User blog comment:El Alamein/Centurion vs. Hersir/@comment-17814994-20160129110819

Elgb's "This like my playing a real Age of Empires: All Stars game" EDGES!!!

Sidearm: I'm giving this one to the seax. The pugio is an excellent dagger but the seax has that longer blade. Hell some seax are classified as short swords themselves so I dont think a simple dagger would do much against it. EDGE: Hersir

Primary: This I'm giving to the Viking sword. The gladius short length was meant to be used against formation and tight-knit battles. The Viking sword was meant against any battle, from large scale wars to small skirmishes. EDGE: Hersir

Mid: First thing that we've seem to forgot here is the fact that the viking spear can also be thrown. Hell they can penetrate deep wood so there's no doubt it can go through a man when thrown. And vikings can even throw two spears at once. The pilum on the other hand, may lack the penetration, but has the edge in throwing range and the ability to make shields useless. In terms of melee however, the bigger blade of the viking spear would put a pilum to shame. EDGE: Hersir

Range: This is a tough one. The plumbata definately has the edge in range and accuracy, but the axe ahs the edge in versatility and power. The axe too can be used more efficiently as a melee weapon than the plumbata. Still, it's a toguht one and can go either way. EDGE: Even

Shield: The scutum easily. While the viking shield has the edge in size and maneuverability, the Scutum does what a shield is supposed to do. It protects the user from head to toe and gives little room to get pass it. EDGE: Centurion

Armor: In terms of helmets the viking does have an edge. It kinda protects half off the face than the Roman's who leave it exposed. In terms of armor the Romans' are better. Metal plates are better in protecting than chainmail, and the Romans also have chainmail too. EDGE: Centurion

X-Factor: In terms of training I'm actually gonna give a slight edge to the Hersir. Viking training are intense, and they've beent rained ever since they were 12. The Centurion on the other hand, has the better quality of professional troops and tactics.

Deadliest Warrior?

Normally, in terms of Antiquity vs Medieval battle, I tend to side with the latter because of better techs and 'reasons'. Verdict's a pretty tough one but in the end I'm actually going to side with the Centurion. The Hersir and the Vikings were great, but they were largely successful because of their surprise raids rather than actual battles. Hell one can argue that Vikings chose their opponents, preferring unarmed peasants more rather than well-fortified castles and forts. The Centurion on the other hand, fought countless barbarian warriors, as well as other well-trained professional soldiers, accross the known world.