Notes from author
Use just about anything. Halberds have nice AR, speed and reach as well, and heavies like the Large Club and Zwei are good after a roar if you punish stamina depletion with it.
If you're confident the opponent won't counter the lack of poise (Giant Dad etc.), Cloranthy helps with the roar and defensive play, or whatever you wanna use the slot for.
Leo + Halberd also works great if you can space them easily (Mace, Greataxe, even Zwei with more precision etc.), but no trading.