User blog comment:Registered contributor/Kratos vs. Ryu Hayabusa/@comment-143604-20120203005954

Drayco90's Edgy Edges of Edginess Deadliest Warrior- Kratos. He's got more experience, is more brutal, and is packing some devestating weapons. Ryu has speed and options, but Kratos' raw brutality and power will just barely win him the day.
 * Close Range- Even. The warriors balance each other out, with strength and power/damage in Kratos' favor, while Ryu has the speed and the more trained weapons.
 * Mid-Range- Kratos. The Baldes have superior range, are Kratos' main weapon, and are more practacle than the really, really cool Scythe.
 * Long Range- Ryu. The Fire Bow and the Wind Bow would balance each other out in normal combat, but with the Windmill Shuriken, the edge goes to Ryu. It's more practacle and versatile, able to take advantage in long and close range fighting.
 * Special Weapon- Even. The Cannon will take Kratos by complete surprise, and has range, but Kratos' magic can be triggered instantly, even mid-combo, and is devestating.
 * Defensive Weapon- Ryu. Teleporting and Healing opens much more options for fighting, and can allow him more openings than Kratos can block with his shield and fleece.
 * Offensive Boost- Kratos. Well, it seems Ryu is a bit...lacking, in this regard.