Expert: Victory - 7/7/2004

Question
why was  the buffy  in  this episode  so  hardcore?  was  she  always meant  to  be  this  way?  how  did  the  master  kill her so easily

Answer
The Buffy in Wishverse was so hardcore because she dedicated everything to being the slayer. She had no friends or family to keep her happy, no Angel to love her or to cause her to love in return. And the Master defeated her so easily for the same reason. Her emotions made Buffy a better fighter but when she was fighting the master in Wishverse it wasn't personal like when the real Buffy was ready to sacrifice herself to kill him in season 1.

Hope that helps.