User blog comment:Pygmy Hippo 2/Sicarii Assassin vs. Inuit Raider/@comment-28716800-20180902095012

Battlefan237's 'Why is everbody using Inuit Raider ? 'edges :

Short: "Blade beats club." --- a golden rule of DF. However, this time, the rule is broken, because the dagger in this case is small and can be blocked by the Inuit's armor, while the Club is larger and can deal more damage to the Sicarii ( cloak won't really do much against a blunt tool that emphasizes pressure and impact ). Edge: Inuit Raider

Mid: The Sica with poison tips is a great tool against certain warriors, but the Inuit has armor. The harpoon, while being improvised, is easier to maneunver and can act as both an offensive tool and a defensive tool. Edge: Inuit Raider

Long: This is like the third time I bump into a bow vs. sling comparision. And yet again, edge goes to the bow due to its sheer superiority in almost every way -- range, flexibility and etc.

Overall: My vote goes to the Inuit Raider. While they might not be that experienced, they are protected by better armors and packed with better weapons. In addition, the Sicarii Assassin, as with other assassins here, is not suitable for DF style, one on one (or small squad) battle with no preps due to the convert nature of their works, which required prep time to succeed and didn't focus on direct brawl. Winner: Inuit Raider !