User blog comment:MilenHD/Season 3 Opener: Norman vs Highlander/@comment-3189283-20161109120008

Let's see shall we

Short Range

It's much of muchness when comparing these two swords as both serve the same function. However the Scottish Broadsword is slightly longer and has a guard to protect the users hand which gives it a slight advantage over its Norman equivalent.

Edge: Highlander 

Mid Range

The Spear has a three foot reach advantage over the Claymore but that works against it as much as it does for it as if the Highlander can get past the lethal tip then it's pretty much useless, not to mention it would be pretty simple for the Scotsman to use the Claymore to simply slice the head off. The Claymore gives the Highlander another option in close range and is going to do heavy damage to the Norman if it connects.

Edge: Highlander

Long Range

I'm going to have to disagree with Elgb on this one. The Longbow may have struggled against more modern (for the time) plate armour but was still an effective weapon against an armoured opponent. Let's not forget that the Norman Chainmail is from a much earlier time period than the Longbow and it's chainmail is not going to be as effective as stopping the arrows as more advanced armour from the 1400's. The Longbow wins out in range and rate of fire and even if they don't penetrate the chainmail a solid hit will be enough to put the Norman on his ass.

Edge: Highlander

TBC