If I had my true form and abilities, I'd be able to rely far more on brute force. My curse and almighty skills grant me a great degree of offensive thrust, to say nothing of my physical and gun abilities and my ability to reduce all of an opponent's stats.

[In other words, yes, he can do brute force.

Enjoy the mental image of magical explosions and black and crimson energy, with an ominous, evil face.]

That being said, I am adept at stealth and know how to adapt to a variety of terrain. Obviously, it would still be wiser to pick strong teammates to cover my current weaknesses, but I see no reason to limit myself too severely.