User blog comment:Drayco90/Link vs. Ezio Auditore/@comment-143604-20110725004657

It's tied again, so I'm going to give my edges (I know a lot of people add their own opinions to the battle first, but I've decided only to do so if there's a tie, and since it looks like a large majority of the members of the site have already commented, I suppose now is the time.


 * Close Range- Ezio. While the Master Sword is indeed a powerful weapon, it's only property that differs from any other blade is the blasts of energy it fires, which only work when Link is at full health. The shield is a powerful defensive tool, but Ezio can work his way around the shield without problem, and takes advantage of his foes defenses all the time. Plus, the added attacking power he gets with the Dagger of Brutus, combined with his natural agility narrowly give the category to the Assassino.


 * Mid-Range. Ezio. While the Hookshot and Slingshot are both very helpful tools, they aren't lethal. HOWEVER the Hookshot, at least, will be a very important tool to set up many attacks and offensive abilities. Nevertheless, the War Hammer is a straight up weapon and will kill your ass if it hits you. As FTS noted, I retroactivly wished I had used the Gale Boomerang instead of the slingshot, and apologize for this, but it's far too late in the process to change it now.


 * Long Range- Link. While the Crossbow is a pinpoint weapon, with incredible power, it's slower reload time compared to Link's range, versatility and skill with his Hero Bow will win the day. Plus, Bomb Arrows help.


 * Special Weapon- Tie. Both are very awesome weapons, but also fairly impractacle for a fight. Anyone saying the bomb wins just because it explodes has clearly not played enough Zelda- the bomb is slow, doesn't go very far, takes a good time before exploding and has a very small radius. The Hidden Blades however, require Ezio to be in a very close range, and getting a killshot with them can be hard, plus even the most simple armor can complicate the process.


 * X-Factor- Ezio. Link's courage will be a valuable ally to him, and keep Ezio from intimidating or daunting him, but Ezio's eagle vision will keep Link in his sights at all times, allow him additional training and Enviromental Blending will allow him to lose the Hylian and re-appear to deliver a more powerful blow.


 * Deadliest Warrior- Ezio Auditore da Firenze. While I think this is an incredibly close battle (That's kind of why I picked it) I go with Ezio because his arsenal is simply more deadly then Link's. This will by no means be an easy battle however- Link sure as hell won't be going down without some serious damage dealing first.