User blog comment:WanderingSkull/Invader Zim vs. Perry The Platypus/@comment-143604-20130807212427

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 * Close Range- Zim. The metal claws deployed by the PAK give Zim a significant edge in range, allowing him to hit Perry from a further distance. The closer range buzzsaw used by Perry can be dangerous, but it requires the platypus to get much closer than comfort would allow, and it likely wouldn't do anything to the more durable material of Zim's equipment, meaning the PAK could easily shield against the saw. Additionally, the claws also function as a mobility enhancer- giving Zim a near permenant range advantage, allowing him to easily keep Perry from getting close.


 * Medium Range- Even. Perry's crossbow is an immediate and easy range advantage, allowing the Platypus to keep his distance and nail Zim with extremely dangerous and super-accurate bolts. While Zim could easily block the shots with his PAK, and the slow reload times can be killer, if Perry can combine his stealth and range and hit a vital unprotected spot, like Zim's huge head and/or eyes, he can easily win the battle in a single decisive shot. Meanwhile, the Organ Harvester is a closer ranged weapon, but if it works out, I don't see someone continuing to function too long without any of their organs.


 * Long Range- Zim. These two weapons are, for all we know, nearly identical- the only things we do know is that Zim's burns much, much hotter, and that it leaves a larger "bullet hole" indicating a larger projectile.


 * Special- Perry. Gir is an idiot, and is more likely to screw Zim up than actually do anything of use or help. Perry's grappling hook won't do much on its own, but when combined with his mobility, his stealth and his crossbow, Perry has access to an extremely easy one-hit-kill tactic. Even then, the Grappling Hook is reliable, and can help Perry out of numerous jams, or close the distance gap easily.


 * Deadliest Warrior- Zim. Zim's weaponry is much more advanced, and while Perry is much smarter and more skilled, he's outgunned heavily enough that even someone as incompetent as Zim can take this one in most scenarios.