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I've noticed that our Gaim pages, while receiving lots of much needed attention regarding AP and abilities additions, hasn't covered the intellect of the Riders in question. More specifically, they haven't covered the skill of these characters in detail. I'll be covering this category for the Armoured Riders we have on the wiki (sadly, we don't have Oren yet, so I can't list his impressive feats). Lets get into it
Gaim
Intelligence: Genius (Kouta is a surprisingly skilled combatant, proving to be a very capable Armoured Rider time and time again. Despite struggling early into his first fight given the abruptness of it, he was able to adjust fast enough to where he could pull off advanced weapon maneuvers and block a large Inves' attacks twice without actually seeing them. Avoided turret fire from Tulip Hoopers that surrounded and outnumbered him. Came out victorious during his assault on Yggdrasil Tower, in which he avoided numerous enemy projectiles at once, strategically destroyed the tower's security systems, and took out an army of Kurokage Troopers. Has fought evenly with Baron and defeated him twice during one-on-one duels. In their final battle, Gaim cleverly landed the killing blow by breaking apart Kaito's sword and using the broken piece to pierce him. Even when fighting without lethal intent, Kouta was superior to, and bested Mitsuzane in combat while the latter was fighting as Zangetsu Shin. Almost earned an early victory against the Overlord known as Demushu, only being interrupted by Marika, with Baron pointing out this interruption was a foolish decision; Overlords are intelligent enough to read and understand books written in unfamiliar languages just for the sake of "killing time". Could fight on par with Bujin Gaim, an alternate version of himself that viewed as the strongest amongst the other feudal lords known as Bujin Riders, having dominated them to achieve his goal of conquering the world. After gaining access to a larger arsenal through Kiwami Arms, Kouta was capable of masterfully wielding weapons he had never used before. His quick thinking allowed him to act fast enough to summon his Dandeliner mid-fall, as well as react to an opponent lunging at him after teleporting, managing to create a spear and block just in time. Kouta has often showcased notable adaptation capabilities when piloting vehicles, capable of expertly driving a prototype vehicle totted as "the latest tech". When driving the Sakura Hurricane while being chased, he sliced through a tree without looking, causing it to fall into the way of his pursuer. The first time piloting a Tulip Hopper, Gaim managed to outmaneuver and outsmart four Kurokage Troopers operating their own with notable finesse, even with the latter group having more experience using said mechs. Efficiently piloted a Dandeliner during his attack on Yggdrasil Tower and left on it using only his legs to operate it, maintaining perfect balance), Nigh-Omniscient as the Man of the Beginning (Has merged with all of existence, which gives him unlimited knowledge)
Baron
Intelligence: Genius (As he strived to achieve true strength, Kaito has made himself known as a rather skilled combatant. Oren claimed that Kaito had legitimate potential, encouraging him to continue fighting, whereas the former dismissed other Armoured Riders as lacking any finesse. During their next encounter, Oren claimed that he had improved in skill. Casually fought and scared off three bandits from the World of Sengoku Era, earning the gratitude of Ranmaru and going on to become the new lord of the OOO Army. During his time as a feudal lord, Kaito managed to rally the defeated armies from this world in a short duration with the intention of taking over the land. Fought evenly with Gaim. Has no trouble taking down a groups of Elementary Inves by himself. While handcuffed, he could easily defeat two trained bodyguards. Avoided most of the turret fire from Tulip Hoopers that surrounded and outnumbered him. Despite his lack of mobility options, he has never had trouble countering opponents who can fly, and could even land a ranged attack on an Overlord attempting a teleporting attack from behind, which Kaito performed without looking. Efficiently wielded the Medajalibur the first time he had ever attained it through the use of OOO Arms. Capable of expertly driving a prototype vehicle totted as "the latest tech". Managed to summon his Dandeliner in time while moving off of his Rose Attacker in mid-air. Baron has shown the ability to efficiently use weapons in different styles that their designs were intended for, such as wielding the Bananaspear akin to a sword or wielding the Sonic Arrow in a reverse grip)
Ryugen
Intelligence: Genius (Despite his destructive decision making later into the series, Mitsuzane is a very clever individual. At the age of 16, he was at the top of his class while attending Tenju High School, one of the most prestigious academic institutes in Zawame City. Mitchy was capable of deducting the intentions of Sengoku Ryoma merely by observing Yoko Minato's actions. The first time he fought as Ryugen, he displayed noteworthy prowess in wielding the Grape Dragun. Often makes incredibly accurate shots, capable of precisely shooting Inves while expertly driving the Rose Attacker, a prototype vehicle totted as "the latest tech". Wielded the Triggermagnum with great efficiency the first time he had ever attained and used it. While nowhere close to his brother's level of skill, Takatora still commented that Mitchy fights "wisely". Successfully fought through an army of artificial Roimudes to save Mai Takatsukasa by himself. Can make manuevers in the heat of battle, such as when he activated Grape Sparking to remove his chest-piece to free himself when restrained by tendrils), Nigh-Omniscient with the Saver System's enlightenment
Zangetsu
Intelligence: Genius (Was the research leader of Yggdrasill Corporation alongside Ryoma Sengoku. Takatora stands as the most skilled combatant amongst the Armored Riders, trained by Yggdrasill to fight against the Inves, and having easily defeated Gaim and Baron. His skill was so great that it was superior to that of Oren, the latter of which was an ex-soldier in the Parachute Regiment that outskilled several other Riders and was impressed with Takatora's combative displays to the point of adoring them. Furthermore, Oren claimed that Mitsuzane was nowhere near as elegant in combat when the latter was posing as Zangetsu. When fighting agains Idunn, who was taking advantage of dimensional tears to successions of sneaks attacks, Zangetsu was capable of effectively countering in time. Has no trouble adjusting to new styles in battle, easily using Fourze Arms the first time he attained the form despite it being drastically different in terms of application in combat compared to his previously shown fighting styles. Had no trouble matching attacks from Bujin Gaim, an alternate version of himself that viewed as the strongest amongst the other feudal lords known as Bujin Riders, having dominated them to achieve his goal of conquering the world), Nigh-Omniscient with the Saver System's enlightenment
Thoughts?
Gaim
Intelligence: Genius (Kouta is a surprisingly skilled combatant, proving to be a very capable Armoured Rider time and time again. Despite struggling early into his first fight given the abruptness of it, he was able to adjust fast enough to where he could pull off advanced weapon maneuvers and block a large Inves' attacks twice without actually seeing them. Avoided turret fire from Tulip Hoopers that surrounded and outnumbered him. Came out victorious during his assault on Yggdrasil Tower, in which he avoided numerous enemy projectiles at once, strategically destroyed the tower's security systems, and took out an army of Kurokage Troopers. Has fought evenly with Baron and defeated him twice during one-on-one duels. In their final battle, Gaim cleverly landed the killing blow by breaking apart Kaito's sword and using the broken piece to pierce him. Even when fighting without lethal intent, Kouta was superior to, and bested Mitsuzane in combat while the latter was fighting as Zangetsu Shin. Almost earned an early victory against the Overlord known as Demushu, only being interrupted by Marika, with Baron pointing out this interruption was a foolish decision; Overlords are intelligent enough to read and understand books written in unfamiliar languages just for the sake of "killing time". Could fight on par with Bujin Gaim, an alternate version of himself that viewed as the strongest amongst the other feudal lords known as Bujin Riders, having dominated them to achieve his goal of conquering the world. After gaining access to a larger arsenal through Kiwami Arms, Kouta was capable of masterfully wielding weapons he had never used before. His quick thinking allowed him to act fast enough to summon his Dandeliner mid-fall, as well as react to an opponent lunging at him after teleporting, managing to create a spear and block just in time. Kouta has often showcased notable adaptation capabilities when piloting vehicles, capable of expertly driving a prototype vehicle totted as "the latest tech". When driving the Sakura Hurricane while being chased, he sliced through a tree without looking, causing it to fall into the way of his pursuer. The first time piloting a Tulip Hopper, Gaim managed to outmaneuver and outsmart four Kurokage Troopers operating their own with notable finesse, even with the latter group having more experience using said mechs. Efficiently piloted a Dandeliner during his attack on Yggdrasil Tower and left on it using only his legs to operate it, maintaining perfect balance), Nigh-Omniscient as the Man of the Beginning (Has merged with all of existence, which gives him unlimited knowledge)
Baron
Intelligence: Genius (As he strived to achieve true strength, Kaito has made himself known as a rather skilled combatant. Oren claimed that Kaito had legitimate potential, encouraging him to continue fighting, whereas the former dismissed other Armoured Riders as lacking any finesse. During their next encounter, Oren claimed that he had improved in skill. Casually fought and scared off three bandits from the World of Sengoku Era, earning the gratitude of Ranmaru and going on to become the new lord of the OOO Army. During his time as a feudal lord, Kaito managed to rally the defeated armies from this world in a short duration with the intention of taking over the land. Fought evenly with Gaim. Has no trouble taking down a groups of Elementary Inves by himself. While handcuffed, he could easily defeat two trained bodyguards. Avoided most of the turret fire from Tulip Hoopers that surrounded and outnumbered him. Despite his lack of mobility options, he has never had trouble countering opponents who can fly, and could even land a ranged attack on an Overlord attempting a teleporting attack from behind, which Kaito performed without looking. Efficiently wielded the Medajalibur the first time he had ever attained it through the use of OOO Arms. Capable of expertly driving a prototype vehicle totted as "the latest tech". Managed to summon his Dandeliner in time while moving off of his Rose Attacker in mid-air. Baron has shown the ability to efficiently use weapons in different styles that their designs were intended for, such as wielding the Bananaspear akin to a sword or wielding the Sonic Arrow in a reverse grip)
Ryugen
Intelligence: Genius (Despite his destructive decision making later into the series, Mitsuzane is a very clever individual. At the age of 16, he was at the top of his class while attending Tenju High School, one of the most prestigious academic institutes in Zawame City. Mitchy was capable of deducting the intentions of Sengoku Ryoma merely by observing Yoko Minato's actions. The first time he fought as Ryugen, he displayed noteworthy prowess in wielding the Grape Dragun. Often makes incredibly accurate shots, capable of precisely shooting Inves while expertly driving the Rose Attacker, a prototype vehicle totted as "the latest tech". Wielded the Triggermagnum with great efficiency the first time he had ever attained and used it. While nowhere close to his brother's level of skill, Takatora still commented that Mitchy fights "wisely". Successfully fought through an army of artificial Roimudes to save Mai Takatsukasa by himself. Can make manuevers in the heat of battle, such as when he activated Grape Sparking to remove his chest-piece to free himself when restrained by tendrils), Nigh-Omniscient with the Saver System's enlightenment
Zangetsu
Intelligence: Genius (Was the research leader of Yggdrasill Corporation alongside Ryoma Sengoku. Takatora stands as the most skilled combatant amongst the Armored Riders, trained by Yggdrasill to fight against the Inves, and having easily defeated Gaim and Baron. His skill was so great that it was superior to that of Oren, the latter of which was an ex-soldier in the Parachute Regiment that outskilled several other Riders and was impressed with Takatora's combative displays to the point of adoring them. Furthermore, Oren claimed that Mitsuzane was nowhere near as elegant in combat when the latter was posing as Zangetsu. When fighting agains Idunn, who was taking advantage of dimensional tears to successions of sneaks attacks, Zangetsu was capable of effectively countering in time. Has no trouble adjusting to new styles in battle, easily using Fourze Arms the first time he attained the form despite it being drastically different in terms of application in combat compared to his previously shown fighting styles. Had no trouble matching attacks from Bujin Gaim, an alternate version of himself that viewed as the strongest amongst the other feudal lords known as Bujin Riders, having dominated them to achieve his goal of conquering the world), Nigh-Omniscient with the Saver System's enlightenment
Thoughts?
