He was considered to be the bravest as well as physically the strongest among Demetrius' army commanders.
When Demetrius decided to invade Aetolia, king Pyrrhus of Epirus set out to meet him with his army.
The conflict was remarkable for its intensity and harsh nature, since commanders from both sides displayed great courage and dare.
The two men were skillful fighters and Pantauchus struck the Epirote king once but Pyrrhus wounded his opponent in the thigh and along the neck.
[1] Pyrrhus' legendary personal valor and fighting ability proved crucial for the battle's result, since the Epirotes were greatly inspired by their ruler's example and crushed the enemy phalanx.