User blog comment:Lasifer/Hellstorm Issue 6: Beowulf vs. Achilles/@comment-5795750-20130618032510

BG1's "Sword of the Gods" Edges:

Primary Weapon: The spear can be thrown yes but it has a very small arrowhead that doesn't compare to the Naegling's large sword blade. OK so the spear can be thrown but that leaves Achilles without a weapon. Also, cfp makes the point that Naegling is made out of a more durable material than the spear (iron > bronze) so I'll take that into account (Naegling breaking during Beowulf's encounter with the dragon im gonna leave aside).

EDGE: Beowulf

Secondary: *copies CFP's edge*

EDGE: Achilles

Special: The Shield of Achilles is made in the forges of Hephaestus - that means that the shield extremely durable but to me that is based on how durable metals were at the time of the Greeks. The longbow as an invention made to pierce iron- or steel-plated armour at a range and the invention was made in the highlands of Wales during a time when iron weapons were the norm and to me that means the longbow forged for Beowulf might also be made of a very durable material. To me then in terms of strength it is likely (not possible) that Beowulf's bow can pierce the shield and perhaps the bronze armour of Achilles. This is what I think anyway

EDGE: Even

Armour: Ring and chainmail armour is all good since it is light and easier to manoeuvre in plus it is made out of a more durable material than bronze

EDGE: Beowulf

TBC