Sword Art Online Ii (dub) Episode 2 -

: The ambush goes awry when a mysterious cloaked player, Behemoth , reveals himself to be a hired bodyguard armed with a massive GE M134 Minigun . Behemoth's overwhelming firepower decimates Dyne's squad, leaving Sinon as the sole survivor.

The second episode of Sword Art Online II (Dub), titled (or sometimes "Ice Sniper"), primarily serves to introduce the series' new heroine, Sinon , and establish the mechanics and gritty atmosphere of the Gun Gale Online (GGO) world. Episode Plot Summary

: The episode briefly cuts to Kirito and Asuna in ALfheim Online (ALO). Kirito eventually pulls Asuna aside to reveal his plan to convert his account to GGO to investigate the recent "Death Gun" incidents. Key Concepts & World Building

: The episode highlights how snipers can avoid "Bullet Lines" (prediction lines visible to targets) with their first shot. It also introduces Defense Fields , which are effective against energy weapons but useless against live ammunition like Sinon's rifle.

Watch Sinon's introduction and her high-stakes battle against Behemoth in this episode review: