User blog comment:MilenHD/Cesare Borgia vs Gustavus Adolphus/@comment-3189283-20150813120243

Lets see shall we

Close Range 

The Schiavona is both the longer and the heavier sword, meaning it will have an easier getting time through the steel armour than the Falchion. The Falchion does have the advantage of being easier to manoeuvre on horseback but may have more trouble getting through the steel armour of Adolphus. If the two were on foot then I would give this to the Schiavona but seeing as how the leaders are on horseback i'll call it even.

Edge: Even 

Mid Range

Both of these weapons are very simular so much so that's it's hard to really give an edge. Both can do a lot of damage and both are effective against infantry and horsemen, so I can't really give an advantage to either.

Edge: Even

Long Range

Again both of these weapons are very simular but from what I can gather the Matchlock has a quicker reload time which is very important when it comes to blackpowder weapons. The Arequebus may be slightly more accurate but it has to be in order to compensate for it's slower reload time. The Matchlock gets the edge but only slightly.

Edge: Gustavus Adolphus

Special 

The Arbalest has the furthest effective range of all the weapons in this battle and also has a the power necessary to penetrate the steel armour of Adolphus and his men. It does however have the problem of not being usable on horseback as well as becoming useless once the battle comes into close range due to it's slow reloading time. The Wheelock Pistol may have a very short range but it's also very powerful and once in range the shot is much more accurate due to the proximity of the opponent. It is also lighter and easier to use but as previously mentioned is only effective at a very short range, making it more risky to use. Both have their advantage and disadvantages and I'm going to have to once again call it even.

Edge: Even 

X Factors 

Borgia has an average of 85.5 whereas Adolphus has an average of 89.

Edge: Gustavus Adolphus 

Final Verdict

In terms of weaponry these two are dead even but when it comes down to actual combat skill and leadership Adolphus clearly wins out. Cesare Borgia always struck me as a very poor commander and rash thinker and is always likely to do something stupid or sacrafice his men for no real reason. Adolphus seems to be the better commander and his much higher tactics rating means he should be able to think circles around Borgia and with his superior firearms could pick off most of his men before they even get close.

Gustavus Adolphus: 2,700

Cesare Borgia: 2,300