Perfect Guarding in Cataclysm

Cataclysm swings are slow but poised. Delay your heavy attacks to line up with enemy recoveries, then perfect guard to open a punish window without eating a counter-hit.

Pair Warden Guard or similar stability pieces to reduce stamina damage on blocks; guard swaps before big swings can save your bar.

Ashen Ordeal’s stamina refunds help heavy stance recover after a perfect guard, letting you chain a punish combo or swap to Balanced to finish safely.