User blog comment:Kingjofferyjr/Landsknecht vs Rajput Warrior/@comment-422690-20140825173419

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Long Range: Chakram wins. Crossbows are not useful outside of armies due to their long reload time. The Landsknecht may have a larger range, but once he fires that bolt he won't have a chance to load another one. The Chakram, on the other hand, is light and deadly. Many Rajputs would wear three or four as bracelets, while an additional five or so would be worn in the turban. Greater volume of fire gives the Chakram a win. Edge: Rajput.

Mid Range: Aara wins. While many have been turned against the Aara by its lackluster demonstration on Deadliest Warrior, it's actually in its element here. Landsknecht wear a chestplate and clothing, better than ideal for the Aara. The flexible whip movement will be mostly unfamiliar to the Landsknecht, giving an advantage there, and when the coil hits it's got a great deal of cutting power due to the addition of angular momentum. Edge: Rajput.

Close Range: German Broadsword wins. While the Khanda is a powerful and fast weapon, it relies too heavily on keeping momentum. The broadsword is going to be just a tad quicker, and that makes all the difference. Edge: Landsknecht.

Special: Katar wins. You know why "Parade Swords" were called as such? Because they were made for show. Parade Swords typically were far heavier than their battlefield counterparts. Additionally, they were typically balanced incorrectly. Finally, and most damningly, they were very often dull. If you were including an actual weapon here - like the Zweihander - this would be worth considering. But currently, it's not. Edge: Rajput.

X-Factors: Dead even, with the Landsknecht at 81 and the Rajput at 81.4 for the averages. The .4 difference is statistically insignificant.

Overall: Rajput wins. They're bringing the better weaponry, armor that can stop the Landsknecht's weapons, and aren't bringing a ceremonial weapon. They ultimately dominate here.