User blog comment:Duncan322/Spartan vs Gladiator/@comment-152.26.211.40-20160207014643

My winner and edges

Short Range: The Xiphos takes this one easily. It was made professionally by blacksmiths to the best of their abilities back in their time. The Cestus and Scissor were made from scrap metal to just barley work. Also the Xiphos is longer than both of these weapons so if it does come down to short range weaponry the spartan can keep him at bay. Also, the Xiphos has the ability to attack in every way. You can slash with it with a very rewarding result, stabbing is always the number 1 option and can be done very easily.

Edge: Spartan

Mid Range: Again, length plays a huge part in this one. The dory is a significantly longer weapon that can be used to stab with and keep the opponent at bay. Even though you can use the net against the spartan, you have to get close, and he wont let you do that with the dory. And once again, the gladiators weapons were made with scrap metal, and the dory was made professionally.

Edge: Spartan

Long Range: Both terrible weapons, but I have to give it to the gladiatior. The javelin is just way too bulky for me, and the sling can at least stun the opponent, where you pretty much can't hit with the javelin. So the gladiator gets the edge.

Edge: Gladiator

Special Weapons: This one is interesting. The sica is a great weapon to use against a warrior like the Spartan, but the shield could break your bones alone. I think this is a toss up. Two very different weapons, can do some serious damage, but I can't decide on this one. They both hurt.

Edge: Toss Up

Winner: Spartan takes it very easily. He is better trained, tougher, has better made weapons, an all around superior fighter. His weapons should easily penetrate his little to no armor, he can take more hits, give more hits, and is all around dominant.

Winner: Spartan