User blog:Thornclaw Braveheart/Thorin Oakenshield vs. Roran Stronghammer

Thorin Oakenshield, the Dwarven king-in-exile who seeks to regain his ancestral home in Erebor!

Roran Stronghammer, Eragon's cousin who fights as a rebel against the imperial forces of Galbatorix!

WHO IS DEADLIEST?

My Edges
Close Range: This is a toughie. Thorin's axe is deadly but only if he can get past Roran's shield, while Roran's hammer isn't really going to be a sure kill and might take several hits, being blunt. In the end, I have to call it a tie. Edge: Even

Medium Range: Roran's spear is far better in range and in keeping his enemy away, but Orcrist is an ELVEN blade and far superior, obviously. Edge: Thorin

Long Range: Both of these warriors hardly ever used ranged weapons but I had to add these in. Overall Thorin isn't the best shot, more suited to melee combat, but Roran has shown a slight talent, probably because he worked as a farmer and would occasionally have to go hunting. Edge: Roran

Special Weapons: Now this is when things get interesting. Thorin's oak shield is basically a bludgeoning version of the Roman Scissor; it's deadly and also somewhat good for deflecting attacks, but overall it has flaws, like the fact that it's not too good of a defensive weapon in comparison ot Roran's shield. However, Roran's shield is clumsier and against weapons like Orcrist, toast. So overall, which weapon gets the edge? To be honest I have to say the Oaken Shield, because it has better offensive potential. Edge: Thorin

Armor: Projectiles like arrows are not too good against either person's armor; Thorin's furs can catch arrows pretty well and Roran has a shield. In melee, however, Thorin is slightly less protected and the shield can be a big game changer. Edge: Roran

Overall, I think Thorin will win at a close rate because of his experience in war and better primary weapon.