If blade ward lasted more than 2 rounds...maybe 5? I think it would be more worth it...even 3 would be nice, but casting it once, having one reduction feels subpar. Apparently True Strike is a meme on how bad it is for 5e pen and paper players.
I think true strike for bonus or true strike for at least 2 rounds would be ok. Kind of like a setup round and a power attack round for burst...but even at 2 rounds I don't think it is worth it for some advantage as there are easier ways to achieve that.
