Talk:Deadly Gouge/@comment-173.9.94.185-20130830153457/@comment-69.126.128.96-20131224042327

I don't know about the better core skills thing. If you're scared of replacing dodge roll you can always use swift castle, which is a pretty nice dodge. If you don't want to use a shield consider getting full moon slash, which is a great melee attack on its own, makes you invincible for a long time, and can be used while hitstunned.

Also the sword core controlled fall is great. Instantly recovering from any knockdown is very useful, especially against wolf type enemies.