I think you mean to say his skill ceiling is high , as it requires more skill to be as effective with Ronin as it does with Tone , for instance . Also , I think a lot of people are using Ronin incorrectly , trying to swing their sword wildly at a titan . The sword is for pilots , and getting a fews hits on the back of a titan before they turn and you unload your shotgun into their crit spot . It has amazing range and area attack when swinging at pilots and if you whip around mid swing you can hit a pilot behind you , no other titan can do that . I ' d also have to disagree with Sword Core being the worst core in the game , its just different . Every other core is a finisher , Sword core is either an opener , or a defensive core . You can open up with Sword Core on a group of titans and wreak some havoc , then finish with an execution when it runs out , or shotgun them . Also , don ' t underestimate the damage mitigation blocking with Sword Core active can do , you can block a lot of damage . The dash replenishes quicker as well , that combined with block make it a perfect defensive core when you find yourself in an unfavorable position . You make some good points , particularly about the sword not doing enough damage to titans , and Ronin ' s pitiful health , and his reloadmag size I just hesitate to ask for buffs for him . Even some minor tweaks could make Ronin the most powerful Titan in the game , and being a self described Ronin main . I don ' t want to see him pop up everywhere .