User blog comment:Nova Shocker144/War Demon's Blade vs Heavenly Bud/@comment-24570336-20160303110619

That 100% Atk can also be very useful for 2 other things.

1. Atk>Def conversion buff.

2. DoT (Damage over Time) debuff.

This means that you don't only do more damage, but also gain higher Atk>Def buff. So I recommend plucking more of Shusui's hair :)