Ok, first off, I'm a mostly casual player. I don't want to waste energy so. :/
Here's my current plan:
Swords: Dread Venom Striker
Barbarous Thorn Blade/Hunting Blade (May have a third weapon slot but...)
Gun: ??? (Currently using Blaster line)
Armour: Dragon Scale Mail
Helm: Crown of the Fallen(If I find a Graveyard, I'm running)
Shield: Barbarous Thorn Shield
Any recommendations are welcome, but I do go for Style Points.
Dont want to waste energy?
Swordsman? Go For vog cub for armor/cap. Useful especially in FSC. No shadow/piercing def you say? dodge/shield em.
Shield? Playing defensively, go for Grey owlite. Offensively, go for barb (assuming ure a swordsman).