User blog comment:Pygmy Hippo 2/The Testament of the New Ezekiel vs. The Scalled (Both Outlast II)/@comment-3189283-20170522104542

Let's see shall we

Troops 

Weaponswise it's a resounding edge for Knoth's followers. Their weaponry has a much further reach and on the whole is a lot more deadly to use with the Hatchet and Machete being the two most effective weapons in this scenario. All of the Scalled's weaponry is way to short range and they're so disease ridden that their going to be weaker and easier to overpower in close quarters anyway.

Edge: Testament of the New Ezekiel 

Leaders

In terms of actual combat abilities I'm going to give the edge to Laird & Nick. Laird's bow is the only ranged weapon in the battle and an effective one at that which sort of helps to cover his troops inferior close range options. Marta and Nick are roughly even in terms of close range with Marta's superior weapon being cancelled out by Nick seeming to be stronger and more durable. However Marta takes a huge edge in actual leadership because, while greatly feared by the other residents, this fear doesn't translate into outright hatred and disloyalty like it does with Laird and Nick.

Edge: Even 

Final Verdict 

This should be a pretty easy win for Knoth's followers. Laird's Bow aside they have all the best weapons in the match-up and are much more physically capable than the Scalled who severely weakened by their disease ridden bodies. Even without that as a factor Knoth's followers are better able to work as a team and are better lead by Marta even despite them being terrified of her. In fact this works in their favour; they know how deadly and powerful she is and it will be a boost in morale to see her wrath unleashed on somebody besides them for a change. Conversley Laird is such a piss poor leader and ruthless tyrant that he's just as likely to be killed by one of the Scalled as he is his opponents.

Testament of the New Ezekiel: 4,800

The Scalled: 200