User blog comment:Kazanshin/Sun Tzu vs Hongi Hika (Maori)/@comment-34082682-20180820114215

Shadowlord's '"MACHO MAN STRONK!" 'edges:

Close range: The jian is longer and, well, that's about all it needs. Sure, the axe can cut better, but the jian can kill before the guy can even get close with his axe.

Mid range: The taiaha is made of wood and stone while the zhua, or as I like to call it the "wisdom stick" is made of iron. I give the zhua the edge for that sheer material advantage.

Long range: The musket will be much more destructive and scary, and I'll argue it'll be more accurate.

Special: The mere is easier to use and no matter where it hits, it'll cause damage, while the bishou will only cause significant damage if it slashes at certain areas of the body or stabs.

Armor: Ya'll underestimating the macho. Sure, it doesn't protect, but the fact that the maori will be so buff will give them an immense strength advantage.

X-Factors: Hongi wins in most categories. Nuff said.

Conclusion: I'm new to this wiki and am only here because my brother dragged me in, and I'm not sure why people put a philosopher against a cannibal, but I'll give the win to Hongi Hika. His sheer strength will give him and his men far more destructive power behind their blows and cover the the disadvantage in close range and mid range weapons.