I usually switch out the Murakumo for something faster when I'm against flippers or something that I can't trade hits with. One of my favorite builds to play even if the defenses aren't that great but FASHION SOULS. Eastern Gauntlets are the only gauntlets (that I'm aware of) that don't push the sleeves back on the Hollow Thief Coat. Wanderer Boots look excellent. Same with the Giant Helm. Murakumo + Falchion always looks nice.