User blog comment:Goddess of Despair/Season 5 Battle 5 Vlad the Impaler vs Ivan the Terrible/@comment-4978251-20130613031653

Swords- The Kilij is longer then the Sablia, and its heavier nature means more power behind the slashes. Edge- Vlad the Impaler

Polearms- The Bardiche I actually like to an extent and it is longer and can serve as a gun rest, but the Halberd is lighter and a much more versitile tool. Plus it is faster to swing and can be swung both ways and stab. Edge- Vlad the Impaler

Long Range- I am actually siding with Vlad on this. He has two weapons, each with some advantage in squad fight. The Hand Cannon, most people seem to forget about, also has a nice spike on the bottom so it can function as a war pick in the heat of combat. The Crossbow also provides a ranged weapon that is about equal in range of the Pischal and roughly equal reload time. Options mean more ways to kill. And the Crossbow could provide some stealth. Edge- Vlad The Impaler

Overall- It is obvious that Vlad wins here. He has more weapons, his polearm and long range bring amazing versitility, a longer and heavier hitting sword, and a war pick for extra melee combat. And Vlad is healthier then Ivan and is less likely to hang back in combat and let his soldiers fight for him.

Overall- Vlad The Impaler