OK lunge attack I think sucks tbh... what if your sudden movement has some other effect... like depriving enemies nearby of their reaction (ie their mouths drop) and giving the attacker some bonus to hit (not on the order of precise attack maybe just +2) or something else... I mean that might be nasty the lunge attack becomes a set up for a hit and run comboQuestion how often is Lunging attack going to be at all worth it?
I am a bit anti using equipment to differentiate too much but.... what if item limit of maneuvers kick off at level 15 or the like.Hmmm what if Parry had a benefit for shields so if you are using a shield you can alternatively use your strength to parry.