User blog comment:SkullinBones1/Orcs vs Uruk-Hai/@comment-5931345-20200109111109

Polearms: I don't see the pike being better. I mean yeah it's longer but it is also more unweildy, and the orcs need to be in tight packs and formation in order to use them. Two handed axes were basically made to counter both shields and spear-like weapons. A cut from an ax is enough to split a pike in two, and the curve of the ax head can also be used to disarm the pike. Anothe rgood thing about the ax? It can smash through armor. Edge: Orcs

Ranged Weapons: The steel crossbow easily. A javelin may pack more punch but it is inaccurate, takes a lot of effort to use, and cannot be used behind cover that accurately. The crossbow has the longer range and is devastating when used in volleys. Yeah it takes a time to reload, but the Uruk Hai were known for their strength so drawing the bow won't be that slow. Edge: Uruk-Hai

Melee Weapons: Dual axes win. The overblown meat cleaver is powerful and has a spike to puncture armor, and generally has a larger surface area. But the orcs are carrying two axes that can both defend and attack.And they can also be thrown. Edge: Orcs

Armor: Lord of the Rings armor arent really taht impressive unless they are mithril. But it is better than just using your own hide to protect from attacks. Unlike actual armor, you still feel the pain if you use only your skin and some clothing. Edge: Uruk Hai

Winner: D&D Orcs. They are both evenly matched in weapons but in the x-factors, I give it to the orcs. They are larger and more powerful, so whatever weapons they use (even the inferior ones) would kill a lot. They also have a ton of experience fighting opponents more dangerous than the Uruk Hai. The latter may have the edge in tactics and intelligence, but they weren't genius and their intellect is basic, since it is Sauron and Saruman who do most of the planning.