User blog comment:SPARTAN 119/Monster Rats (Shin Sekai Yori) VS Goblins (Goblin Slayer)/@comment-11361577-20190206145305

Appelmonkey's "Noble and Monsterious Monsters" Edges

Serrated Blade vs. Straight Dagger: The serrated blade seems to be crudely made steel knife and I simply don't think it will be as effective as a normal dagger. Furthermore, the straight dagger is simply longer and its guard is more likely to protect the goblin wielding it. Edge: Goblins

Katana vs. Short Sword: Easy edge for the katana here. Even if we adjust the size for the Monster Rats' size it will still be longer than the short sword. Not a whole lot else to say about it so let's move on. Edge: Monster Rats

Monster Rat Spear vs. Goblin Spear: Another easy edge. Both use the same kind of spear, but the better quelity spears just happen to be more widespread across the goblin troops. Edge: Goblins

Monster Rat Short Bow vs. Goblin Shortbow: Same weapon. Nuff said. Edge: Even

Breech-loading Matchlock Carbine vs. Magic: The Goblin Shaman magic is probably more powerful and destructive than the carbines used by the Monster Rats, however, the magic takes some build up before it can be cast. Meaning that by the point the Shamans are ready to attack, the Rats have already shot at them and are busy reloading for a second volley. Edge: Monster Rats

Mutant Monster Rats vs. Goblin Champions: Well this one is also pretty easy to call. The Goblin Champions are better armored and are more varied in the weapons they use. Not a whole lot else to say, so we're moving on. Edge: Goblins

Blowdogs vs. Wolf Mounts: Blowdogs, straight up. While they need to get at least into range for their explosions to be effective, they can still take out large chuncks of the goblin forces and maybe some of the Champions if they are lucky. The wolf mounts are simply too easily countered by spear wall formations. This could be countered if Goblin Lord knew some tactic to circumvent this, but I doubt he does. Which brings us to the next part. Edge: Monster Rats

Squealer vs. Goblin Lord: In terms of combat there is no way Squealer can beat Goblin Lord, but there is more to being a leader than being a good combatant. Squealer simply knows how to rally and inspire his troops better than Goblin Lord does. The Monster Rats believe they are fighting for Rat Jesus for Pete's Sake while the goblins only follow Goblin Lord because he is smart. Furthermore, it seems like Goblin Lord relies too much on intimidation tactics, force of numbers and attack waves. Squealer meanwhile has a bigger arsenal of tactics he can use against his green-skinned opponents ranging from ambush tactics to formation warfare. Let's not forget he fought against way stronger enemies before and still beat them. Edge: Monster Rats

Deadliest Monsters: Monster Rats! At first I though the Goblins was going to win this but I quickly discovered that I was wrong. While it's pretty close in terms of melee weapons, the Monster Rat's use of firearms, armor and superior tactics is more than enough for to tip the scales into their favor. And as I said before, Squealer's leadership is way better than that of Goblin Lord, is more likely to flee when things go south for him.