[header] How to win a swordfight [title] Be aware of your melee scenario. [step] Every sword fight takes place. Awareness of where you are can help access possible disadvantages, and be able to turn the physical environment to your advantage. 
If you can maneuver yourself so that you can attack and/or protect yourself more effectively-prepare an ambush, force your opponent against a dead end, hide behind a boulder-you are more likely to win. Some sample environmental elements to consider : [substeps] Bright sunlight can blind, if it is at the right angle and the right blindness.