Shi Long's personality has usurped the physical body of another, and as a result his mind is highly resistant to mental intrusions, making attempts to use mental-based Force powers against him very difficult for all but the most skilled in the Dark Side. Those who’ve tried have described the experience akin to attempting to untie a Gordian Knot. His own command of the range of Force powers centered in mind-manipulation is questionable, so he relies upon visual and physical cues centered in kinesthesiology and body language from his opponents in order to compensate.

As Shi Long’s body and mind are disjointed, the same mental shielding that makes him highly resistant to mental intrusions also prevents him from hiding or disguising his own Force-Signature, making him acutely detectable by higher-level Equites and Elders. In short, Shi Long is not subtle in the slightest, which makes it difficult to bring him along for the ride on missions that require...subtly. The aura of the dark side continually emanates from his being and Force-sensitives of lower strength levels in his vicinity experience varying degrees of general malaise and disorientation well before he’s made a physical appearance.

While generally laid back and more than happy to offer a quip of sarcasm, Shi Long's entire demeanor changes once combat begins. He becomes focused and quiet, with his smile replaced with a look of grim determination.

Shi Long is the culmination of a lifetime of martial improvement, and his successive victories over no less than 12 major Brotherhood major campaigns (and countless minor Clan, House and personal skirmishes) have given him an air of superiority over most people he meets. It's not that he's a snob; he just doesn't believe that he can be defeated. Shi Long's tireless quest to face the most skilled of opponents will put him in fights with even the most grossly overpowered as he strives to test his sublime skills, and he will not hesitate to engage anyone who's serious about a scrap. Those who cross his path should know that Shi Long does not believe in sparring: he believes that if you pull it, you better be prepared to use it.

Born with an intractable will and limitless courage, Shi Long will stand in the face of insurmountable odds and never retreat. Despite the fact that such acts of heedless bravery are inspiring and will sometimes result in victories worthy of song, just as often they result in his allies getting wounded or killed.

Shi Long is the current Master of Long Shan Zhi, a highly specialized combat stance which combines elements of Juyo and Makashi and is practiced by members of the Long Family. Roughly translated as "Dragon Thunder Fist", it draws on the most aggressive aspects of the Dark Side to enhance offensives. The absolute fluidity and brutality of this lightsaber form combines mental and physical intimidation with rapid-fire strikes and withdrawals to destroy Shi's opponents. His joints are loose and weight is constantly shifted as he moves as if caught in a storm. However, his mental state becomes such that he does not notice anything but the most grievous bodily harm, and so will often push himself far beyond the safe limits in order to emerge victorious.