User blog comment:Appelmonkey/Kai Leng vs. Genji/@comment-27334870-20170408235317

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Primary Weapon

Since the only gauge of power regarding Genji's sword is his Dragonblade ultimate, I'm going to scale his power utilizing it as such. Genji's arsenal suggests he utilizes a daisho fighting style, as does his fighting style in the animation 'Dragons'. Geniji's arsenal can easily keep up with Kai's (being able to also break through heavy armor and energy shields easily such as Reinhardt's), and having his Wakizashi gives him a more versatile fighting style, as he has shown to alternate between daisho and two-handed depending on his situation. EDGE: GENJI SHIMADA

Secondary Weapon

Had to pull some research on this myself, and since the Shurikens Genji uses are able to harm heroes like D.VA and Reinhardt (although not nearly as much as his sword), I'm assuming they're technologically enhanced in some way making them hit more powerfully. Genji's shurikens have been described as to 'not lose any kinetic energy' while in the air, meaning they can be fired over very large distances before they strike a solid surface. As for Kai's weaponry, they've been described as a form of laser weaponry, so I'm assuming the range is on a similar scale. Power-wise, I'm giving it to Kai, as Genji's shurikens, while deadly, are nowhere near as powerful as his sword. Added to that is that Genji's weapon has an ammo supply and reload time, whereas (correct me if I'm wrong) Kai doesn't. EDGE: KAI LENG

Other Abilities

Swift strike allows for short bursts of extreme speed, and a slight attack potency. For other voters, don't let the fact Genji's reflecting with his sword fool you: he can reflect energy weaponry such as pulse fire, and in it's duration Genji can practically deflect hundreds of projectiles at once including rockets, missiles, arrows, energy weaponry, and pulse bombs. However, it can't reflect AoE attacks nor 'beam' weaponry such as lasers or liquids. As for Kai, his cone AoE blast circumvents Genji's deflect, and if timed correctly can close the match fairly quickly. Regen is something Genji does not have acess to, and Kai having that advantage makes this fight much harder for Genji to finish. Overall, Kai's abilities play on the offensive and defensive extremely well, something Genji can't do as well.

X- Factors

Kai seems to have more potent training, although his lack of calm control is something Genji can abuse if he gets the upper hand. Experience wise I'm not going to give a direct edge, as there isn't enough info as to how many black ops missions Genji did for how long, etc. Overall, Kai strikes strong in X-Factors that help in throughout the battle, whereas Genji only receives an advantage here if Kai is put on the defensive, which is unlikely. EDGE: KAI LENG

OVERALL WINNER - KAI LENG

Kai's advantages in Training and long range weaponry make Genji have to close distance in order to start doing real damage, which makes winning much harder for him to achieve. While the Dragonblade is a potent weapon most likely capable of tearing through Kai with few difficulties, and Kai's cocky attitude will probably put him in front of it often, that also puts Genji in range for a cone blast explosion, which he can't deflect. Even if Genji lands a hit, Kai's regen should help him last longer in the fight. Overall, this is close, but Kai's training, ranged superiority, and more potent special abilities should secure him a win.