It's not that the attack doesn't hit, and judging by the grunt of pain it's not entirely ineffective. But it doesn't slice as deep as it should, and the moment they touch Zerxus the shadows change, fading and flickering until they're talons of pure silver light arcing right back at Bruce.

It's not a lot of damage - exactly half, in fact - but the implication is huge. This is a paladin who's taken the Oath of Redemption, and reached the highest tier of mortal power, and Bruce hasn't even heard of him. He isn't a Champion of any god -

But I'm sure Raei adores him all the same. His father's words are dripping with contempt. What exactly do you think you're doing?