User blog comment:Ekreture/Gaucho vs. Sōhei/@comment-17814994-20141213004314

Elgb's "Ponchos are for Clint Eastwood Only" EDGES!!!

Long: though the bow is easier to relaod than a muzzle loaded firearm, still the blunderbuss gets the edge. It has the longer range and overwhelming power that a bow doesn't. Aside from that there's also the accuracy of a shotgun that is a huge advantage especially if you're on horseback. EDGE: Gaucho

Medium: The naginata gets the edge here. Though it lacks range and versetality, the bolas still needs to hit the right spot to be deadly. The naginata can block and parry incoming assaults and slice your lid off. EDGE: Sohei

Close: Though I love the Facon and the sheer historical brutality that it brought. It's a tootpick compared to the tachi's length and cutting power. EDGE: Sohei

Special: Unless your Indiana Jones, a whip's not gonna be that daedly or useful. It lacks power and it needs more force to propel than a sword. The axe has the deadlier cutting and blunt ability. EDGE: Sohei

Deadliest Warrior: Gaucho

Yes I know that most of my weapon edges are favor on the Sohei. But though the Sohei has the advantage up close, it won't count shit the moment the Gauchos gets on their horses and harass the Sohei with the shotgun. That blunderbuss is the biggest killer here and its power and effectiveness on horseback gives the Gaucho the win. The moment the Gaucho gets on their horses and fire their blunderbuss, the Soheis are dead. Their bows won't hit anyone riding with horses like that, and their armor is surely going to slow them down an make them sitting ducks.