Why samurai is much more possible as a dps than you think

[SokiYagami]

Yeah... This particular type of threads always get a lot of heat, it's hard to believe they think it wouldn't blow up.

I agree though, SAM's role is a VERY 50/50 thing right now, some people see that, some people don't, we'll know for sure in a few months time (Hopefully)

Exactly. Especially the part where yoshi said they will be re-working on parry makes SAM a variable parry counter tank. As for the dps counter-arguement of Bushido not attacking for the rear, that's mostly for one-on-one duel. On the battlefield anything goes. If you watch enough sword fights (in show/manga/anime), there's actually enough emphasis on footwork to route to the back of the opponent and slash their open back to rebut that argument.

So yeah, 50-50 (imo) chances, I'm still praying for 2H katana DPS >_<