User blog comment:MilenHD/Hua Mulan vs Owain Glyndŵr/@comment-379205-20150413100419

119's "A Language Designed to Confuse Foreigners" Edge


 * Swords: The Dao is an effective and easy to use chopping blade, but the longsword is more versatile, capable of both cutting and thrusting, and had a slightly longer range, giving Owain the advantage in close combat. Edge: Owain


 * Polearms: The Qiang takes the edge for its greater reach and being designed for melee combat, rather than simply as a weapon for skewering a foe from horseback. Edge: Mulan


 * Bows: The Welsh Longbow takes the definitive edge, with an extra 150 meters of range. Another important feature of the longbow which may give it an even greater edge are the armor-piercing bodkin points used on the arrows. Edge: Owain


 * Firearms: The Chinese rockets were horribly inaccurate, and not particularly effective against armor. Now, the hand cannon is no sniper rifle, but it still has an effective range of about 50 yards, and can pierce plate armor, at least at close ranges. Plus, the spike can be used like the back of a warhammer to pierce armor. Edge: Owain


 * X-Factors: Owain takes the definitive edge for armor and physical strength. I think you underestimate his level for strategy. Sure his rebellion was unsuccessful, but he was fighting the full might of the English crown, not a bunch of nomadic tribesmen. Owain was a master of guerilla warfare, and was skilled in using the Welsh mountainous terrain to his advantage, so Owain gets the edge in tactics IMO. I'll give leadership as a close, as Owain managed to lead all of Wales in revolt, while Mulan did lead larger armies.


 * Overall Winner: Owain Glyndŵr takes the victory due to his superior weaponry in the from of the longsword, longbow, and hand cannon, as well as his superior strength and armor, and guerilla tactics.