Much preferred big 2h but German/Danish I find are too slow now and vulnerable to any agi build.
Miadao I find most effective and seem to have a decent window to block/counter anyone but I find it dull after a while. Also I prefer north west euro gear.
Usually use claymore because I like it and not too slow, amazing the difference 2 speed points makes.
Armour used to go with viking gear but kuyaks I like and still look pretty viking but 1 hit headshots mean sugarloaf helmet - looted maybe?