User blog comment:Drayco90/Link vs. Ezio Auditore/@comment-174.103.139.144-20110720180736

Close Range: The sword and shield combo allows Link a great Defence as well as a good offence. But Ezio has shown that he is adept a parrying with only his weapon for defence and he also can counter Link. Both have their uses but I'd say that there is no edge. Verdict:Tie Mid Range:The Slingshot can be used to blind Ezio momentarily, allowing Link to try and put in a hit. Same with the Hookshot as it can allow Link to pull Ezio in and put in a easy hit. Though neither the slingshot nor the hookshot are lethal, both can be used to help ge the kill shot with something else. The War Hammer has blunt power so it can really damage armor and can break bones easily, though it will be slower and harder to hit someone with, if Ezio gets a hit, that limb is more than likely useless. Verdict:Edge to slingshot and hookshot. While they don't kill or even seriously injure, they can leave Ezio open for a lethal blow with the Master Sword or Bow Which counts for something. Plus, even if Ezio hits link in say, the arm with that hammer, It renders the arm useless sure, but Link can still fight without his shield. Long Range:The regular bow is faster but harder to aim. the crossbow is slower but much easier to aim. Link's skills make up for the decreased accuracy so that grants him the immediate edge. Verdict:Hero Bow Special Weapon:The bombs explode, but they don't really create big explosions so they would be fairly easy to dodge. Remember that Ezio knows how to Free-run and go up and around buildings, it wouldn't be hard for him to dodge a bomb by Link. Plus Ezio's hidden blades hold up well enough on their own in a fight and allow for precise stabbing and the ability to air assassinate. Verdict:Double Hidden Blades Overall Winner:Hard to say, it depends solely on the setting, if they're around lots of buildings, Ezio wins, but if their out in an open field, more than likely it will be Link who wins for pure swordsmanship.