>>361842953
swings have to be wide but also fast
opponents who get hit while their weapons are still charging will not have the recharge stopped, back away before they get a free hit too
the closer to the base of your hilt, the faster your recharge, but blocking with the hilt itself makes a signature peal and recharges way faster- makes axe and spear often have insane turnover times in exchange for being broken easily
polearm hafts do block everywhere, but the area between your grip gives you the rapid recharge whereas the rest of the haft simply has a faster recharge than normal

basically aim to break the tip and aim to block with the base
hit fast and with good wide swings and aim for torso or head if possible
hardening to break the opponents weapon then quickly hitting them may seem strong but can leave you defenseless as they will have a charged weapon before you do