Talk:Kirito vs. Shiroe/@comment-25275196-20161007065545/@comment-26418719-20161008103528

Kirito would then be forced on the defensive until Shiroe's time limit with the Griffon runs out (Since it can only be used for up to four hours a day), which, due to his superior speed and reactions, he shouldn't have too hard a time managing (Since it's theoretical that once he knows how Shiroe's spells work, he could dodge them or figure out a means to counter them). Also of note is that Shiroe probably couldn't make proper usage of Thorn Bind Hostage from on top of the Griffon as it's meant to be used as a mount for transport, not combat.

Also of note... you said melee attacks can shatter Thorn Bind Hostage? That's a good point, but it also works against Shiroe since he has to get within Kirito's range to do that and, well, we've already established that doing so is a tremendous risk due to Kirito's absurd DPS.