User blog comment:Heldenhammer116/Viriathus VS Shaka/@comment-3189283-20170824082856

Let's see shall we

Long Range

Obviously the Celtic Bow is going to win because of the further range and greater accuracy. The Iwisa is probably going to be more useful as a blunt trauma melee weapon than a projectile.

Edge: Viriathus

Mid Range

It's pretty well documenated my dislike of the Javelin in a small scale battle and this is no exception. The Lancea isn't going to be any better than the Javelin if used as a projectile but as a melee weapon it's more robustly built and with a further reach to boot.

Edge: Viriathus

Close Range

Why is the Zulu Axe being used instead of the Iklawa? The Iklawa was Shaka's own unique invention and played a key role in his military strategy. Anyway the Falcata wins because of it's larger killing surface, the Falcata is specifically mentioned to have the momentum of an axe with the versatility of a sword.

Edge: Viriathus

Special

Without knowing what type of booby trap this is I can't go into much specific detail on it but booby traps are typically luck based and unreliable as a killing tool. The Poison Spit is no better at killing and the way it's delivered requires the user to get very close and it's not hard to avoid anyway.

Edge: Even

Final Verdict 

It should be obvious, Viriathus simply has the superior weaponry at all ranges. Assuming these two are both wearing armour as well then Viriathus's chainmail armour is much more protective than Shaka's Ishlangu shield. Shaka might be the more battle hardened warrior but when the weapons and armour are completely stacked against you there's little hope of victory.

Viriathus: 4,500

Shaka Zulu: 500