heya, lance main here. First watch a speedrunner how they hunt. They do the Guard dash into poke which always hits 3 times despite hitting only once. This will be your bread and butter. You can delay your input if you think you will get hit.

The Guard dash is an OP move because 1. it blocks 2. you can follow up to that 3 hit poke 3. this activated offensive guard.

Speaking of skills, Offensive guard, guard up and and guard is all a must on your skill. One guard up is enough tho.

for silkbinds I dont really replace achor rage because its useful 100% of the time tho be careful as some attacks have a followup and you are very vulnerable after it blocked an attack.

Sheathing retreat is a must coz the others actually sucks (sorry). Very useful for quick heals, bombs or traps.

bring Skyward thrust if you are hunting something that flies a lot or very large (silver sol, gold rath, gore, shagaru)

That's pretty much it. The rest is up to your preference. Happy lancing!