User blog comment:Urbancommando77/Berserker VS Spartan/@comment-222.154.118.237-20130705072005

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Short Range: The Viking Broadsword is a longer weapon than the xiphos, giving the Berserkers an advantage in reach. Spartans typically used a xiphos that was even shorter than other Greeks because they believed that they did not need to use a big sword (though they did use the kopis on occasion). On top of that the xiphos is a Bronze Age Weapon while the Broadsword is an Iron Age/Medieval weapon so the Broadsword also has a metallurgy advantage. The only problem I see with the Broadsword in this battle is that it probably won't be able to go through the Spartans' armour.

Edge: Berserkers

Mid Range: The Dory is longer than the Great Axe, lighter than the Great Axe, has two heads (the main head and the butt spike), is wielded one handed along with a shield and does not have armour to contend with while the axe does. Enough said.

Edge: Spartans

Long Range: The Viking Spear has more penetrating power than the Greek Javelin and was also used as a melee weapon. Apparently also skilled Berserkers could throw two simultaneously. The Javelin however is lighter and thus can be thrown further but due to the fact that it is not a guarenteed kill if it hits Im going to go with the Viking Spear.

Edge: Berserkers

Special Weapon: The seax is a very short weapon and will not be able to penetrate the Spartans' bronze armour. The Aspis/Hoplon provides the Spartans with a solid defense against ALL of the Berserkers' weapons as well as being an instant kill with a direct blow to the head or neck.

Edge: Spartans

Armour: Bronze Cuirass, Corinthian Helmet and Aspis/Hoplon > Bearskin and Shield

Edge: Spartans

X Factors: The Spartans have an average of 86.33 while the Berserkers have 77.67.

Edge: Spartans

Overall I have to give the win to the Spartans as they are better trained and have that killer combination of Dory and Aspis/Hoplon which carried them to victory against both the Ninjas and Samurai so I see no reason why they shouldn't here. On top of that they have proper armour but are still able to move with surprising speed and agility. The Berserkers may be bigger, stronger and more intimidating but as we all know Spartans never retreat or surrender and often would stay cool, calm and collected on the battlefield so the Berserkers main advantage is robbed from them. Also working yorself into a rage is not always a good idea as it can cause you to make mistakes such as rush at the Spartans and get impaled on their spears. I don't care how tough you are, you get a Spear through your torso and you are dead.

WINNER: SPARTANS