The estoc should really be the longest in the class, the weapon itself is literally longer than cleanrot and it often does less damage. It having the range advantage would make more sense.
Thrusting swords are very fast weapon. But unlike many weapon rapiers dont have R2-attacks, they are able to stun knights-type enemies. So use a running attack + R2. To damage the balance, use charged R2 and Glinstone Phalanx. Three-four such attacks break knights and trolls. I like Rogier's and Noble's swords.
It's a shame. It's such a good Moveset otherwhise. Faints, cool backstep attacks, slashing and poking attacks (estoc), good jumping attacks.... and people use qs R1.. . Smh
Thrusting swords are really only interesting in PVP. The unique heavy attack backstep is useless in PVE, I mean who're you trying to pull mindgames on? Just spam attack till they're dead. You can mix stuff in, sure. But in PVP you can actually use options to potentially effect other players. Because they're people. Not AI.
As a mage i can confirm these are a counter to my magic, though zamor ice storm is my usual answer to them, its why i went hybrid with wing of astel and Loretta war glaive.