User blog comment:Kazanshin/Oda Nobunaga vs Hernan Cortes (Special Battle)/@comment-28716800-20180706090056

Battlefan237's Black Powder showdown edges :

Sword: In terms of steel quality, I'm gonna assume that both swords used in this fight will be made of high quality steel. When it comes to usage, both swords can be used in different ways.However, as mentioned by many voters below, the espada ropera's length will give the Spainish troops a major advantage when it comes to trading blows, allowing them to slash at or block at their opponents at a longer distance. Edge: Hernan Cortes

Spear: While having a formidable length, the Yari is simply outclassed by the Halberd here in many ways. First of all, the sheer length of the Yari greatly sacrifices the weapon's flexibility, making it hard for Samurais to use it effectively in close fights. Secondly, the Halberd is can be used in more varied ways, while the Yari is exclusively used as a pike. Finally, mounted combat won't be a major part of the fight, canceling out Yari's efficiency against horseback enemies at a distance. Edge: Hernan Cortes

Firearms: Both aren't the best firearms of their era. However, as mentioned in the profile, the Japanese matchlock is an upgraded version of the Spainish matchlock (or Portuguese Matchlock, essentially the same). Edge: Oda Nobunga

TBC