Talk:Akame VS Raven Branwen/@comment-27518422-20190623190404

I think that while Raven possesses versatility, none of it makes me think Akame is in much danger. She only managed to prolong her fight with Cinder thanks to Cinder's intent to steal the Maiden's powers, rather than snap her neck when she pinned her against the vault.

Akame probably comes second in experience, but she has coped with warriors such as General Esdeath - pound for pound the strongest duellist in AGK. Sure, she managed to defeat her via calling the use of Mahapadma (at least in the anime she did) but it's not like she didn't have opportunities to best her in the earlier stages of the fight.

Raven has strength and might, but Akame has finesse and skill - making the Maiden's task that much more challenging. Cinder's ferocity was able to break Raven's aura, forcing a stalemate but there will be no Vernal to protect Raven against Akame - and the assassin is great at analysing and then dissecting her opponent's styles (as well as the opponent themselves) meaning that after a few moments, Akame would be able to lead the duel into her own style.

Aura might be hard to bypass, but Akame has no problem waiting on openings - seen when she attacked Stylish, Toby (Stylish's metal man) and even Esdeath. Considering Raven's style seemed very focused on powerful cleaves and some use of elements, I see Akame adjusting quickly and falling back on similar tactics she deployed on Toby. Akame can react to most of Raven's surprise attacks, whereas Raven's best bet would simply be to try and outfence the young assassin.

I think in summary:

Raven has the larger arsenal, but Akame's is better.

Raven takes experience, but Akame is more ''accomplished. ''

Akame is the superior duelist.

Raven takes durability but Akame has no problem carrying on cutting her down piece by piece.

Rooting and betting Akame!