I have began to "multistyle" the game.
I fight using both a hammer (I will admit - I am about 90% proficient with one - if I use it online, I will focus on the monster's head - none of that "Three Stooges" circle swinging that just knocks everybody down and causes everyone and his brother to hate you.)
My other style is Dual Swords, which I use for elemental and status damage (I have a pair of Bloodwings, and a pair of Leader's Shotels, depending on whether I want to poison the beast or not.)