The two times I really wish Holmgang didn't have a bind effect is when I need to use it to survive Twinbolt or Queens Waltz: Library Edition, because those attacks tend to be followed up by really unpleasant movement based mechanics (Twinbolt is often followed by Clamp, if someone's forced me to holmgang during Queens Waltz, then Oink is coming next).

I kind of wish that Walking Dead had an additional effect like this:
"Allows for the use of Raise spells on you. Recieving one heals X% of your health and removes the effect of Walking Dead"