User blog:Deathblade 100/Season 2 opener: Horace Altman vs King Arthur

Ok, today I'm pitting two of the greatest medieval warriors in literary history:

Horace Altman-the natural swordsman who killed the evil Morgarath in single combat

Vs

King Arthur-the once and future king who united Briton with the help of Merlin

These are possibly two of the greatest leader in literary history; so, this is going to be an interesting match when it goes to fighting hand-to-hand as they are both great swordsmen. So let's get started.

To find out, the history of war and modern science collide, as we test the weapons and armour these two warriors used in their journeys through the battlefield. If these warriors were to fight to the death, we really want to know this: WHO...IS...DEADLIEST?

Horace Altman weapons
Long Range: Composite Crossbow

Mid Range: Lance

Close Range: Longsword

Special: Buckler

Armour: Chainmail shirt, Buckler shield

King Arthur weapons
Long Range: Steel Crossbow

Mid Range: Pike

Close Range: Excalibur

Special: War Hammer

Armour: Chainmail shirt, Anglo-Saxon shield

Weapon edges
Long Range: Arthur. The Steel Crossbow has more accuracy at a further distance than Horace's Composite Crossbow.

Mid Range: Horace. While the pike is a fearsome anti-cavalry weapon, it is really designed for use as an infantry weapon. The lance is always used on horseback and foot.

Close Range: Even. They are effectively the same weapon.

Special: Horace. While the war hammer is a weapon designed to kill, the buckler can be used to stun its opponent with both the shield face and rim.