User blog comment:Leolab/Ancient User Tourney, Round 10: Tiberius Proditus (EA) v Sir Bors of Newcastle (Elgb)/@comment-3189283-20160724183625

Let's see shall we

Initial 

This is a similar comparison to Tiberius vs Gaius in an earlier round but i'm actually going to give the edge the other way that I did in that comparison. The Scutum & Spartha is an effective and iconic blend of offence and defence but finds its effectiveness considerably less when in a one on one as opposed to a formation. The Targe & Longsword is a strange combination but one which is better suited to a one on one due to it being light and also giving Sir Bors the reach advantage. I actually think that the Longsword would be better just on its own as it allows Sir Bors to use it two handed and make short work of the Scutum but as a pair they still work pretty well and the Targe's spike can break through the Scutum and possible ruin Tiberius' shield arm in the process. I will concede that the main disadvantage of the Scutum/Spartha combo is a lack of mobility, which Sir Bors in his heavy armour lacks anyway, but I still feel that overall the Targe/Longsword combo is just better.

Edge: Sir Bors of Newcastle 

Mid Range 

This is actually the exact same comparison as in Gaius vs Tiberius and the Halberd still gets the edge. As well as being able to wreck the Scutum with a solid hit it can be used to hook it away or just simply as a means of keeping Tiberious out of the range of his melee weapons. The Pilum does have more of a use as Sir Bors does start with a shield which can be nullified by the Pilum but as mentioned above I actually think that would give Sir Bors' a better close range weapon anyhow. Plus Tiberius actually has to go and get the Pilum to use it and if he misses then he's in big trouble.

Edge: Sir Bors of Newcastle 

TBC