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But like, holy crap, when you have a series in a FANTASY setting, why is it that not a single knight actually uses a sword or shield combo? My brain just exploded.And that's why Heathcliff is god. Kirito's like that speedhacker who mashes buttons. Heathcliff is that pro who uses delays, blocks, and parriesI don't watch Mondaiji. Don't like stomp fests..
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Shields are NEVER a bad idea. Especially when in RWBY you can have fucking shotgun shields.
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IMAGINE THIS WITH A SPEAR!