User blog comment:Cfp3157/Greek Peltast vs. Inca Bola Thrower/@comment-3189283-20151128190944

Lets see shall we

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The Javelin is basically useless in a one on one battle and the chances of getting a hit, let alone a clean one, so low that it can almost be discounted. The Bolas are more accurate (although not by much) and are lighter and therefore eaiser to carry around. They may not be lethal but they can ensnare and entangle leaving the Peltast as good as dead once the Inca closes the distance. Even if the Javelin does hit the armour of the Inca means it is not a guaranteed kill whereas the Bolas are effective regardless of armour.

Edge: Inca Bola Thrower

Back-Up

As both of these weapons have roughly the same reach and are made of the same metal I have to give the edge to the Xiphos. When it comes down to Swords vs Axes a sword usually wins out because it provides more options in combat as it can be used to slash, stab and parry whereas the Axe finds it usage limited to a psychotic serial killer style hacking at an opponent. If it was longer or better made it might win out but as is it doesn't

Edge: Greek Peltast 

Special

Dagger wins. I've gone on record numerous times stating the uselessness of a Sling in anything out side of a full scale army on army battle and my opinion is not changed here either. The Dagger is more lethal when it does hit and more importantly can actually get a hit in the first place.

Edge: Inca Bola Thrower 

Armour

The Cotton Armour worn by the Bola Thrower may be primitive but it's still an effective protection against the ranged weapon of the Peltast and while it won't do much against the Xiphos the same can be said for the Peltast and his Shield. Moreover the Shield gives less protection as a whole and can be removed with out too much trouble with a solid blow.

Edge: Inca Bola Thrower 

Final Verdict 

This is a lot closer than the edges would suggest as while the Inca does have the advantage at range with his iconic bolas up close the Xiphos gives the Peltast a definitive edge because of it's greater versatility than the hatchet and it's length advantage over the Dagger. The Bola Thrower has the better protection but is less likely to be going for the kill than the Greek as he'll be trying to capture his opponent for sacrafice whereas the Peltast is focused purely on killing. This is pretty tough but i'll reluctantly give the edge to the Inca. His bolas are the key to his victory as if he can ensnare the Peltast from a range then his superiority in close quarters is greatly diminished while he scrambles about trying to free himself. Add in his more ferocious fighting style and better armour and he should have just about enough to pull through.

Inca Bola Thrower: 2,550

Greek Peltast: 2,450