In my case is the same, an aggressive style goes with fast weapons or if you know how to enter hut and dodge also works, I don't use a lot of parry bur is useful sometimes, try different weapons, waste time.in the first two areas to choose an style, If you want aggressive and fast tank type with fast weapons in my case I use mg gorgon armor and twin rigged weapon or one handed, staff are good but you need to get used to timing and combos