User blog comment:BattleGames1/BattleGames1's Season of War Episode 3 - Zande vs Celt/@comment-25448740-20141103235732

Zande vs. Celt:

Close Range: Makrigga vs. Longsword: Edge: Celt. The Makraka was not an ideal weapon in the fact that, as EA stated, it is purely an executioner's weapon and simply does not stack up to the longsword's efficiency.

Mid Range: Makrigga vs. Lancea: Edge: Celt. As WanderingSkull said, they serve similar functions but the Lancea is superior in the fact that it is longer and can be thrown. While it can be argued that throwing the weapon is a waste, getting your weapon caught in a body can also be considered the same.

Long Range: Botto and Pima vs. Sling: Edge: Zande. Neither weapon was the most effective. Although the sling has the advantage of easily accessible ammo, the Botto and Pima can be poisoned and whenever it's sling vs. bow, I gotta go with the bow.

Special: Kpinga vs. Burda: Edge: Zande. The Kpinga was shown to be able to navigate around shields and make a mark. The Burda may be devestating up close, but the Kpinga's an all-rounder.

Shields: Wicker Kube Shield vs. Wooden Shield: Edge: Celt. The Wicker shield was shown to be absolutely useless on the show. The Wooden Shield takes this.

Winner: Celt

In the end, the Celt takes this. I believe that the longsword and the shield are the game changer here. With a massive advantage up close coupled with the Zande's extremely ineffective shield, the Celts will win in the deathmatch in my opinion.