I play a CW and have died several times by other players. If they just use their combo instantly on me, I can usually fight back after the stun wears off. If they force me to avoid them until my stamina runs out and then use their combo, I usually die. It's all about knowing how to play.
When I started out I played as an honorable wizard. Then I learned the ability "repel". Then I found out that things die if they fall into deep holes. I now play as a wizard.