User blog comment:Goddess of Despair/Season 5 Battle 5 Vlad the Impaler vs Ivan the Terrible/@comment-3189283-20130614183909

Lets see shall we

Close range 

The Kilij is certainly the more powerful blade and is longer as well, giving vlad the reach advantage. However the Sablia is quite a bit lighter making it quicker and easier to swing. Close call and I'm going to have to call it even.

Edge Even

Mid range 

The Bardiche is a good one and a half foot longer than the halberd which is very important when it comes to comparing polearms. However the halberd is much lighter and it is much more versatile. Plus this battle takes place in a forrest where a smaller size and lighter weight is a quite substantional advantage.

Edge Vlad the Impaler 

Long range

The Pischal is the more modern firearm when compared to the Hand cannon with more accuracy, a quicker reloading time (only just though) and a more reliable firing system. However the hand cannon's shortcommings are covered by the crossbow. It has a slightly faster reloading time and has the range to compete with the pischal. The hand cannon and crossbow combo can get off two shots for every 1 shot from the Pischal, giving them a higher combined rate of fire.

Edge Vlad the Impaler

Final Verdict

It's not hard to see who the better warrior is here is it. Vlad has the better weaponry, the better sanity, the more loyal troops, the better physicality and is just overall the better leader and the better fighter, despite not having the technology advantage.

Vlad the Impaler: 3,900

Ivan the Terrible: 1,100