User blog comment:El Alamein/Companion Cavalry vs. Sipahi/@comment-16792910-20140304230150

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Short Range-Companion Cavalry. While the Kiliji is a better weapon on horseback thanks to its curve, the closest thing it will do is dent the armor while the xiphos can easily go through leather armor.

Up Close Range-Sipahi. While the kopis can easily go through the Sipahi armor, the fact its a hacking weapon limits its range while the mace can go through the bronze armor and with momentum the rider will easily fly off from his horse.

Medium Range-Even. The xyston is longer and can be wielded with two hands for extra power but the Lance is more durable and doesn't require lots of momentum to cause lots of damage

Long Range-Sipahi. While both javelins are the same, the Sipahi can carry more javelins without weighing themselves down and they can be thrown further and faster due to less armor restriction and being light weight.

Armor-Even. The leather armor can't stop any of the weapons used but the bronze cuirass can stop most of the weapons however the steel shield is the strongest armor for the Sipahi but it won't cover the entire body.

X-Factors-Sipahi. While the Companion Cavalry have major combat experience and endurance, the Sipahi have more training, less fatigue and better tactics and being more exhausted means you're an easy target regardless of protection or what not.

Winner-Sipahi. While the Companion Cavalry are deadly in their own respects, the Sipahi can out maneuver them causing them to be more impatient and forget their training which makes them even more sloppy and careless while the Sipahi just circle around them all day and strike at the right moment.