Mastering Parry Techniques in Avowed

There's nothing quite like the thrill of parrying an enemy's attack in an action game, especially when it leads to a satisfying counterstrike. If you're eager to master this skill in *Avowed*, here's a comprehensive guide on how to parry in the game.

How to Unlock Parry in Avowed

To begin parrying in *Avowed*, you first need to unlock the ability. Navigate to the "Abilities" menu and select the "Ranger" tab. The Parry ability is located in the middle column at the top. To unlock it, you must invest an Ability point into any of the three core trees. Once you've done so, you can then unlock Parry.

Parry has three ranks, each with its own requirements and benefits:

At player level 10, you can unlock "Arrow Deflection," another ability that allows you to block arrows and other projectiles through parrying.

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 know you've succeeded when you hear a metal clanking sound and see a visual cue on your screen as the enemy staggers back. The timing may require some practice, as it can vary between different enemies. However, mastering this skill isn't as challenging as in games like *Dark Souls* or *Elden Ring*.

Parrying Isn’t Always an Option

Keep in mind that not all attacks can be parried. If you see a red circle, you'll need to dodge instead. Additionally, not all weapons in *Avowed* are capable of parrying. Single-handed and two-handed weapons can generally parry if not used in the 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* offers significant benefits, primarily by stunning your attacker and causing them to stagger. This gives you a prime opportunity to deal substantial damage. Parrying is especially advantageous for melee-focused characters, as it helps avoid taking damage while maximizing your offensive capabilities.

However, the usefulness of parrying depends on your character build. It's more suited for melee fighters engaging enemies up close. If your build focuses on ranged attacks, you might not find parry as beneficial. Fortunately, *Avowed* offers an easy and cost-effective respec system, allowing you to adjust your abilities, including Parry, if needed.

And that's how you master the art of parrying in *Avowed*.

*Avowed is available now.*