Higashiyama

1. Increased light weapon damage
2. Increased mobility
3. Increased stamina restored on heavy attacks

If you're running a light weapon build, Higashiyama is arguably the best clan you can get. The mobility and stamina buffs keep you dancing around enemies, while the bonus light weapon damage and heavy attack stamina restore create a smooth, sustainable combat loop. That said, if you're not using light weapons, this clan falls off hard.