To kick off this section as Mata suggested, let’s keep it on the small side before we ramp it up. Also, I found this awesome picture to go along with this match, so that’s another reason…
Anyways, the scenario pits 1 lone Samurai warrior in wooded area/forest setting. He is about 2 miles from the nearest form of shelter which in this case would be a modest temple.
The Zombies surround him at first – 20 of them. Romero type.
Next wave is the chase – fast zombies for the 2 mile run – 40 of them.
Can he make it to the temple? And, once there, how long we he last?
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August 21, 2009
#1
The katana is a very effective weapon against flesh. Assuming those zombies aren’t wearing armor his weapon will keep its edge against the first 20 and the samurai’s victory is likely.
In the chase however, i cannot say for sure. If i were to guess i think his armor will slow him down a bit but just enough for the Rage zombies who have no concept of fatigue to get him.
The Average Samurai Armor while looking lighter than Platemail still consistently weights 30 Kg (around 60 Lbs) while the Platemail could be as light as 20 kg if well made of tempered steel.
August 21, 2009
#2
The Samurai would have the initial advantage, however I’m presuming the Zombie-swarm technique would lead to his demise.
“The Swamp will slow you down!”
August 21, 2009
#3
If this samurai is in top condition he should be able to cleave through the first wave with little effort.
Second wave shall prove marginally harder.Again physical condition shall be important here,as he would have to be fairly strong in order to outrun the fast zombies.
If he is capable of reaching the temple,I’d give him about 15 minutes before fatigue sets in and zombies polish him off.
August 21, 2009
#4
@Black Hand: I wouldn’t call the Rage Virus Victims Zombies. They aren’t undead, they’re just sick. Dawn of the Dead Remake would fit the fast Zombie bits.
Like Black Hand said, as long as they aren’t wearing armor, the Samurai could handle the zombies. The Katana is a very cutable sword. And if going by Deadliest Warrior logic, the Yumi would easily target the brain through the eyes.
As for the chase, it could be possible for the Samurai to realize the weight and remove it before the second batch of Zombies (Runners) could notice him. For him to survive that, he would have to think smart and use the turrain to his advantage to survive 40 of them.
If he manages to survive the temple, how long he’ll last depends on how well the Temple is. How much food do they have? How well protected is the temple? What weapons are available? How many other survivors are there?
If it’s food that can last for a month, with him alone, and the area is well barricaded with only the weapons he brought: I think he could survive for two months or so if he rations his food. But eventually the isolation would effect him and he would probably go out to the Zombies to try to die an honorable death then die like a dog cowarding.
August 21, 2009
#5
The samuri will easily hack up the first 20. Well maybe not easily, but nothing he can’t handle. As black hand said, the amour will slow th samuri down, giving the rage zombies that have unlimited endurence the advantage there. Not to mention he will be a little winded from fighting of 20 zombies that were surrounding him.
August 21, 2009
#6
Samurai dies while running away, he cant hide to rest and will not make it back IMO. First wave get’s cleared, second wave ends him.
August 21, 2009
#7
Wait.
We need more Samurai specs. What sort of weapons will the Samurai have (if any)?
A katana is great and all, but a Naginata might perform a lot better as it gives him precious range. A Yari may not be as effective, but it may also be helpful.
I for one think that a Kanabo would perform great against the “Romero” wave. This massive club could probably crush numerous zombies in one swing.
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/2183/kanabool0.jpg
He could then switch to the nimble Katana against the fast wave.
We also need to know the extent of his protection. Full, partial, none?
Equipment: Naginata, Partial Armor
August 21, 2009
#8
Cool.
In that case, I think the samurai will cut down all Romero zombies with little difficulty. The Naginata will give him tons of range and a nice, heavy blade to make rotting sushi.
Depending on how thick the forest is, though. If the trees are packed too tightly, the samurai may be in trouble as he could have very little room to maneuver the glaive, maybe even getting it stuck in the process.
In the end, I think he will fall to the fast wave. With partial armor, he will have too many areas exposed and won’t have enough reaction time with the large weapon to fend off the nasties.
I say he falls at around number 10-20 of the second wave.
August 21, 2009
#9
I’m agreeing with Matapojo here. Although the Samurai will have the upper hand initially, I’m certain he’d fall to the second wave of faster zombies.
August 21, 2009
#10
yea he lives through the first wave but get killed just feet before the temple. or he gets bit on his way to the temple and gets turned once inside.
August 21, 2009
#11
@Akumath
oh, i did not know there were fast zombies other than the Ragers and our Left 4 dead buddies
August 21, 2009
#12
ya, with that equipment i have to agree
August 21, 2009
#13
“The Zombies surround him at first – 20 of them. Romero type.
Next wave is the chase – fast zombies for the 2 mile run – 40 of them.
Can he make it to the temple? And, once there, how long we he last?”
He will beat the first wave. He will have trouble with the second wave. But I think he would make it to the temple and to his surprise he will be eaten by zombie concubines.
Now many folks will be asking why are there concubines in a temple my answer is. That is why he will be surprise when they eat him.
Bad joke I know.
August 21, 2009
#14
It would depend on it he used projectiles like throwing knives
or was ridiculously skilled and was able to do room clearing revenge of the shin-obi style s***
August 21, 2009
#15
I say he takes down the “romero” zombies with the Katana and makes it a good ways to the temple before the fast zombies overwhelm him.
Time – 3-5 minutes
August 21, 2009
#16
I think that while the Samurai would possibly beat the slow zombies, the fast ones will end him. After all he’s just a normal human, not a character like Mitsurugi who would find this easy to handle.
August 21, 2009
#17
i estimate he would live depending on his skill as a samurai
a suckish samurai would be ate in about 10 mins
a good one would last for about 20
samurai jack would last for 50 (can he be considered a samurai?)
August 21, 2009
#18
No Rybiter, Samurai did not use throwing knives. They did however use a bow up until the Meiji era when katanas became their symbol of office and their exclusive weapon.
I don’t think were discussing anime and movie samurai here either
August 21, 2009
#19
After the initial wave of zombies, He is going down on his way to the temple.
August 22, 2009
#20
@ Matapojo: Hmmm I thought the Samurai always carries a Katana and a Wakizashi with them. Something related to their spirit in the sword if I’m not wrong.
There’s a old samurai tale about a samurai who ran from a number of bandits. This is because everyone has different speeds, thus making it easier for the samurai to cut them all down in smaller numbers. So he could cut a few run, repeat until they’re all dead? Would really depend on how fast he is and also the zombies. I suck at zombie biology so I have no clue how those fast zombies are like? a la Half Life 2?
August 22, 2009
#21
Romero has a number of different Zombie types, Diary of the Dead or Night of The Living Dead, any other. Yes they are all lightly different.
Regardless he has no chance against the second wave. And to Max Brooks Zombies apply to this section?
August 22, 2009
#22
@admin
Could it be Mitsurugi? Please!
Maybe next time… Admin
August 22, 2009
#23
my mistake I’ve been ninja brainwashed, anyway as many have said it would depend on his skill
but unless he can cut through like 10 zombies at once them closing in on him could make complications arise
if he was athletic and could jump well cutting from zombie to zombie I like his chances
August 23, 2009
#24
Depends alot on the skill of the samurai in question. If it’s Miyamoto Musashi then he can cleave through the 20 without trouble and cut a path to the temple without injury.
If it’s Arima Kihei, forget it, the man goes down to the 20.
August 23, 2009
#25
Zombies attacking simultaenously will impale the samurai, lets not be convinced on the one-by-one attack method.
August 23, 2009
#26
the max brooks zombies are the kinda im usually taking about science their relistic and genric
August 23, 2009
#27
@ Diana: True…but he can use the forest and confine space to his advantage. To many places to hamper a mass swam. The naginata would give him the range he needs to stay out of arms length.
August 24, 2009
#28
Even if multiple came at his front, a good swing will easily cleave through their flesh. If one came up behind him while he was attacking the front ones though…..
August 24, 2009
#29
“If one came up behind him while he was attacking the front ones though…..”
It would have to get him at an unarmoured point. however it may distract him long enough for the other zombies to join the biting party and then it would only be a matter of time.
I didn’t consider a forest as i never been to japan and don’t really know the characteristics of their forests. But if it restricts the zombies movement enough and yet has solid enough ground to take the weight of his armor and not sink him a bit into the ground, hes going to last much much longer.
August 24, 2009
#30
I personally think a katana and a wakizashi would serve him better in the forest over the naginata especially if it’s a bamboo one:
http://www.designyourwall.com/store/images/P/bamboo_big.jpg
October 24, 2009
#31
Samurai Jack will survive the whole engagement.
If there are any more zombies after the second wave, then maybe not.
January 23, 2010
#32
What is a samurai Jack and why would it survive the whole engagement