCU version of Wanda. However, he could win if he decided to use his soul manipulation skills to mess with Wanda, as her mind and soul are her biggest weaknesses. But this is only 'if'. In terms of raw power, Scarlet Witch defeated Warlock.
Punt: Adam Warlock (0:1) Scarlet Witch
Strength and endurance
Scarlet Witch was never known as one of the strongest characters. Her physical strength is limited to her human physiology, and if she had to rely solely on her brute strength, she wouldn't be able to do much. She can use her telekinetic powers to throw people around and lift heavy trash, but Adam Warlock surpasses her in physical strength.
We're still determining how strong Adam Warlock will be in the MCU, but going by his comic book version, he could be considered extremely strong. Due to his unique physiology, he has access to superhuman strength and superhuman endurance. He doesn't tire easily and functions at top level for a few hours before getting tired. In terms of power, he is listed as Class 4 in his base form. Enhanced, he can reach Class 40. Scarlet Witch can't come close to this, so this point goes to Adam Warlock.
Punt: Adam Warlock (1:1) Scarlet Witch
Sweetie
Scarlet Witch can levitate,teleport, and even time travel and dream walking are not beyond its limits. However, when we look at her base speed, she is once again limited by her human physiology. She is not a very fast character. She was never known for her speed. While she can increase her reflexes and response in battle, it is nowhere near the speeds of Adam Warlock.
Adam Warlock can move at speeds faster than the speed of sound. On several occasions he was seen traveling at the speed of light. He can do that tooflyand teleport. His MCU version may be slower than his comic book version. It's always like that with live-action adaptations, but it will still significantly outshine Scarlet Witch. Both when it comes to movement speed and combat speed.
Punten: Adam Warlock (2:1) Scarlet Witch
Sustainability
Like her speed, Scarlet Witch, enhanced by the Darkhold, can greatly increase her durability. She was able to withstand powerful explosions during the Battle of Kamar-Taj without any damage. Moreover, during the battle of Mount Wundagore, she suffered several attacks from America Chavez. And she walked away unscathed.
So while the Scarlet Witch was technically almost invulnerable, there's still the fact that a pile of rubble officially killed her. During her last appearance in the MCU, Scarlet was seen suffering serious injuries. It's doubtful how much of that she could hold on to when it comes to Adam Warlock, as he has a special trick up his sleeve.
Adam Warlock is highly resistant to damage. He is also immune to poisons, diseases and toxins. He is immortal. He never ages. His perfect physiology makes him extremely durable, even against hits from the strongest Marvel powerhouses. But in itself he is not invincible. he can still be seriously injured and even killed, but the trick here is his cocoon.
When it is near death or is fatally injured, it can return to its cocoon and regenerate. It's only a matter of time before he manages to revive himself. And he did that a number of times in the comics. So Adam Warlock is immortal, at least if it's Wanda. And since his cocoon was shown in the trailer, we can expect it to serve a similar function as in the comics.
Punten: Adam Warlock (3:1) Scarlet Witch
Intelligent
Wanda is certainly no fool. She is very well versed in matters of magic and cosmic laws. This makes her especially dangerous as she was seen to even attack Dr. Strange in several cases. When she comes up with a plan, she's ready to execute it with near-perfect precision, even if it results in cosmic chaos. But the stability of her mind is often questioned, and it is her greatest weakness.
Adam Warlock, on the other hand, can be considered one of thesethe smartest characters in the universe. His cosmic abilities and unique brain structure gave him great insight into the workings of reality. He can understand reality, the past, the present and the future completely differently. This is another thing that makes him special: his incredible intelligence.
And while Wanda is smart and can outsmart even the smartest of them, she is no match for Adam Warlock.
Punten: Adam Warlock (4:1) Scarlet Witch
Combat skills
This is where the comic version of Scarlet Witch and the MCU version of Scarlet Witch differ greatly. In the comics, Wanda never had to learn exceptional fighting skills. In the MCU, trained by Captain America along with the rest of the Avengers, she was molded into a freeformidable fighterskilled in multiple types of combat.
We're still determining what fighting skills Adam Warlock will have in the MCU, but we know that's far from his greatest power in the comics. Given his other powers, he is stronger enough to take down even the most formidable opponents without resorting to fistfights. This point goes to Scarlet Witch.
Punten: Adam Warlock (4:2) Scarlet Witch
Adam Warlock vs. Scarlet Witch: Who would win in a fight?
As you can see from the points, Adam Warlock wins this in both the comics and the MCU. Scarlet Witch may have some new and flashy powers that are more versatile than what Adam currently has at his disposal. Yet Adam Warlock surpasses her in every other aspect. He is stronger, faster and more durable, can never really be killed and is smarter.
We're still deciding how Adam Warlock will turn out in the MCU, but if his comic book version is anything to go by, he'll take this one. Not without a lot of effort and struggle, but he wins.
