User blog comment:Impaler5150/Godfrey of Bouillon vs. Vlad the Impaler/@comment-26394487-20150921215027

Aaron Siegel's [REDACTED] Edges: "Massacre Masters" 

Weapons:

Short Range: I seem to be torn between the opinion of the general masses and that of Milen. While I hold that the longsword gives much more range (a foot being ALOT in terms of swords) I also often favor versatility and agility in battles as well. The problem with the Kilij though is that it is only designed for slashing attacks and lacks the amount of uses that the longsword can provide. The problem with the longsword is a very simple weapon in itself, and it's weight can often slow the user down. So I'll call it a tie between small/sharp and cumbersome/useful. Winner: Even

Mid-Range: While the states stated by the kind author of this battle are practically identical, it is worthy to be noted that Godfrey's axe's blade and spike reaches out slightly more than our good old count. Another thing is that it seems to be more refined of a blade, which will help outweigh the fact that with a larger end, you're hauling more weight around. So I'll give a VERY slight edge to Godfrey on this one. Winner: Godfrey of Bouillon

Long Range: Yeah...with that difference in reload time and range... sorry Vlad, but the odds are really against you on this one (One minute versus ten seconds, I quote Wass that it's a "no brainer") Winner: Godfrey of Bouillon

Special: While one could argue that if he closes in range, Godfrey might have an advantage, the cannon has way too many pluses. Like it was stated before, it can be used as a bludgeon up close in case that happens, and the fear factor is real on this one (What with hand help guns not exactly being a thing in Godfrey's time). Another argument against it was brought up by Wass in it's unreliability, but the range plus the fear and bludgeoning factor really make it a more useful weapon by a lot. A lot a lot. Winner: Vlad the Impaler

Overall Weapons: Vlad (Handcannon, guys, the Handcannon)

X-Factors:

Now there is one problem with these being that many of the X-Factors for Vlad are often talking about things he did from the throne and not really things that he did in battle. While I love a good bit of brutality to spice up a battle, you're right : Vlad used psychological warfare; Godfrey often lead his men into the mist of battles, and seems to be more experienced in fighting, and since this is 1v1 all the leadership skills in the world is jack in this. However, all that stuff in the way of Vlad becomes moot once he pulls out the handgun, which is almost a one-shot-kill with the armor Godfrey has on him. So while Godfrey may seem like he takes more categories in, the hand-cannon's superior technology is far beyond the scope of his weapons and skills. Winner: Godfrey of Bouillon

Overall Winner: Vlad the Impaler.