User blog comment:Impaler5150/Battle of 1500s rulers!/@comment-2600:1700:F7B1:4D20:1113:2C6F:4924:3FDE-20180519172048

GT25's Edges

Close Range (Sablia vs. Ceremonial Sword): So, this is a cavalry saber against a ceremonial arming sword (based off the picture) with them having a 32 inch blade and 36 inch blade respectively. Even if the Sablia is capable of thrusts, I'd still say the Ceremonial Sword gets the edge as it can be used on foot as effectively as on horseback and has more options to be used in a fight. Edge: Henry the VIII

Medium Range (Bardiche vs. Holy Water Sprinkler): Normally, I would choose a bladed weapon over a bludgeoning weapon, but I think the length of the Holy Water Sprinkler and its spikes make up for not being bladed. While it may weigh less and has the option of being a hand cannon, the Bardiche has a reach advantage that makes this essentially a draw. Edge: Draw

Long Range (Pischal vs. Breech-loading Hunting Rifle): Before I say anything, when I did research for the Hunting Rifle, the only examples I found (which were of Henry the VIII's own rifles) were stated to have matchlock mechanism instead of flintlock mechanism. With that out of the way, I'd probably go for the Pischal on this one. Despite the Hunting Rifle being lighter and is a breech loader, it's a hunting rifle as its name suggests while the Pischal was made to be a weapon of war. Edge: Ivan the Terrible

Armor (Plated Mail and Anshelom Helm vs. Iron and Copper Plate Armor): Weird that a king would have iron and copper plate armor instead of better quality steel armor, but still it gets the edge here. While Plated Mail is better than regular Chainmail, a cuirass made of metal and a more closed helmet gives more protection. Edge: Henry the VIII

Overall: Since there's no X-Factors, I'll skip them and go my verdict. I have no real knowledge of these two, so I'm going to base my verdict on their weapons and armor in context to how hte simulation will play out. In this sense, I think Henry the VIII would emerge victorious in this battle. His armor is superior compared to what Ivan the Terrible has and his weapons has more potential of getting more kills and getting past his foes armor. The only weapon Ivan has that could get past the armored areas of the English King is the Pischal due to the power it has behind its shots. However, it doesn't make up for his weaker armor and all of Henry the VIII's weapons are better suited for this battle.