Dude, fairies ARE stronger then elephants. Fairies get jacked up on that pixie dust crap and proceed to believe they’re invincible, which cranks out the endorphines in their brain.
Elephants are too slow to have any technique in their attacks so, although they might be able to throw their weight around, anybody with a hint of dexterity will knock them on their back in a minute.
And Rankin’ already mentioned the platform=name-change, which is something I adore. It creates another distinction between SaGa and the other bubblegum RPGs.

Oh, he can equip a 2-Handed weapon in one hand which is cool, cos then he can use a shield still. 
