Explain Sam to me?

[Nikoto]

I'm learning sam for pve but I also dab a bit in pvp and want get better. To that. I don't get it or what the devs were thinking on Samurai pvp kit.

1. Sam has two (not count lb) cast abilities for a melee job.
I understand some jobs cast but uh... Though are casters and ranges. Sam is M.E.L.E.E.

2. To use LB full power it needs a prerequisite in the form of Hissatsu: Chiten. Our defenses cd. And even if you active Chiten, no one may hit you so LB could be wasted.

3. Mineuchi. The weird damage stun I've seen. Hits like a wet noodle. It's only grace it can damage through guard but again. Hits like a wet noodle

1. The casts are very short, and the AoE combos into another attack. The other one is straight from PvE

2. The LB would be utterly busted if you could use it at full power all the time. The LB isn't wasted if no one attacks you when Chiten is on, just don't use it and be patient.

3. It's not meant to be a high damage attack, it's meant to stun enemies even through guard.