

Against most regular light attacks this strategy will occasionally get you hit, and it's more consistent to just block. So a Northerner is combo attacking you and you don't have a weapon that can riposte? Dodge the first/second swing or block and then dodge, and hack away while he finishes his long slow combo. Dodging a LA can sometimes be beneficial.

⠀⠀Most Light Attacks can be riposted, whereas Heavy Attacks must be dodged. They must be dodged, they cannot be blocked. Heavy Attacks (HA) warn you with a red cue. Light Attacks (LA) warn you with a green cue to block, (and then riposte!). There are 2 types of attacks to watch out for: If you have trouble with Phalanx or Knights, they're probably the best choice. Your Block Breaks will also deal damage as you break an opponent's guard, and also deal more damage to armoured units. 2-Handers (2H) are slow but high damage, making them the best to tackle enemies with damage reduction and (marginally) less efficient against dodging enemies.They also have the huge advantage to let you use a shield, with its own defence rating and passive, and the ability to block (or even deflect) some ranged attacks.

