

While Rogers could easily deflect guns, the vibranium weapons may present a challenge, although its effectiveness is questionable. In Black Panther, he used everything from guns to spears made from vibranium. Killmonger, on the other hand, has a bigger arsenal at his disposal. RELATED: Infinity War: Did Iron Man Attack Thanos Using a Move He Learned From. He has stood up to the likes of Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther and Ultron armed with nothing but his shield. Rogers knows the shield well, and with his enhanced reflexes, he becomes a formidable foe to just about any opponent. But while Rogers has the tactical experience, he would still likely have a difficult time with Killmonger, who is only out for blood.Ĭaptain America's shield, which is made from a Vibranium alloy, is one of the most powerful objects in the MCU, with Thanos being the only person to ever damage the shield beyond a scratch. It was not an easy fight for Rogers, but his perseverance, agility and quick tactical thinking allowed him to hold off Bucky until the very end. In Captain America: The Winter Soldier, he faces off against a brainwashed Bucky Barnes, who was revealed to have the super-soldier serum, as well as a near-invulnerable robotic arm. This doesn't mean, however, that he will necessarily succeed, as Rogers has dealt with seemingly unstoppable killing machines before. RELATED: VIDEO: Captain America Killed People THESE Times Killmonger has been shown to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals, even if he has to "play dirty." This factor alone gives Killmonger a big advantage as this makes him unpredictable, and he would certainly not hold back from killing Captain America if he deemed him to be an obstacle against his goals. Rogers would often "play fair" and according to set rules and morals, whereas Killmonger operators more in a gray area. One factor that must be taken into consideration in this debate is the approach that both characters take to the fight. While his feats are impressive, his targets were just regular people with military training, so in a battle with a veteran who has fought demigods, Rogers comes out on top. In Black Panther, Killmonger was revealed to have the highest amount of confirmed kills in his SEAL unit before finding himself working with Ulysses Klaue.

military and among their most well-trained and battle-hardened soldiers. As a Navy SEAL, he is considered to be the cream of the crop of the U.S. Like Rogers, Killmonger was a decorated and talented soldier. Not only is he an experienced leader, but he is also an experienced fighter with heightened speed, strength and agility that has been perfected over many years of fighting powered individuals. Flash forward decades later, and he is leading the Avengers into battle against literal gods and titans. It is safe to say that, in terms of strength and durability, the two soldiers are roughly equal.Īt the brink of World War II, Captain America was at the forefront of the battlefield, leading a team of Howling Commandos to take on the Red Skull and his Hydra forces. However, Rogers, Killmonger and T'Challa have all been seen walking off instances that would have killed most others. Similarly, Captain America has been shot before with bullets in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, showing that he too can be injured by puncture wounds. Killmonger was killed when he impaled himself with his own spear, showing that despite the herb's abilities, he can still be hurt if punctured. In Avengers: Infinity War, both T'Challa and Rogers were shown running at almost the exact same pace and having similar fighting capability, an indication of how close their abilities are to each other. Both characters have taken and undergone the effects of the heart-shaped herb, giving them superhuman abilities. While fans may not have seen Killmonger take on as many super-powered individuals as Rogers did, his strength potential can be estimated by looking at T'Challa. Both Steve Rogers and Erik Killmonger have displayed incredible feats of strength.
