User blog comment:Ncf/Levy, how can she be considered an S Class mage level/@comment-4449950-20111223061837

It has been shown quite a few times in the manga that being an S-Class mage is not only about brute strength.Yes, magic prowess does play an important part, but it is not all that being S-Class is about. Take a look at Gajeel's words about the S-Class trial: "What's the deal with this exam!? Pick a path, find a grave! I just wanna punch Salamander and Erza! " (210:13) The S-Class exam was designed to show the participants that strength was not the only thing required to be S-Class, and that intelligence, foresight and deduction were also important.

The Galuna Island Arc also showed that brain power was important. Team Natsu was screwed with figuring out how to break the "curse" until Erza showed up and calmly assessed the situation, resulting in her figuring out exactly what had occured and what was required to fix it.

I believe Levy was added to the S-Class participants for this reason. She has shown countless times that her mental capabilities are superb and she has quite strong magic to boot. When Natsu and Gajeel were trapped in Freed's runes their strength on the battlefield would have been pointless if Levy hadn't gotten them out. Her ability to complete many quests with friggen Jet and Droy (need i say more?) is also proof that she has the ability to think, lead and fight.

Phew! Was that a rant or what? I need some ice tea...