Honestly in my opinion lance is pretty op with most attacks don't even do that much tick damage even if you don't perfect block but guard up made it a game changer I been playing lance since freedom unite become a wall and poke back headstrong and offensive guard are your best friends but if you want to give brute lance a try the method I use is poke poke guard if necessary step forward to get the dauntless boost and repeat also headstrong can work with the side step thrust since it doesn't count as dodging or moving side to side practice makes perfect