How to Parry Attacks in Avowed

Mastering the Art of Parrying in Avowed: A Comprehensive Guide

Nothing beats the thrill of perfectly parrying an enemy attack in an action game, turning their offensive momentum into a devastating counter-strike. This guide details how to unlock and effectively utilize the parry mechanic in Avowed.

Unlocking the Parry Ability:

To parry in Avowed, you must first unlock the ability. Navigate to the "Abilities" menu, then select the "Ranger" tab. The Parry ability is located in the top-middle column. Unlocking requires investing an Ability point into one of the three core skill trees. Three ranks of Parry are available:

At player level 10, the "Arrow Deflection" ability unlocks, allowing you to parry projectiles.

Executing a Parry:

Parrying requires precise timing. Block immediately before an enemy attack connects. A metallic clang and a visual cue confirm a successful parry, staggering your opponent. Mastering the timing may require practice, but it's significantly less demanding than in titles like Dark Souls or Elden Ring.

Limitations of Parrying:

Not all attacks are parryable. Attacks indicated by a red circle require dodging. Furthermore, only single-handed and two-handed weapons (excluding off-hand weapons) can parry. Shields in the off-hand are also effective for parrying. Ranged weapons (guns, wands, bows) and grimoires cannot parry.

Benefits and Strategic Considerations:

Parrying stuns attackers, creating openings for significant damage. It's particularly effective for melee characters engaging in close-quarters combat. Ranged-focused builds may find less utility in this ability. However, Avowed's respec system allows for easy adjustments to your skill build if you decide to change your approach.

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