Close
To strike
Both terms in one sentence
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It needs to rapidly close the distance with its enemy to strike (due to the short range of its lightning attack), but can cause significant damage on each pass.
Source: Video Game / Star Control - If you're in close, this can be a lot easier and more effective that trying to strike your foe with the blade of the weapon.
Source: Combat Pragmatist / Real Life - Sold as a badass, protective father in a Crapsack World, the final battle consists of dodging (read: rushing through with a spear) insane waves of magic until you get close enough to strike him.
Source: Anti-Climax Boss
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