User blog comment:ReyesRebels/Byzantine soldier vs. Highlander/@comment-181289-20111229035147

I foota give it to the Highlanders, spears and swords don't work to well against chain mail, the stabs and slashes aren't going to do much when stack up against the armor of the Highlanders. The Highlanders, on th other hand or brining axe's and larger swords, weapons that will carry a great deal of blunt force trauma, so even with armor a decent amount of damage will be done. The seige weapons, in my opion will not gain many kills for either seeing as there are either ment to hit a wall or be used against ships and a terror weapon. This fint will come up to close range and the greater size and strength of the Highlander wil lgive him a distinct advantage.