Before you decide there is no blocking, there is. You can dodge as well, it's called jumping. If you decide to read this and immediately pass it off as blasphemy, then you have no way to ever beat this game. There are other ways to punch as well.
By the way, in case you're wondering about the cutting arms off and such,
It requires a "Strong" attack in order to cut off a limb, and it must be the killing shot.
By using the other leg. Also, you can't just "cut off leg"
You have to analyze their armor before you aim for a body part.
If they're wielding a 2hand weapon, and their legs are armored but an arm is not, you'd go for the arm, right?
Santa's Elf: We've raised $126349 for christmas presents!
Santa: Great! *Takes a look at budget*
NEED $302573892754 FOR THIS CHRISTMAS
Santa: Elves! Pack your gear! We're going hunting again!
Boss:"Alright guys, let's stay in place and fire at anything nearby... do not move." Troop:"Can we turn around?" Boss:"Why the hell would you want to do that..." *Day 1* Troop:"Can i go help my buddy?" Boss:"I said, NO TURNING AROUND." *Massacre*
Guard: I saw the assasin! time to run around in circles not going behind the completley obvious crates he's in! Boss: You do that, i'll walk behind the crates hoping there isnt a assasin trying to murder me.
Haha, I should have made a comically large inventory item.