User blog comment:El Alamein/Chu-Ko-Nu vs. Persian Archer/@comment-143604-20120613233936

Drayco90's Edgey Edges of AMERICA


 * Close Range- Chu-Ko-Nu. The Jian is longer, and seems to be the more effective weapon- it can be used with incredible skill and deadly power, and has more ability to cut and slash, allowing it to do much more damage in skilled hands.


 * Long Range- Even. Really, I can't call this one. The Crossbow is more powerful and easier to actually use well, but takes much longer to reload and doesn't have the same range as a skilled bowman has with his traditional bow. The Persian bow can shoot more arrows, has greater range and is a more skill-based weapon. Normally on a Bow vs. a Sword, I'd give it to one of them based on the range of the battle, with a more long-ranged fight going to the Persian bow, but the Chu-Ko-Nu has more ammo, allowing him to fire more often, and both of these warriors are expert marksmen with their weapons.


 * Armor- Persian Bowman. This is another hard one to call for me, but I think in the end, a shield will be a MUCH greater piece of gear than just a bronze helmet- it'll protect more shots and still be useful for numerous mundane tasks and close range combat. Neither armor seems like it'll deal with extended combat too well, so the addition of a shield is what pushes this in the Persian's favor.


 * Deadliest Warrior- Chu-Ko-Nu. The Chinese archer is a formidable foe at long ranges, seems to be faster and will dominate if the battle gets up close. The Persian Bow has more range, and this is a really damn close one for me, but I'm going to have to go with the Chu-Ko-Nu simply because they pack more punch to each hit- they'll do more damage and simply end the fight faster.