Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-24718692-20140322030224/@comment-28277272-20140322192736

I think the Ruby and Weiss's fight against Beowolves in the Emerald Forest was slow down, actually. I mean, we've seen Weiss battle a couple of times and I don't think she is actually this slow to make a move (and I don't think Beowolves would wait their turn either). Anyway, Ruby is still faster, true.

Weiss has a lower stamina. After she used her glyphs to help Ruby kill the Nevermore, she bends in in exhaustion.

So, it seems to be actually the opposite of what I said, considering Weiss's speed is due to her glyphs (that would explain why her legs don't move).

Ruby with no semblance > Weiss with no glyph

Weiss with glyph > Ruby with no semblance

Ruby with semblance > Weiss with glyph

Ruby with semblance > With without glyph

This is how I understand it. Also, I don't think Weiss doesn't know about Semblance, once again I believe it is linked to aura, and this is something every Beacon student (except Jaune) knows about. She also doesn't question Pyrrha when the latter first mentions Semblances.