User blog comment:MilenHD/Welsh Longbowman vs Chu-Ko-Nu/@comment-17814994-20150624164447

Elgb's '"Katniss Everdeen's got nothing on these SHIZ..." 'EDGES!!!

Short: Both are beatifully crafter double edged swords, but still I'm siding with the longsword. Not only is it longer, but it's more balanced with its pommel. EDGE: Welsh Longbowman

Mid: The warhammer looks menacing with its practicality and uses, but people should always remember that like the kusarigama; it's only an improvised weapons used by non-nobility. The Zhua is perfectly designed to take out shields, grab on limbs, and rip-skin off. It's only the longer weapon. EDGE: Chu Ko Nu

Long: Ah yes. This is going to be a tough one. But probably to the surprise of many I'm actually going to place my bet on the repeating crossbow. I know that the crossbow has some limitations on penetrating power, range and accuracy, but up against an lightly armored Welshmen it's still going to kill. Even if the longbowmen has the chainmail (if he can afford one), it won't be a problem to the repeating crossbow which will pierce through it like silk, and let's not forget it's got poison. Another fact is that I doubt that the Welsh bows, which uses primitive broadarrow heads, will penetrate 600 BC Chinese armor which can resist a shot from a steel crossbow(!). EDGE: Chu Ko Nu

Special: The Medieval dagger easily. Not only is it longer, but there are accounts that it can also be thrown. EDGE: Welsh Longbowman

Deadliest Warrior: Chu Ko Nu

From a distance, the Chu Ko Nu will rain down arrows and kill many lightly armored Welsh with their rapid fire crossbow. And although the Welsh have their long range longbows, it ain't gonna do squat against lamellar armor that's been known to resist the power of a steel crossbow.

There's also the fact that Liang hardened his men with his own brand of harsh training. They are adept at close range with their martial arts, and are known to wipe out squads of enemies with their small band formations, ambushes and crossbows. The Welsh longbowman on the other hand, are severely outclassed due to being underfunded and ill-trained to fight without the support of infantry in the Medieval times. Surely, the Welsh will find the Chinese tactics alien, and they will be unprepared for what's in store.