User blog comment:Sppople/Aragorn vs Jack Sparrow/@comment-379205-20150810001756

119's "YAAAAARR!" Edges


 * Swords: Anduril is a longsword made of Elvish steel. I doubt it would be able to cut through another sword. Even discounting materials, however, Anduril has a longer blade than the cutlass, and is equally good for cutting and thrusting. In addition, Aragorn has the additional edge of the dagger as secondary weapon. Edge: Aragorn


 * Mid-Range: While Jack's Flintlock may take longer to reload, but it has a longer range then the spear, and like many pirates, Jack would no doubt carry multiple pistols. Jack is also highly skilled with his pistols, unlike Aragorn, who has little experience with his spear. Aragorn also appears to have light armor and no face protection whatsoever, so the bullets from the pistol may pierce his armor. Edge: Jack Sparrow


 * Long Range: Normally, I'd give this to Aragorn's bow for its superior rate of fire, however, one must also factor in experience with the weapon here. Jack has a great deal of experience with firearms, while Aragorn only really uses his bow a few times, at relatively close ranges. The musket fires a larger ball, which would definitely punch through Aragorn's armor. Edge: Jack Sparrow


 * X-Factors: Aragorn takes swordsmanship, I'll agree, however, I'd put both men about even for strength and toughness. In terms of fighting, I'll divide it into swordsmanship, which as I said, Aragorn takes, and marksmanship, which Jack takes the definite edge, using ranged weapons more often. In terms of intelligence, Jack takes a definite edge. Overall, Jack take's slightly more X-Factors.


 * Overall Winner: Jack Sparrow. This will be a close one, but in the end, the superior firepower of Jack's musket and flintlock pistols will give him the technological edge over the more primitive weapons of Aragorn. Couple that with his greater intelligence score, and Jack will easily outwit and outfight the ranger, but by no means easily. Out 500 battles, I'd expect an outcome of about 2600 Jack to 2400 Aragorn.