Talk:Isley

Why is it stated that Isley is defensive, if we had to pick I would say he is offensive due to the fact that he adapts to his enemy by using different weapons (i.e. offensive capabilities are high). Riful I would say is a defensive type because she can take alot of hits and seems to be unphased by most hits. Even though Isley can regenerate I wouldn't assume he is defensive because abyssal ones have been shown to be able to do both, his form and special ability points toward a more offensive side then defensive.

HK's response
I too don't know why he's been classifed as a defensive type, as to my knowledge/recollection, there's NO mentioning of what type he is in the manga. And, I too agree that he's more probably an offensive type as well. Actually, I feel that all the Abyssal Ones are offensive types, even Riful.

however, offensive and defensive types are really not very significant, as first of all, what most people don't understand is that, defensive and offensive types are NOT based on their abilities, but rather their personalities.

The only thing that the manga defined as being an offensive type is one that prefers to protect others indirectly by going after and killing the threat (opponent) to that other that, that one wants to protect. Offensive types will risk their lives without hesitation to complete their objective/goals. Of course in being an offensive type, they are most likely to develop sword techniques and have a harder time with regeneration. Also, they can have powerful yoki abilities, but they are often used offensively or even actually for their sword techniques.

The only thing that the manga defined as being a defensive type is one that selfishly cares the most about their own continuance/survival/life, even at the cost of others' lives. Also, they protect others by directly protecting that other. Of course in being a defensive type, they are most likely to develop regeneration (though actually only one of non-rank 1 ranking, Deneve, can actually regenerate well. So, the majority of them aren't actually that much better at regeneration then offensive types, though most offensive types can't regenerate at all, but whatever you see that there's not really much difference in terms of regeneration. Regeneration is a very advanced ability that only the most powerful can do well, for both offensive and defensive types). Also, defensive types develop powerful yoki abilities as well, such as Galatea's yoki manipulation, and she can even use a yoki ability to enhance her power. There's also Audrey whom uses/has a yoki power for and giving her, her unique sword technique. Cynthia and Yuma, whom both can at least enhance another's regeneration ability.

HegemonKhan 10:56, August 7, 2010 (UTC)