User blog comment:Laquearius/Astolfo vs Bellerophon/@comment-379205-20180325020729

119's Mythological Dogfight OR This Time It's Not A Trap Edges


 * Swords: The Frankish Longsword is made of steel and is longer to boot, unlike Bellerophon's shorter bronze Xiphos. Edge: Astolfo


 * Spears: Astolfo's Lance has above average durability, and can also knock Bellerophon off of Pegasus with it's unhorsing powers, turning the Greek hero into a parachuteless skydiver. Edge: Astolfo


 * Ranged Weapons: Astolfo's horn is loud enough to strike terror into the hearts of beasts and men, and possibly temporarily deafen, but unless it cause Bellerophon to flinch in fear hard enough to fall off his horse. The bow, on the other hand, is an ordinary bow, but it can kill. Edge: Bellerophon.


 * Armor: While the bronze plates may be heavier, bronze is more easily broke or pierced than the steel that Astolfo's mail is made of. Edge: Astolfo.


 * Mount: Neither of them has a known top speed, and the legends are also not clear on the maneuverability of the beasts, so I'm going to assume the two are roughly evenly matched. The one thing that Astolfo's hippogriff might have a an edge for is offensive abilities with its beak and talons, giving it a slight edge. Edge: Astolfo.


 * X-Factors: Astolfo takes training, while Bellerophon takes physicality. As for the other two, they seem about evenly matched, having both fought against both humans and mythical creatures. However, given that Bellerophon's strength was enough to defeat multiple enemies, he probably has the more useful advantage. Edge: Bellerophon.


 * Overall Winner: The trap... er... Astolfo takes this one for his superior magic weapons and more dangerous mount, not to mention his stronger steel weapons and armor.