User blog comment:Guitarcar/Boudica vs Hannibal/@comment-36053634-20180809035443

Guitarcar's "Rome's hated Adam and eve" edges

Sidearm:

Im not gonna argue wether 2 edged weaponry are better than 1 edged weaponry. Both are equal to each other. 2 edged blades however might give more trauma to the Cuirass and Lynthorax while the Falcata can kill off the lesser armoured celts with ease.

Edge: Tie

Main: Sarrissa vs Random Celtic spears

The Sarissa paired with the phalanx formation could outrange and outbeat the much messier crowd of spears the Celts would pack

Major Edge: Hannibal Barca

Throwy objects: Solliferum vs War sling

Not only does the Solliferum pack a better punch and range, the Solliferum could be used as a melee weapon and is a better rock band name than the sling. The sling's accuracy might even accidentally hit a Celtic tribesmen ally.

Major Edge: Hannibal Barca

Armor:

The standard Carthaginian infantry have better armor than the standard Celtic infantry. The elite Celtic troops have better armor than the Carthage elite.

Edge: Tie

Tactics:

The Phalanx can outright kill the elites as they charge and de-moralize the less experienced on the back aswell. The Chariots would also be outmatched by the lighter, quicker and reliable Numdian cavalry. I swear RTW II AI will even outmatch the Celts.

Major Edge: Hannibal Barca

X-Factors:

Hannibal and his army were much more experienced, trained and were using better tactics than the simple charge the Celts used.

Major Edge: Hannibal Barca

Summarry:

The troops Hannibal brought were much better than the Celt spam Boudica would use. Hannibal's tactics also beat the Celts and did I mention the victories of Hannibal compared to Boudica's raids?

Its easy to say that Hannibal could set up a noob square and sit back and relax.

Winner: Hannibal Barca