I think HUcaseal has faster Twin Sword (Yamato/Musashi/Asuka-type) animation, but at her third combo she loses too much time. Twin Swords are just slower than others, it's common knowledge. Im not a big fan myself, although I did fought Dragon alot to get one.

Same with Musashi, and soon with Asuka (Barba Ray! #) )<p>BUT, anyways... for Forest I would suggest a Mech and a Saber. For Caves you should add a handgun for disarming traps and hitting Nano Dragons and Lilies maybe, HUcast won't get poisoned or paralized anyways. For mines bring a sword or partisan, whichever fits you. Doing Mines runs always raised my level pretty quick, especially on Hard and Normal, getting ready for the Ruins... #)