You can Parry attacks in Avowed, greatly bolstering both your defense and offense in melee combat. See how to parry attacks, and the effects of successfully landing a parry here!

How to Parry Attacks

Unlock the Parry Ability

Before you can parry, you'll first have to unlock the Parry ability found in the Ranger Ability tree. This ability is unlockable as early as Level 2, allowing you to start using this melee skill and getting used to the parry timing.

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Time Your Block as the Enemy Attack Lands

As soon as you see the enemy start its attack animation, be ready to hit your block button (Right Click / LT). You must hit the button as soon as their attack is going to hit you in order to land a successful parry.

Parries are Only Possible if You Can Block

You can only parry if your main or off-hand weapon can block. This means, parrying is possible while using a shield, a single one-handed weapon, or a two-handed weapon. Dual wielding or using an off-hand item that isn’t a shield, like a grimoire or a pistol, prevents parrying and blocking.

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Parry Effects

Deals Massive Stun Damage

Successfully parrying an attack deals a large amount of stun to the attacker, leaving them staggered or very close to it. This leaves them open for a high-damaging combo attack.

You Do Not Lose Health or Stamina

Perfect parries completely negate any potential Stamina or Health loss, making this a perfect bolster to your melee defense and offense.

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