Combat mechanic overhaul: Parry and block

I'm suggesting a rework of the current interactions of block and attack as well as proposing an additional mechanic to compensate: parry

So as we all know when a kick/attack hits a block the attacker receives a stun rendering the attacker helpless to defend himself for a few seconds. This is the mechanic that this topic will focus on, and how a believe this interaction can be improved.

Introducing parry and changing block--

Changing block

-block will no longer stun an opponent instead it will simply negate an damage in a directional cone for regular attacks and projectiles

-A power/charge attack will break through a block hitting the player for the regular damage. I believe this will serve the dual purpose of making the charge attacks more viable to use, as the charge attack is a very risky move to utilize both using stamina, being very visible to your enemies. It doesn't really do all that much more damage than a regular attack. Currently as it stands the charge attack only serves to give you increased mobility when attacking.

-Kicking the block will remain the same.

-Rolling a block remains the same.

Parry

-Parry should have a short activation time in order to prevent it from being too overpowered as well as to make players anticipate opponent's attacks in order for parry to work.

-A charge attack/regular attack on a parry will result in a stun. This stun should last a bit longer than the current block/attack stun due to parry having a shorter activation time.

-Parry is directional just like block.

-Parry will not stop a kick.

-Parry will not stop a roll.

-Parry will not block projectiles nor will it reverse them like kick.

The reason I believe these changes will improve the game is that I think players are too reliant on block. When you are blocking the only thing you can be hit for is a roll or a dash(provided no one gets behind you) and neither of those do very much damage to you. My hope is that with the above changes the game will be less reliant on using block as your stable to counter everything and more on skill and precision to beat your oppenent.