I know right?? I spend lots of time in the training arena with that one dude, I forget his name, it helps your skill dramatically. And there is one move that once you master it will take out foes super easy. It is a timing thing, it's been awhile since I played but if I remember it is a block then a quick strike or something like that. Also switching weapons is super helpful, blunt weapons on heavily armored is much better than the sword.