The "Sorta Stupid" nature of the weaponry highlights the show
The Complexity of Competence: Deconstructing the "Sorta Stupid" Phenomenon in RWBY Sorta Stupid RWBY
However, there is a counter-argument: these are teenagers. The "Sorta Stupid" element, intentionally or not, adds a layer of realism. Teenagers make terrible decisions. They hoard secrets, they misunderstand emotions, and they act impulsively. If the characters were always making the tactically optimal choice, the show would lack the messy, chaotic energy that makes it compelling. One cannot discuss the absurdity of RWBY without mentioning the weapons. In many ways, the weapons are the physical manifestation of the "Sorta Stupid" philosophy. The "Sorta Stupid" nature of the weaponry highlights