User blog comment:MilenHD/Season 3 Finale: Ashurbanipal vs Ramesses II/@comment-2602:30A:2ECF:CF60:A472:E620:4A27:A8DE-20170711180654

GT25's Edges

Close Range (Sappara vs. Khopesh): Both weapons have the same length and weight with the only difference being what the weapons are made of. However, after a bit of research (and reading Wassboss' verdict) I've got to agree that the bronze weapon is better than the iron weapon. Edge: Ramesses II

Medium Range (Assyrian Spear vs. Javelin): Out of the two, the spear has the greater reach and is lighter than the javelin. Additionally, the Javelin isn't accurate so you're more than likely going to miss. Edge: Ashurbanipal

Long Range (Composite Bow vs. Hyksos Bow): Both bows weigh the same, but there's no real comparison here. The Hyksos Bow has the better arrowheads and a greater reach by a hundred feet. Edge: Ramesses II

Special Weapons (Assyrian Dagger vs. Mace): This one is simple to call. The mace has a greater reach and could deliver damage to a foe even if they're wearing armor. Edge: Ramesses II

X-Factors: It's Ashurbanipal's 81.75 against Ramesses II's 82.75. While Ashurbanipal may have a helmet, it's relatively useless against the mace so I'd say they're about even with their armor. However, I believe Ramesses having the superior leadership and tactics gives him more to work with over Ashurbanipal having armor and brutality. Edge: Ramesses II

Overall Verdict: Honest, I don't think there's anything to talk about with this one. Ramesses II is bringing the better weapons and is the superior general when it comes to battling alongside his men. Ashurbanipal may be more brutal than the Egyptian and has slightly better armor, I don't see it giving him the win as his weapons are inferior. Additionally, Ramesses II is able to use his superior tactics to his advantage and his leadershp skills would encourage his men to continue the battle. Ashurbanipal may use fear to rule his people and his soldiers, but fear only gets you so far and Ramesses II ruled his people and soldiers fairly and they love him for this. So, the pharaoh has the superior weapons in this fight and his soldiers are more inspired to continue fighting alongside him. Simply put, Ramesses II has advantages in this fight that Ashurbanipal doesn't have available to him.