User blog comment:MilenHD/Rajput Warrior vs French Knight/@comment-4661256-20160413061624

El Alamein's Edges:

 Close Range; Khanda vs. Broadsword:  While it is true that the broadsword does offer more versatility because it can stab or slash, the Khanda's angular momentum makes it hit harder, so it will deliver more blunt force trauma to the knight underneath his armor. This is especially important for a highly mobile and fluid warrior like the Rajput, as this sword complements his fighting style. The broadsword can be effective if the knight closes the distance, but the problem is that the Rajput's constant motion is going to make closing that distance meaning literally walking through a steel blade to get there. In my opinion, despite the broadsword's greater versatility, the Khanda's superior combat design gives it an edge.

Edge: Rajput Warrior

 Mid Range: Tabar vs. Halberd:  The halberd is not only longer than the tabar, but much more versatile. Since both of them have a big chopping axe-head, both warriors will be able to deliver some pretty punishing overhead swings, if the situation presents itself. The halberd's more pronounced spike, though, makes it superior when it comes to stabs and thrusts, and its hook on the back gives it a third method of attack (granted, it's primarily an anti-cavalry hook, but... whatever. It doesn't hurt the knight to have it). The tabar is still very effective, but the halberd beats it.

Edge: French Knight

 Long Range: Chakram vs. Crossbow:  The Chakram will probably be more effective than many users are giving it credit for, since the knight's segmented plate armor left some easily exploitable weaknesses in the joints, and a chakram could quite realistically get in there and do damage. However, the crossbow still has a longer effective range, is more accurate, and the knight can probably carry more crossbow bolts (or quarrels, if you prefer) on him than the Rajput can carry Chakrams. Also, since this is a "plain" crossbow and not a steel winch-powered one, I must disagree with Deathblade about the lengthy reload time--reloading is as simple as re-notching the string and loading the arrow into place. (I probably didn't use the proper crossbow terminology, but you get the point. No winding-up or anything like that beforehand.)

Edge: French Knight

 Special: Katars vs. Flail:  Regardless of whether or not the flail will injure the user the katars get the edge. In my opinion they will be the single most useful tool the Rajput has in killing the knight consistently. They are able to trap, block, and parry incoming enemy blades, and since they are used in such a close-quarters fashion they will most certainly exploit the exposed joints in the knight's armor. Historically most knights were killed by stabs to the armpit, groin, and other areas where their segmented armor left gaps, and the katar will be able to take huge advantage of that fact.The flail does inflict more blunt trauma and can offer longer reach thanks to the chain, but it doesn't matter. The katar will kill the knight. And it will do it over and over and over again.

Edge: Rajput Warrior

WINNER: RAJPUT WARRIOR

The Rajput is much more mobile and fluid in his style of combat, which plays to his strengths in a one-on-one fight. The knight's armor can protect him against straight-up blows to the chest and head, but the armor still leaves glaring weaknesses with its exposed joints--weaknesses that weapons like the chakram and katar will be able to exploit to deadly effect. The knight's weapons are simple and straightforward (which is fine), but the Rajput's weapons are designed to ensure that he can keep moving, keep pressing the advantage, and force the enemy on the defensive. The swinging Khanda will hold the knight at bay and if the distance is closed then the katar will finish him off. Even the knight's mid-ranged edge with the halberd is marginal at best--he's a big, slow opponent that the Rajput will be able to outmaneuver and ultimately defeat.