User blog comment:Kazanshin/Barbarians made Kings: Aterui vs Fritigern/@comment-17814994-20190701114817/@comment-17814994-20190703005307

Do note in my comment that i put the words “in the initial opening of the battle”. The angon and the francisca, with the former’s ability to take out shields and pelt their opponents, will be able to decimate the Emishi but ONLY in the opening part of the battle. Not deminate them entirely. And yes I have already noted how the Emishi has the edge in armor, but the Goths have the edge in weapons since striaght sword are good to pinpoint armor and the projectile weapons to take out the defensive weapons.

Also, yes I know of the capabilities of the Emishi cavalry. Its in my opinion that a mix of melee shock cavalry and horse archers (the alans were predominantly horse archers as I stated back there) are better than just a purely horse archer cavalry, and the Emishi themselves were focused on horse archers (Takeshi, 1990). I didnt say that the Yumi was overpowered, I only stated that it lacks power compared to the composite. If that one confused then, then Ill edit my vote wih better wording. Yes the Emishi has an advantage in numbers, but I sided with versatility than numbers for this battle.

Also, in terms of tactics and overall decision. I gave Fritigern the edge since I doubt hell be running into ambushed by the Emishi. The Goths at that time are refugees; they have been always on the run by the time of Fritigern. They know well not to tango with mobile opponents in a disadvataged position. Yeah you have your own opinion on it, its just my opinion why Fritigern wins for me.