User blog comment:SPARTAN 119/Altair Ibn La'Ahad (Assassin's Creed) vs Nanashi (Sword of the Stranger)/@comment-5043545-20131224225151

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Swords: Well I would've given this a tie, but judging by x-factors I'm giving Altair an edge here. His blade is longer than Nanshi's which is a great weapon, but still not enough to defeat the greater length and agility of Altair. Slight Edge: Altair

Short Blades: Nanashi wins out in this category for his weapon being longer must like my previous edge. Plus due to the fact that the Dao is actually a sword compared to Altair's weapon which is just a simple dagger. EDGE: Nanashi

Ranged: Altair is actually gettting this edge with a good amount of ease as he has a weapon that's good to be used at a range. If Nanashi throws his sword he basically is giving, Altair an advantage when he gets in close and is effectively disarming himself in a way. With the throwing knives you can throw them in quick succession with greater accuracy which makes up for the weaker damage. EDGE: Altair

Special: A weapon sheath being used as a weapon sounds really useless and probably lacks much lethality. The Hidden Blade although it's first usage kind of gets rid of the whole it being secret and hidden part is still a nice suprise against a unarmored opponent. Plus it is actually much more lethal giving it the edge. EDGE: Altair

Deadliest Warrior: Altair- The Syrian assassin manages to come out on top over the ronin. Altair has fought argueably much stronger opponent that have greater armor in this match. Altair can counter some of Nanashi's moves and score a few hits on him, thining down his defenses and making his high pain tolerance weakened. Plus Altair can use his stealth to his advantage attacking from a range with his knives before jumping down and fighting him in melee combat. Altair is also more agile and and can outmuscle his opponent these plus the other reasons give him the win.