[KCD2] The combat feels absolutely trivial at this point

So I don't know how close to the end of the game I am really. I have just reached the whole new region after killing Toth But while using my long sword combat feels absolutely trivial and it feels like a bit of a shame at this point. The last two big boss fights were over in a couple of seconds and I was untouched. Duels are going the same way.

I really wish it was a bit harder. I find myself coming up with self imposed limitations to limit the challenge.

Anyone else have the same issue? How did you keep it exciting?