User blog comment:Deathblade 100/Rome's deadliest rivals: Spartacus vs Arminius/@comment-17814994-20160520094245

Elgb's '"I'm Spatacus... Oh Wait No - I'm Arminius!" 'EDGES!!!

Long: Normally in terms of javelins, the bigger and longer point gets the win. The Framea does have the longer and nastier blade, and unlike the throwing pilum, can still be used for close quarters. However, the pilum does have the advantage of bending when it hits which can destroy and render shields and armor useless. Still, both warriors won't be wearing that much armor, and the pilum seems to be a specialized weapon compared to the simpler Framea. EDGE: Arminius

Mid: Both weapons have their own set of specialty and advantages, making it difficult to choose from. The axe certainly has the chopping power but it lacks range and speed. The trident, while not designed as a military weapon, does have the range, and that three prongs can spear an opponent while also being versatile enough to be able to parry and hook their weapons. So the trident gets the edge for range and versatilty. Then there's the net which is also a great distraction tool to prepare your enemy for a killing blow. EDGE: Spartacus

Close: The spatha takes the edge rather easily. It has the longer blade and was meant as a superior replacement weapon for the galdius. EDGE: Arminius

Special: The sica takes the edge. A bludgeoning weapon like a club needs to hit a vital part like the ehad to kill efficiently. While it does have the longer each, it will take numerous swings to kill someone in a adrenaline-fueled battle. The sicarius with it's balde can kill more effectively. Every slash and stab it makes will either kill or make your opponents bleed. EDGE: Spartacus

Armor: Shield takes this easily. It's made up of iron, has the larger surface area of protection, and can be used defensively and offensively. EDGE: Arminius

X-Factors: Well in terms of training I think Spartacus takes this. He didn't just trained as a gladiator, he was once a soldier too. He also takes the factor of experience; having slightly fought more battles than Arminius, who's crowning moment was after Teutonberg Forest. However, in terms of tactics and successs, Arminius defiantely wins this. He fought a more successful fight against the Romans and won, while Spartacus and his menw ere left in the dust. He's also commanding an actual army, than Spartacus' rebels who are on the run, which gives Arminius the edge in logistics. Hard to say, but it's pretty even for me. EDGE: Even

Deadliest Warrior?

At first, I though that Spartacus' galdiator training and experience will destroy Arminius in a one-on-one fight. Thena gain, I think it might have been his downfall.

A one on one fight can go either way. But even though Spartacus was a gifted galdiator, Armnius was a successful guerilla fighter so he's no pushover. But what gives Arminius the win here is his better weapons. Yeah you can brag about Spartacus being a gladiator as a winning factor, but even if he was deadly, he won't fair against someone who's equally as determined and better armed. Armnius is carrying the better sword and shield here. Spartacus' only defence against the shield is his pilum but besides that he's not as protected. He does have the net, but all it can do is immobolize, not actual protect him. Then factor also Arminius' intellect and tactics that were far better than what Spartacus can think off, then he'd surely find a way to beat the galdiator.