Asuna and Alice from Sword Art Online are two of the most formidable woman in the franchise. Asuna, a former leader in the Knights of the Blood Oath, was promoted quickly as she honed her sword skills. On the other hand, Alice was taken as a small child and trained to become an Integrity Knightーand a mighty one.
In the series, they have displayed their prowess multiple times while battling and defeating enemies, Although both women can hold their own in their battles, a question asked multiple times among fans remainsーwho would win if they went toe-to-toe in a battle?
11 Alice: Advanced Armor
Once Alice became an Integrity Knight in Sword Art Online: Alicization, she gained advanced armor, as other Integrity Knights did.
If Asuna and Alice were to battle, Alice would have the edge in protection, as Asuna's armor would be lacking. Asuna may have armor, but it is not enough to protect her from Alice's sword or attacks.
10 Asuna: Experience
Alice may be an advanced Integrity Knight, but Alice has more experience with battles than she doesーas Asuna was shown to have battled more than Alice.
Throughout Sword Art Online, Asuna was shown to have battled many tough enemiesーwithout Kirito as wellーeven by herself, without breaking a sweat. Even if Alice has experience battling other enemies, Asuna would put up a tough spot.
9 Alice: Battle Smarts
Alice didn't climb up the ranks for nothing when she became an Integrity Knight. Alice has shown her battle smarts during her battle against Kirito and Eugeo.
Despite Asuna having shown her capabilities during fights, Alice may have the edge in battle wits over Asuna from how she was depicted using tactics to fight against her opponents.
8 Asuna: Intelligence
Alice may have battle smarts, but Asuna has the edge in intelligence when it comes to how she battles her opponents. Yes, Alice is an advanced AI, but there are some things she cannot do as well as a human.
Some things humans can do AI cannot, and as such, Asuna would have the edge in practical smarts over Aliceーor they would be evenly matched in this department.
7 Alice: Specialty Sword
Alice doesn't use any old sword, and neither does Asuna. However, it is true that Alice's sword would be more powerful than Asuna's, especially it is a Divine Object-class sword created from an olive tree.
Alice can also use «Armament Full Control Art» that is capable of turning into dozens of flower petals that are heavy, as well as fast.
6 Asuna: Knights Of The Blood Oath
In the original Sword Art Online, Asuna was a remember of the Knights of the Blood Oath. As well as this being an incredibly hard feat and guild to enter, she was promoted to a high-ranking member in a short amount of time.
She was even personally invited and showed her immense skill during fights. Just as Alice was an Integrity Knight, Asuna was a Sub-Leader and Leader of Team B.
5 Alice: Strength
Alice's armor and sword are both heavyーso much so that neither Kirito nor Eugeo could hold it without dropping it from surprise. Alice is stronger than she looks, as she is able to wield her sword as if it is as lightweight as a rapier.
Since Asuna uses a rapier herself, it would be hard for Asuna to beat Alice in raw power. Although she could overwork this by using her speed and beat her, without utilizing strength.
4 Asuna: Speed
Asuna's nickname in Sword Art Online wasn't "The Flash" for nothing. Asuna is extremely fast on her feet and with her swordplay and sword skills, especially with her rapier.
Even if Alice can match her in speed, Asuna would have the upper hand if she were to use her sword skillsーas well as her rapier. As shown when the two fought, they were shown as being evenly matched in their short battle.
3 Alice: Integrity Knight Status
Becoming an Integrity Knight is not an easy feat, even if Alice was originally kidnapped as a child and forced to become one.
As a member of the Axiom Church, Alice was the thirtieth person to become an Integrity Knight, as well as a member who was ranked high within the society. If Asuna were to fight against Alice in a game-wise standard, she would be fighting a boss character. Even for Asuna, this would be a tough fight.
2 Asuna: Swordplay
Despite Alice having the upper hand in strength and armor, Asuna has the upper hand when it comes to speed and sword skills.
Even without using a Divine Object, Asuna would have more sword skills, as well as better swordplay overall, when it comes to battling Alice.
1 Winner: Asuna
Despite Alice and Asuna both being tremendous when it comes to battling, Asuna would have a higher chance of winning based on experience and her sword skills.
The two are quite evenly matched, and would probably trade wins and losses if they truly did fight against each other inside the virtual worldーhowever when it comes to the real world, Asuna may win that fight, as Alice would need to get used to her Android body.