User blog comment:MilenHD/Hattori Hanzo vs Shaka Zulu/@comment-26395956-20170630215753

MD 33's Vote: "KILL DEM AFRIKANEERS"

Short Range: Wakizashi vs Zulu Axe

The axe is lighter and has a longer reach, but for me it has one glaring weakness. What is the weakness? That thing's made of iron, while the wakizashi is made of steel. That's some big-ass difference, and the reason why I give the edge to Hattori Hanzo. Plus as you said, a sword is more versatile than an axe. And while Shaka does have more armor, that kind of armor's not gonna fare well against the wakizashi. And I'm seeing flashbacks of William Wallace vs Shaka Zulu here, when the claymore f*cked the cowhide shield. Sure, the claymore's a whole different story, but you know what I'm saying. The wakizashi deals better damage and can parry Shaka's melee blows easily.

Mid Range: Yari vs Iklwa

This one goes to Shaka Zulu. The yari is indeed statistically the better weapon, but it's just heavier and too impractical for Hanzo to use. Like what Mr. Elgb said, the yari pike is better used in numbers. And with this being a one-on-one fight, you know how this goes. Shaka's iklwa is faster and more mobile, allowing him to parry the damn giant spear that may break Hanzo's stealth and stab the ninja in the gut. I'm seeing Hattori trying to swing that unwieldly spear while Shaka simply ducks under the spear and wreck the ninja.

Long Range: Shuriken vs Assegai

This is interesting. A bunch of steel throwing stars used to distract people and a throwing spear. Heh, I'm giving this to Shaka Zulu. For a record, the shurikens' range is mediocre. And in long range combat, you gotta have a weapon that has the better range. Besides, the shurikens are supposed to be for distraction, right? It can wound Shaka, but the assegai can do better in wounding. Remember, less armor for Hanzo. And not to mention Shaka's cowhide shield can deflect the shurikens. So, yeah, Shaka all the way.

Special: Dual Sais vs Iwisa

Giving this one easily to Hattori Hanzo. Yeah, yeah, the iwisa can hit as hard as f*ck and can even be thrown. But then, the killing effectivity of the sais is better. In this battle to the death, one combatant must quickly finish the opponent. And the sais can do such thing better. Rather than clubbing the other guy to death, the other guy can use two dagger-like weapons to stab, bleed, and puncture the opponent for an easier win via kill shot. Oh and Hanzo brings two sais here, so he can match the versatility of the iwisa.

X-Factors: Ninja Hattori vs Zulu Shaka

Hattori: 71.25

Shaka: 71. 75

Edge: Shaka

WINNER: HATTORI HANZO

Yep, Hattori outmatches Shaka here. Shaka is bringing more defensive options with his superior armor and shield, as well as his greater physicality. But other than that, in his X-Factors and weapons he is completely outmatched. Granted, the amount of weapon edges I gave to both the warriors are the same. But overall Hattori is the better fighter than Shaka. And with the battle arena being a place with poor sunlight, Hattori can intimidate Shaka using his stealth and can possibly even end the battle with one move. But that ain't gonna happen. Thing is, Hattori's superior stealth and training will overwhelm Shaka. The first time Hanzo fights Shaka might be hard for him, but eventually Hanzo will use the terrain to his advantage and kill Shaka in places he never expected.