User blog comment:Deathblade 100/Rome's deadliest rivals: Spartacus vs Arminius/@comment-3189283-20160518215808

Let's see shall we

Long Range

On the face of things both would appear to be even due to their simular usage in combat but the Framea takes two important advantages. Firstly is it's lighter weight which makes it easier to throw and enables it to be thrown further. Secondly not only is it lighter but it is also slightly longer giving it the reach advantage in close quarters combat. The Pilum was also known to have a deliberatly weaker composition than other projectile weapons and is more likely to snap in close quarters combat.

Edge: Arminius 

Mid Range 

The Double Handed Axe is the more lethal of the two due to it's powerful swing and the fact that Spartacus is barely wearing any armour and the minor amount he does have won't stop a powerful chop. The Trident on the other hand can be blocked with the Shield but it is lighter and more flexible and the net acts as a great distraction tool in order to allow Spartacus to get in close. Both have their uses and I can't really pick one over the other.

Edge: Even 

Close Range 

The Spartha has the longer blade. Yep that's it. There isn't much else to it except that the Spartha eventually replaced the Gladius as the main weapon of the Roman Empire which proves it's superiority.

Edge: Arminius

TBC