User blog comment:Jackyman225/SPARTAN AND KNIGHT/@comment-76.201.90.134-20120525211342

Just...So much wrong.


 * Weapons *Crossbow *Javelin *which *toward *tries *his

That is a picture of a falchion, not a Spartan short sword or Xiphos. That sword, is not a Falchion like a Knight would have used. A Xiphos does not match the crossbow, you should switch the Xiphos against the Falchion, have a Dory spear against the Halberd (and your picture is a Chinese Ji, not a European halberd) and the Javelin agaisnt the crossbow, making a special catagory for the Aspis against the round shield if you must.

Close Range:

Falchion vs Xiphos

While the Xiphos is a decent short sword, the anti-armor design of the Falchion give it an edge. The sheilds make it difficult however, but armor prevents the Xiphos from getting a hit pretty much anywhere.

Mid Range:

Halberd vs Dory

The Halberd is an anti-armor nightmare; the axe and point will cut through the brestplate and could even cut through the shield at some points after a while.

Long Range:

Crossbow vs Javelin

The choice is clear; the crossbow is faster, longer range, more power, and more accurate. While the Javelin has a little more power, the crossbow has a significant chance of killing the Spartan before the battle begins.

Armor and Shields:

Spartan vs Knight

The Knight's suit of plate armor is great; it can withstand quite a lot of damage and it's superior materials give it an edge. However, the Aspis is so huge and hard to damage is gets an edge to the Spartan; they even themselves out.

X-Factors:

Spartan vs Knight

The Spartan is, indeed more experienced and has more training. However, is the Spartan's legendary training regimen enough to defeat the juggernaut of Europe?

Overall: Knight

No. It is not. While the Spartan is a better fighter, the Knight just outclasses him in all weapons catagories and evens him in armor and shields. The Knight is also trained and his experience in either the Crusades or the Hundred Years War makes him a formidable opponent. Spartans are overrated; the Knight is a juggernaut of the European military system.

I see the battle going about 625-375, Knight's favor.

This is just constructive criticism; work on matchups and you can become better.

-Pharsalis