Talk:Naoto Shirogane vs Blake Belladonna/@comment-26558142-20160423212023/@comment-27416494-20160423233405

We have some good points all around.

If I may clarify, Blake's semblance has evolved to the point where her "shadow clones" are completely indestinguishable from the real deal. I'll certainly say her weaponry is superior in this case as well. On the other hand, Naoto's strongest Persona Yamato Sumeragi, besides having no real weakness, is a massive improvement in comparison with all of its previous forms. (Skills include Tetrakarn and Makarakan respectively to repel attacks, less expensive magical attacks with Agidyne and Garudyne, and temporary invulnerability with Shield of Justice.)

But as you have stated, Naoto's greatest disadvantage is massive SP consumption on her more useful skills. (But even then, P4 Golden grants her Invigorate 3 through levelling up her Social Link, which periodically restores SP.)

This fight is more clear cut than my other PvR episodes, but it could still be anyone's game.