User blog comment:B214/Shin DxD 1 discussion/@comment-95.210.189.106-20180809123512/@comment-28884330-20180810165151

Barely any effect? A half-blow from Crimson Blaster when enhanced by Ascalon was enough to tear off one of Crom’s wings. They would have PLENTY of effect, especially since now they are used in tandem with Pseudo-DxD.

Also, Crom has not surpassed Heavenly Dragon-class. By Word of God in the narration, DxD L Vali is Heavenly Dragon-class and he fought on par with Crom, which means that he is still in the same power class. Crom Cruach has just slightly surpassed Ddraig and Albion in physical stats, but physical stats are inferior to abilities such as Boost, Transfer and Penetrate.