User blog comment:BattleGames1/Deadliest Warrior Battle 5 - Julius Caesar vs Ramesses II/@comment-379205-20130116042828

119's "Ave Caesar!" Edges

Swords: Even if your using the "real life" Crocea Mors- without magical powers, as opposed the magcial mythical version, I still give the edge to Caesar, as Crocea Mors is a Roman gladius, made of higher quality, more durable steel than the (presumably) bronze or lower quality iron khopesh. The weapon can use penetrate armor with powerful thrusting attacks from behind the safety of a shield, a tactic that allowed the Romans to defeat their opponents, who carried slashing swords. Edge: Caesar

Spears: The Romans take this one again, as their spearheads would be of higher quality iron, rather than bronze or lower quality iron, as the Romans had more advanced metalworking techniques than the Egyptians. The pilum is also specifically designed to pierce armor and shields, and has the ingenious bending feature that can render a shield useless and prevent an enemy for throwing the spear back. Edge: Caesar

Bows: The Roman and Egyptian bows are basically the same thing- a composite bow, however, the iron arrow heads used by the Romans give the arcus as slight edge.

Special: While the Flanged mace is a deadly melee weapon, the plumbata has a longer range, and, with the lead weights, would likely hit with enough force to pierce armor.

Armor and Shield: The Romans take this as at least some of them would have more durable iron scales on their armor, as well as helmet, unlike the Egyptians. The thing that really wins this one for the Romans, however, is the shield, which covered most of the Roman soldier's body and protected very well against slashing attacks such as those of the khopesh very well along with armor. On the other hand, a powerful thrust of a gladius or the impact of a pilum would pierce the bronze, and particularly the leather of the Egyptians. Edge: Caesar.

Overall Winner: Caesar takes this, as, in addition to taking the X-factors of training, and arguably tactics as well, however, the thing that really wins this battle for Caesar is the huge technology advantage in terms of metallurgy and blade design.