After yearning from this topic, I just realized that Alondite is in fact a complete spin-off of Ike's Ragnell. Not only that, but it can be used my any other potential users. As such, I will be changing my opinions now. I think that Alondite is better just because of I just stated. Also like Ragnell, it can do 1-2 Range attacks, making it useful in both Melee and Range in battle. Especially on the final chapters.