User blog comment:El Alamein/Landsknecht vs. Samurai/@comment-3018037-20120727135440

Close Range Weapons: The Zweihander may have an advantage over the Katana with its'

length, but the Samurai has trained since he was Six (I think that's the age) with the

weapon, so he will have an advantage there, however, he has to get within range of the

Landsknecht. Add that to the superiority of the Katzbalger, which is longer than the

wakizashi.

Edge: Landsknecht

Mid range Weapons: The Pike is a poor one-on-one weapon, and the Samurai is much

more skilled with the Yari, despite its' size disadvantage.

Edge: Samurai

Long range: The Arquebus is a good weapon, so is the Tanegashima gun, both have their

advantages, the Tanegashima has a front sight and the Arquebus has longer range. I can't decide.

Edge: Even

Armor: The Samurai and Landsknecht have very similar armors, just with different materials. Steel Lamellar vs. Steel plate, Steel plate is better.

Edge: Landsknecht 

X-Factors to consider: The Landsknecht has a slight Physicality advantage, the Samurai

and Landsknecht would both be ripped, however, the Landsknecht is taller.

The Samurai has trained since a very young age in the ways of the warrior, and is willing

to die just at the request of someone. the Landsknecht has trained and will have

experience, but not as much as the Samurai.

The Samurai has an advantage in the warrior mindset, he fights for honor, the

Landsknecht fights to fill his pockets and buy more ridiculous outfits.

Winner: Samurai

The Samurai is more of a warrior than the Landsknecht, both are well trained and ready

to kill, but the Samurai does not fear death at all. The Landsknecht has a different

mindset than the Samurai and will also fight to the death, but mainly just for money.