User blog comment:Rikun85/Shaka Zulu vs. Lapu-Lapu/@comment-32516697-20181216154915

Laq's "Kingly Tribes" Edges

Iwisa vs. Pinuti: The Iwisa's got its uses, but I still have to go with the bladed weapon in this one. I highly doubt the Iwisa's worth as a throwing weapon against actual human targets, especially ones that are carrying shields. It's also rather light for a club, and although the bolo isn't anything too special, it gets the job done. Edge: Lapu-Lapu

Iklwa vs. Sibat: This one goes straight to Shaka. The iklwa, when used in tandem with the isihlangu, was specifically designed to counter the longer spears of neighboring tribes, just like the sibat. And considering the fact that Shaka conquered a huge portion of South Africa with it, it worked. When it comes to melee spear combat, Shaka has few equals. Edge: Shaka

Assegai vs. Pana: Javelins and bows have been compared since the genesis of the wiki, and it always ends the same way. Javelins are effective weapons when you're throwing one at a massed enemy and you have a hundred guys with you doing the same at the exact same time, but it any other it is far too inaccurate. The pana isn't a particularly good bow, but it has the range advantage, and if it does manage to get past the Zulu shields and score a hit, the poisoned arrows will ensure that even non-lethal hits will eventually turn lethal. Edge: Lapu-Lapu

Isizenze vs. Kampilan: Ooooh, boy. I've been in so many axe-or-sword debates in my life that it almost hurts to think about. Both swords and axes have their advantages and disadvantages, and neither is fundamentally superior. When it comes to blows with these two weapons, the skill of the wielder is going to be the deciding factor rather than any technicalities. But I would like to mention that I quite like the isizenze's design. It can be used forth thrusting attacks, and that gap between the blade and the handle could be used for catching enemy weapons. Anyway, this one is even. Edge: Draw

Isihlangu vs. Kalasag: