User blog comment:Goddess of Despair/Season 5 Battle 8 Viking vs Persian Immortal/@comment-8012490-20130701150837

Short Range: The broadsword gets the edge. It is a lot longer than the acinaces and has more power behind it. Edge: Viking.

Medium Range: The persians get the edge for several reasons. Firstly, axes are slow and heavy. The thrusting motion of the spear (I know what it sounds like, but don't put Freud in or make jokes about it) is a lot faster than the axe's swinging motion. Next, the spear is longer as well. The viking axe, even if it was faster, has less reach. Edge: Persian Immortal.

Long Range: It should be apparent by this point that I am not a big fan of throwing spears. They, despite having power, are not as fast as arrows are, they have a much lower firing rate, are less accurate, and have shorter range. Edge: Persian Immortal.

Special: The viking shield wins out here. It is much more defensive and can be used to bash enemies as well. Edge: Viking.

X-Factors: The Immortals are not as strong as vikings or have as good armor; however, they have much better training and their weapons are more accurate. Given the lethality of arrows, the persian immortals win out. Edge: Persian Immortal.

My vote goes to the Persian Immortal.