User blog comment:1298god/Miyamoto Musashi vs Shaka Zulu/@comment-27043000-20191117055306

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Primary:The Katana is made of better materials and is longer than the Iklwa which is lighter. Both can slash and stab so that's an even in versatility but what's really interesting is the other half of the pairs. The Wakizashi is made of better materials, lighter, and could even be thrown but the Ishlangu is longer and a potent defensive weapon in combat with more versatility. Overall, Miyamoto's style is better for solo combat and Shaka's shield probably isn't going to hold up and the Iklwa has less blade than either sword. Edge:Miyamoto

Secondary:The Zulu Axe is made of better materials and can get a kill easier than the longer and lighter Bokken. The training seord is one of Musashi's best weapons but it isn't holding up to Zulu's axe which is more versatile as well. Edge:Shaka

Long Range:The Bo Shuriken is made of better materials and is lighter but the Iwisa is longer and actually probably more lethal. At the very least Shaka can use it as a melee weapon as well while Miyamoto has a mainly distracting weapon unless he gets a good hit to the head or possibly chest. Edge:Shaka

Special:The Assegai has throwing capabilities but the Naginata is made of better materials, lighter, and longer. It doesn't help that Musashi is used to throwing weapons at opponents and that's probably what Zulu is going to do here. Edge:Miyamoto

X-Factors:In Physical Ability, Shaka Zulu takes the edge as he trained for endurance and speed while Miyamoto believed that starving yourself would help in combat, it might for mental purposes, but it isn't helping anybody's physical condition. In One-on-One Experience, Miyamoto Musashi takes the edge as while Shaka fought people on his own in army battles, that's not the same as being one of the most legendary duelists in history. In Tactics, Miyamoto Musashi takes a close edge as while he's not used to Shaka's combo, there's little doubt in my mind that his psychological warfare will cause his foe to make some possibly fatal mistakes. Edge:Miyamoto

Final Verdict:Miyamoto Musashi is in his element here and that's going to be a big contribution to his victory although he also has possibly the two best weapons in this match. Shaka Zulu is going to find it hard to get a hit in against the twin swords and unless he lands a lucky throwing weapon hit, he's going to fall in a scenario that he's not used to. Granted Miyamoto doesn't have any armor while Shaka does but his polearm is another great way to kill his foe at a distance.

Winner:Miyamoto Musashi

P.S.:Will you be doing fictional battles along with real world ones?