It works. Warpath is too busy trying to batter the shit out of Megatronus that the strike to his legs catches him off guard. It slices across his knees, and though it doesn't wreak total devastation against such good armor, it's enough to hurt.

It's enough to make him take a step back, too. He lifts his arms, his heavy blasters unfolding from within his chassis.

"You gunna come quietly or am I gunna have to beat you down?! BAM!"