User blog comment:Kazanshin/Samurai vsManchurian Warrior/@comment-2600:1700:F7B1:4D20:4461:9222:E23C:EFF0-20180601020650

GT25's Edges

Close Range (Katana vs. Yan Ling Dao): This one is rather odd. Both are rather similar since this is when the Chinese swords appeared like the Japanese swords of the time. So, based off the pictures you've used, I'd call this one a draw since both are single-edged swords with curved blades and their hilts are long enough to be used with two hands. Edge: Draw

Medium Range (Yari Spear vs. Guan Dao): This one is easy to call. This is a spear with prongs to counter other weapons against a polearm with a sword-like blade. While the Yari is longer and can counter, the Guan Dao has more blade and could be used to more effectively with its slashing ability. Edge: Manchurian Warrior

Long Range (Yumi Bow vs. Recurve Bow): Honestly, I'll call this one a draw. I don't have knowledge of archery in regards to the Manchurian Warrior, but both are large bows that can be used to quickly take someone out. I wouldn't be surprised if the Manchurian could wield their bows on horseback much like the Samurai, so this one can go either way. Edge: Draw

Special Weapons (Tanegashima vs. Repeating Crossbow): ...seriously? This one is almost laughably easy to say. While the Repeating Crossbow can be fired off more times, but the Tanegashima may be capable of piercing the armor of the Manchurian Warrior and has a much longer range in comparison. Edge: Samurai

X-Factors: Starting off, it's the Samurai's 75 compared to the Manchurian Warrior's 60. This is rather obvious, but the Samurai have the edge in all but one category and their armor has more going for them thanks to European influence. In addition, their training gives them an advantage while their experience is equal to that of the Manchurian. Finally, the familiarity with the Mongols may give the Samurai the advantage in the fight, but judging by how much time had passed since the Mongol invasion of Japan (late 13th century) to the Sengoku period (mid 15th century to early 17th century), I wouldn't be surprised if it really doesn't factor in this. Despite that, its pretty obvious that the Samurai have the edge here. Edge: Samurai

Overall: Yeah, there isn't really much one needs to say here. The Samurai have the decisive edge in X-Factors and their Special Weapon essentially gives them a weapon that the Manchurian Warrior can't answer. Sure, both are even in terms of their swords and bows and the Manchurian has the edge in medium range, but the advantage the Samurai have is simply too much here. In addition, the Samurai have the better armor with iron plate armor over kusari mail when compared to the Iron Lamellar of the Manchurian Warrior. Both could be great on horseback and may make this fight even in a ten vs. ten match, but it doesn't change the fact that the Samurai simply have more going for them than the Manchurian Warrior.