So why does Arya need a new weapon when she already has that badass Valyrian blade? Well the dagger is cool and all but it’s a little limiting when it comes to what Maisie Williams can do in the fight choreography department. In other words, we didn’t watch this girl train with a staff for, like, all of Season 6 to not get to see her whirl and twirl her way through the army of the undead in Season 8.

Also her castle-forged steel sword Needle is lovely for sentimental reasons, but why watch her stick things with one pointy end when we can watch her skewer with two? We also know that the Arya and Brienne fight scene in Season 7 was enormously popular with fans. I wouldn’t be surprised if Williams (and her stunt double) weren’t given many more opportunities to show off their stuff in this final season. After all, what’s the point of training to fight all series long if you’re not gonna go for broke when the Night King comes to town.

The last thing Arya’s new weapon needs is a name. All great blades have them. Any guesses as to what she might call it? Personally, I like the sound of Lightbringer.

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