User blog comment:Lasifer/Welcome to Rapture: Booker DeWitt vs. Jack Ryan/@comment-5465602-20140128152003

BeastMan14's "God only knows, what I'd be without you," Edges

Melee: The Pipe Wrench isn't quite as useful as it appears in this particular comparison, considering we're talking blunt force vs three spinning hooks that can snap a mans neck with one swift blow. The Skyhook is deadlier, alongside potentially boosting Booker's mobility depending on whether or not there's hooks and ledges to hang off of. Edge: Booker Dewitt

Handgun: While the Broadsider doesn't do as much damage per shot, it has an arguably superior rate of fire, and range, alongside a lot more ammo per clip. Revolver's were phased out as a sidearm for a reason. Edge: Booker Dewitt

Shotgun: I'd argue the weapons are even in almost every regard, but Jack's shotgun has a superior rate of fire and his large amounts of pan tolerance gives him an advantage in the close-quarters area the shotguns will mostly be used in. Edge: Jack Ryan

Machine Gun: Jack's Tommy gun has an extra 5 rounds of ammo, but Booker's SMG is more accurate, relying more on accuracy and control over just plain spray and pray. Edge: Booker Dewitt

Long-Range: Jack's crossbow falls hilariously short in terms of power and rang when compared to Booker's rifle, but it makes up for it due to its trap rounds that Jack can use to lure Booker into areas that will enable him to lay down a lot of hurt. Edge: Jack Ryan

Launcher: The Barnstormer doesn't have as much ammo as Jack's grenade launcher, nor does it have quite as much tactical versatility. The Launcher can also use grenades as surprise mines at door areas, and Booker's shield (if he has it in this scenario) doesn't hold up particularly well up-close against explosives. Edge: Jack Ryan

Vigors vs Plasmids:

Electro powers: While Shock Jockey and Electro bolt are similar in a lot of ways, what gives Shock Jockey an edge is its ability to make the enemy take far more damage per hit, alongside its larger damage per hit. Edge: Booker Dewitt

Fire powers: Devil's kiss can not only be used as a trap, it's also an improvised grenade with superior range over the Incinerate plasmid, which is essentially just a flamethrower with inferior range. Edge: Booker Dewitt

Ice Powers: The abilities are for the most part identical, except for one little difference. Booker can use Old Man Winter as a trap, and while he may not be as creative as Jack, he'll still be smart enough to lure Jack into the trap, freezing him for an easy shot. Edge: Booker Dewitt

Telekinetic Powers: Return to Sender acts not only as a shield against a wave of gunfire, its another dangerous explosive that Jack won't be ready for. Jack's telekinesis isn't nearly as useful for combating Booker, even considering that it could theoretically throw Booker's attack back at him. Edge: Booker Dewitt

Swarming Powers: Definitely a close edge, but I'll give it to Insect Swarm. Murder of Crows isn't as brutal as it looks, and it doesn't last quite as long as Insect Swarm, which throws out a massive horde of vicious stinging bees, and horde of stinging bees>>>>>murder of vicious pecking crows. Edge: Jack Ryan

Assist Powers: The Big Daddy roaming the halls is a major game-changer, in that while Booker's possession will affect the small cameras and floating turrets, Jack's Enrage can lure out a massive Big Daddy, which forces Booker to fight both Jack and the Daddy, which is bigger and tougher than any Handyman. Edge: Jack Ryan

Forceful Powers: Sonic Boom, while essentially identical in purpose in Undertow, actually does damage and focuses on an entire area of effect over just enemies. Edge: Jack Ryan

Trap Powers: I've already mentioned how Booker's traps can be made faster than Jack's can, and even though Bucking Bronco isn't as useful as it appears, it's still a useful asset on the field. Cyclone can match it in terms of raw everything, but its traps aren't as fast to make when compared to Booker's. Edge: Booker Dewitt

Other Powers: Hypnotize and Target Dummy, because the ability to bring a Big Daddy under your command is an incredible asset not to be underestimated. Edge: Jack Ryan

Assists: I'd argue Jack just barely has the more useful assist weapons. Natural camo makes Jack invisible if he stands still long enough, which could allow him to ambush Booker if he uses it wisely, and Sportboost and Armored Shell could enable him to just barely overcome Booker's strength advantages in close-combat. Edge: Jack Ryan

Deadliest Warrior: Booker Dewitt. Jack's gonna be Booker's toughest foe yet, but Booker has the skills to win this. From his superior experience, training, and intelligence (the trifecta of good x-factors if you ask me), to his superior weapons and powers, Booker will manage to barely overcome this challenge, and walk away victorious. Score: 505-495