User blog comment:AtheistUntoDeath/Which of these Champions would win? Part 2/@comment-24868463-20140512150605

I'm gonna have to type this a second time. T-T Browser problems. Anyway here it is: I like this kind of post. It makes one make accurate predictions based on analysis, speculation, second-hand sources, and extrapolation The Combatants Katarina Having been trained by her father, a blademaster capable of handling Talon who dealt with several assassins handpicked by the Noxian High Command, Kat would no doubt be a top notch assassin. Also based on her abilities in-game, a few things could be speculated: 1. She is extremely intelligent with the skills to match it. She is able to calculate how to throw her daggers in such a way that a single dagger can bounce off multiple targets and make it so that extra pain is felt upon attacking the targets hit 2. She is FAST. Shunpo is a physical technique so fast, the living eye cannot keep up with the movements, hence, it's name. (meaning "Flash Step") The mere fact that Kat performs this move without the aid of external help emphasizes her ability. 3. As proven by her Ult, she is resourceful. She utilizes the centrifugal forces generated by her spinning in her ult to enhance the power of her daggers, all the while accurately throwing them and keeping track of multiple targets in the midst of battle. Akali Trained since birth to be the Fist of Shadows, Akali has a devastatingly large arsenal of techniques and experiences to use in combat. Also having undergone Kinkou training, in which disciples are able to gain abilities comparable to the arcane and mystical, Akali demonstrates abilities on par with mages and the like. 1. She is able to throw her Kama, a lopsided and cumbersome weapon, accurately despite it having it's center of gravity located at one end displaying great skill. 2. Akali deals extra damage with an increase of ability power and when the enemy is marked. The means that something changes with the enemy body when the Kama is present that Akali utilizes. Possibilities include weak spots in muscle functions caused by the presence of the Kama or striking pressure points created by the metal weapon impaled on the body. It can be assumed that Akali is knowledgeable of the body and can act based on this. 3. Her smoke bomb is presumably filled with toxins that induce temporary weakness in enemies. This can be attributed to the slow effect it applies in-game. This smoke could possibly be a special Kinkou brew, as it does not affect allies. It can be deduced further that the Kinkou possess knowledge of various plants and the proper handling. 4. Her Ult attests that her body is capable of producing explosive force. She is able to jump a ridiculous distance without anything acting as a springboard. Combatant Compatibility Katarina's fighting style utilizes her Shunpo and throwing daggers to launch multi-dimensional attacks and going in only for the kill. Basically, Kat whittles down enemies in multiple strikes from a distance and comes close only to deal the finishing blow. This is opposed to Akali's methods wherein she dispatches enemies with as few blows as possible while engaged in close quarters combat (CQC in short). As each style opposes each other, their compatibility with each other can be seen as detrimental to both parties. Non-Combatant Factors Based on the evidences above, it would seem that the two combatants have an advantage over each other in certain situations which balances the match-up and may cause the battle to go either way. However, there are certain factors to be considered in this match. 1. Terrain The landscape was described to be "an abandoned city" with "places to hide and escape but also means that conditions are horribly cramped with two exceptions; the interior of a local church in the southeast corner of the arena and a ruined fountain in the centre". Popular belief would say that Kat holds and advantage against Akali in this setting due to her choice of weaponry, but I digress. Akali was able to break a dangling chain bare handed at a young age. Some say that a chain is easier to break that a metal bar of the same mass. This is true when tools are applied. However, chain links are able to transmit the force exerted on one link and spread among the others. Moreover, this was described to be a dangling chain. When force is applied to a dangling object, the tendency of the object would be to go with the flow of power and move, increasing the precision and forces necessary to cut it as opposed to a solid bar. Considering that Akali grew older and matured, her physical prowess would have without a doubt increased with it. Cutting a flesh and blood body would be then easier than breaking a chain, eliminating the need for Akali to utilize weaponry in enclosed areas. While Katarina's Shunpo moves at a speed faster than the eye can follow, the terrain gravely limits the usefulness of this move as Kat's 3 dimensional movements are limited to 2 dimensions. The cramped area also ensures that thrown weapons have less of an effect as the location of the thrower would be easily revealed. The area was also described as having 2 story buildings, approximately 6 meters. As wind currents are generally stronger at night, this creates a wind tunnel that alters the movement of air in between structures, reducing the effectiveness and accuracy of thrown weapons. Thrown weapons that Katarina specializes in. This, however, would be ideal for a CQC specialized fighter like Akali. It ensures that the opponent would not be able to create sufficient distance to hinder the effectiveness of CQC. The only areas with wide spaces are the rooftops, the ruined church, and the fountain in the village square. Since bringing an assassin who uses rooftops to traverse vast distances to avoid detection to rooftops would be suicide, there only remains the fountain and the church. The fountain would not be ideal as one is exposed from all directions, the only remaining area would be the ruined church. But I find it hard to believe that two assassins, wary and aware of each other's abilities would get caught up with the heat of the moment that they are unwittingly drawn to a disadvantageous area.

I'm gonna have to type this a second time. T-T Browser problems. Anyway here it is: 

I like this kind of post. It makes one make accurate predictions based on analysis, speculation, second-hand sources, and extrapolation 

The Combatants 

Katarina 

Having been trained by her father, a blademaster capable of handling Talon who dealt with several assassins handpicked by the Noxian High Command, Kat would no doubt be a top notch assassin. Also based on her abilities in-game, a few things could be speculated: 

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">1. She is extremely intelligent with the skills to match it. She is able to calculate how to throw her daggers in such a way that a single dagger can bounce off multiple targets and make it so that extra pain is felt upon attacking the targets hit <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">2. She is ''FAST. ''Shunpo is a physical technique so fast, the living eye cannot keep up with the movements, hence, it's name. (meaning "Flash Step") The mere fact that Kat performs this move without the aid of external help emphasizes her ability. <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">3. As proven by her Ult, she is resourceful. She utilizes the centrifugal forces generated by her spinning in her ult to enhance the power of her daggers, all the while accurately throwing them and keeping track of multiple targets in the midst of battle. <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">Akali <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">Trained since birth to be the Fist of Shadows, Akali has a devastatingly large arsenal of techniques and experiences to use in combat. Also having undergone Kinkou training, in which disciples are able to gain abilities comparable to the arcane and mystical, Akali demonstrates abilities on par with mages and the like. <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">1. She is able to throw her Kama, a lopsided and cumbersome weapon, accurately despite it having it's center of gravity located at one end displaying great skill. <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">  <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">2. Akali deals extra damage with an increase of ability power and when the enemy is marked. The means that something changes with the enemy body when the Kama is present that Akali utilizes. Possibilities include weak spots in muscle functions caused by the presence of the Kama or striking pressure points created by the metal weapon impaled on the body. It can be assumed that Akali is knowledgeable of the body and can act based on this. <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">3. Her smoke bomb is presumably filled with toxins that induce temporary weakness in enemies. This can be attributed to the slow effect it applies in-game. This smoke could possibly be a special Kinkou brew, as it does not affect allies. It can be deduced further that the Kinkou possess knowledge of various plants and the proper handling. <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">4. Her Ult attests that her body is capable of producing explosive force. She is able to jump a ridiculous distance without anything acting as a springboard. <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">  <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">Combatant Compatibility <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">Katarina's fighting style utilizes her Shunpo and throwing daggers to launch multi-dimensional attacks and going in only for the kill. Basically, Kat whittles down enemies in multiple strikes from a distance and comes close only to deal the finishing blow. This is opposed to Akali's methods wherein she dispatches enemies with as few blows as possible while engaged in close quarters combat (CQC in short). As each style opposes each other, their compatibility with each other can be seen as detrimental to both parties. <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">  Non-Combatant  Factors 

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt0in;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">Based on the evidences above, it would seem that the two combatants have an advantage over each other in certain situations which balances the match-up and may cause the battle to go either way. However, there are certain factors to be considered in this match.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;">'''<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">1. Terrain '''<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">The landscape was described to be " an abandoned city" with "places to hide and escape but also means that conditions are horribly cramped with two exceptions; the interior of a local church in the southeast corner of the arena and a ruined fountain in the centre".

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">Popular belief would say that Kat holds and advantage against Akali in this setting due to her choice of weaponry, but I digress. <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">  <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">Akali was able to break a dangling <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">  <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">chain bare handed at a young age. Some say that a chain is easier to break that a metal bar of the same mass. This is true when tools are applied. However, chain links are able to transmit the force exerted on one link and spread among the others. Moreover, this was described to be a dangling chain. When force is applied to a dangling object, the tendency of the object would be to go with the flow of power and move, increasing the precision and forces necessary to cut it as opposed to a solid bar. Considering that Akali grew older and matured, her physical prowess would have without a doubt increased with it. <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cutting a flesh and blood body would be then easier than breaking a chain, eliminating the need for Akali to utilize weaponry in enclosed areas.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt0in;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">While Katarina's Shunpo moves at a speed faster than the eye can follow, the terrain gravely limits the usefulness of this move as Kat's 3 dimensional movements are limited to 2 dimensions. The cramped area also ensures that thrown weapons have less of an effect as the location of the thrower would be easily revealed. The area was also described as having 2 story buildings, approximately 6 meters. As wind currents are generally stronger at night, this creates a wind tunnel that alters the movement of air in between structures, reducing the effectiveness and accuracy of thrown weapons. Thrown weapons that Katarina specializes in.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt0in;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">This, however, would be ideal for a CQC specialized fighter like Akali. It ensures that the opponent would not be able to create sufficient distance to hinder the effectiveness of CQC. The only areas with wide spaces are the rooftops, the ruined church, and the fountain in the village square. <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">  <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt0in;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">Since bringing an assassin who uses rooftops to traverse vast distances to avoid detection to rooftops would be suicide, there only remains the fountain and the church. The fountain would not be ideal as one is exposed from all directions, the only remaining area would be the ruined church. But I find it hard to believe that two assassins, wary and aware of each other's abilities would get caught up with the heat of the moment that they are unwittingly drawn to a disadvantageous area.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;">'''<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">2. Geography '''<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt0in;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">As stated in the original post, Akali would begin in a basement in the North and Katarina would start from the ruined church in the South-East. This creates a discrepancy that would take special instruments to measure (*cough* magic *cough).

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt0in;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">As one approaches the North and South Poles, the pull of gravity would strengthen. The inverse could be said to be true when pulling away from the Cardinal North and South. As Akali heads South to find Katarina, her body would weigh ever so slightly less, increasing the speed at which she could react to external stimuli. Katarina, however, would feel the reverse of this or none at all as she traverses the area. The lessens the gap of which Kat holds over Akali in terms of speed and reflexes. As one would realize, even the smallest of openings can be taken advantage of by the most skilled of assassins

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;">'''<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">3. Presence of Life '''<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">It was stated in the description of the area that small creatures and weeds are present. This small forms of life can be used by either combatant to detect presences that have been hidden.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt0in;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">The traditional style of all ninjutsu would be to suddenly strike in the cover of the dark. This tactic would be Akali's main weapon in this arena, but the effectiveness is drastically lowered by the minute signs of human interaction, like disgruntled rats and disturbed grass patches, whixh Katarina seems to be so keen to detect.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt0in;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">This loss of a major weapon would be detrimental to the way of the ninja and dampen her chances of successful ambushes.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt0in;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">Escape would also be problematic owing to the fact that Katarina, being a frontline assassin, uses the state of the surroundings to detect enemies. This could effectively cut off Akali's escape routes through the city streets.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;">'''<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">4. Assassination Styles '''<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">I said earlier that Kat was a frontline assassin. By this, I mean to say that she normally dispatches her targets on the field of war itself. Her style is better suited to trespassing crowded encampments and not urban settings. <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">  <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt0in;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">The urban setting, however, is in favor of Akali, as ninjas typically dispatch of targets in cities and castles. This somewhat hinders the disruption of loose tiles on the roofs as Akali would be seasoned and experienced with travel by roof.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;border:1ptnonewindowtext;padding:0in;">Conclusion <span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:16.5pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;">By analyzing the evidences and speculations presented above, I can say that while Kat would seem to hold an advantage at first, closer inspection reveals multiple factors in favor of Akali. However, this does not guarantee Akali a win. The combat would too close for comfort for both parties and there is no margin for error. But Akali would have a higher chance of victory in the situation given. Both parties would undoubtedly suffer severe injuries but the factors are in favor of the way of the ninja. So I can say that Akali would be the victor for this round.

2. Geography As stated in the original post, Akali would begin in a basement in the North and Katarina would start from the ruined church in the South-East. This creates a discrepancy that would take special instruments to measure (*cough* magic *cough). As one approaches the North and South Poles, the pull of gravity would strengthen. The inverse could be said to be true when pulling away from the Cardinal North and South. As Akali heads South to find Katarina, her body would weigh ever so slightly less, increasing the speed at which she could react to external stimuli. Katarina, however, would feel the reverse of this or none at all as she traverses the area. The lessens the gap of which Kat holds over Akali in terms of speed and reflexes. As one would realize, even the smallest of openings can be taken advantage of by the most skilled of assassins 3. Presence of Life It was stated in the description of the area that small creatures and weeds are present. This small forms of life can be used by either combatant to detect presences that have been hidden. The traditional style of all ninjutsu would be to suddenly strike in the cover of the dark. This tactic would be Akali's main weapon in this arena, but the effectiveness is drastically lowered by the minute signs of human interaction, like disgruntled rats and disturbed grass patches, whixh Katarina seems to be so keen to detect. This loss of a major weapon would be detrimental to the way of the ninja and dampen her chances of successful ambushes. Escape would also be problematic owing to the fact that Katarina, being a frontline assassin, uses the state of the surroundings to detect enemies. This could effectively cut off Akali's escape routes through the city streets. 4. Assassination Styles I said earlier that Kat was a frontline assassin. By this, I mean to say that she normally dispatches her targets on the field of war itself. Her style is better suited to trespassing crowded encampments and not urban settings. The urban setting, however, is in favor of Akali, as ninjas typically dispatch of targets in cities and castles. This somewhat hinders the disruption of loose tiles on the roofs as Akali would be seasoned and experienced with travel by roof. Conclusion By analyzing the evidences and speculations presented above, I can say that while Kat would seem to hold an advantage at first, closer inspection reveals multiple factors in favor of Akali. However, this does not guarantee Akali a win. The combat would too close for comfort for both parties and there is no margin for error. But Akali would have a higher chance of victory in the situation given. Both parties would undoubtedly suffer severe injuries but the factors are in favor of the way of the ninja. So I can say that Akali would be the victor for this round.