I've only been on sword bearer duty. Killing him, or helping to kill him. I've never touched the sword. I just shoot crota when people tell me to start shooting him. Haven't been able to get the materials I need. The first time I cheesed crota I got Like 9 or 10 shards. The rest of the time I got gear. But since, no shards. Feel like I'm stuck. I really wish it was as easy for me to get to 32 as everyone makes it seem. You seem to know your way around. How do you beat crota as the sword bearer. When do people need to shoot him? When do you attack him with the sword? I would look it up, but my job has all access to YouTube blocked.