User blog comment:Leolab/Ancient User Tourney, Round 6: Jacob Bauer (BG) v Ganzorig (Wass)/@comment-28741452-20160621041527

Hindenburg's Vote: Landsknecht vs Mongol, (Bastard vs Bastard )

The men: Jacob Bauer vs Ganzorig Let's compare the histories of these men. This will be mostly making assumption based on profile. Jacob Bauer has been fighting for most of his life, and has proven a deadly fighter. He has fought in many battles in the front lines and did not fall or capture in that time. He became very infamous to the enemy and likely had a price over his head (if not in money then in being famous for killing Spada il Fuoco). He would have the experience in dealing with almost every foe. The one downside is that Jacob Bauer would be rather old in this fight. Jacob Bauer would still be in good shape for being in his 40's. However a younger opponent might have more energy and reflex time to beat Jacob Bauer. There is not much info with Ganzorig. Ganzorig has been in the army since he was 16, however it never states anywhere when he was born. For this I assume he is in his late-20's, early-30's. As being in the Mongol army for a long time would give him a mobility advantage even when not on a horse. Ganzorig does have experience fighting Europeans. He would be use to seeing and fighting men in armor similar to Jacob Bauer. So the question comes down to an infamous frontline fighter vs a more range charater. I give it to Ganzorig because he be more use to fighting Jacob Bauer like warriors and has the skills to be using the bow to his advantage, however if the fight gets close to a tie to see who will best one another.

Edge: Ganzorig

Initial: Zweihander Versus Mongol Composite Bow. This is a tough choice. It is like comparing apples to oranges here. The Mongol Composite Bow is a capable weapon that is all ready set up in the beginning of the fight. The arrows might punch through the armor. Even if does not or even if just impacts the armor without going very far it will still slow Jacob Bauer down. In this fight, unlike in the fight with Tiberus Proditus, Jacob does not have an extra layer of defense that needs to be get through. Ganzorig should be able to put several shots before Jacob Bauer even gets close. However I do like the Zweihander. If Jacob Bauer can get in close he can be a big problem to Ganzorig. Still I give my edge to the Mongol Composite Bow due it it's range advantage and Jacob Bauer has little chance of defelecting the shot other then dodging it.

Edge:Ganzorig

Short Range: War hammer vs Persian Scimitar. Let's just compare length and use. War hammer is 2 feet vs Scimitar 2 feet 9 inches. War Hammer is used to crush armor and heads vs the Scimitar is used to slice and (ineffectively) thrust. Two single points vs the entire blade of the Scimitar. I have to give it to the weapon that simply has the range and options to disarm or kill the enemy more quickly and more has more chance of being used more often.

Edge:Ganzorig

Mid Range: Zweihander vs Guan Dao. Guan Dao is a good weapon. It could keep Jacob Bauer at range. It does have the potential to stab and does have a real good slash. However, the Zweihander is a much more capable weapon in this fight. The Zweihander was meant to go againest pikes and polearms. The Guan Dao for all its abilities is a polearm or spear. Zweihander were able to dehead pikes and polearms, and I see no difference here. If that happened Ganzorig is left with a stick to defend himself with. Even if that does not happen Jacob Bauer would just need to get past the head of the Guan Dao. The Zweihander is has the entire sword as a dangerous weapon instead of a short curved sword on a stick.

Edge:Jacob Bauer

Long Range: Recurve Crossbow vs Mongol Composite Bow. This has been stated over and over again across this tournement but crossbows are useless. Sure if the target is more than say 40 meters away then it might be worth it but no it is not and it is pointless to think that it will be useful here. The Mongol Composite bow is useful here since it is Ganzorig main weapon.

Edge:Ganzorig

Special: Katzbalger vs Iron Flanged Mace. First off I like the ability of the mace to crush the armor or heads. Even a glancing blow from the mace is going to to be seriously painful and may incapacitate a limb. However that mace is going to be slow and a huge waste of energy. Since both warriors move at the same speed without weapons, that mace is going to slow down Ganzorig. Of course it could also destroy the weapon Jacob Bauer has on him. On the other hand you have a Katzbalger. Now while the katzbalger does not have the massive damage potential of the mace, it has its own advantages. It is lighter, it is more maneuverable, and it's a one handed weapon. The Katzbalger can get around the armor, cut wounds, cut necks, it might even penerate the weaker armor, and be something that can annoy the heck out of you. That being said it depends if the mace hits the target. The damage potential of the mace counters the speed of the Katzbalger. I will say they are even only because the question 'will the mace land?' affects the short range game of these two specials.

Edge: Even

Armor: Steel-made munition half-armour vs Leather/Iron Lamellar. The 16th century steel easily take out the 13th lamellar. The Steel-made munition provides better cover and is made of better material. The steel-mad munition stands a better chance of deflecting a blow then the lamellar. The munition is going to be slightly heavier but not that restrictive to the the mobility of Jacob Bauer.

Edge: Jacob Bauer

Overall verdict: As much as I like the 16th Landsknecht, Jacob Bauer has too many weapons for taking down very heavy foes. The more mobile Ganzorig is going to be better equip to handle the slower Jacob with all his weapons being effective at something. Jacob Bauer just has his main weapon and his Katzbalger as his most effective weapons. Don't get me wrong the Zweihander is a terror of a weapon and will be Jacob highest kill weapon however it will not be enough.

Winner: Ganzorig burns Jacob Bauer