Mastering Parry Techniques in Avowed

In the action-packed world of *Avowed*, mastering the art of parrying can turn the tide of battle in your favor. If you're eager to learn how to parry in the game, follow this guide to perfect your technique and transform your gameplay experience.

How to Unlock Parry in Avowed

To unlock the parry ability in *Avowed*, you 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 invest an Ability point into one of the three core trees. Once you've done that, you can unlock Parry.

Parry comes in three ranks, each with its own level requirements and benefits:

At level 10, you can also unlock "Arrow Deflection," which allows you to block arrows and other projectiles by parrying.

How to Parry Attacks in Avowed

To successfully 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 your screen as the enemy staggers from your parry. The timing can vary between enemies, but with practice, you'll master this skill. It's less challenging than in games like *Dark Souls* or *Elden Ring*.

Parrying Isn’t Always an Option

Keep in mind that not all attacks can be parried. Attacks marked by a red circle must be dodged instead. Additionally, not all weapons in *Avowed* support parrying. Single-handed and two-handed weapons can generally parry if they're not in your off-hand. Shields in the off-hand can also parry, but ranged weapons like guns, wands, bows, and grimoires cannot.

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

Parrying in *Avowed* is a powerful tool for melee-focused characters. It stuns your attacker, providing an opportunity to deal significant damage while avoiding taking hits yourself. This ability is less beneficial for ranged-focused builds. However, *Avowed* offers an easy and affordable respec system, allowing you to change your abilities, including Parry, if it doesn't suit your playstyle.

With these tips and techniques, you're now equipped to master the art of parrying in *Avowed* and enhance your combat prowess. Happy gaming!

*Avowed is available now.*