can swap over to the heavy knight if the 15 str is relevant to anything you want to do. Also gives 1 extra point to put wherever (like rounding vigor to 60) at the cost of 3 points in mind and unused int levels
For the samurai version taking a few points from end and putting them in mind can be helpful depending on the playstyle. No need for verdigris specifically; anything around ~the solitude set is tanky as hell
If you use this exact build with 42 end you can also fit in a medium shield when using the solitude set
extra points in dex gives damage still and is relevant; but past 55 it’s much less important on lightning weapons
lightning weapons are great for crits and other players have lower lightning defense compared to other elements in general. also no need to 2h outside of poise breakpoints/stagger dmg.
This build uses the two main defensive bubbletears and whatever consumables you like; although there are other tear options too (the deflecting tear can be especially fun and can help set up parries)
Centers on the use of parry/quickstep to backstab/endure to set up an opportunity to do either or trade
Dane’s footwork/dryleaf art can be used to just spam attacks too; especially with endure
after a parry there’s usually an opportunity to swap to the dagger if you want to get extra damage (as long as you’re not getting attacked by more than one enemy/an effect)
equip two finger tali if bestial constitution is needed. can also swap on the crimson seed+1 tali or any other flask boots if you have the opportunity
