>>536613662
There are many smaller problems with the weapon that make it feel inferior that aren't immediately apparent. Wounding attack being an arguably superior gap closer to running slash because of focus mode added momentum fuckery, reduced guard hitbox to account for focus mode. New ED1 having forward momentum, which isn't a problem by itself but certain moves that used to transition into a stationary ED2 now transition into ED1 instead. This forward movement often makes you correct the angle with focus mode. In short, focus mode is dog's ass
>>536614356
I think you sometimes get a higher knockback transition where your hunter has to bring the weapon over their head first.