User blog comment:GSFB/Warg Riders vs Carthaginian War Elephants/@comment-379205-20130414185700

119's "Trumpeting Elephant Noise" Edges


 * Close Range Weapons: While the Orc Scimitar is poisoned, it seems unlikely that a single strike with the blade, even with the poison, would bring down the elephant, or the the orc would be able to reach the riders on top with his sword. The falcata is not likely to get much use for the same reason. The melee weapon that is likely to the the most use are the elephant's tusks and attached blades, as well as the trunk and spiked armor of the Elephant, as well as its sheer size and weight. Edge: Elephant


 * Mid-Range Weapons: The Orc spear is longer and poisoned, but it seems unlikely that it would be able to kill the elephant in one hit- it would take numerous injuries or a large dose of poison to bring down an elephant. The sarissa is also much longer, making it difficult for the Warg Rides to get close. Edge: War Elephants


 * Long Range Weapons: The Orc Composite Bow has a longer range and greater power than a hand-thrown javelin. Edge: Warg Riders


 * X-Factors: The Warg Riders take speed, however, the Elephants take the crucial factors of strength, resiliance, and armor. Edge: War Elephant.


 * Overall Winner: CARTHAGINIAN WAR ELEPHANT. The war elephant has superior armor and strength, as well as armor and simple large size, which allow it to take much greater damage. The Warg Riders simply won't be able to do enough damage fast enough to bring down the elephants before they are eliminated.