User blog comment:MilenHD/Pier Gerlofs Donia vs Michael An Gof/@comment-379205-20150221011243

119's "Fighting out of his size" Edges


 * Firearms: British arquebus or Frisian arquebus, in the end, its still an arquebus. Edge: Even


 * Polearms: The Billhook is better built for close combat, with its more versatile blade and shorter shaft, which is not as effective at warding off cavalry, but handier at close combat. In fact, at the Battle of Flodden Field in 1520, English Billmen (albeit supported by longbows and cannon) defeated Scottish pikemen because of the weapon's greater efficiency in close combat. Edge: Michael An Gof


 * Close Range: The Giant Cleaver would be a devastating weapon at close ranged, and in the hands of a man like Pier, could probably chop through armor. On the other hand, the longsword was far more versatile, and for that, I must give it the edge. Edge: Michael An Gof.


 * Special: The Zweihander is actually designed as a weapon and, in the hands of a giant of a man like Pier, could literally cut down even the most heavily armored men with a single swing. Unless you are a major character in a popular medieval fantasy TV series, you're not going to win a fight against a larger man with a real weapon when you're armed only with a blacksmith's hammer. Edge: Pier


 * X-Factors: Pier takes most of the most important X-Factors, including combat experience, having fought and actually won more battles, as well as the all-important factor of sheer physical strength. Michael may have been a great leader, but he simply does not have the experience in battle to take on a giant like Pier.