User blog comment:B214/Shin DxD 1 discussion/@comment-175.138.188.184-20180926082732/@comment-33939194-20180927164007

@Demonicjester01 You talk as if Vali had the upperhand in the battle when he really didn't. He was fighting defensively. Also what do you mean Crom suffered more damaged? Many parts of Vali's armor was destroyed, hlaf the nukber of his wings was burned and Vali was coughing up blood from from some of Crom's punches. By the end of their battle, we see Vali breathing ragged as of he was out of breath. It was obvious that he was getting worn out from his fight with him. Crom on the otherhand didn't show any signs of fatigue.

And remember, Ddraig stated that Vali's Maoufication was stronger than Issei's Dragonification. Even if you talk Ascalon into account, it would help but not be a game changer.

Arthur was starting to get worn out midway during their battle. Also we saw that base on volume 23, Xenovia was getting tired just from her battle against Nero. If someone like Nero can wear her out in just 2 hours than Strada can do it much faster. Even if Xenovia uses CDD, it wouldn't make a difference since Strada could easily destroy that armor like he did Vali's EJO armor. Without CDD, that would reduce Xenovia's attack power and speed. Even with Excalibur's Scabbard, Xenovia would need help against Prime Strada.