User blog comment:Sir William Of Chalitton/Zande Warrior Vs Juramentado/@comment-379205-20140302180828

119's Edges


 * Short Range: The makraka is a deadly slashing weapon, however, it is only one weapon, whereas the Juramentado has both two weapons, the barong proving a deadly slashing weapon and kalis being capable of thrusting and slashing attacks with its trademerk waved blade. Edge: Juramentado.


 * Mid Range: The kampilan is a deadly straight sword, an the Panabas is a powerful slasher that borders on a short polearm, however, in the end, the greater length and the murderous barbs of the Makrigga takes this in the end, the barbs enabling to cause trauma, increasing bleed out and at least partially countering the ritual bindings. Edge: Zande


 * Long Range: The Zande takes this as they have two weapons, the Kpinga, a large throwing knife which will cause injury if it his at any but one angle, as well the poisoned arrows, which will eventually bring down the Juramentado. Edge: Zande


 * Special: The Zande wicker shield takes this for its greater defensive abilities, actually preventing, rather than helping survive injury. Edge: Zande


 * Overall Winner: The Zande takes the all but one of the weapon edges, and the important X-Factors of mental health and tactics. The Zande, with guerilla tactics and ferocity, managed to hold off Arab slave traders armed with firearms. While the Juramentado were part of a highly effective Filipino resistance, the fact remained that the more tactical guerilla-type Filipino warriors such as Macario Sakay probably did more damage than the downright suicidal Juramentado, even if they were a powerful psychological weapon.