Yes, he was correct. She takes a moment to assess that stance — both familiar in that she sort of remembers a way to get around it, but thinks it's more likely that she could smash through it and surprise him — before she lunges forward, all offence. She's not changed up her weapon either, she's coming at him with the training mace and no shield combination she usually rocks in battle.

And all of the power behind it, too.

She's gonna tuck in and try barrel hard through his shield and sword set-up, leading hard with one shoulder.