Board Thread:Versus Battles/@comment-29716726-20181109080455/@comment-31165326-20181109212451

Because it's also being thrown by Kirito who has comparable AP. Not to mention there's element of surprise that wouldn't easily let him see a dart coming at him if he's not amped.

Super Signal requires constant concentration. Which not only can he only maintain for so long against normal opponents, but he also has to deal with Kirito's Abridged sort of personality.

For example, when tied up with Oblivion's Chain, Kirito responded with

"Kirito: Man dude could you at least have lubed me up first before going all in? Geez, it's a little tight in here."

I don't see Ethan managing to not laugh/get annoyed at his constant banter like that.

Kirito can also just counter his hits via a sword skill. An in Canon ability of his is extreme skill in just outright hitting so they don't hit you via Sword Skills, so if he wants to just punch him alot like that, he can easily activate a sword skill for an effective no u. He's not exactly easy to approach, especially when the methods you do have are on a time limit and up against Regen.