User blog comment:El Alamein/The Tatsu Rebellion/@comment-5465602-20180930030453

BeastMan14's "Solidarity Forever" Edges


 * The Leaders:


 * Mystic Eyes vs Deathtouch: Leo. They're oddly comparable as weaponry, as they can pretty much bring any target down instantly, but Leo's has a crucial advantage of range, meaning he'll be able to take down anyone from a fair distance, while Wass would have to get up close to lay the fatal blow.


 * Mid-Range: Wass. This is a reversal of the earlier comparison, as now Wass is wielding a weapon with a bit more range behind it, while Leo would have to close the gap, even if his has a better chance of killing the target.


 * Long-Range: Leo. The Bows are fairly similar in power level, but Leo's has the advantage of the Mystic Eyes enabling him to line up a perfect kill shot *and* the immense difficulty with which one can avoid Pinaka's shots.


 * Deadliest Leader: Leo. This is a tough fight, but the more experienced Leo simply outranges and outguns Wass thanks to the Mystic Eyes, which could end their duel in one shot.


 * The Reformists:


 * Cone of Cold vs Claymore: Cfp. Cone of Cold might not last long, but at the range where the Claymore is useful, it'll be devastating, freezing Appel in his tracks and leaving him open to brutal attacks. The Claymore's most useful trick would be the runes, but it's unclear how much physical attacking Appel can even do at that point, potentially leaving him helpless as his team fights on.


 * Mid-Range: Even. The Blades of Chaos will absolutely ruin Appel at most ranges, and will make it hard for him to stay out of Cfp's grasp, but one hit from Gay Bulge could bring him down, making up-close combat with these weapons a risky gamble for either warrior.


 * Long-Range: Appel. Avada Kedavra, if used effectively, will kill Cfp the moment he lets his guard down, which should be easy given how frenetic their fight will be.


 * Deadliest Idiot: Appel. Sorry Film Bro, but Appel's got an arsenal that not only can match Cfp's at every turn, but also contains much more instant lethality.


 * The Generals:


 * Close-Range: Skully. Both weapons are obscenely deadly, but Gay Buddy has a better range to it, so Skull will be able to land hits when EA might not be able to, and the spear's ability to create unhealable wounds could create an issue in the long run of the fight.


 * Obliviate vs Balmung: EA. Obliviate is absurdly powerful in the context of a fight, and one shot from it will reduce anyone hit to a confused fool who will be more hinderance than help in the heat of battle. Balmung is a cool sword, but it lacks the potential to turn a foe into a potential ally or obstacle for the enemy.


 * Long-Range: Skully. Wabbajack has a lot of the same power Obliviate did, as it could turn anyone on the field from anything to a sweetroll to a mudcrab to a larger (or smaller) version of themselves. It'll create chaos to deal with, making it an easy edge over Xiuhcoatal.


 * Deadliest Competent One: Skully. This is the toughest match-up so far, and I've flip-flopped a few times on who wins it, but Skully narrowly prevails thanks to his more versatile and harder to overcome obstacle. Outside of Obliviate, EA is outgunned here.


 * The Wild Cards:


 * Close-Range: Me. Stormbreaker wins this on versatility alone. Honjo Masumane is a cool sword, but it can't teleport LB around the field, be used as a throwing weapon, or allow him to fly. Plus, Stormbreaker is a much larger weapon, meaning I'll be able to easily overpower LB in a close-up clash.


 * Crimson Bands vs Spear of Lugh: Me. The Crimson Bands may lack actual stopping power, but it'll be immensely difficult for anyone to get around or out of them, effectively enabling me to clear the field before most can fire a shot. The Spear of Lugh functions on it's own, but it'll be easy enough to avoid, and the Bands could be used to silence LB before he could use any commands for it.


 * Long-Range: LB. The Book of Naga boosts LB's combat abilities, meaning he'll be able to put up a better fight in close-combat, while the Bow of Apollo will be more of an annoyance than a real weapon.


 * Deadliest Wild Card: WILDMAN. While the Book of Naga gives him a nice boost, LB can't compete at any range, meaning the Book will simply prolong the inevitable before I aim for the head with Stormbreaker.