Discussion Laxus Dreyar Thread

[Verter]

Oh, Sorry for being offensive!

I'm sorry too for being a few rude.

Thats anime. They chage things. Laxus isnt a lightning man. Like natsu isnt a fire man. Gajeel isnt a steel man. Rogue isnt a shadow man. Dragon slayers dont become intangible when using their magic

It's qood point, may DS turns into "pure" element or not ?

But unfortunately, Laxus is a special case, because he has got:
1. Lightning magic
2. Lightning dragon slayer magic

 

[Pirate Queen]

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Laxus can turn into pure lightning. He doesn't always, but he can.

Being covered in lightning and being lightning are 2 different things. Please understand that, its not hard lol. He's not a logia hahaha

 

[Nomi]

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Laxus can turn into pure lightning. He doesn't always, but he can.

HE CAN'T, He just COVERS himself....

 

[Axiomus]

Being coverex in lightning and veing lighting are 2 different things.

HE CAN'T, He just COVERS himself....

He can do both. There's a difference between Laxus covering himself in lightning and turning into lighting. This is Laxus just covering himself in lightning.

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This is Laxus turning into a bolt of lightning. That lightning bolt is far too small for Laxus's body to fit inside him. Even in the image where he bolts himself into Grimoire Heart's airship, at one point Laxus was only the size of Hade's hand.

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[Axiomus]

It's qood point, may DS turns into "pure" element or not ?

But unfortunately, Laxus is a special case, because he has got:
1. Lightning magic
2. Lightning dragon slayer magic

It depends on the dragon. For example, a dragon slayer taught by Atlas Flame should would be able to, but a dragon slayer taught by Igneel wouldn't. In Laxus' case, since he was hiding his DS I would say the ability to turn into lightning has nothing to do with it.

 

[Nomi]

He can do both. There's a difference between Laxus covering himself in lightning and turning into lighting. This is Laxus just covering himself in lightning.

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That's poor animation for you.

 

[Pirate Queen]

He can do both. There's a difference between Laxus covering himself in lightning and turning into lighting. This is Laxus just covering himself in lightning.

Spoiler

This is Laxus turning into a bolt of lightning. That lightning bolt is far too small for Laxus's body to fit inside him. Even in the image where he bolts himself into Grimoire Heart's airship, at one point Laxus was only the size of Hade's hand.

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He cant do both lol this is too funny. Thats the art, its supposed to look like he's a bolt of lightning. He's covered in lightning, not lightning himself hahaha.

 

[Beefcakes]

I agree with @Axiomus. Laxus has abilities that are beyond the scope of his dragon slaying magic, and I think his lightning body is one of them.

Here are two instances where Laxus used his lightning form to escape attacks.

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In the panels in that page, he clearly transformed into a bolt of lightning in order to escape Mystogan's unnamed attack. Laxus isn't drawn to be covered in lightning - he is the lightning. They even show him re-materializing in his original form in the next page, as so:

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Here, Laxus uses his lightning form again to dodge Natsu's punch:

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Mashima even takes the time to draw Laxus re-materializing in his original form.

Like it not, it's part of his skill set. It has huge hax potential, to be honest, so that's why Mashima probably retconned/purposely forgot that Laxus had it. Laxus is already insanely fast in base form; think of the possibilities if Laxus actually employed this skill offensively, lmao.

 

[Brandish μ]

I think there's a difference between lightning coat and lightning body. The body is faster than the coat, it allows Laxus to move like lightning.However Laxus fights mainly using the coat, because it allows him to deliver hits. I can't remember Laxus using his lightning body to allow hits to pass thru him, so I don't think he has that type of hax.

Against Wahl, Laxus used lightning body to dodge the bullets and then attack with a lightning bolt. That's about as good as it gets for Laxus using LB in a fight. He used the lightning coat a few times to deliver hits, like when he somersaulted a few times, and when he dodged some of Wahls Assault attacks. So I think Lightning coat is more suited to combat if Laxus wants to deliver punches, which is his usual method.

 

[Beefcakes]

I think there's a difference between lightning coat and lightning body. The body is faster than the coat, it allows Laxus to move like lightning.However Laxus fights mainly using the coat, because it allows him to deliver hits. I can't remember Laxus using his lightning body to allow hits to pass thru him, so I don't think he has that type of hax.

Against Wahl, Laxus used lightning body to dodge the bullets and then attack with a lightning bolt. That's about as good as it gets for Laxus using LB in a fight. He used the lightning coat a few times to deliver hits, like when he somersaulted a few times, and when he dodged some of Wahls Assault attacks. So I think Lightning coat is more suited to combat if Laxus wants to deliver punches, which is his usual method.

True, true. Lightning body seems more of a defensive / evasive / utility move. In the instances when it was shown in the manga, it's always suited for movement or evasion. The only instance I recall when it was used offensively was when Laxus struck Mystogan with his lightning body, forcing Mystogan to transform in his mist body - which didn't really do any damage to him in the end.

Since it was used offensively (once, lmao), maybe we can consider it to have some untapped potential?

And wow, that's a cute avatar, hahaha.

 

[Pirate Queen]

True, true. Lightning body seems more of a defensive / evasive / utility move. In the instances when it was shown in the manga, it's always suited for movement or evasion. The only instance I recall when it was used offensively was when Laxus struck Mystogan with his lightning body, forcing Mystogan to transform in his mist body - which didn't really do any damage to him in the end.

Since it was used offensively (once, lmao), maybe we can consider it to have some untapped potential?

And wow, that's a cute avatar, hahaha.

As a firm believer than Laxus CANNOT transform into pue lightning, i can agree to that. As he has both Lightning Magic AND Lighting Dragon Slayer Magic, i can see it being an ability he wouls be able to eventually use offensively in combat, but it would be his Lighting Magic, not Lightning DS Magic. Like Juvia with her Water Magic. I dont think he is there yet.

 

[Brandish μ]

True, true. Lightning body seems more of a defensive / evasive / utility move. In the instances when it was shown in the manga, it's always suited for movement or evasion. The only instance I recall when it was used offensively was when Laxus struck Mystogan with his lightning body, forcing Mystogan to transform in his mist body - which didn't really do any damage to him in the end.

Since it was used offensively (once, lmao), maybe we can consider it to have some untapped potential?

And wow, that's a cute avatar, hahaha.

Well I just think that however Laxus uses his lightning is about as good as it can be used. He's already made a lightning that is superior to lightning (red lightning), so I do think Laxus can be considered a master of his element. Maybe we can question why he doesn't use it more often in a tactical sense, but I believe he uses it sparingly as he prefers to dish out blows in CQC, which would be a favourable situation against just about anyone for Laxus.

I think he used LB in an offensive way here (more of a counter-attack)... it's ineffective against Wahl but would hurt most people.

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[Pirate Queen]

Well I just think that however Laxus uses his lightning is about as good as it can be used. He's already made a lightning that is superior to lightning (red lightning), so I do think Laxus can be considered a master of his element. Maybe we can question why he doesn't use it more often in a tactical sense, but I believe he uses it sparingly as he prefers to dish out blows in CQC, which would be a favourable situation against just about anyone for Laxus.

I think he used LB in an offensive way here (more of a counter-attack)... it's ineffective against Wahl but would hurt most people.

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Laxus just unlocked Red Lightning. I cant believe that he has already reached his prime. I know he can get better with his lightning. He'll definitely get stronger... and i dont just believe that because he is my favorite character

 

[Brandish μ]

Laxus just unlocked Red Lightning. I cant believe that he has already reached his prime. I know he can get better with his lightning. He'll definitely get stronger... and i dont just believe that because he is my favorite character

He did unlock RL some time during the timeskip. He might have more RL techs too for all we know. We still don't have any clarification about what RL is, and given Laxus is a side character, we might never get any.

I believe Laxus is in his prime. Or he'd be very close to it. Maybe we might see more if he gets healthy, without MBP's. Not sure if MBP's restricted his abilities at all, just made him break down sometimes.

 

[Pirate Queen]

He did unlock RL some time during the timeskip. He might have more RL techs too for all we know. We still don't have any clarification about what RL is, and given Laxus is a side character, we might never get any.

I believe Laxus is in his prime. Or he'd be very close to it. Maybe we might see more if he gets healthy, without MBP's. Not sure if MBP's restricted his abilities at all, just made him break down sometimes.

Its annoying when you realize Laxus probablh wont have any focus from here on out. Its a real bummer

 

[Brandish μ]

Its annoying when you realize Laxus probablh wont have any focus from here on out. Its a real bummer

Yea I wish he was a member of team Natsu sometimes

I still hold hopes for Laxus doing something big this arc. It's been my gut feel ever since he came back where there wasn't a hint that he was weaker than Ajeel or Spriggans. As a bias fan I interpreted that as Laxus being someone who'll have a large responsibility sometime down the track, as he will have the power to shoulder it. Then when he said he'd do whatever it takes to protect the guild, and had a flashback with Mavis, I felt those moments affirmed my beliefs.

Of course, Laxus is currently down right now. If Mashima needs him to do something I believe he'll just wake up and be used. If not, he might stay asleep. He's not an MC, so I'm not expecting anything, just hoping for it.

 

[~Charging Lightning~]

Laxus in his prime? Nah. The dude's unnaturally strong right now, but he's too young to be in his prime imo. Look at Jellal. He's older than Laxus right now (due to 7 year time skip) and yet his power still rose immensely during the one year timeskip. I'd say Laxus will stop growing stronger once he reaches somewhere around Gildart's current age.

 

[Vici]

Of course, Laxus is currently down right now. If Mashima needs him to do something I believe he'll just wake up and be used. If not, he might stay asleep. He's not an MC, so I'm not expecting anything, just hoping for it.

I think that we will see Laxus in Magnolia later ( he will return with Gray or later with other injuried ) i don't know what role he will play ther tbh :P
Will be just to fight soldiers or someone will make comeback ( Ajeel ) we will see but i'm pretty sure we will still see him in this Arc if Erza is able to make a comeback then Laxus should as well ( From logical point but it's FT and plot may not demand Laxus presence unlike Erza )

But my boy need to meet with Randy and compliment her coat

 

[Laxus]

Hiro mentioned Laxus would made something big in this Arc didnt he? After Tartaros he mentioned Laxus would get something bigger. If that something is fightning Wahl... That is not big at all. In fact that is just a normal thing in every Arc.

 

[Pirate Queen]

Hiro mentioned Laxus would made something big in this Arc didnt he? After Tartaros he mentioned Laxus would get something bigger. If that something is fightning Wahl... That is not big at all. In fact that is just a normal thing in every Arc.

Taking out a member of the Spriggan 12 while dying is a HUGE. It cemented him as the bigest power house in Fairy Tail, only behind Natsu. That is great for me but i want him to face Acnologia and hold him off like Makarov did, it would be a nice call back to my favorite part in the manga, Fairy Tail vs Acnologia.