Russia 3e Cossacks

[Dalillama]

Originally Posted by WholesomeMadScientist

Thank you, is bloodlust mentioned as a disadvantage? I am comparing warrior cultures side by side and looking at common denominators. One might actually be surprised at how few times bloodlust actually make the lists.

Bloodlust is a disadvantage for fanatics and psychopaths, basically. Refusing to accept surrender is bad strategy for people who might be on the losing side of another battle, because if they don't think you'll take their surrender they probably won't take yours. Likewise for how hard a retreating foe is pursued. Moreover, there's a moral/morale component. Being very much in favor of victory is normal and accepted for warriors. Always talking about how many people you will/have killed is kind of disturbing.