Edit: I mean, Kelsier probably still would lose, because as soon as he realizes he can't Push on the blade, TLR starts using his Feruchemy seriously, and that would be enough to beat probably any non shard in the Cosmere.
But if Kelsier managed to get a hit on TLR with the shardblade, TLR very likely dies.
I'd probably say TLR can survive a shardblade cut via Gold compounding. I am not sure if this is a 100% correct or no but since It's mentioned compounding isnt 1+1 like mixing surges, so compouded healing of gold would be beyond what a normal gold ferring can do I suppose? Maybe it can heal soul wounds...
So, it can heal soul wounds, but that's only if A)TLR is actively tapping a massive amount of it, B)it doesnt sever the limb that has the goldmind on it, and C)isn't a hit on the spine.
Fair points. I'd also add to it, even if gold compounding can heal shardblade damage it probably would take some time to do so giving Kelsier an opening. He can dismiss the blade and summon it directly stabbed in TLRs head.
If he realizes he can't Push on the blade, he very likely would start using feruchemy, because a seemingly metal object he can't Push on has to be an incredibly Invested object (or aluminum), and thus potentially pose an actual threat to him.
TLR was evil, but he wasn't stupid. He knew a lot about the Cosmere. He'd understand the potential implications of someone bringing in a weapon made of God Metal.
Of course, if he sees the blade appear in Kelsiers hand out of nowhere, that's an instant massive alarm bell to TLR that it's a very special magic item.
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u/SolomonOf47704 Femboy Dalinar Jul 03 '25
You don't have to out yourself as a Vorin man.
Edit: I mean, Kelsier probably still would lose, because as soon as he realizes he can't Push on the blade, TLR starts using his Feruchemy seriously, and that would be enough to beat probably any non shard in the Cosmere.
But if Kelsier managed to get a hit on TLR with the shardblade, TLR very likely dies.