Stormheim "Grapple Point"

[jamerson80]

And animation canceling is an exploit. Not every exploit is some gamebreaking thing. It's a mechanic not intended by the devs which is the very definition of an exploit.

You probably think it's not an exploit because all it does is save time. Here is an example from animation cancelling in an entirely different game, with definite effect on gameplay:
Game: Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike (other games in the SF franchise have similar effects)
Source: Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike - Shoryuken Wiki!

Kara-Throw
This is a special version of a normal throw which makes your character move forward by cancelling the first few frames of a normal move into the throw.
Kara-throws are very useful. They seize your throw range.

This saves time, which to me is a HUGE deal, especially when doing WQs and leveling alts.