User blog comment:MilenHD/Viking vs Zande/@comment-3189283-20160803121605

Let's see shall we

Close Range

It would make much more sense to compare the Shotel (even though like EA says below a Zander Warrior would not have used) to the longsword but whatever. The Longsword is obviously longer and can generate more power with each swing not that that really matters when going up against a warrior wearing no armour. Furthermore the Longsword can be used as both a thrusting and slashing weapons whereas the Makraka is limited to mostly a hacking motion (although it could be gripped further up the blade but that would severely restrict the range) which the Viking chainmail will easily protect against.

Edge: Viking 

Mid Range

The Makrigga is lighter and further reaching than the Dane Axe and so the Zande can use this to keep the Vikings out range. However while the Makrigga will almost certainly penetrate chainmail those outward facing barbs mean it could get stuck after the initial stab, either leaving the Zande helpless for another Viking to finish off or forcing him to discard the weapon entirely. The Dane Axe will easily cleave through a wicker shield but against a fast moving and agile fighter like the Zande I can't see them actually hitting them all that often. I'll give the advantage to the Makrigga simply because it is more effective in this match-up and while those barbs could cause problems it is still probably the best weapon the Zande has.

Edge: Zande Warrior

Long Range