

So I've been watching _Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood_ , and I didn't
understand why Edward didn't use Alchemy every time he encountered enemies?  
Like the fight with Number 48 in Research Lab 5, and the first fight with
Scar, and etc. He just uses his right automail arm like a short sword, and we
all know its not very effective to fight long ranged enemies. Alchemy
definitely seems stronger, but why doesn't he use it?


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Why does Edward prefer to use his automail over Alchemy?


He's trained in martial art by his master, Izumi Curtis. So he's definitely
confident in his close combat ability. As to why he uses it over alchemy, you
don't think he's just going to rely on alchemy all the time do you? He can
adapt to different combat situation, and be more unpredictable if he can
switch fighting style. Also his automail blade looks cool.


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Ed uses his martial abilities to create openings for him to use alchemy. If he
outright use alchemy, the enemy would have already known what to do with him.
Besides, alchemy is a really loud fighting style when used straight
offensively and Ed, most of the time, don't want wanton destruction as much as
possible. Ed uses alchemy discretely in some cases too (brittling Greed's
armor) but even then alchemy still creates those flashy lights.


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