User blog comment:CrowbarofFreeman/Highlander vs Centurion/@comment-2016768-20110830221629

THE DEADLIEST WARRIOR'S DEADLIEST EDGES:

Gladius vs. War Hammer: The War Hammer likes to destroy heads but the Centurion's got a helmet, and I don't think spike or blunt end will really do much damage, especially not with the scutum involved. The Gladius is simply lethal, good for slashing or stabbing.

EDGE: ROMAN CENTURION

Pilum vs. Claymore: The Pilum is decent and I don't doubt that it'll get a good amount of kills. The Claymore is great and we've seen it tear through Shaka Zulu's oxhide shield, but I don't think that the same can be said for the scutum. The Roman Centurion's scutum shield is big enough to cover the body, deflect the claymore, and come in close to stab with the gladius. The pilum won't have such complications.

EDGE: ROMAN CENTURION

Scorpion vs. Ball & Chain: Both are innacurate at a distance and pathetic up close. Neither will do much damage at all in the sim.

EVEN

Dolabra vs. Targe & Dirk: The Dolabra is a good weapon but it's clumsy and two handed, meaning the Centurion can't hide behind the scutum while he's attacking with it. The Targe offers (limited) defense and (limited) offense, and the dirk is good if you're really up-close. Still, the Targe & Dirk combo will be easier to kill with than the awkward Dolabra. Max might back the axe, but I don't.

EDGE: HIGHLANDER

Overall Winner: Roman Centurion

The Centurion is great at up-close fighting and he has the protection necessary to get him there. The Highlander is best at mid range combat but the Centurion's huge scutum will complicate that strategy immensely. It's close, but expect the Pilum and Gladius to get more kills than the Claymore thanks to the Scutum's defense.