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[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 67 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Both of those weapons are just absolutely not fit for underwater fighting lol. Imagine tryna twirl a ball and chain lol

[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 26 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Spear supremacy just like always?

[–] Rednax@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Considering that even a swordfish uses a spear, I do think so, yes.

[–] Khanzarate@lemmy.world 25 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Nah, you see, whoever gets the ball and chain becomes the next Pope.

[–] Wizard_Pope@lemmy.world 17 points 2 months ago (2 children)
[–] prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 months ago

… you’re da pope now, and a wizard too I guess.

[–] Pissmidget@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

You put on your papal vestments and wizards hat?

[–] samus12345@lemm.ee 30 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Grabbed it right by the blade, apparently.

[–] Rednax@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Since he is wearing gloves, that might be reasonable. It's still just metal, not some oiled up super slippery surface. There are even techniques where people intentionally flip their blade and start hitting with the hilt, since that is a more effective blunt weapon against armoured opponents.

[–] Tabula_stercore@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] cutofmyjib@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago

You need your knives, check!

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] cerement@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 months ago

no worries – his best friend steals his wife