[@Andreyich] No, no. It's me over thinking. I fully accept as I've worked it out!

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If it's half a guard and so large, he'd have trouble with his short stature...


I'm not entirely getting this. It has half a guard to not interfered with the shield.[/quote]

As for that. It's about balance, so he'd have to be careful about over extending himself. Normal for any sword user. Any weapon user.