User blog comment:Kazanshin/Powerhouses of the East: Samurai vs Song Soldier/@comment-27043000-20200103194705

Pygmy Hippo's "Fast Cavalry vs. Tank Cavalry Part 3" Edges

Close Range:The Tachi might be longer but the Shudao likely has more weight that it uses to damage even armored opponents. Other than that, both are primarily slashing swords so actually being able to cause dome damage is better than slightly better reach. Edge:Song

Mid Range:The Qudao is heavier again but that's not a good thing here as the Naginata is longer and has more options. It's doubtful that the Qudao can even be used on horseback in which case, it's utterly useless for this fight and the Naginata wins out. Edge:Samurai

Long Range:The Wakyu has a much faster rate of fire and reload process while the Nu has a longer range and greater draw weight to punch through armor. The deciding factor is that the Wakyu was the Samurai's main weapon while the Nu was akin to a javelin for the Song, a single-shot weapon, so the former should have the accuracy to get around the armor most of the time. Edge:Samurai

Special:The Guduo is longer and probably just as heavy as the Masakari which has the better design for getting past heavy armor and more options. Overall I don't think the Guduo is slower, it just isn't as good as the Masakari thanks to maces being inferior to axes. Edge:Samurai

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