Mastering Parry Techniques in Avowed: A Guide

In the thrilling world of action games, there's nothing quite like the satisfaction of parrying an enemy's attack and turning their momentum into a decisive counterstrike. If you're eager to master this skill in *Avowed*, here's your comprehensive guide on how to parry effectively in the game.

How to Unlock Parry in Avowed

To unlock the parry ability in *Avowed*, you'll need to navigate to the "Abilities" menu and select the "Ranger" tab. The Parry ability is located in the middle column at the top. To access it, you must first allocate an Ability point into any of the three core trees. Once you've done this, you can unlock Parry.

Parry comes in three ranks, each with its own requirements and benefits, as detailed in the table below:

At level 10, you can unlock "Arrow Deflection," an additional ability that allows you to parry arrows and other projectiles.

How to Parry Attacks in Avowed

To execute a parry in *Avowed*, you must time your block perfectly just before an enemy's attack lands. You'll hear a distinctive metal clanking sound and see a visual indicator on the screen as the enemy staggers from your successful parry. Mastering the timing can be challenging, as it varies slightly with different enemies, but with practice, you'll find it less daunting than in games like *Dark Souls* or *Elden Ring*.

Parrying Isn’t Always an Option

It's important to note that not all attacks in *Avowed* can be parried. Attacks marked with a red circle require you to dodge instead. Additionally, not all weapons are capable of parrying. Single-handed and two-handed weapons can generally parry, but only if they're not in your off-hand. Shields in the off-hand can also be used to parry. However, ranged weapons such as guns, wands, and bows, as well as grimoires, cannot parry.

What Parrying Does (& Why You Might Want to Do It)

Parrying in *Avowed* serves a crucial tactical purpose. It stuns your attacker, causing them to stagger, which gives you a prime opportunity to deal significant damage. This makes parrying an excellent strategy for avoiding damage while maximizing your offensive potential.

The effectiveness of parrying largely depends on your character build. It's particularly beneficial for melee-focused characters who engage enemies at close range. If your build leans more towards ranged attacks, you might find less use for parrying. However, the beauty of *Avowed* lies in its flexible respec system, allowing you to experiment with Parry and easily adjust your abilities if needed.

And that's how you master the art of parrying in *Avowed*. Dive into the game and start turning your enemies' attacks against them!

*Avowed is available now.*