User blog comment:Leolab/Ancient User Tourney, Round 4: Ganzorig (Wass) v Tiberius Proditus (EA)/@comment-5232784-20160608032816/@comment-5232784-20160608040659

1. Range means survival. Sure, 60 feet isn't much distance between these warriors, but if you have the chance to use a long range weapon before your opponent gets too close, you use it before its too late, and range often trumps melee superiority (Most modern combat is focused on killing opponents from a distance, because range superiority is vital). I think its very likely that Tiberius will try for a long range attack first, since Ganzorig will be doing so as well

2. True, the Scutum isn't made out of steel or very thick, but it is tough enough to take arrow shots, and it is very, very BIG. True, the mongol mace will conter it (as I mentioned above), and the scimitar, I acknowledge, may cut through it (or cut partway through it and get temporarily stuck, a problem), but remember, if Ganzorig strikes the shield, Tiberius can quickly counter with a spatha strike, and if the scimitar cuts the spatha, Tiberius can ram Ganzorig with the shield (could potentially knock him out if the center part of the shield hits Ganzorig in the jaw). 2 weapons are better than one.

3. Both are wearing iron as well as leather. The spatha will be able, with precise aim and force, pierce the leather, silk, and perhaps even the iron parts of Ganzorig's armor. The pilum will pierce it, so will the Plumbata darts and the Pugio.

.Plus, despite the photo of the armor, Ganzorig is never said to wear a helmet.