History Main / CombatPragmatist

They do ''not'' suffer from a ComplexityAddiction, are never afraid to use a MundaneSolution (nor do they need it to be [[StatingTheSimpleSolution pointed out to them]]), ''never'' assume that the other person will fight "honorably", have no interest in [[IAmNotLeftHanded handicapping themselves]], don't care if their opponent is a [[WorthyOpponent worthy one]], and will not hesitate to KickThemWhileTheyAreDown. They almost always have their weapon of choice either on them or near them at all times, and possibly a spare or two: [[DeviousDaggers knives and daggers]] are an especially popular choice for such characters due to their light weight and ease of concealment. But if caught without their weapons, [[ImprobableWeaponUser they're willing]] to use absolutely ''[[ImprovisedWeapon anything]]'' as a weapon and only resort to GoodOldFisticuffs if there's no weapon nearby.

** Frozone can use his ice powers in many ways. When Frozone first joins the fight against the Omnidroid v.10, he immediately attempts to freeze the tentacle joints attaching them to the main body to limit its mobility and ability to attack. Sadly, it doesn't work and the robot tosses him onto a [[CarCushion nearby car]].

* ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles'':

They do ''not'' suffer from a ComplexityAddiction, are never afraid to use a MundaneSolution (nor do they need it to be [[StatingTheSimpleSolution pointed out to them]]), ''never'' assume that the other person will fight "honorably", have no interest in [[IAmNotLeftHanded handicapping themselves]], don't care if their opponent is a [[WorthyOpponent worthy one]], and will not hesitate to KickThemWhileTheyAreDown. They almost always have their WeaponOfChoice either on them or near them at all times, and possibly a spare or two: [[DeviousDaggers knives and daggers]] are an especially popular choice for such characters due to their light weight and ease of concealment. But if caught without their weapons, [[ImprobableWeaponUser they're willing]] to use absolutely ''[[ImprovisedWeapon anything]]'' as a weapon and only resort to GoodOldFisticuffs if there's no weapon nearby.

They do ''not'' suffer from a ComplexityAddiction, are never afraid to use a MundaneSolution (nor do they need it to be [[StatingTheSimpleSolution pointed out to them]]), ''never'' assume that the other person will fight "honorably", have no interest in [[IAmNotLeftHanded handicapping themselves]], don't care if their opponent is a [[WorthyOpponent worthy one]], and will not hesitate to KickThemWhileTheyAreDown. They almost always have their weapon of choice either on them or near them at all times, and possibly a spare or two: [[DeviousDaggers knives and daggers]] are an especially popular choice for such characters due to their light weight and ease of concealment. But if caught without their weapons, [[ImprobableWeaponUser they're willing]] to use absolutely ''[[ImprovisedWeapon anything]]'' as a weapon and only resort to GoodOldFisticuffs if there's no weapon nearby.

They do ''not'' suffer from a ComplexityAddiction, are never afraid to use a MundaneSolution (nor do they need it to be [[StatingTheSimpleSolution pointed out to them]]), ''never'' assume that the other person will fight "honorably", have no interest in a SelfImposedChallenge, don't care if their opponent is a [[WorthyOpponent worthy one]], and will not hesitate to KickThemWhileTheyAreDown. They almost always have their weapon of choice either on them or near them at all times, and possibly a spare or two. If not, [[ImprobableWeaponUser they're willing]] to use absolutely ''[[ImprovisedWeapon anything]]'' as a weapon and only resort to GoodOldFisticuffs if there's no weapon nearby.

Curiously enough, those of [[GreyAndGrayMorality Grey And Gray Morality]] would be the best example here. These characters shrewdly see the good and bad in pretty much every concept. On one hand maybe sending that criminal to prison is the right thing, but will they [[HeelFaceTurn really repent their crimes?]] This kind of contemplation is very common for characters/themes like these, that to say [[LightIsGood good is right]] and [[DarkIsEvil evil is wrong]] entirely is not an absolute.

They will not hesitate to use a DangerousForbiddenTechnique. They have no compunction about [[WouldHurtAChild hurting a child]]. Or about attacking someone [[InTheBack from behind]]. Or [[AHandfulForAnEye throwing sand in their eyes]]. Or [[DefeatByModesty pulling down their pants]] (or flipping up their skirts if dealing with women or a [[ManInAKilt kilt-wearing man]]). Or the HeyYouHaymaker. Or [[ManBitesMan biting them]]. Or using WeightedGloves. Or a GroinAttack. Or [[ISurrenderSuckers pretending to surrender]]. Or... [[OverlyLongGag well, you get the idea.]] However, there ''can'' be different levels of this. Even those who don't believe in fighting fair [[EveryoneHasStandards may still have lines they won't cross, such as]] [[ThouShallNotKill refusing to kill]] or [[WouldNotShootACivilian not hurting anyone who's not already part of the fight]].

** Two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi ended up slaughtering all the men of an entire city [[KnightTemplarBigBrother because their prince had raped their sister]]. How did they achieve this? By telling the men they would let the prince marry their sister if all the men of the city agreed to be circumcised. That took all the fighting men out of commission, and their conquest of the city was incredibly easy. Their father Jacob, however, [[WhatTheHellHero hated this]] and told them this only made more trouble than practicality for them for them in the long run, because now all the Canaanite tribes viewed them as enemies and would turn against them.
** It has been argued that the story of David and Goliath is less about the triumph of faith over brawn, and more about taking a deadly ranged weapon like a sling to a knife fight. Also worth noting that David then beheaded Goliath with his own sword, just to be sure.

* This is pretty much the [[{{Heel}} Rudo-Luchador's]] schtick. They tend to be stronger, and play dirtier than the [[{{face}} Technico-Luchador]].

* Pretty much everyone in ''Roleplay/DarwinsSoldiers'' fights dirty but Dr. Kerzach probably fights the dirtiest.

They do ''not'' suffer from a ComplexityAddiction, are never afraid to use a MundaneSolution (nor do they need it to be [[StatingTheSimpleSolution pointed out to them]]), ''never'' assume that the other person will fight "honorably", have no interest in a SelfImposedChallenge, don't care if their opponent is a [[WorthyOpponent worthy one]], and will not hesitate to KickThemWhileTheyAreDown. They almost always have their {{weapon of choice}} either on them or near them at all times, and possibly a spare or two. If not, [[ImprobableWeaponUser they're willing]] to use absolutely ''[[ImprovisedWeapon anything]]'' as a weapon and only resort to GoodOldFisticuffs if there's no weapon nearby.

* In ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles'' and ''WesternAnimation/Incredibles2'', Frozone can use his ice powers in many ways. When Frozone first joins the fight against the Omnidroid v.10, he immediately attempts to freeze the tentacle joints attaching them to the main body to limit its mobility and ability to attack. Sadly, it doesn't work and the robot tosses him onto a [[CarCushion nearby car]].
** In the sequel, Evelyn gains a significant advantage over Elastigirl by bouncing her around the airplane cabin with erratic piloting. She also reduces the oxygen throughout the plane, causing Elastigirl to suffer from hypoxia, making it hard for her to fight back.

* This is pretty much the [[MaskedLuchador Rudo-Luchador's]] schtick. They tend to be stronger, and play dirtier than the [[WeakButSkilled Technico-Luchador]].

Can occur with LimitedWindowOfVulnerability when the pragmatic solution is to kill someone or something very quickly while they're vulnerable. This is very often the case, for the more smarter and opportunistic [[FragileSpeedster Fragile Speedsters]]. After all, what they may lack in force and raw power, they can [WeakButSkilled certainly improvise]] and do it swiftly to [[DumbMuscle outwit the opposition]] at least.

Can occur with LimitedWindowOfVulnerability when the pragmatic solution is to kill someone or something very quickly while they're vulnerable.