User blog comment:Cfp3157/Season 3 Episode 4: Templar Knight vs Ming Warrior/@comment-2149911-20130505032841

Okay let's give this a go....

Longsword vs. Dao: Both swords are deadly weapons when used by properly, however The Longword's double edge nature, longer blade, and it's multiple variation of attack gives it a slight edge over the dao. Edge: Long Sword.

Lance vs. Qieung Spear: The Qieung Spear easily outmatches  The Lance since it is actually used as a hand-held melee weapon and can be used more effectively in combat when the Ming lose their Dao in battle. Edge: Qieung Spear.

Crossbow vs. 3-Barreled Pole Gun: Surprisingly I'm going for the Crossbow compared to the early gunpowder weapon since there is more accurate rate of fire and can be used to penetrate the Ming armor, compared to the pole-gun.

Mace vs. Mechanical Landmine: The Mechanical Landmine as wider blast radius and can kill the Knight instantly if he is caught in the explosion, while the Lance is a double edge sword that can kill both the user and victim.

Armor comparison: Both warrior's armor are fairly even, however The Knights' headgear and Kite shield gives him slighlty more protection against the ming's melee and long range weapon. Edge: Templar armor.

Winner: I'm giving this to the Templar Knights. The Long sword and Crossbow will decimate the Ming due to their deadly length, range, and accuracy. The Tempar armor will protect them from most of the Ming's most effective weapon to get them close enough to do some serious damage. Overall I give my edge to the Templar Knights.