User blog comment:WanderingSkull/The Road Less Traveled: Jason Brody vs. Lara Croft (2013)/@comment-379205-20141121003013

119's "All Right Jason, Channel Indy!" Edges


 * Melee: The climbing axe makes a descent improvised weapon, but is not as effective as the larger bladed machete, which has a heavier blade with a longer edge, meaning more damage on impact. Not to mention the Machete is more versatile, being able to both cut and thrust, whereas the axe can only really be used as a weapon in one way, by striking with the pick. Edge: Jason


 * Handguns: The Beretta is smaller in caliber, but it makes up for that with its larger magazine and greater muzzle velocity. The Beretta replaced the 1911 for a reason. Edge: Lara


 * Shotgun: The Ithaca is a reliable pump-action shotgun, however, it simply can't compare with the faster rate of fire of the SPAS-12, which can be used in either semi auto or pump-action mode. Edge: Jason


 * SMG: The MP5 is deadly, reliable modern weapon used by numerous military, police, and paramilitary organizations around the world. The Type 100, on the other hand, is jam-prone, inaccurate, underpowered, and, if the gun was made late in the war, suffered from poor build quality. Edge: Jason


 * Assault Rifles: The AK-103 is essentially an upgraded version of the original AK-47, being upgraded in just about every possible way, including having almost twice the range of the AK-47. Edge: Jason


 * Specials: This one is difficult, as the two weapons cannot be compared directly. The compound bow works best for the silent ambush-style attacks at close-medium ranges (up to about 200 meters or so), while the flamethrower is designed as for burning structures and foliage and clearing bunkers, tall grass, jungle etc of enemies. Both are useful in specific situations, but practically useless in others. Edge: Even.


 * X-Factors: Jason takes the edge in most of the important X-factors, including experience, equipment, and physical strength. These are likely to prove the most important in this fight. Edge: Jason


 * Overall Winner: Jason Brody wins this battle because of his greater combat experience, superior weapons, and slightly greater physical strength. However, this will be a close fight. Whether it ends in Lara's death or whether she is simply forced to flee for her life will depend a lot on her luck... and Jason's bloodlust...