User blog comment:MilenHD/Robin Hood vs William the Conqueror/@comment-162.236.253.143-20160706001133

GT25's Edges:

Close Range (Broadsword vs. Norman Broadsword): While these are essentially the same weapon, Robin Hood is bringing a heavier sword that would allow for greater injury and his group would have a good amount of skill and practice with their blades. William and his knights may have superior training, Robin Hood is bringing a slightly better weapon due to its wait. [Edge: Robin Hood]

Medium Range (Quarterstaff vs. Dane Axe): This one is simple to call, but I would like to point something out. While the Dane Axe certainly is a deadly weapon, the Quarterstaff can also be a deadly weapon should it be brought down on a skull. That being said, it's better for countering the Dane Axe than it could be used to kill the axeman. [Edge: William the Conqueror]

Long Range (English Longbow vs. Composite Crossbow): Again, this one is simple to call. William may have a more advanced weapon, Robin Hood is bringing a weapon that surpasses the crossbow. Simply put, there's a reason why the English kept their Longbows during the Hundred Year's War instead of using crossbows. [Edge: Robin Hood]

Special Weapon [Hatchet vs. Long Seax]: This one...is interesting when compared to the other three. The Hatchet, while never made for combat, is able to still be used for killing someone. The Long Seax was made for combat and is perhaps the better option for this battle. However, the Hatchet could be used to deliver crippling blows to limbs and set a foe up for a kill. Despite this, I'll still give it to William. [Edge: William the Conqueror]

Overall: Ultimately, based on how the simulation is going to be, Robin Hood has this battle in the bag. He and his Merry Men are best at fighting against small groups and could easily end the battle before it even begins with their English Longbows. While William the Conqueror is a great tactician, Robin Hood's usual battle tactic is to use guerilla tactics and this could be used to cause panic and confusion to William and his knights. Finally, while William may have the better armor, it won't protect him from Robin Hood's Broadsword and the Hatchet could be used to strike one of the arms of either William or one of his knights to cripple the arm. Simply put, this match-up plays into Robin Hood's hands thanks to his experience in guerilla tactics and the superior leader in squad-based combat when compared to William the Conqueror's superior army-based combat and better armor.

Note to author: I am using Robin Hood in my Deadliest Warrior story and I gave him the Hatchet along with the Rondel Dagger for Special Weapons. If he had the Rondel Dagger or the Buckler along with the Hatchet, then I can see him gaining the edge for Special Weapons.