User blog comment:Cfp3157/Empires Clash for Legacy: Mongols vs. Varangian Guard/@comment-26395956-20150621094517

MD 33's Vote: "Bloodstained Blades"

Sword: Turko-Mongol Saber vs Spathi

So, one blade is curved, one edged, but longer, but the other one is shorter, yet lighter and can be used for slashing and stabbing due to it's two edged nature. However, sometimes, while being lighter and usable for many situations can't really beat something that has a longer reach. So, definitely I'll give the edge to '''MONGOLS. '''Due to the longer reach of course, the Mongols will be able to strike the Varangians easily in longer reach while the Varangians.... Well... You know what's gonna happen to them once they approach the Mongols with their tiny little swords. And when the Mongols get into horses, it's doomsday for the Varangians.

Heavy Weapons: Dane Axe vs Flanged Mace

No contest here. Sharp weapons (sometimes) always win against blunt trauma weapons. The Dane Axe can score an easier kill here while the mace isn't really as effective as it is. The Dane Axe can easily chop through armor and give the Mongols the greatest PAIN they've ever experienced. So, total edge to the VARANGIANS. Although it's heavy, if it connects and hits the target, what can the target do? Try to strike back again with a bleeding chest or head?

Bow: Composite Bow vs Longbow

The Longbow, I admit is strong and has further range. However, when it's used in horse-back? I don't know. Either a havoc is gonna come or something good is gonna come. The Mongols are one of the most skilled archers around the ancient world, or even the best. And not just that, the Mongols are damn superior to the Varangians with their bows once they get into horses, because Mongols got no problem attacking people with bows even when they're ridin' horses. So, edge goes to the '''MONGOLS. '''Though if it is used on foot, it'll be less effective than the Longbow.

Polearms: Boar Spear vs Glaive

TBA (Give me a sec to finish this)