User blog comment:MilenHD/Gilgamesh vs Odysseus/@comment-379205-20151203172959

119's "Know Your Place, Mongrel!" Edges


 * Swords: I thought the Xiphos was longer, more like 1.5-2 feet, more comparable with the with the Khopesh. Given that, it's not so simple- the xiphos can thrust effectively, unlike the khopesh, which is mostly a slashing sword. Edge: Even


 * Spears: The Javelin is intended as a throwing weapon, but is essentially a one-shot weapon. On the other hand, the Sumerian spear is a primarily melee weapon, but using it does not disarm the user. Edge: Gilgamesh


 * Long Range: The bow has a far greater range than the javelin. Edge: Odysseus


 * Special: The Battle axe is an edged weapon, and is more likely to cause an instant kill than the blunt mace. Edge: Odysseus


 * X-Factors: Lets see, Gilgamesh gets the edge for strength, but Odysseus takes intelligence and armor. As for brutality, that's more debatable, considering Odysseus was responsible for literally slaughtering the Trojans to a man. Edge: Odysseus.


 * Overall Winner: I see Odysseus narrowly scraping this on, simply because of the superior range of his bow, as well as his greater intelligence, which would allow him to catch Gilgamesh by surprise.

Winner: Odysseus