User blog comment:Kazanshin/Joseon Warrior vs Conquistador/@comment-2600:1700:F7B1:4D20:4461:9222:E23C:EFF0-20180601011625

GT25's Edges

Close Range (Jedok Geom vs. Espada Ropera): Funny enough, the "Jedok Geom" is actually seems to be a name for techniques using the Geom sword while the common sidearm of Joseon Warriors was the Hwando which is much like the Katana. However, as is, I'd give this one to the Espada Ropera over the Geom. The Geom is much like the Chinese Jian and possibly made of iron which is capable of slashes and thrusts. However, the Espada Ropera can do the same, is probably longer, made of steel, and its hilt would protect the hand more than that of the Geom. Edge: Conquistador

Medium Range (Hyeopdo vs. Halberd): This one is relatively simple to call. The Hyeopdo is similar to the Chinese Podao with its sword-like blade, the Halberd has more options with its axe blade, the spike on top, and the 'hammer' spike that it has. Edge: Conquistador

Long Range (Matchlock 'Jochong' Musket vs. Arquebus): Funny enough, the musket that I've found in regards to the Joseon Dynasty is the Jochong musket, which seems similar to the Tanegashima from Japan. This could be from lack of information, however, so I'll call this one a draw. Both have matchlock mechanisms and I myself haven't found that much info on Korean muskets of this period. Edge: Draw

Special Weapons: (Ceramic Grenade vs. Crossbow): I find this odd since the Joseon warriors had access to the Gakgung bow and Korean archery actually reached its zenith during this time period and even kept around after they adopted muskets in their armies. I feel that would have been a more fitting comparison, but as it is I'll probably call this one a draw. As Kriller99 stated, both have their drawback with possible failure of the Grenade and the reloading of the Crossbow which could end up working against the user. Edge: Draw

Armor (Brigadine and Iron Helmet (?) vs. Steel Cuirass and Morion Helmet): There was many types of armor used during the Joseon Dynasty, but the Brigadine was the best type during the later half of this dynasty. However, I'd say that the Conquistador gets the edge here. The Brigadine is good armor depending on how worn it is, but the Steel Cuirass is made of better material and isn't as vulnerable to the medium range weapon of their foes. As for helmets, I'm not entirely sure of the make of the Korean helmet, but both don't protect the face that much which makes them even. I don't want to disagree with other experts for their armor, but this is just what I've found from research. Edge: Conquistador

Overall Verdict: Since I don't have X-Factors to compare, I'll be looking at this from their armor and arsenal that both are bringing. In this case, it's kinda obvious that the Conquistadors have more going for them than the Joseon Warrior. In this case, their Espada Ropera and Halberd would be able to get past the Korean armor while the same can't be said for the Jedok Geom and Hyeopdo. As for ranged combat, the Spanish have two options with their Arquebus and Crossbow while the Korean has only one with their musket. The Ceramic Grenade is a wild card in this, but it doesn't seem to change much and it turning the fight is highly unlikely to happen. Finally, the armor of the Conquistador would hold up more compared to the armor of the Joseon Warrior in this fight and this combination of better overall arsenal and armor may give the Spanish what they need to win.