User blog comment:Cfp3157/Season 3 Episode 3: Assassins vs. Merry Men/@comment-379205-20130421000833

119's "Men in Robes vs Men in Tights" Edges:

Daggers: The Short blade is longer then the Rondel, and is more versatile, being useable for both slashing and thrusting attacks. Edge: Assassins

Swords: The longsword and saber are about the same length, and against opponents clad entirely in leather armor (with no metal), both should be equally effective. Edge: Even

Ranged: The longbow can be fired a longer distance than the knife can be thrown. In addition, they arrow will always hit point first, while a throwing knife might hit handle first, causing little injury. Edge: Merry Men

Special: The Hidden Blade has the advantage of stealth- the Merry Men might mistake the Assassins for monks or something (with their robes), until they stab one of them. Not to mention, the hidden gun is a gun, giving it not only a range advantage over the warhammer, but also a psychological advantage against the Merry Men, who had never seen gunpowder weapons before.

X-Factors: The Assassin take a number of different X-Factors, including training, Stealth, Strategy, and Swordsmanship (Altair is capable of pulling off fast, powerful and lethal attacks and counters with just about any blade he gets his hands on.

Overall Winner: Assassins