User blog:Gundam Legilis/Volume 1 Weapons In Depth - Gambol Shroud

Hello everybody! Today we'll be talking about Gambol Shroud.

Gambol Shroud is actually two weapons- a sheath cleaver, and a transformable short katana/wakizashi attached to a machine pistol, and a ribbon.

Advantages: It is easily one of the most versatile weapons in close combat and medium range combat as well. It has so many configurations, not only as a series of swords and pistols, but also as a kusarigama with the ribbon attached.

Disadvantages: It is easily one of the most hazardous weapons to use- one wrong move, and you could easily get hurt. And I am not just talking about using the kusarigama part, not hitting yourself in the face in the process. There are plenty of blades, so proper storage and handling is required. The katana is double sided with a small spike; be careful! Even when you transform the katana into the pistol, you can still hit yourself in the face because the sharp point is facing in that direction, where the slide, the back end of the gun is. When the gun fires, the slide moves backwards, and so does the sharp point. Also, the weapon provides no defence, unless you spin the kusarigama over and over to block projectiles. Otherwise, use glyphs or pack armour and shielding. The gun goes from close to medium range, and damage is relatively low against armored targets like the Spider Droid, and requires additional slashing against softer targets like the AK130 Androids. And I can't stress this enough- practice is required to master Gambol Shroud, and to handle it safely at the very least.

It is really one of the most versatile weapons in RWBY. But either go melee or go home.

Stay tuned for next time, for Ember Celica.

Thoughts?

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