User blog comment:MilenHD/Cesare Borgia vs Gustavus Adolphus/@comment-4392864-20150815004552

Brutality Versus Cunning

Close Range: Falchion Versus Schiavona. Schiavona has and edge in both length and weight, mkeaning it will strike first, and harder. Edge: Gustavus'

Mid Range: Bec de Corbin Versus Swedish Halberd - War Hammer Versus Battle Axe. No real advantage to either weapon. Edge: Even

Far Range: Arquebus Versus Matchlock Musket - both are basically the same, but given that there's a hundred years between them, there's the possibility that the Musket has some improvements, like being easier to hold and aim with - Edge: Gustavus

Special: Arbalest Versus Wheellock Pistol - initially, the crossbow gets the edge, but, as things get in close, the pistol will prove deadly.

Soldiers: Mercenaries are useful, but when your troops are good with any weapon you give them, mercenaries quickly become overrated. Edge: Gustavus

Deadliest Warrior: It's one thing to be brutal in battle, but when you can train your men to use any weapon you give them effectively, you have the edge. Gustavus Adolphus