Though individually weak, the Swarm Vanguards overwhelmed through sheer numbers and endless regeneration, quickly refilling any gaps left by the fallen.
But like all things, they weren't invincible. Charisse had already warned them of their weaknesses.
'The swarm was weak, but impossible to kill permanently without the power of destruction.'
"Arcane Blessing: Destruction."
Arthur used a skill that let the others infuse their attacks with destruction energy, enabling them to permanently erase Swarm Vanguards.
Artemisia's strikes left nothing behind, Crim's blood-forged spikes shattered enemies on impact, and Evan's flames reduced them to ash.
But despite their efforts, the endless horde kept coming.
"They're so weak, they're not even giving me EXP!" Evan shouted, unleashing another fiery burst that turned hundreds of vanguards to cinders.
Beatrix, dodging several lunging vanguards, shot him a disbelieving look.
"That's what you're worried about?"