So I've fully embraced the charged blade. It's made the last few quests tolerable to almost easy. Took out the Anjanath on the first try without carting, which I learned is the word for dying. Popped the balloon animal, then wiped the floor with the flashing raptor. Took me about ten seconds to figure out its weakness - get behind it. So much for that.
I did try to pick a fight with a Legiana, he roars too much. That wasn't fun.
I wish I wasn't going to miss the mega man event, I wanted to get to high enough rank so I could unlock it, but by the time I'm home, the event will be over. It'll come back I guess.