User blog comment:MattShadow/OC vs OC (September 2013)/@comment-2045351-20130916205427/@comment-4503464-20130916211352

Likewise, all combat centers around a person's strength. While a sword to the gut and a spear to the throat can quickly end his life, Lanson can manipulate the strength in Caden's arms or blows so he wouldn't be able to lift either his sword or spear for a small period of time, and then attack with his cestuses or fire breath to quickly finish his opponent.

When it comes to water, yes, it can weaken Lanson's ability to use his fire breath or his wings. However, sending out a shockwave at a tidal wave can quickly disperse this and while Caden is distracted finish him off.