Really depends on the fight, though the dupe is absolutely not needed. I took mine to R3 for reference.
For shorter fights, I normally parry-heavy to build up the shocks. Then Sp1 into block.
For longer fights, it depends on who you're facing and what you need. I prefer one of two options. The first is to parry-heavy and Sp2 into block for power control. Repeat until done. The second is to build to Sp3 followed by spamming Sp1.
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For shorter fights, I normally parry-heavy to build up the shocks. Then Sp1 into block.
For longer fights, it depends on who you're facing and what you need. I prefer one of two options. The first is to parry-heavy and Sp2 into block for power control. Repeat until done. The second is to build to Sp3 followed by spamming Sp1.