So, I think that the sword abilities need to be tweaked slightly.
If we don't mash the attack key, and apply it more slowly and steadily, we can do single swings, preventing us from moving; like can be done with guns to prevent the need for reloading. [There's not the same damage output of course] Also allows quick shield application.
The ability to prevent a combo from completing. Being hurled into a thorn bush isn't a top priority for me, especially when I get knocked back by a Lumber or similar monster, further tangling me in the health sapping, and often poisoning, hell-hole.
Thanks for reading ^^
I don't really see which point you want to make here. Which tweaks are you thinking of?