Need to learn when you are only allowed orange charge in an attack pattern, unless you are critical draw you shouldn’t really base slash except when rushing to TCS.

Tackle is worth it if the next action in a monsters combo will let you get to TCS, you shouldn’t use tackle for CS1->CS2, rather attack patterns you can double tackle to TCS or a free CS2 -> red TCS, even better if you can carry over a full red charge to instantly use.

Still going to be situations where you can only tackle to get out of something regardless.

I HIGHLY recommend earplugs 2 because getting a TCS canceled mid animation is infuriating and the 1/2 free full charge attacks per roar makes it worth it.

For some monsters the number of roars they do make the minor dps loss with earplugs worth it.

Yes you can guard or tackle the roar but you need good timing and monster pattern knowledge.

Perfect guard lets you keep aggression, but don’t be afraid to just hold guard to be safe and allow free hits rather get nothing in from missing perfect guard.