User blog comment:Pygmy Hippo 2/Inuit Raider vs. Maasai Warrior (Collab with Kazanshin)/@comment-27358240-20200205084059

Kazanshin's "Two lands, two cultures, same soul" edges:

Close Range: The rungu has the advantage of having a knobbed head, and thus greater heft and weight in it's strikes, but that's where the advantages end. The Inuit war club is not only longer and lighter but is made of more durable material (whalebone is far tougher than wood) and has a better shape, the blade-like edges serving to match, if not surpass the killing power of the knob while enhancing speed and decreasing weight. It's just thejt better weapon. Edge: Inuit

Mid range: This one is very tough. The unak's superior material will likely play a very little part considering the Maasai isn't wearing much armor. The lion spear is definitely the deadlier weapon with such a massive blade, which can not only thrust but also slash, and it even has a rear spike as the cherry on top. The unak, on the other hand, is the superior projectile, with it's rope, and has a good reach advantage over the lion spear. However, in the end, I'm giving my edge to the lion spear, but only just. It's going to be the Maasai's best bet at penetrating the Inuit's armor and, if thrown, will likely penetrate the shield to some extent, acting like a pseudo-pilum. Edge: Maasai

Long range: Straightforward. The Inuit has a bow made specifically to be better than a self bow, which is exactly what the Maasai is using. The superior material for the Maasai's arrows won't be a big difference with the superior armor of the Inuit, and the venom likely won't be getting anywhere into the Inuit's bloodstream through that armor.

Special: Once again, straightforward edge. The only real difference between the two weapons is the greater le gth of the savitsuk. Edge: Inuit

X-Factors and Final Verdict: The two seem roughly equal in all X-Factors, so in the end, this is a win that goes to the Inuit Raiders. The Maasai will certainly be a very well matches opponent, but the weaponry favors the Inuit. At range, the Inuit have the decisive edge with the pititsik cable-backed bow. Once the battle gets close, the Inuit will once again be in a favorable situation thanks to their armor which will defend them from most attacks from the Maasai. The thrusting power of the Maasai's lion spear will certainly be a dangerous obstacle, but since the Kenyan warriors are barely wearing anything that offers any kind of protection, they'll be in pretty much the same situation against the unak. So in the end, while both sides are fantastic hunters and fearsome warriors, the warrior of the Arctic triumphs over the warrior of the Equator in this clash of master huntsmen. Deadliest Warrior: Inuit Warrior