Swaps:
Claws
Bandit's Knife (Easily accessible for parry swaps)
Notched/whip (Fun in left hand vs. parry spammers)
Black Bow of Pharis (Poison)
Parrying Dagger
2h Partizan if lighter off-hand like claw or parrying dagger, also Leo Winged Spear
Love thrusting swords but not the style here.
Ninja flip 0 poise is often very reasonable if they let you keep a finesse advantage