History Awesome / ConanTheBarbarian

* Conan himself in general, as he's continued to be a part of pop culture and literature seventy five years after his last original story, may be one of the first fantasy heroes, and is the origin of HeroicFantasy and SwordandSorcery.

* From the 1982 film, Conan's prayer to his god Crom, which doubles as a RageAgainstTheHeavens. Essentially, he's saying "I'd love it if you'd help me kick these guys' asses, but if you won't, [[SmiteMeOhSmiter then go get bent.]]"

!!Movies
* Conan's prayer to Crom:
-->'''Conan:''' Crom, I have never prayed to you before. I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember if we were good men or bad. Why we fought, or why we died. All that matters is that today, two stood against many. That's what's important! Valour pleases you Crom, so grant me this one request. Grant me revenge! And if you do not listen, then to ''hell'' with you!
* The opening monologue: "Let me tell you about the days of high adventure!" Not Arnie, but still.
-->"What is best in life?"\\
"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women."
** Although this one is OlderThanTheyThink-- it's a quote from Genghis Khan
* When he got wasted and bumped into a camel, and than just turns around and knocks it out with one punch to the face. (Although said camel did not survive the filming of that scene; getting punched out by a young Ahnuld tends to mess up your medical records. You will notice that there isn't a 'No Animals Were Harmed' declaration at the end of this particular flick.)
* The awesome hilltop battle. Conan has neglected the Discipline of Steel in the past, but he is wiser now. Together with Subotai, they don't run from or into the battle; they let it come to them, and when it comes, they are ready. All that's important is that two stood against many. They know the gods are watching, but ask for no favours, save for one request; revenge.
* Conan's [[spoiler:beheading of Thulsa Doom]] at the end.
* [[spoiler:Valeria's funeral pyre.]] Conan's told the gods won't allow any fire to burn on the Mound - yet he lights it, and it burns, and burns so hot it literally ''explodes''.
* Say what you will about the 2011 film, everytime Conan fights, it's with the skill and ferocity that one imagines when reading the original Howard stories.

* The wizards duel from "Conan the Destroyer", it may have had zero CGI, and only lasted for a few moments but. ''Damn'' those few moments were totally ''[[BadAss BADASS]]!''

* In "Literature/TheQueenOfTheBlackCoast", after losing the first true love of his life, Conan waits for the demonic winged ape that hung her by her necklace. With a bow, his sword, and his bare hands, he fights off twenty were-hyenas that serve the creature.

* In "Literature/XuthalOfTheDusk", also known as "The Slithering Shadow", Conan comes face-to-face with an EldritchAbomination. At first, he wants to flee. He then sees that it's frisking his love interest of the story with its NaughtyTentacles. Cue awesomeness as Conan precedes to tear into the beast with his saber and poniard. DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu much?

* Subverting the FriendOrIdolDecision in ''Literature/TheJewelsOfGwahlur'' when he doesn't even hesitate for a second to save the [[GirlOfTheWeek Girl Of The Novel]] instead of the titular (and priceless) treasure.

* ''Conan The Destroyer''... THE WIZARD DUAL!!! Duh!

!!Movie

* From the novel "Hour of the Dragon":

* In "Queen of the Black Coast", after losing the first true love of his life, Conan waits for the demonic winged ape that hung her by her necklace. With a bow, his sword, and his bare hands, he fights off twenty were-hyenas that serve the creature.

* In "Xuthal of the Dusk", also known as "The Slithering Shadow", Conan comes face-to-face with an EldritchAbomination. At first, he wants to flee. He then sees that it's frisking his love interest of the story with its NaughtyTentacles. Cue awesomeness as Conan precedes to tear into the beast with his saber and poniard. DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu much?
* Balthus and Slasher during their LastStand against the Picts in "Beyond the Black River".

* Conan's return to Aquilonia after he escapes capture in 'The Scarlet Citadel'. He arrives on this mystical bird thing, grabs the supposed "rightful heir" and chucks him into a crowd of displeased citizens, right before rounding up an army to kick the crap out of the other invaders. You can just hear the song "Holding Out For A Hero" being sung in your head while this is going on.
* [[BeatThemAtTheirOwnGame Beating Baal-pteor "The Strangler" At His Own Game]] in ''Shadows in Zamboula''.

* Killing a GiantSpider with a thrown treasure chest in ''The Tower of the Elephant''.
* Subverting the FriendOrIdolDecision in ''Jewels of Gwahlur'' when he doesn't even hesitate for a second to save the [[GirlOfTheWeek Girl Of The Novel]] instead of the titular (and priceless) treasure.
* Surviving a crucifixion at the start of ''A Witch Shall Be Born''...and then visiting the same fate upon the bastard who crucified him in the end.
* Yasmina Devi, heroine of ''People of the Black Circle'' refusing to break under the villain's MindRape, then convincing Conan to help her fight off an invasion of her country, and personally taking charge of her army to direct the fight.

* The awesome hilltop battle.

** Although this one is OlderThanTheyThink
It's a quote from Genghis Khan

** Being on the run from soldiers (who are able to follow him because of a bewitched crow that keeps squawking over his position), he sees an old woman in the borders of the kingdom he lost about to be hung. Forgetting all about his problems, he goes to protect his subject.

* When he got wasted and bumped into a camel, and than just turns around and knocks it out with one punch to the face. (Although said camel did not survive the filming of that scene; getting punched out by a young Ahnuld tends to mess up your medical records. You will notice that there is not a 'No Animals Were Harmed' declaration at the end of this particular flick.)

* The 2011 film is one long moment of awesome for being the ultimate adaption of the original Howard stories. From its opening battle with a young Conan to the climax, it's just awesome.

* When he got wasted and bumped into a camel, and than just turns around and knocks it out with one punch to the face. (Although said camel did not survive the filming of that scene; getting punched out by a young Ahnult tends to mess up your medical records. You will notice that there is not a 'No Animals Were Harmed' declaration at the end of this particular flik.)

* When he got wasted and bumped into a camel, and than just turns around and knocks it out with one punch to the face. (Although said camel did not survive the filming of that scene; getting punched out by a young Ahnult tends to mess up your medical records. You will notice that there is 'No Animals Were Harmed' declaration at the end of this particular flik.)

* When he got wasted and bumped into a camel, and than just turns around and knocks it out with one punch to the face.

* The 1982 ''ConanTheBarbarian'' movie had Conan do a serious amount of awesome things, but for most he never got more awesome than when he prayed to Crom:
---> '''Conan:''' Crom, I have never prayed to you before. I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember if we were good men or bad. Why we fought, or why we died. All that matters is that today, two stood against many. That's what's important! Valour pleases you Crom, so grant me this one request. Grant me revenge! And if you do not listen, then to ''hell'' with you!
* Also, the opening monologue: "Let me tell you about the days of high adventure!" Not Arnie, but still.
-->"What is best in life?"
-->"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women."
** Although this one is OlderThanTheyThink
* How about when he got wasted and bumped into a camel, and than just turns around and knocks it out with one punch to the freakin face? Also doubles as a Crowning Moment of Funny.
* Arnold tries to average at least one [=CMoA=] per film. Think about the final showdown in ''{{Predator}}'', or dual-wielding railguns in ''Eraser''.
** He must not have gotten into that habit yet during ''Hercules In New York''.
* None from the actual stories? Fine, how about a few from the novel "Hour of the Dragon":

* Balthus and Slasher during their HeroicLastStand against the Picts in "Beyond the Black River".

* Conan's prayer to Crom in the movie, followed by the awesome hilltop battle, and finally [[spoiler: his beheading of Thulsa Doom at the end]].