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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.

The Perfect Block, you have to be very sharp though to pull it off. I can crack Captain Bernard at times with it heh..