User blog comment:MilenHD/Hattori Hanzo vs Shaka Zulu/@comment-3189283-20170625162403

Let's see shall we

Close Range

This is a tough one to call. The Wakizashi has the larger killing surface and despite being heavier, it's more aerodynamic design means it is also much quicker to swing. The Zulu Axe on the other hand has the reach advantage and has more power behind it's strikes. Ultimately I'm going to go with the Wakizashi because of it's speed and greater leathality.

Edge: Hattori Hanzo

Mid Range

Another close one. Both Hattori and Shaka specialised in using the Yari and Iklwa respectively so it comes down to the weapons themselves. The Yari is considerably longer but it's comparatively short blade to staff ratio means that once your opponent gets within a certain range it becomes very unwieldy. The Iklwa's more compact design is much better for getting up in an opponents face and in conjunction with the Ishlangu Shield is an excellent mid range option.

Edge: Shaka Zulu

Long Range

Shurikens were meant to be used as a distraction tool more than as a weapon and against a man whose trained himself to ignore and power through pain they're not even going to be helpful in that regard. The Assegai may not be particularly accurate but it's a pretty decent back up melee weapon and has a damn sight more combat purpose than the Shurikens.

Edge: Shaka Zulu

TBC