User blog comment:AztecJag/Aztec Jaguar Warrior vs Mapuche Warrior/@comment-32516697-20181227012242

'''Laq's "Ximicacan! Ximicacan! Ximicacan!" Edges'''

Macuahuitl vs. Copper Mace: Now, the mace isn't a terrible weapon. It offers the Mapuche a rare opportunity to bypass the Aztec's armor (more on that later), but other than that, it's not that special. The macuahuitl is a lot longer, and the Aztec doesn't even need to worry about thick, cotton armor stopping his deadly swings. Edge: Aztec Jaguar

Tepoztopilli vs. Tacuara: These two seem to balance each other out. The tacuara is almost twice as long, and I know a lot of us will say that a spear that long is unwieldy, but I disagree with that notion. The Mapuche have trained with the thing, and they know how to use it effectively, and having the opportunity to hit your opponent before they can get in range to hit you is always a good advantage. But, I'm sure we all know that stone isn't the best material to make weapons out of, and the obsidian tip of the tepoztopilli is certainly sharper. Edge: Even

Tlahuitolli vs. Mapuche Bow: Without information on the materials of the tlahuitolli, it's difficult to say which boy is more powerful, so I'll decide based on the quality of the arrows. Like I said previously, obsidian is more easily sharpened that stone, and shot from the Aztec's bow is going to be more likely to cut deep enough for a killing blow than one from the Mapuche's bow. Edge: Aztec Jaguar

Sling vs. Bolas: There's really no reason the Aztec should elect to use his sling over his bow in this fight. Unless the wielder is particularly skilled, it's hard to be accurate at long distances with a sling, and it's better suited to be used as a volley weapon. The sling's one saving grace is that it can outrange some early bows, but knowing that the Mapuche bow is a composite one, that's unlikely. On the other hand, the bolas offers an effective way for the Mapuche to disable the Aztec, and if that happens the fight is finished. Edge: Mapuche

Ichcahuipilli and Chimalli vs. Poncho and Leather Armor: Very funny. The ichcahuipilli is tough, so much so that even the Spaniards saw that it was useful, and it's going to go great lengths to protect the Aztec from the Mapuche's weapons, the mace being once exception. The chimalli is pretty small for a shield, but at least it's made of wood, a material worthy of a shield (looking at you, Comanche), so there's that too. Leather armor is notoriously ineffective against piercing attacks, and the obsidian points of the Aztec's weaponry will make short work of it. Edge: Aztec Jaguar

X-Factors and Conclusion: Pretty straight forward, is it not? This really comes down to armor. The Mapuche doesn't do horribly in the weapons department, and most of his weapons are about on par with the lethality of the Aztec ones, but he does do horribly in the armor department, at least compared to what the Aztec is bringing to the table. The only way I can see the Mapuche winning is by either disabling the Aztec with the bolas or by landing a lucky blow with the mace. But for the vast majority of the time, the Mapuche is going to end up dead before that can happen. He simply lacks the proper protection to survive long enough to win. And because of that, the Aztec even might stand a chance to succeed in his mission of capturing a sacrificial victim. Winner: Aztec Jaguar Warrior!