User blog comment:SPARTAN 119/Genghis Khan vs Vlad the Impaler/@comment-4661256-20120608190831

El Alamein's "I Get Pissed Off When You Spell My Name Wrong" Edges:

Close Range: Turko-Mongol Saber vs. Kilij: Ah, the Kilij, the most damn overrated sword featured on the show that was never tested against armor of any sort. The Turko-Mongol Saber is just as lethal with a single slash but it can be used effectively on horseback as well as on foot. It appears to be longer and the fearmongering Vlad will find his shock-and-awe decapitating Kilij won't really faze Khan in the slightest. Edge: Genghis Khan

Mid Range: Jida Lance vs. Halberd: Although I just praised the Turko-Mongol Saber for its versatility on foot or on horseback, the Jida Lance is best on horseback only. The Halberd, meanwhile, gives you "options" as the show likes to call it, meaning while you're best using it on foot you can fight off mounted attackers (potentially dismounting them) as well as foot soldiers. You can swing, slash, thrust, or hack with the Halberd while you're limited to a stabbing attack with the Lance. Edge: Vlad the Impaler

Long Range: Mongol Recurve Bow vs. Arbalest: Well, here's the thing - we know that a crossbow, especially a single one, isn't effective in a one-on-one combat. The Mongols and Huns were famous for thier long-ranged archery, but I think (correct me if I'm wrong) the raiding style of the Huns meant they would pick their targets while the Mongol war machine would just let loose enormous volleys of arrows in a short amount of time. Either way, one bow isn't gonna be that much better against one crossbow. Call me insane, but I'm going to call it even. Edge: Even

Special Weapons: Hand Cannon vs. Fire Lance: Both are weak, slow-firing forms of early firearms, and they serve different purposes - the Hand Cannon has proven accuracy while the Fire Lance doesn't need it because it's a close-ranged weapon. The Hand Cannon does have a spike that lets it perform as a club, which I think will get it a very slight edge. Edge: Vlad the Impaler

Winner: Genghis Khan

It's not gonna be a battle determined by long range, let me tell you that. However, he has the advantages in close range where a lot of the ancient battles are determined. As far as mid range and special weapons go, the differences are miniscule and nothing is really significant enough in my mind to get Vlad a serious edge. The Khan can pull his weight around Long Range and deal serious damage up close, which is why I think he will win.

My vote: Genghis Khan