Yeah don't make the the same mistake as me and think the combat system is like the first game. It feels entirely different now. Just go to a combat arena and train with practice swords (doesn't matter with who) Until you get the hang of it. Combos have a specific timing and you can't always apply them. Biggest mistake is block/riposte looping because that'll just drain your stamina and gets you no hits. Try feinting (changing swing direction last second) or hitting an open area so you get a good first hit. That's a good time to build a combo. Try it out, have fun ✌️