User blog comment:Kazanshin/Sun Tzu vs Hongi Hika (Maori)/@comment-11361577-20180815161726

Appelmonkey's "End of an Era" Edges

Jian vs. Toki Kaka Poto: Obvious edge for the jian. Its longer, made out of better materials, larger killing surface and is more versatile. The axe is more compact, but thats not enough to give it the edge. Edge: Sun Tzu

Zhua vs. Taiaha: The Zhua is a weapon meant for pulling away shields and dismounting enemies two things it can't do here since the Maori don't have shields nor do they ride around on mounts. Most of its weight also rests in its claw, making it clunky to use and its attacks telegraphed. The taiaha, on the other hand, is more versatile (being both a club and spear) and and lighter making it easier to use. Edge: Hongi Hika

Repeating Crossbow vs. Trade Musket: I am with Wass on this one. If the musket Hongi had was like say a Brown Bess then the edge would go to him, however, he is using a trade musket, which is kind of shit. It has a short range and is prone to miss fire. The crossbow on, while primitive, can crank out more projectiles faster than the musket can. Edge: Sun Tzu

Bishou vs. Mere: Normally I go straight for the club, however, the mere has more reach than the bishou. I am going to call this a tie cause while the mere has more reach its only effective when it hits the head. Edge: Even

Leather Lamar vs. Maori Gains: The Maori are buff, I give them that, but unless those pecks can deflect swords and arrows there isn't a whole lot to say. Edge: Sun Tzu

Deadliest Warrior: Hongi Hika! Sadly Sun Tzu's loss streak doesn't end, and he loses for the same reason he always does, by not being an actual fighter but merely general who hangs at the back of the army. While Hongi Hika loses out on most weapon edges it is still close enough that it isn't a curb stomp. Hongi is also more experienced as a leader and combat in general since he has lead men into more battles than Sun Tzu has. I feel bad for Sun Tzu, but atleast we get to keep the memes.