A wand’s flick can be a distraction, a sword’s cut is precise, together it’s a dance—one strikes, the other counters. But watch out, a wand can misfire, turning your blade into a comic moment. I prefer the clean lines of steel; wands are too flashy. Still, if someone brings a wand, I’ll keep my guard tight and let the spell be their mistake.

Sounds like a good plan. I’ll keep the guard high and the blade sharper than any spell. If the spark tries to distract, I’ll cut straight through it and finish the point. Let's see if that wand can keep up.