This drawback is usually offset by superior damage output of improved range through the Reach property (more on this one below). For your Talismans, you will definitely want to use the Shard of Alexander to make your Blind Spot even better. The Blind Spot move is also a Piercing attack which means that using the Spear Talisman is another way to improve the move’s output. Also, consider using the Retaliatory Crossed-Tree which enhances attacks after backstepping and rolling which the Blind Spot m...